PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Euclides Cunhha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Mariachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunhha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raimundus - Eu quero ver o oco. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cunhha
vs
Mariachi

184 cm
32
204 lbs
11 - 23 - 0

180 cm
27
200 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Euclides Cunhha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Mariachi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cunhha gets caught napping as Mariachi dives in and scores a takedown. Cunhha manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mariachi prevents Cunhha from getting back to his feet.

Cunhha is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Mariachi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cunhha looks like he's trying to stand up.

Mariachi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Mariachi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Mariachi working Cunhha over with strikes.
Cunhha is staying active underneath Mariachi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mariachi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mariachi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cunhha is trying to stand back up but Mariachi is controlling him
Mariachi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mariachi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunhha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mariachi prevents Cunhha from standing back up.
Mariachi winds up and cracks Cunhha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mariachi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunhha defending well though.
Cunhha taking some punishment here, with Mariachi in his half guard.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.

Mariachi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cunhha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mariachi.
Cunhha is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Mariachi there.
Mariachi prevents Cunhha from standing back up.

Mariachi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mariachi trying to pass the guard but Cunhha defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi stops Cunhha from getting back to his feet.
Mariachi working over Cunhha with some ground and pound. Cunhha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunhha tries to kick Mariachi off but Mariachi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mariachi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mariachi is looking for a kimura but Cunhha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mariachi to get the leverage.
Mariachi stops Cunhha from getting back to his feet.
Mariachi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Mariachi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cunhha defends it well.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Mariachi there.
Cunhha is trying to stand back up but Mariachi is controlling him
Mariachi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunhha looks like he's trying to stand up.

Mariachi is trying to work for a kimura but Cunhha is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mariachi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mariachi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cunhha pushes Mariachi off looking to stand but Mariachi dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Mariachi there.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.

Mariachi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cunhha is just riding it out for now. Mariachi eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cunhha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cunhha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi thows a huge punch but Cunhha dodges it nicely.
Mariachi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Mariachi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cunhha sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunhha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Cunhha is staying active underneath Mariachi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cunhha is trying to stand back up but Mariachi is controlling him
Mariachi not doing much here.
Mariachi not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mariachi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cunhha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Mariachi is keen to just control but Cunhha is a slippery customer.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mariachi drops an elbow to the side of Cunhha's head.
Mariachi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mariachi tries to pass to full mount but Cunhha defends it.
Mariachi prevents Cunhha from standing back up.
Mariachi winds up and cracks Cunhha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mariachi throwing shots but Cunhha is blocking nicely.
Cunhha wants to get back to his feet.
Mariachi working over Cunhha with some ground and pound. Cunhha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cunhha is trying to stand up here but Mariachi is controlling him well.
Mariachi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cunhha is trying to stand up here but Mariachi is controlling him well.
Cunhha is breathing heavily.
Cunhha has hold of Mariachi's hands but Mariachi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mariachi slips a nice elbow through Cunhha's hands, connecting with Cunhha's forehead.

Mariachi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cunhha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mariachi.
Cunhha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mariachi.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Mariachi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mariachi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cunhha defend it? Mariachi steps over the head and cranks it - Cunhha is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mariachi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Mariachi!