PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Do Fogao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serafim Do Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Do Fogao
vs
Do Pinto

200 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

196 cm
28
280 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Do Fogao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serafim Do Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Do Fogao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Do Pinto can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Do Fogao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Do Fogao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do Pinto keeps working.
Do Fogao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Do Pinto is staying active underneath Do Fogao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Do Pinto trying to control from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Serafim Do Pinto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Do Pinto with that takedown attempt.
Do Fogao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Do Fogao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Do Pinto to the mat! Do Pinto manages to get full guard.
Do Fogao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do Fogao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do Fogao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do Fogao throws a strike but Do Pinto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Do Pinto controlling from the top position.
Do Fogao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Pinto stays in close to Do Fogao's body and controls the position.
Do Pinto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Serafim Do Pinto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Do Pinto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do Pinto working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Pinto controls the position.
Do Fogao is trying to get back to half guard.
Do Fogao is trying to control Do Pinto's posture but Do Pinto avoids it.
Do Fogao gets back to half guard.
Do Fogao is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Fogao is looking to get back to full guard here but Do Pinto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Do Pinto controlling from side mount.
Do Fogao tries to bench press Do Pinto off him but Do Pinto keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Do Fogao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Do Fogao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Do Fogao wants to work for an arm triangle but Do Pinto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Do Fogao wants to control but Do Pinto is keeping him busy.
Do Pinto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Do Fogao is thwarting Do Pinto's attempts to control the position.
Do Pinto is pressing down on Do Fogao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Do Pinto is looking for a triangle but Do Fogao pushes his legs off easily.
Do Fogao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do Fogao scoring with punches to the head and body.

Do Fogao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Fogao trying to control the position from guard on top but Do Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do Fogao distracts Do Pinto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Do Fogao stands up over Do Pinto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Do Fogao lands a couple of digs.

Do Pinto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Do Pinto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Do Fogao's guard.
Do Fogao working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Pinto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Do Pinto preventing the sweep.
Do Fogao is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Do Fogao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Do Pinto's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do Fogao is looking to work some ground and pound but Do Pinto has wrist control.
Do Pinto working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Do Pinto working for a triangle but Do Fogao defends it easily.

Do Pinto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Do Fogao has passed into half guard!
Do Pinto wants to improve his position but Do Fogao is controlling well.
Do Fogao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Do Pinto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Do Fogao throwing strikes from guard but Do Pinto blocks nicely.
Do Pinto wants to sweep here but Do Fogao controlling him for the moment.
Do Fogao scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Pinto tries to strike from the bottom.

Do Pinto working for a triangle but Do Fogao defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do Fogao throws a big right hand that misses.
Do Fogao landing with the ground and pound.
Do Pinto controls Do Fogao momentarily but Do Fogao frees himself.
Do Pinto trying to strike off his back.
Do Fogao looking to sit in guard and control but Do Pinto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do Fogao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Do Fogao dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Do Fogao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Do Fogao lands in his opponent's guard.
Do Pinto trying to keep a closed guard but Do Fogao is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Do Pinto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Do Fogao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Do Fogao postures up in Do Pinto's guard and throws a big left but Do Pinto blocks it.
Do Pinto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Do Fogao manages to get himself to full guard.
Do Fogao wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Pinto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Do Pinto looking to sit in guard and control but Do Fogao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Do Fogao working some strikes from top position.
Do Fogao trying to control the position from guard on top but Do Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Do Pinto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Do Fogao wants to control from the top but Do Pinto keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Do Pinto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Do Fogao postures up and lands a big shot to Do Pinto's brow.
Do Pinto is trying to hold Do Fogao in close to prevent damage but Do Fogao has managed to pass into half guard.
Do Fogao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Do Fogao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Do Fogao wants to pass to mount but Do Pinto is defending the position.
Do Fogao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joao Do Fogao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Do Pinto moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do Pinto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Do Fogao wants to control from the top but Do Pinto keeps moving.

Do Pinto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Fogao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Do Pinto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Do Fogao is aware though and is defending well.
Do Fogao trying to control the position from guard on top but Do Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do Fogao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Do Pinto working a defensive guard here.
Serafim Do Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Do Fogao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joao Do Fogao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Do Pinto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Do Fogao controls the pace.

Do Fogao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Do Pinto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Do Fogao has managed to get both his arms back between Do Pinto's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Fogao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Do Fogao trying to control but Do Pinto is working from the bottom.
Do Fogao is really struggling to control Do Pinto but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Do Pinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Do Fogao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Do Fogao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Do Fogao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Do Pinto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Do Fogao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Do Fogao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Do Fogao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Do Fogao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Do Fogao!