PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colby Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hines
vs
Teixeira

182 cm
18
279 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

196 cm
25
286 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colby Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira misses with a takedown

and Hines holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Teixeira is trying to pull guard but Hines turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Hines breaks the clinch.
Hines really is a fat lump.
Horrible takedown by Teixeira or perhaps it was just good defense by Hines which made him look bad.
Colby Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Teixeira.
Teixeira shoots in looking for a takedown. Hines tries to sprawl out of it but Teixeira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hines manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teixeira looks for a takedown but Hines sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hines.
Hines shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teixeira as he avoids it easily.
Teixeira checks a leg kick nicely.
Hines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teixeira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hines defends it nicely.
Hines tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teixeira swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hines's waist but Hines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teixeira off to one side.
Hines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hines as he avoids it easily.
Teixeira misses with a takedown attempt

and Hines counters by moving into the clinch.

Hines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teixeira fails to land the takedown.
Teixeira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Teixeira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hines has Teixeira up against the cage in a clinch.

Hines manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hines is adopting a defensive guard.
Hines's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Teixeira preventing the sweep.

Teixeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hines is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hines has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Teixeira looking for subs off his back but Hines has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hines is taking a breather. Teixeira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Teixeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Teixeira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hines stacks Teixeira on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hines!

Hines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teixeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hines gets to mount! Teixeira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Teixeira tries to improve his position but instead Hines has taken his back!
Hines controlling well, preventing Teixeira from escaping the position.

Hines has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Teixeira tries to escape but Hines has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Teixeira tries to roll but Hines sticks to his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hines biding his time, controlling Teixeira.

Hines is persistently looking for the submission but Teixeira is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Hines dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hines closes the distance and clinches.
Teixeira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teixeira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hines wants a takedown.
Teixeira avoiding damage as Hines throws knees to the body.
Teixeira is trying to break free.
Teixeira tries to pull guard but Hines forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Hines manages to break the clinch.
Hines stuffs the takedown attempt from Teixeira. Teixeira gets slowly back to his feet.

Hines darts in and clinches Teixeira up against the cage.
Hines pushes off an throws an elbow but Teixeira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hines tries a knee to the head but Teixeira blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira wants to stall.

Hines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colby Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Teixeira.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hines is defended easily by Teixeira.
Teixeira shoots for a takedown but Hines saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Teixeira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teixeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hines fails with the takedown.
Teixeira dives in and grabs Hines's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hines pushes down on Teixeira's head and hops out.

Hines has closed the distance and engaged Teixeira in a clinch.
Hines is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hines pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hines shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teixeira.
Hines stuffs the takedown.
Alex Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teixeira.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Teixeira misses with a takedown attempt
and Hines counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teixeira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hines is fending him off so far but Teixeira persists. Nope, Hines circles away and we're back to standing.
Teixeira avoids the head kick by Hines.
Teixeira shoots in for a double leg but Hines sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Hines moves into the clinch successfully.

Hines jumps guard.

Teixeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hines is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hines has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines content to stall in guard here.
Hines might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Teixeira is looking for a triangle here but Hines uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Hines stands up and beckons Teixeira to his feet.

Hines clinches up with Teixeira and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hines as Teixeira tries to tie him up.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Hines.
Teixeira tries to work over Hines's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teixeira misses with an elbow strike.

Hines ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hines no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Teixeira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hines dives on top into guard.

Teixeira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hines passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Teixeira looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hines passes into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hines controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Hines dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hines sprawls well. Hines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Teixeira gets slowly back to his feet.
Hines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Teixeira.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hines sprawls well. Hines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Teixeira gets slowly back to his feet.
Colby Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Teixeira.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teixeira.
Hines changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to avoid it but Hines manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teixeira to the ground. Teixeira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Teixeira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hines.
Teixeira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hines swivels and escapes.
Hines misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hines counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Teixeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hines - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Hines breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hines gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teixeira is looking to break free of the clinch but Hines has double underhooks.
Hines gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Teixeira.
Hines throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Hines has clasped his hands together around Teixeira's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Teixeira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hines.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira looks to move to half guard but instead Hines has passed into mount! Damn!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Hines looking for the RNC.
Teixeira is really stuck here.

Hines tightening his grip on Teixeira, looking for the choke.
Hines has the hooks in. Teixeira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colby Hines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hines tightening his grip on Teixeira, looking for the choke.
Teixeira rolls, trying to escape but Hines keeps control of the position.

Hines is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Teixeira is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Teixeira showing good submission defense here.
Teixeira rolls, trying to escape but Hines keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hines slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira is trying to break free.
Hines missing with strikes.
Alex Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colby Hines is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines controlling well, preventing Teixeira from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Hines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hines 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 Emerson Jorge 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... Colby Hines!