PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjarno Lackenmeier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cachacinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lackenmeier
vs
Cachacinha

188 cm
34
213 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

185 cm
31
205 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjarno Lackenmeier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Cachacinha!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cachacinha misses with a head kick.
Lackenmeier connects with a leg kick. Cachacinha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lackenmeier throws a front kick that sends Cachacinha stumbling back into the cage.

Lackenmeier has Cachacinha up against the cage in a clinch.
Lackenmeier missing with knees to the body.
Lackenmeier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cachacinha avoids it.
Lackenmeier looking to throw knees to the head but Cachacinha is blocking nicely.
Cachacinha takes an elbow to the temple.
Lackenmeier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lackenmeier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cachacinha.
Lackenmeier is struggling to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lackenmeier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackenmeier is trying to stall.
Lackenmeier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cachacinha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside.
Cachacinha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow just above Cachacinha 's eye.
Lackenmeier content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Lackenmeier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Cachacinha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lackenmeier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lackenmeier manages to get back to half guard.
Lackenmeier trying to control from the bottom.
Lackenmeier desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lackenmeier is trying to stand back up but Cachacinha is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cachacinha wants to pass the guard but Lackenmeier is defending well.
Cachacinha wants to control but Lackenmeier is keeping him busy.
Lackenmeier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cachacinha is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bjarno Lackenmeier has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Lackenmeier rushes Cachacinha and presses him up against the cage.
Cachacinha tries to score a body lock takedown but Lackenmeier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lackenmeier tries to land knees in the clinch but Cachacinha avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Lackenmeier.

It looks like Jorge Cachacinha has been cut.
Lackenmeier is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lackenmeier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cachacinha's brow.
Lackenmeier trying to land knees to the body.
Lackenmeier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cachacinha in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lackenmeier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Lackenmeier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lackenmeier lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cachacinha as Lackenmeier tries to tie him up.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cachacinha's defenses.
Cachacinha blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lackenmeier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cachacinha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lackenmeier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lackenmeier moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lackenmeier moves into the clinch.
Cachacinha tries to pull guard but Lackenmeier holds him up against the cage and eventually Cachacinha drops back down to his feet.
Bjarno Lackenmeier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cachacinha.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow just above Cachacinha 's eye.
Lackenmeier connects with a knee to the head.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cachacinha's defenses.
Lackenmeier is trying to stall.

Lackenmeier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cachacinha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lackenmeier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Cachacinha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lackenmeier clinches up with Cachacinha and pushes him back against the cage.
Cachacinha trying to control the position but instead, Lackenmeier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cachacinha into the cage.
Cachacinha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lackenmeier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjarno Lackenmeier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cachacinha's cut.
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.

Cachacinha fails to land the takedown.

Lackenmeier moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lackenmeier taking a breather.
Bjarno Lackenmeier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier trying to land knees to the body.
Lackenmeier pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cachacinha managing to block the knees to the body from Lackenmeier.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lackenmeier.
Cachacinha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lackenmeier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cachacinha's face.
Cachacinha jumps guard but Lackenmeier stands there with Cachacinha around his waist. Cachacinha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackenmeier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cachacinha.
Cachacinha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bjarno Lackenmeier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cachacinha.
Lackenmeier misses with a knee strike.

Lackenmeier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier throws a nice looking combination but Cachacinha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lackenmeier closes the distance and pushes Cachacinha back into the cage.
Cachacinha tries to pull guard but Lackenmeier holds him up against the cage and eventually Cachacinha drops back down to his feet.
Lackenmeier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cachacinha can do to turn this around?
Cachacinha wants to take the fight to the mat but Lackenmeier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lackenmeier misses with an elbow strike.
Lackenmeier slows down the pace here.
Lackenmeier missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cachacinha blocks an elbow strike.
Lackenmeier stops a takedown attempt from Cachacinha.

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

Lackenmeier pushes Cachacinha up against the cage in a clinch.
Lackenmeier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cachacinha.
Cachacinha tries to pull guard but Lackenmeier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lackenmeier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cachacinha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cachacinha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cachacinha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lackenmeier is defending well.
Cachacinha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lackenmeier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lackenmeier lands a nice knee to the body.
Cachacinha is breathing heavily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lackenmeier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lackenmeier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cachacinha is defending well for now.
Cachacinha trying to stall but Lackenmeier improves his position.
Lackenmeier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Lackenmeier breaks from the clinch.

Lackenmeier closes the distance and pushes Cachacinha back into the cage.

Lackenmeier manages to break the clinch.

Lackenmeier has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

Lackenmeier moves into range and clinches up with Cachacinha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cachacinha is trying to pull guard but Lackenmeier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lackenmeier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lackenmeier manages to break the clinch.

Cachacinha gets tackled into the cage by Lackenmeier. Lackenmeier maintains the clinch.
Cachacinha fails to pull guard.
Lackenmeier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cachacinha up against the cage.
Cachacinha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from Lackenmeier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lackenmeier landing knees to the head.
Cachacinha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lackenmeier is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjarno Lackenmeier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cachacinha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cachacinha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Lackenmeier closes the distance and pushes Cachacinha back into the cage.
Cachacinha is trying to pull guard but Lackenmeier has him pressed against the cage.
Lackenmeier with a knee to the head.
Cachacinha tries to circle away but Lackenmeier has him pinned against the cage.
Lackenmeier lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lackenmeier obliges.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow that stopped Cachacinha in his tracks for a moment.
Lackenmeier lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lackenmeier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lackenmeier lands a knee to the body.
Cachacinha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lackenmeier lands a good knee to the midsection. Cachacinha won't want to take too many of those.
Lackenmeier is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lackenmeier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lackenmeier instigates a clinch.

Lackenmeier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lackenmeier forces Cachacinha back against the cage and clinches.
Lackenmeier has Cachacinha pressed against the cage.
Lackenmeier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Lackenmeier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cachacinha shoots in looking for a takedown but Lackenmeier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cachacinha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lackenmeier tries a head kick but it misses.

Lackenmeier pushes Cachacinha up against the cage in a clinch.
Cachacinha avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
Cachacinha wants a takedown.
Bjarno Lackenmeier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cachacinha.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lackenmeier manages to break the clinch.
Cachacinha shoots in looking for a takedown but Lackenmeier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cachacinha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Lackenmeier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cachacinha, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lackenmeier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lackenmeier lands an elbow just above Cachacinha 's eye.
Lackenmeier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lackenmeier trying to stall but Cachacinha improves his position.
Lackenmeier has Cachacinha pushed against the cage.
Cachacinha avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
Lackenmeier is pressed up against the cage. Cachacinha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lackenmeier down to the mat. Lackenmeier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Lackenmeier moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cachacinha blocks the elbow strike.
Lackenmeier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lackenmeier with a knee to the head.
Cachacinha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lackenmeier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lackenmeier connects with a knee to the head.
Lackenmeier lands a damaging elbow.
Lackenmeier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cachacinha blocks it with crossed arms.
Lackenmeier lands a knee to the body.

Lackenmeier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjarno Lackenmeier is winning the standup battle so far.

Lackenmeier closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jorge Cachacinha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lackenmeier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the head.
Lackenmeier crunches a lovely knee into Cachacinha's ribcage.
Lackenmeier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lackenmeier lands a nice elbow.

Lackenmeier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lackenmeier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cachacinha, pushing him back against the cage.
Lackenmeier unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lackenmeier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lackenmeier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lackenmeier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cachacinha up against the cage.
Bjarno Lackenmeier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjarno Lackenmeier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lackenmeier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjarno Lackenmeier!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjarno Lackenmeier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.