PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Villa Lobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa Lobos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Plug In Baby - Muse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Randall Flagg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Flagg
vs
Villa Lobos

185 cm
25
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
186 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Villa Lobos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa Lobos lands a slapping body shot.
Villa Lobos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flagg is fending him off so far but Villa Lobos persists. Nope, Flagg circles away and we're back to standing.

Flagg gets caught flat footed, as Villa Lobos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Villa Lobos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flagg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Villa Lobos has Flagg in his guard.

Villa Lobos looking for a guillotine here but Flagg defends easily.
Villa Lobos has a closed guard, preventing Flagg from standing up.

Flagg stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg throws a right and a left that Villa Lobos avoids nicely.

Villa Lobos rushes Flagg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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

Villa Lobos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Flagg is trying to keep an underhook but Villa Lobos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Flagg's coaches at The Warehouse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Villa Lobos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Villa Lobos seems to be looking for submissions.
Flagg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villa Lobos on the ground.

Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flagg defends it well.

Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Flagg defends the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Villa Lobos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Flagg defends the submission attempt.

Villa Lobos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Villa Lobos is trying to work for a kimura but Flagg is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Flagg defends the submission attempt.
Flagg is trying to control but can't.

Villa Lobos is trying to work for a kimura but Flagg is defending well.

Villa Lobos seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Flagg defends the submission attempt.

Villa Lobos is working for a kimura but Flagg is defending it quite comfortably.

Flagg is defending against the submission attempts here by Villa Lobos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Villa Lobos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flagg is just riding it out for now. Villa Lobos eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Villa Lobos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Flagg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Villa Loboss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flagg throws a sloppy body shot

and Villa Lobos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Villa Lobos.

Villa Lobos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flagg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Villa Lobos has Flagg in his guard.

Villa Lobos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flagg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Villa Lobos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flagg defends well.
Carlos Villa Lobos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villa Lobos has a closed guard, preventing Flagg from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Villa Lobos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Villa Lobos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flagg tries to stand but Villa Lobos is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to free his leg and advance position but Villa Lobos is retaining full guard.

Villa Lobos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flagg passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg wants to stand but Villa Lobos has his arm trapped.

Flagg decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Villa Lobos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flagg is trying to defend but Villa Lobos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flagg defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Villa Lobos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flagg sees it coming and defends easily.

Flagg is defending against the submission attempts here by Villa Lobos.
Flagg is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Villa Lobos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Villa Lobos seems to be looking for submissions.

Villa Lobos is trying to work for a kimura but Flagg is defending well.
Villa Lobos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Villa Lobos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flagg sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Villa Lobos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Villa Lobos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Flagg drives through and clinches with Villa Lobos against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Flagg.

Flagg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flagg works the jab nicely.
Flagg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flagg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Villa Lobos clobbers Flagg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Villa Lobos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Flagg misses.

Flagg has closed the distance and engaged Villa Lobos in a clinch.
Flagg stops a takedown attempt from Villa Lobos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa Lobos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flagg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randall Flagg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Villa Lobos.
Villa Lobos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Villa Lobos.
Randall Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg takes a swing at Villa Lobos's ribcage but misses.
Villa Lobos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flagg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Villa Lobos just misses with a punch to the body.
Flagg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Villa Lobos slips under a jab from Flagg.
Flagg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Villa Lobos was well out of range. Poor timing from Flagg.
Villa Lobos tries for a takedown but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Flagg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg throws a series of punches but Villa Lobos avoids them all with ease.
Villa Lobos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Villa Lobos slips under a jab.
Flagg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Villa Lobos.
Flagg moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Villa Lobos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flagg tries to move into range but Villa Lobos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Flagg rushes Villa Lobos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Villa Lobos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flagg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Villa Lobos gets a trip takedown into half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Flagg still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Flagg has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Villa Lobos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flagg trying to control the action but Villa Lobos is working from the bottom.

Flagg decides to stand back up.
Flagg looks to land a right hand but Villa Lobos moved out of range.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Villa Lobos saw that one coming.
Flagg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Villa Lobos at a distance.
Flagg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Villa Lobos in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Villa Lobos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flagg to the mat! Flagg manages to get full guard.
Villa Lobos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Villa Lobos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flagg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Villa Lobos has Flagg in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Villa Lobos is proving hard to escape from.

Villa Lobos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Villa Lobos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villa Lobos keeping moving, preventing Flagg from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Randall Flagg did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Villa Lobos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flagg!
Villa Lobos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flagg.
Decent striking displayed by Villa Lobos there.
Villa Lobos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flagg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villa Lobos somewhat.
Flagg tries to clinch there but Villa Lobos circles away.
Villa Lobos sizes up Flagg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flagg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Villa Lobos.
Villa Lobos blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg throws a jab but it's blocked by Villa Lobos.
Flagg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Villa Lobos.
Flagg throws a poor cross that misses

so Villa Lobos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Villa Lobos slips nicely into half guard.

Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Flagg defends the submission attempt.

Villa Lobos wants to work for an arm triangle but Flagg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Villa Lobos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flagg is just riding it out for now. Villa Lobos eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Villa Lobos seems to be looking for submissions.

Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flagg defends it well.

Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Villa Lobos is working for a submission of some sort.

Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flagg defends it well.

Villa Lobos is trying to work for a kimura but Flagg is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Villa Lobos is trying to work for a kimura but Flagg is defending well.

Villa Lobos is working for an americana but Flagg has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Villa Lobos was thinking about the submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villa Lobos is looking to advance position but Flagg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Villa Lobos dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Flagg looks to land a combination but Villa Lobos avoids it well.
Villa Lobos defending well as Flagg loads up on a big left hand.
Flagg throws a jab but it's blocked by Villa Lobos.
Villa Lobos misses with a body shot.
Villa Lobos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flagg throws a sloppy body shot

so Villa Lobos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

Villa Lobos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg wants to control from the top but Villa Lobos keeps moving.
Villa Lobos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flagg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Villa Lobos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flagg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Villa Lobos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flagg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Villa Lobos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Flagg should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Villa Lobos has tightened it up now! Flagg should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Villa Lobos!
Carlos Villa Lobos is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Carlos Villa Lobos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.