PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Weis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weis has chosen Bitter and then Some as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Concepcion
vs
Weis

170 cm
21
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerald Weis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weis tries to clinch but Concepcion moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weis is looking to clinch but Concepcion is avoiding it.
Weis tries to clinch there but Concepcion circles away.
Weis tries to clinch but Concepcion is having none of it.
Weis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Concepcion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weis doesn't manage to clinch there - Concepcion circles away.
Weis is looking to clinch.
Concepcion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Concepcion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weis's waist but Weis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Concepcion off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concepcion swats away the attempt to clinch by Weis.
Weis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Concepcion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Concepcion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Concepcion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Concepcion there.

Concepcion is looking for a kimura but Weis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Concepcion to get the leverage.
Concepcion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weis's head.

Concepcion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weis is just riding it out for now. Concepcion eventually gives up the hold.
Weis works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two 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.
Weis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Concepcion has passed into side control.
Weis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Concepcion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Concepcion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Concepcion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Weis struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Concepcion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Concepcion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Weis is looking to reverse the position.

Concepcion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Concepcion has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Concepcion landing strikes, looking to finish!
Weis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Concepcion.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weis is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weis tries to lock up and control but Concepcion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Weis is squirming around, avoiding Concepcion's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Concepcion shoots for a takedown but Weis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Weis.
Concepcion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weis is fending him off so far but Concepcion persists. Nope, Weis circles away and we're back to standing.
Weis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Concepcion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerald Weis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Concepcion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weis misses with a few strikes there.
Weis misses with a few strikes there.
Weis moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weis throws a leg kick but Concepcion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gerald Weis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Concepcion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weis tries to land a leg kick but Concepcion saw it coming and moves away.
Weis tries to clinch but Concepcion moves out of range.
Weis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Weis. No joy for Concepcion on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weis throws a head kick but Concepcion moves out of range.
Concepcion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Concepcion has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weis doesn't manage to clinch there - Concepcion circles away.
Weis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Concepcion is able to avoid easily.
Concepcion has a takedown stuffed.

Concepcion feints and as Weis raises his hands in defense, Concepcion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weis is breathing heavily.
Concepcion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Concepcion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Weis for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Concepcion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Weis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Concepcion has Weis in his guard.
Concepcion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Concepcion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Concepcion wants to control the position but Weis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Concepcion trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Weis looking for a sweep. Not yet Weis, not yet.
Concepcion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weis working a defensive guard here.
Concepcion trying to control the position from guard on top but Weis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concepcion passes Weis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Weis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Concepcion scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Weis as Concepcion shoots in.
Concepcion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weis misses with the combination.
Weis is looking to clinch but Concepcion is avoiding it.
Weis is looking to clinch but Concepcion is avoiding it.
Weis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concepcion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Concepcion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Concepcion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion thows a huge punch but Weis dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, if Concepcion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Concepcion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Concepcion seems to be working for a kimura but Weis defends the submission attempt.
Weis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Concepcion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Concepcion is looking to take a break and control but Weis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Concepcion trying to mount his opponent but Weis defends it.
Weis tries to kick Concepcion off but Concepcion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Concepcion swats away the attempt to clinch by Weis.

Concepcion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Concepcion looking to sit in guard and control but Weis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Concepcion looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weis passes into half guard.
Weis is keen to just control but Concepcion is a slippery customer.
Weis wants to pass the guard but Concepcion is defending well.
Concepcion is pressing down on Weis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Concepcion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Concepcion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Weis wants to get back to his feet.

Concepcion is working for a kimura but Weis is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Concepcion is just content to waste time from the top position. Weis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Concepcion clearly takes that round.
That's time! Concepcion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Concepcion misses with a takedown attempt - Weis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Concepcion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weis but Weis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weis tries to clinch but Concepcion is having none of it.
Weis moves in looking to clinch but Concepcion pushes him off.
Weis throws a predictable looking body shot

and Concepcion counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Weis!
Concepcion is landing with some decent strikes but Weis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Concepcion jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Weis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Weis and Concepcion has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Concepcion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion working away.
Weis gets back to half guard.
Weis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Concepcion is working away from the top position though.
Weis is staying active underneath Concepcion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weis wants to control but Concepcion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weis is trying to stand up here but Concepcion is controlling him well.
Concepcion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

Weis has Concepcion up against the cage in a clinch.
Weis working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Weis.
Weis misses with the head strike.
Weis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Concepcion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Concepcion blocks a body shot from Weis.
Weis lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weis pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weis throws a right hand that Concepcion ducks under and follows up with a left that Concepcion also avoids with ease.

Weis rushes Concepcion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Concepcion.
Weis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Weis.
A short body shot lands from Weis as the two fighters clinch.
Concepcion blocks a body shot from Weis.
Weis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Concepcion tries for a takedown but Weis manages to get underhooks.
Weis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Concepcion backwards.
Concepcion blocks a body shot from Weis.
Weis swings wildly with an uppercut but Concepcion uses good head movement to avoid it.

Weis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weis darts in trying to clinch

and Concepcion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weis's guard.
Weis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Concepcion.
Concepcion controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Concepcion had his way with Gerald Weis in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Weis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Concepcion backs up against the cage.
Weis darts in trying to clinch
and Concepcion counters with a straight right hand.
Weis misses with a head kick.
Concepcion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weis as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concepcion circles away from the clinch attempt

and Concepcion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Weis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Weis trying to keep a closed guard but Concepcion is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion throwing strikes from guard but Weis blocks nicely.
Concepcion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Concepcion passes into half guard.
Concepcion trying to control from half guard but Weis is working away.
Concepcion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Weis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Concepcion is looking for a kimura but Weis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Concepcion to get the leverage.
Angel Concepcion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Concepcion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Concepcion trying to control from half guard but Weis is working away.
Concepcion tries to pass to full mount but Weis defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion trying to control the action but Weis is working from the bottom.

Concepcion seems to be looking for submissions.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Weis closes the distance looking to clinch

and Concepcion counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Concepcion wants to pass the guard but Weis is keeping the position.
Concepcion stops Weis from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion trying to control the position from guard on top but Weis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concepcion throws a big right hand that misses.
Concepcion slips nicely into half guard.
Weis is trying to get back to full guard.
Concepcion wants to take a breather but Weis is having none of it.

Concepcion seems to be working for a kimura but Weis defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Concepcion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Concepcion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Concepcion!
Angel Concepcion retains his lightweight title!