PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacinto Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacinto Cox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cox
vs
Reis

177 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacinto Cox!
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, Rick Reis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reis chips away with some ground and pound.
Reis distracts Cox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Cox is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reis works over Cox with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Cox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reis loads up on a big left hand. Cox felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Reis looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cox can't hide his disappointment, as Reis celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Reis!