PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eder Jofre (ranked 6621 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernandinho Da Costa (ranked 7248 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jofre
vs
Da Costa

188 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
241 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eder Jofre!
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, Fernandinho Da Costa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Costa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jofre.

Da Costa gets a double leg takedown into Jofre's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jofre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jofre being controlled here, momentarily.
Jofre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Costa won't allow Jofre to sweep him here.
Jofre trying to control the position here.
Jofre wants to stand and escape but Da Costa is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Costa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Da Costa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jofre is trying to improve his position.
Da Costa scoring with punches and elbows.
Jofre wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Da Costa stands up.
Jofre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Costa slips a straight right by Jofre.
Despite the aggression on Da Costa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Da Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jofre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Da Costa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jofre trying to control the position.
Da Costa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jofre is looking to stand up but Da Costa isn't so interested in that idea.
Da Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jofre pulls Da Costa in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Da Costa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jofre, up you get!
Da Costa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jofre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Da Costa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jofre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Costa is stalling in the full guard.
Da Costa trying to control but Jofre is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jofre is looking to stand up but Da Costa isn't so interested in that idea.
Jofre wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Costa slips nicely into half guard.

Da Costa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jofre could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Da Costa drops an elbow to the side of Jofre's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Costa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jofre manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernandinho Da Costa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Da Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Da Costa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jofre to score with a decent uppercut.
Fernandinho Da Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jofre swinging wildly here.
Jofre connects with the punch.
Jofre cracks Da Costa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jofre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jofre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jofre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Costa.
Da Costa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jofre throws the left hand but Da Costa avoids the punch easily.
Jofre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Da Costa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jofre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Costa throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Costa postures up.
Da Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Jofre is retaining full guard.
Da Costa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jofre working a defensive guard here.
Da Costa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jofre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Costa distracts Jofre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jofre wants to get back to his feet but Da Costa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Da Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Jofre.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Costa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fernandinho Da Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jofre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Costa is controlling him.
Da Costa connects with a couple of short punches.
Da Costa prevents Jofre from getting back to his feet.
Da Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Costa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jofre has momentary wrist control but Da Costa slips an elbow through the middle.
Jofre controls Da Costa momentarily but Da Costa frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jofre wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Costa controlling from the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Da Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jofre sprawls well. He's pushed Da Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Costa needs to keep his hands up - Jofre had a free shot at his head there.
Da Costa blocks a jab.

Da Costa dives in and scores a takedown into Jofre's guard.
Da Costa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jofre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Costa is controlling him.
Jofre wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Da Costa manages to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Da Costa in particular looking to stall.
Da Costa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jofre tries to kick Da Costa off but Da Costa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jofre tries to roll over but Da Costa keeps him under control.

Da Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jofre defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Costa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fernandinho Da Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jofre gets caught napping as Da Costa dives in and scores a takedown. Jofre manages to retain guard.
Jofre wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Da Costa manages to pass to side control.

Jofre is pressing down on Da Costa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Da Costa gets to his feet - Jofre follows without any prompting.
Jofre moves out of range as Da Costa throws a body kick.

Da Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jofre!
Jofre is pushing Da Costa's head away, looking to escape. Da Costa manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Costa controls the position.
Jofre is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jofre sneaks back into half guard.
Jofre trying to hold on to Da Costa's head to control him but Da Costa postures up.
Da Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Da Costa trying to mount his opponent but Jofre defends it.
Jofre is looking for a sweep. Da Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jofre is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Costa.
Da Costa slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Da Costa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jofre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jofre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Costa is one step ahead there.
Jofre seems keen to control Da Costa's posture.
Jofre is trying to keep Da Costa in close.

That's four 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.
Da Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Da Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jofre swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jofre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Costa moves away.
Da Costa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Costa fails to land the takedown.
Jofre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Costa.
Eder Jofre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandinho Da Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jofre enables Da Costa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jofre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Jofre pushes Da Costa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eder Jofre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Costa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernandinho Da Costa!