PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 7209 p4p, 551 weight class) and Markus Androula (ranked 4264 p4p, 419 weight class). Laranja comes to the ring accompanied by Sangue Do Laranja. Markus Androula is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Laranja
vs
Androula

178 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Androula!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laranja looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Laranja is trying to work for a kimura but Androula is defending well.

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

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

Laranja seems to be working for a kimura but Androula defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja trying to advance position but Androula counters by regaining guard.
Laranja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja is working hard here to advance position.
Androula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laranja is looking to advance position but Androula has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laranja is looking to improve his position but Androula isn't that keen on the idea.
Androula trying to control but Laranja is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Laranja looking for subs from the bottom but Androula mounts him!
Laranja is desperately trying to improve his position but Androula has a good base and remains in mount.
Laranja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Androula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laranja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laranja manages to get to full guard.

Laranja has an active guard here but Androula has managed to pass into half guard.
Laranja is not content to let Androula control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja works his way to full guard. Good work.

Laranja looking for a guillotine here but Androula defends easily.

Laranja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Androula has picked Laranja up and slammed him! Laranja can't keep hold of the triangle and Androula manages to pass to side control!
Laranja is looking to regain half guard here but Androula keeps moving and retains side control.
Laranja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Laranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Androula pulls his head out easily.

Laranja looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is trying to get back to full guard.
Androula is trying to control. Laranja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Laranja looking for submissions off his back.

Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laranja is refusing to be controlled, as Androula sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Laranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Renato Laranja will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Androula slips a straight right by Laranja.
Laranja moves away from the strike by Androula.
Laranja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Androula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laranja, as that shot connected.
Androula connects with a leg kick. Laranja looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Androula stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Androula wants it to stay on the feet.
Laranja is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Androula.
Androula scores with a jab. Laranja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Androula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laranja or perhaps it was just good defense by Androula, which made it look bad.

Laranja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja trying to mount his opponent but Androula defends it.

Laranja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Laranja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Androula doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laranja.

Laranja is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laranja with the ground and pound but Androula uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Laranja advances position into side control!

Laranja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Androula knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Laranja is trying to get an arm triangle but Androula is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Androula tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Laranja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Laranja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Androula, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Laranja.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laranja goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Androula rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laranja's guard! Nice work there by Androula!

Laranja looking for a guillotine here but Androula defends easily.

Laranja is looking for a triangle but Androula pushes his legs off easily.
Renato Laranja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Laranja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Androula trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laranja's guard.

Laranja has his foot on Androula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Androula works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Renato Laranja will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Laranja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Androula checks a leg kick.
Androula with the counter takedown but Laranja avoids it easily.
Laranja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laranja misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laranja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laranja shoots for a double leg takedown but Androula sprawls well. He's pushed Laranja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laranja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Androula tries to counter it with a takedown but Laranja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Androula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laranja pivots, looking for a leg kick but Androula is out of range and Laranja settles back down.
Renato Laranja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Androula with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laranja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Androula defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Androula digs a good hook to Laranja's body.
Laranja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Androula feints the counter takedown.
Renato Laranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laranja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Androula swivels and escapes.
Androula feints the counter takedown.
Laranja tries to land a front kick but Androula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Androula tries to counter it with a takedown but Laranja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Androula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laranja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Androula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Androula stuffs the takedown attempt from Laranja. Laranja gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja looks to land a right hand but Androula moved out of range.
Androula is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Laranja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Androula swivels and escapes.
And Androula tries to counter it with a takedown but Laranja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laranja fails with a takedown attempt.
Laranja shoots in and drives through. Androula sprawls well.
A cross from Androula lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Androula.
Androula has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Laranja misses with a body kick.
Androula throws a shot to the body.
Androula lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Androula connects with a body shot that sends Laranja's belly button to the back.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Androula as he jumps to the side.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Androula sprawls well. Androula wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laranja gets slowly back to his feet.
Laranja just misses with a punch to the body.
Laranja throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

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

Laranja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Androula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Laranja is tightening it up a little... Androula has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Androula reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Androula taps out! Nice BJJ there by Laranja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Renato Laranja!
In his post fight interview, Renato Laranja started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.