PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jairzinho Teixeira (ranked 2485 p4p, 6653 weight class) and Andreas Kohler (ranked 281 p4p, 550 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Teixeira
vs
Kohler

197 cm
27
275
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
19
286
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairzinho Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Kohler!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira fails to land with a series of punches.
Kohler shoots in looking for a takedown but Teixeira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kohler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kohler misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kohler.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kohler.
Kohler's coach down at Gateway To Greatness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kohler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Teixeira finds it's target.
Teixeira throws a series of strikes that have Kohler backpedaling.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses.
Teixeira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kohler.
Jairzinho Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Kohler.

Kohler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kohler showed some decent athleticism there.

Teixeira kicks Kohler off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kohler shoots for a takedown but Teixeira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teixeira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Kohler ducks straight into an uppercut from Teixeira and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kohler manages to regain guard straight away.

Kohler is rocked!
Teixeira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kohler is still in real trouble! Can Teixeira finish him?

Teixeira gets to his feet. Kohler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jairzinho Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kohler shoots for a takedown but Teixeira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kohler seems to have recovered his senses.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teixeira as he jumps to the side.
Kohler looks winded!
Kohler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Kohler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Teixeira's half guard.

Teixeira pushes Kohler off and gets back to his feet.
Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kohler.
No joy there for Teixeira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kohler.
Teixeira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Teixeira catches Kohler napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kohler to the canvas!
Teixeira wants to get up but he can't break Kohler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kohler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teixeira controls the pace.
Kohler is trying to keep Teixeira in close.
Teixeira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Teixeira trying to control but Kohler is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler managing to control the position.
Teixeira wanted to stand there but Kohler had control of the position.
Kohler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kohler fails with the takedown
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Kohler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Kohler moves out of range.
Teixeira throws a good cross that connects.
Kohler has his takedown stuffed
and Teixeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teixeira circles away.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown but Teixeira shows good takedown defense.

Kohler pushes Teixeira up against the cage in a clinch.
Teixeira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Teixeira is trying to break free.
Kohler is looking for a takedown.
Teixeira can't break the clinch.
Kohler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teixeira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kohler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
It looks like Teixeira has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Andreas Kohler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kohler.
Teixeira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teixeira lands a jab to Kohler's midsection.
Kohler dodges the punch combination from Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jairzinho Teixeira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Teixeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kohler.
Teixeira lands the left hand.
Teixeira leaves Kohler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teixeira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kohler sprawls and moves away.
Kohler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teixeira swivels and escapes.
Jairzinho Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Kohler.
Kohler staying out of range there.
Teixeira misses the jab.
Kohler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands with a straight right. Kohler didn't see that one coming.
Kohler walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Kohler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kohler throws out a counter right but Teixeira avoids it with no problem.
Teixeira scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teixeira is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kohler like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kohler from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jairzinho Teixeira!
Jairzinho Teixeira took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.