PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urwifs Othrguy (ranked 2548 p4p, 2128 weight class) and Jairzinho Teixeira (ranked 291 p4p, 250 weight class). Teixeira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Othrguy
vs
Teixeira

201 cm
30
258
9 - 8 - 1

197 cm
27
275
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Urwifs Othrguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairzinho Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Othrguy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
Othrguy ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Othrguy moves out of range as Teixeira strikes.
Othrguy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira ducks right into an uppercut from Othrguy.
Teixeira scores with a jab.

It looks like Urwifs Othrguy has been cut.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Othrguy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teixeira sprawls and moves away.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira slips a jab and a cross from Othrguy.
Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Othrguy was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Othrguy scores with a sloppy right hand. Teixeira should have avoided that one.
Othrguy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Teixeira under the eye.
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Othrguy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Othrguy tries to counter with a takedown but Teixeira is quick to defend against it.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Othrguy coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Othrguy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teixeira sprawls and moves away.
Teixeira lands with a right hand.

Urwifs Othrguy's cut is getting worse.
Othrguy misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Teixeira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Othrguy counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Othrguy blocks a head kick by Teixeira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Othrguy is just out of range.

Othrguy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Teixeira quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Othrguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teixeira defends it well.

Othrguy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Othrguy trying to pass the guard but Teixeira defending well.

Othrguy seems to be working for a kimura but Teixeira defends the submission attempt.
Othrguy is looking to advance position but Teixeira won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is trying to stand back up but Othrguy is controlling him

Othrguy is working for a kimura but Teixeira is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Teixeira has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Othrguy is on him like a limpet, forcing Teixeira back against the cage.

Othrguy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Teixeira pushes Othrguy off and gets back to his feet.
Teixeira misses with a hook. Othrguy ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Othrguy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Othrguy drives through with a takedown into Teixeira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy stops Teixeira from standing up.
Othrguy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teixeira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Othrguy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Teixeira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Teixeira has escaped and now he's on top!

Teixeira told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Teixeira preventing the sweep.
Othrguy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teixeira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jairzinho Teixeira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Urwifs Othrguy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Othrguy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Othrguy is trying to work for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
Othrguy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teixeira is looking to escape.

Othrguy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Othrguy wants to pass to mount but Teixeira is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Othrguy wants to control but Teixeira is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Othrguy trying to mount his opponent but Teixeira defends it.
Othrguy trying to advance position but Teixeira counters by regaining guard.

Othrguy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Teixeira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Othrguy has Teixeira in his guard.

Othrguy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teixeira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teixeira is working Othrguy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Othrguy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Othrguy is controlling Teixeira's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is working Othrguy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Othrguy pulls Teixeira in close to prevent any damage.
Othrguy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teixeira.
Teixeira is in close to Othrguy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Othrguy trying to keep a closed guard but Teixeira is proving a slippery customer.
Teixeira is in close to Othrguy's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Urwifs Othrguy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Teixeira lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Jeez, Urwifs Othrguy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Urwifs Othrguy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jairzinho Teixeira!
Post fight, an emotional Jairzinho Teixeira said 'Today my contract is over, let's see the offers, if I stay I want the BELT, but if I leave I thank the opportunity to RRFC.'.
Urwifs Othrguy spoke after the fight, saying 'I decided before this fight win or lose to announce I'll be retiring. I've got two more fights on contract when I've fulfilled my contact it's over for me. Thanks to everyone.'.