PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade's entrance music is wand. A fine choice. Cavalera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Filha da Puta - Claustrofobia. Ryan Cavalera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andrade
vs
Cavalera

205 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Andrade or perhaps it was just good defense by Cavalera which made him look bad.
Andrade shoots in but no luck this time.

Andrade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cavalera is looking for a sweep.
Andrade wants to control but Cavalera is keeping him busy.

Andrade goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cavalera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andrade but great work by Cavalera.
Andrade avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cavalera.
Cavalera wants to stand but Andrade is controlling his arm.
Andrade is trying to control Cavalera's posture but Cavalera avoids it.
Andrade is not content to let Cavalera control the position.
Andrade tries to buck Cavalera off but Cavalera is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Andrade decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera trying to hold on to Andrade's head to control him but Andrade postures up.
Andrade is breathing heavily.

Andrade wants to work for an arm triangle but Cavalera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cavalera is trying to stand.
Cavalera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cavalera.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cavalera holds on and takes a little breather.
Andrade won't allow Cavalera to sweep him here.

Cavalera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrade defends well.
Cavalera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andrade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cavalera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cavalera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrade is aware though and is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrade trying to control but Cavalera is working from the bottom.

Cavalera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cavalera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cavalera trying to control from half guard but Andrade is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera wants to pass the guard but Andrade is defending well.
Cavalera trying to control from half guard but Andrade is working away.

Cavalera seems to be looking for submissions.
Andrade is trying to get back to full guard.
Andrade is trying to control but can't.
Andrade is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cavalera jumps into side control!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cavalera is controlling him well.
Andrade is trying to control Cavalera's posture but Cavalera avoids it.
Cavalera trying to control the position but Andrade is working away.
Andrade tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cavalera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Cavalera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cavalera is looking to take a break and control but Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade is trying to control Cavalera's posture but Cavalera avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cavalera tries to clinch up.
Cavalera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrade swivels and escapes.

Andrade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cavalera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cavalera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andrade trying to mount his opponent but Cavalera defends it.
Cavalera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andrade.
Ryan Cavalera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cavalera is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andrade is looking to take a break and control but Cavalera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cavalera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrade tries to avoid it but Cavalera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrade to the ground. Andrade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guilherme Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavalera wants to clinch.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavalera.
Cavalera is looking to clinch.
Andrade doesn't manage to clinch there - Cavalera circles away.

Andrade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cavalera regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade misses with a head shot. Cavalera uses the momentum to regain guard.
Andrade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cavalera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrade is in close to Cavalera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cavalera working a defensive guard here.
Cavalera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andrade kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Andrade wants to control from the top but Cavalera keeps moving.
Cavalera trying to keep a closed guard but Andrade is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cavalera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cavalera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Andrade counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guilherme Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cavalera.
Cavalera keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Cavalera is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Andrade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Andrade gets to his feet. Cavalera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera wants to clinch.
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.

Cavalera pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Cavalera lands an elbow inside that Andrade shrugs off.
Cavalera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cavalera tries for a takedown but Andrade manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Cavalera blocks an elbow strike from Andrade.
Andrade tries to score a body lock takedown but Cavalera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Cavalera breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Cavalera lands but Andrade takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Andrade dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Cavalera shoots and misses

and Andrade counters with a shoot takedown. Cavalera fights it but they end up in guard.
Cavalera working a defensive guard here.
Andrade throws a big right hand that misses.
Andrade thows a big elbow that misses.
Andrade really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrade postures up in Cavalera's guard and throws a big left but Cavalera blocks it.
Andrade won't allow Cavalera to sweep him here.
Andrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Cavalera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrade defends well.
Cavalera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrade.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrade throws and elbow that misses. Cavalera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andrade's guard. Nice move by Cavalera!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade has a closed guard, preventing Cavalera from standing up.
Cavalera trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cavalera thows a big elbow that misses.
Andrade 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andrade is on top in guard.

Cavalera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Andrade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andrade stands up and waves to Cavalera to follow him.
Cavalera misses with a takedown attempt

so Andrade counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrade trying to control but Cavalera is working from the bottom.

Cavalera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cavalera is working an open guard so Andrade takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrade misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Andrade wants to get back to striking at distance but Cavalera won't allow it.
Cavalera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrade smiles and moves away.
Guilherme Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cavalera.
Cavalera blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavalera.
Guilherme Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cavalera has his takedown stuffed

and Andrade counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cavalera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrade lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Cavalera is looking for a triangle but Andrade pushes his legs off easily.
Andrade with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andrade wants to stand but Cavalera is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cavalera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrade is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cavalera working for a triangle but Andrade defends it easily.
Andrade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Guilherme Andrade.
I think Andrade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Guilherme Andrade!