PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hink Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Elias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hall
vs
Elias

186 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Hink Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Elias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elias slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Hall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Rodrigo Elias has been cut.
Elias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Elias wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Elias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Elias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elias.
Elias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
Elias throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Elias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall misses with a double jab

and Elias counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hall won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Elias is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
Elias looks gassed!
Hall taking a bit of punishment here - Elias scoring with strikes.
Hall is trying to get back to his feet.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elias on the ground.
Elias postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elias trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall pushes Elias away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Elias gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Elias is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Elias moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hall misses with a double jab

and Elias counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Elias stops Hall from standing up.
Elias wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Elias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Elias wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Elias is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elias throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elias counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elias dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Elias has a takedown stuffed.
Hink Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Elias.
Elias misses with a straight right.
Elias wants to clinch.
Elias walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Hall scores with a one two! Elias had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elias lands a jab to Hall's midsection.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
Elias tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Elias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Elias's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hall looks to land a left hand but Elias moved out of range nicely.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Elias digs a good hook to Hall's body.
Elias with a hook.
Elias is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Elias misses with a body shot
and Hall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elias avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elias fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Elias thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Elias moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Elias tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Elias drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Elias comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hink Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Elias.
Elias takes a jab right on the kisser.
Elias walks into a left hand.
Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Elias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Elias swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall throws a series of strikes that have Elias backpedaling.
Hall looks to land a combination but Elias avoids it well.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall throws a series of punches but Elias moves out of range.
Elias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Elias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elias shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Elias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Elias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Elias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
Elias throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hall connects with a single shot there.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Elias tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elias.
Elias takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A right-left combo lands from Hall.
Elias wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elias is defended easily by Hall.
Hink Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elias.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elias moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Elias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elias is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Elias counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hall won't be happy with that.
Hall is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hall tries to get out of the position.
Elias landing a few strikes.
Elias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.

Elias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Elias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Elias's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elias.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elias has time to react.
Hall throws a series of punches but Elias moves out of range.
Hall misses with the combination.
Elias throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Elias misses with a shot to the body
and Hall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Elias closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elias takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Elias tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it.
Hink Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elias closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Elias pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elias ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Elias dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Elias's head and hops out.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall swinging wilding here.
Hall throws a body punch but Elias moves out of range.
Elias takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall misses with a double jab
and Elias counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two 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.
Elias shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hink Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Elias.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Elias takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hink Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elias circles away quickly and effectively.
Elias throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elias counters with a nice body shot.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Elias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Elias.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall misses with a combination

and Elias counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elias looking to pass the guard.

Elias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hall, up you get!
Elias swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Elias lands a jab to Hall's midsection.
Elias fails with a takedown attempt.
Elias tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Elias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elias shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall avoids the body shot from Elias.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elias throws a combination that misses
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall lands with a hook. Elias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elias darts in trying to clinch
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigo Elias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall avoids the body shot from Elias.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Elias decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hall's guard.
Hall wants to stand up but Elias is controlling him.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Elias from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Elias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elias winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Elias!