PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilmar Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Eins
vs
Fonseca

172 cm
24
142 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

174 cm
24
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Eins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilmar Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eins is fending him off so far but Fonseca persists. Nope, Eins circles away and we're back to standing.
Fonseca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eins defends it nicely.
Fonseca avoids the head kick by Eins.
Fonseca fails to land the takedown.
Robert Eins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmar Fonseca.
Eins tries a head kick but it misses.
Eins tries a head kick but it misses.
Eins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fonseca.
Fonseca lands a two punch combo.
Eins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eins takes a swing at Fonseca's ribcage but misses.

Fonseca looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Eins keeping moving, preventing Fonseca from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Fonseca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eins regains half guard, as Fonseca was trying to land strikes.

Fonseca is working for a submission of some sort.
Eins is controlling Fonseca's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fonseca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fonseca.
Eins won't allow Fonseca to pass to mount.

Fonseca 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.
Fonseca wants to pass to mount but Eins is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Fonseca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eins is just riding it out for now. Fonseca eventually gives up the hold.

Fonseca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eins has managed to free his arm - good work.

Fonseca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fonseca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilmar Fonseca dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fonseca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fonseca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eins pinned against the cage. Eins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fonseca moves out of range as Eins strikes.
Eins misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca shoots in looking for a takedown. Eins tries to sprawl out of it but Fonseca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fonseca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eins defends it nicely.
Robert Eins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmar Fonseca.
Fonseca checks a low kick from Eins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eins defends it nicely.
Fonseca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eins tries to avoid it but Fonseca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eins to the ground. Eins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robert Eins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fonseca's head.
Fonseca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fonseca misses with a takedown attempt - Eins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fonseca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gilmar Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eins!
Fonseca dives in and grabs Eins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eins pushes down on Fonseca's head and hops out.
Fonseca is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca looks for a takedown but Eins sprawls well.
Eins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fonseca takes a step back to recover.
Fonseca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eins.
Eins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fonseca takes a step back to recover.
Fonseca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fonseca takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Eins coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Eins.
Eins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eins scores with a head kick.
Fonseca shoots in for a double leg but Eins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Eins catches Fonseca right on the button with a cross.
Fonseca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonseca fails with the takedown.
Eins throws the kick towards the body but Fonseca avoids it.
Eins throws a head kick that misses.
Eins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fonseca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eins swivels and escapes.
Eins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eins scores with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fonseca.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fonseca will feel that in the morning.
Eins connects with a body shot that sends Fonseca's belly button to the back.
Fonseca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eins's waist but Eins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fonseca off to one side.
Eins scores with a nice head shot.
Eins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eins cracks Fonseca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Fonseca scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fonseca working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eins tries to buck Fonseca off but Fonseca is having none of it.
Eins is not content to let Fonseca control the position.

Fonseca swings around for an armbar but Eins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fonseca's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Eins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fonseca has a takedown stuffed.
Fonseca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eins as he jumps to the side.
Eins cracks Fonseca with a good jab.
Eins lands a jab to the head.
Eins throws a head kick that Fonseca semi-blocks.
Eins stuffs the takedown attempt from Fonseca. Fonseca gets slowly back to his feet.
Robert Eins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmar Fonseca.
Eins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fonseca was well out of range. Poor timing from Eins.
Eins scores with the left hand. Fonseca knows he should have avoided that one.
Fonseca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eins defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca misses with a takedown attempt - Eins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fonseca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eins throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca throws a hook to the side of Eins's head but Eins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eins.
Fonseca shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fonseca's calf.

Fonseca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Fonseca tries for a kimura but Eins is defending well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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Fonseca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eins can't do much from the bottom here.
Fonseca tries to move into full mount but can't pass Eins's legs.
Eins tries to improve position but can't.
Fonseca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eins keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fonseca moves into full mount!

Fonseca has control of Eins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Eins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fonseca tries to control but Eins wriggling away.

Fonseca goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Eins is on top in guard.
Eins stopping the sweep attempt from Fonseca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gilmar Fonseca just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Eins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eins misses with a hook.
Fonseca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eins.
Fonseca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eins pinned against the cage. Eins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eins throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eins throws a sloppy head kick and Fonseca moves out of range easily.
Fonseca moves out of range as Eins strikes.
Eins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from Eins.
Eins leaves Fonseca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fonseca gets the takedown into side control.
Gilmar Fonseca has got the better of the ground game so far.

Fonseca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonseca postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Eins is looking to reverse the position.
Fonseca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eins keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Fonseca stalls from top position.
Eins wants to control but Fonseca postures up.

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

Fonseca tries for a kimura but Eins is defending well.

Fonseca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca is looking to take a break and control but Eins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fonseca might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Fonseca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fonseca trying to control the position but Eins is working away.
You can see the frustration on Eins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fonseca tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Fonseca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilmar Fonseca dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fonseca fails with the takedown.
Eins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonseca moves away.
Fonseca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fonseca shoots in for a takedown but Eins shows good takedown defense.
Robert Eins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmar Fonseca.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fonseca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fonseca is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fonseca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Fonseca misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eins lands a jab to Fonseca's midsection.
Eins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eins digs a good hook to Fonseca's body.
Eins scores with a sloppy right hand. Fonseca should have avoided that one.
Eins thuds his shin into the meat of Fonseca's side.
Eins jabs Fonseca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fonseca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eins.
Jab from Eins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eins. Fonseca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fonseca shoots for a takedown but Eins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eins scores with a body shot.
Eins misses with a wild body shot.
Eins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eins misses with a head kick.
Fonseca shoots in for a takedown but Eins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fonseca doesn't seem bothered though.
Eins scores with a nice right hand.
Eins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fonseca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eins wants it to stay on the feet.
Eins lands with a hook. Fonseca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eins looks to score with a jab to the body but Fonseca is just out of range.
Fonseca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eins.
Eins loads up on a big right hand but Fonseca slips the punch.
Eins loads up on a big right hand but Fonseca slips the punch.
Nice body kick from Eins.
Fonseca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fonseca's head backwards.
Fonseca looks for a takedown but Eins sprawls well.
Eins lands a nice looking body kick.

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.
Fonseca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eins sprawls well. Eins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fonseca gets slowly back to his feet.
Robert Eins is winning the standup battle so far.
Fonseca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eins sprawls well. Eins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fonseca gets slowly back to his feet.
Eins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonseca ducks under a wild hook from Eins.
Eins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eins wants it to stay on the feet.
Eins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Eins as Fonseca shoots in.
Eins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Eins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fonseca has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Robert Eins!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Robert Eins!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Robert Eins!

Robert Eins wins by unanimous decision!
Robert Eins retains his bantamweight title!