|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrian DeJesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassiano Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enigma - Hello and welcome. Adrian DeJesus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
|
|
|
180 cm
21
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
178 cm
18
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian DeJesus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassiano Victor! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DeJesus drives through with a takedown into guard. DeJesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Victor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeJesus. Victor looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeJesus is one step ahead there. DeJesus throwing strikes but missing. DeJesus stops Victor from standing up. DeJesus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victor swivels though and keeps the full guard. Victor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeJesus. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeJesus throwing strikes from guard but Victor blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Victor throws a hook but DeJesus avoids it easily. Victor just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeJesus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Victor.
DeJesus defending well as Victor loads up on a big left hand. Victor misses with the combination.
Victor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Victor misses with the combination.
DeJesus ducks under a wild hook from Victor. DeJesus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. DeJesus shoots for a double leg takedown but Victor sprawls well. He's pushed DeJesus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Victor misses with a looping right. DeJesus walks into a straight right hand from Victor. Victor looks to land a combination but DeJesus avoids it well. DeJesus slips a jab and a cross from Victor.
DeJesus defending well as Victor loads up on a big left hand. Victor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. DeJesus shoots in for a double leg but Victor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Victor scores with a nice head shot. DeJesus gets caught flat footed, as Victor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. DeJesus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Victor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. DeJesus moves into full guard.
DeJesus looking for a guillotine here but Victor defends easily.
DeJesus is breathing heavily. DeJesus has his foot on Victor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Victor works his way back into a safe position though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but DeJesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. DeJesus looking for a sweep. Not yet DeJesus, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeJesus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Victor is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. DeJesus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Victor's back instead. Victor breaks DeJesus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Victor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Victor wants to pass the guard but DeJesus is keeping the position. Victor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. A lazy left from Victor finds it's target. DeJesus misses with a takedown attempt and Victor counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeJesus won't be happy with that. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian DeJesus. That's going to take a lot out of him. DeJesus is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Victor wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeJesus keeps working. Victor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Victor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Victor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Victor throws a nice looking combination but DeJesus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. DeJesus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Victor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Victor kicks off DeJesus and gets to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. DeJesus slow jab from Victor misses its intended target. Nice defenses there by DeJesus. Victor tries to bum rush DeJesus with a series of wild strikes but DeJesus uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Victor misses with a hook. DeJesus ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassiano Victor dominated that round. That's time! DeJesus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Victor. DeJesus is trying to get back to half guard. Victor stands up. DeJesus gets caught flat footed, as Victor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. DeJesus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. DeJesus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Victor is one step ahead there. Victor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Victor tries to stand but DeJesus is controlling from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeJesus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Victor tries to stand but DeJesus is controlling from the bottom. Victor looking to pass the guard. Victor stands and steps away. DeJesus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Victor misses with a takedown and DeJesus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeJesus. DeJesus works a leg free and moves into half guard. Cassiano Victor has got the better of the ground game so far. Victor is trying to stand back up but DeJesus is controlling him
DeJesus thows a huge punch but Victor dodges it nicely.
DeJesus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Victor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeJesus. Victor wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DeJesus wants to pass the guard but Victor is defending well. DeJesus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Victor is pressing down on DeJesus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. DeJesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Victor swinging wilding here.
Victor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeJesus tries for a takedown but Victor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Victor fails miserably with a takedown attempt. DeJesus drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeJesus advances to half guard. Victor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeJesus scores with a couple of nice shots. DeJesus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. DeJesus winds up and cracks Victor with a swinging punch to the side of the head. DeJesus looks to score some points with some ground and pound. DeJesus is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Victor has managed to free his arm - good work. Victor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. DeJesus scores with a couple of good hammerfists. DeJesus works his way into full mount! DeJesus cracks Victor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Victor tries to reverse the position but DeJesus maintains control. DeJesus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Victor because DeJesus loaded up on that one. DeJesus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by DeJesus. Victor holds on, trying desperately to control. Victor tries to hold on but DeJesus postures up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Victor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
DeJesus breaks from Victor's wrist control and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian DeJesus dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DeJesus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Victor tries to avoid it but DeJesus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Victor to the ground. Victor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. DeJesus shoots for a takedown but Victor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. DeJesus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Victor throws out the jab. Victor fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Victor. DeJesus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Victor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian DeJesus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Victor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeJesus counters with a single leg into guard. Victor didn't expect that. Victor wants to sweep here but DeJesus controlling him for the moment. DeJesus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Victor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DeJesus has Victor in his guard. Victor preventing the sweep. Victor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeJesus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Victor trying to control but DeJesus is working from the bottom. DeJesus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeJesus tries to get out of the position. DeJesus is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Victor has his hands clasped together but DeJesus extends an breaks Victor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by DeJesus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian DeJesus!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|