PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Stainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Viana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Stainz
vs
Viana

188 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Stainz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Viana!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stainz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viana defends it nicely.
Stainz misses with a takedown attempt

and Viana counters with a single leg into guard. Stainz didn't expect that.
Viana looking to pass the guard.
Viana postures up in Stainz's guard and throws a big left but Stainz blocks it.
Viana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stainz has a closed guard, preventing Viana from standing up.
Stainz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vitor Viana was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stainz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viana scores with a kick to the midsection.

Stainz moves into the clinch.

Viana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stainz misses with a series of wild punches.
Stainz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viana.
Stainz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viana pinned against the cage. Viana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Stainz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stainz looking to score a takedown here. Viana is defending well but Stainz drives through and ends up in Viana's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stainz being controlled here momentarily.
Viana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stainz.
Viana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stainz manages to get himself to full guard.

Stainz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stainz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Viana landing with the ground and pound.
Stainz is trying to control the position but Viana postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stainz trying to keep a closed guard but Viana is proving a slippery customer.
Viana forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viana in particular looking to stall.
Stainz is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stainz!
Viana controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Viana might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Viana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stainz tries to keep at a distance but Viana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stainz has Viana pressed against the cage, preventing Viana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Viana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stainz throws a sloppy head kick and Viana moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stainz is defended easily by Viana.
Viana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stainz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Viana clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viana manages to break the clinch.
Viana is looking to clinch but Stainz is avoiding it.

Viana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Viana is trying to control. Stainz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Stainz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viana pulls his head out easily.
Viana trying to mount his opponent but Stainz defends it.
Nice strikes from Viana there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stainz tries to kick Viana off but Viana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Viana wants to take a breather but Stainz is having none of it.
Viana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stainz!
Stainz is in a horrible position here. Viana smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viana controlling from mount.
Vitor Viana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stainz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Viana is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stainz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stainz shrugs it off.

Viana moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stainz has worked his arm free - good work by Stainz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viana is staying tight to Stainz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stainz can't do much from the bottom here.
Viana works to advance to full mount. Stainz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Viana with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viana raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stainz is trying desperately to improve position.
Viana with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viana controlling from mount.
Stainz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stainz is trying to get back to full guard.

Viana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Viana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Viana.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stainz.

Viana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stainz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Viana controls the position.
Stainz is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viana taking a breather here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Vitor Viana has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Viana with that takedown attempt.
Viana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Viana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stainz seems a little lost for a moment, as Viana dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viana working away.
Stainz trying to remain calm as Viana controls from the top position.

Viana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Viana decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Viana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viana prevents Stainz from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Vitor Viana hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stainz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stainz wants to slow Viana down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stainz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Stainz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viana lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viana lands an uppercut.
Viana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stainz tries to pull guard but Viana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Viana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stainz postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stainz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Logan Stainz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitor Viana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stainz!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Viana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Viana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Viana!