PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano Contreiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emere Hoehne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contreiras comes to the cage accompanied by Whiskey in the jar. Emere Hoehne acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Contreiras
vs
Hoehne

176 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano Contreiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emere Hoehne!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreiras scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoehne should have avoided that one.
Contreiras tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Hoehne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Contreiras controls Hoehne momentarily but Hoehne frees himself.
Hoehne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoehne slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contreiras pushes Hoehne off looking to stand but Hoehne dives back in and keeps control.
Hoehne trying to pass the guard but Contreiras defending well.
Hoehne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Hoehne is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreiras is looking to improve his position.
Contreiras is refusing to be controlled, as Hoehne sits in half guard.
Hoehne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Contreiras is looking for a sweep. Hoehne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoehne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Hoehne wants to work for an arm triangle but Contreiras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Contreiras is trying to control but can't.
Hoehne controlling the pace.
Hoehne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hoehne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Hoehne seems to be working for a kimura but Contreiras defends the submission attempt.

Contreiras looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Contreiras looking for submissions off his back.
Contreiras is refusing to be controlled, as Hoehne sits in half guard.
Hoehne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras is looking to escape.

Hoehne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Hoehne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Contreiras has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoehne controlling the action here.

Hoehne is looking for a kimura but Contreiras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoehne to get the leverage.
Hoehne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Hoehne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Contreiras doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoehne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoehne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hoehne looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoehne looking to secure an arm triangle but Contreiras defends it well.
Contreiras wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Hoehne with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Hoehne wants to finish this one by submission but Contreiras is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hoehne.

Hoehne is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoehne is defended easily by Contreiras.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Contreiras.
Hoehne shoots in but no luck this time.

Contreiras fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoehne, pushing him back against the cage.
Contreiras taking a breather.
Contreiras looking to throw knees to the head but Hoehne is blocking nicely.
Contreiras wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoehne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoehne goes for a takedown attempt but Contreiras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fabiano Contreiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emere Hoehne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contreiras fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Contreiras as Hoehne shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Contreiras moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoehne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoehne shoots in and drives through. Contreiras sprawls well.

Contreiras takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoehne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Contreiras pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fabiano Contreiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emere Hoehne.
Hoehne can't get the takedown.
Contreiras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoehne after a bit of a struggle.
Hoehne wants a takedown.
Contreiras prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoehne looking for a takedown.
Contreiras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoehne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Contreiras pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoehne is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreiras wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoehne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoehne wants a takedown but no success here.
Contreiras drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoehne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Contreiras wants a takedown but no success here.

Contreiras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Contreiras throws a nice outside leg kick.
Contreiras shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoehne sprawls well. He's pushed Contreiras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoehne keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoehne misses with a takedown attempt - Contreiras sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Contreiras cracks the inside of Hoehne's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras shoots in for a double leg but Hoehne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoehne shoots in for a takedown but Contreiras shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Contreiras tries to clinch but Hoehne is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoehne.
A chopping leg kick lands by Contreiras.
Contreiras throws a low kick, looking for Hoehne's leg but Hoehne calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoehne walks into a stiff left hand from Contreiras.
Contreiras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Contreiras.
Hoehne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Contreiras defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoehne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Contreiras throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fabiano Contreiras is winning the standup battle so far.
Contreiras tries to clinch but Hoehne moves away

and Hoehne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Contreiras looks like he's trying to stand up.

Contreiras has one foot on Hoehne's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoehne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contreiras but Contreiras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoehne fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoehne shoots in for a double leg but Contreiras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Contreiras!
Hoehne keeps the fight on the outside.
Contreiras leaves Hoehne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Contreiras misses with the combination.
Contreiras defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoehne.
Hoehne misses with a takedown attempt - Contreiras sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoehne shoots in looking for a takedown. Contreiras tries to sprawl out of it but Hoehne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Contreiras manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoehne walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabiano Contreiras dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Contreiras. Hoehne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoehne dives in and grabs Contreiras's left leg, looking for a takedown. Contreiras pushes down on Hoehne's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Contreiras as Hoehne shoots in.
Hoehne shoots for a double leg takedown but Contreiras sprawls well. He's pushed Hoehne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fabiano Contreiras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emere Hoehne.
Contreiras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoehne moves away.
Hoehne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contreiras but Contreiras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoehne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contreiras can pounce on him.
Contreiras connects with a looping right hand.
Hoehne looks for a takedown but Contreiras sprawls well.
Contreiras throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hoehne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Contreiras connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Contreiras is defended easily by Hoehne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreiras throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Contreiras.
Hoehne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Contreiras tries to avoid it but Hoehne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Contreiras to the ground. Contreiras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Contreiras misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Contreiras.
Contreiras throws a leg kick but Hoehne checks it.
Contreiras tries to clinch but Hoehne moves out of range.
Hoehne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoehne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contreiras but Contreiras pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras moves in looking to clinch but Hoehne pushes him off.
Contreiras throws a front kick aimed at Hoehne's knee but Hoehne avoids it well.
Hoehne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoehne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoehne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Contreiras counters with a head kick.
Contreiras lands with a straight right. Hoehne didn't see that one coming.
Contreiras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoehne swivels and escapes.
Hoehne shoots in for a takedown but Contreiras shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoehne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras is looking to clinch but Hoehne is avoiding it.
Hoehne fails with a takedown attempt.
Fabiano Contreiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Contreiras, right into the meat.
Contreiras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoehne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Contreiras moves in looking to clinch but Hoehne pushes him off.
Contreiras stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoehne. Hoehne gets slowly back to his feet.
Contreiras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoehne shoots and misses
and Contreiras counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoehne's knee momentarily.
Contreiras misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreiras is looking to slow Hoehne down with leg kicks.
Contreiras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hoehne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emere Hoehne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contreiras tries a head kick but it misses.

Hoehne gets the takedown into side control.
Contreiras wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hoehne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Contreiras keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hoehne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoehne tries to move into full mount but can't pass Contreiras's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Contreiras manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoehne's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabiano Contreiras showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Contreiras 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabiano Contreiras!
After winning the bout, Fabiano Contreiras thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.