PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Salinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Dos Larres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Oscar Dos Larres enters the cage!

Salinas
vs
Dos Larres

165 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahmad Salinas!
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, Oscar Dos Larres!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salinas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Larres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salinas somewhat.
Dos Larres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salinas but Salinas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dos Larres misses with a double jab.

Dos Larres scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dos Larres wants to free his trapped foot but Salinas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dos Larres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salinas's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas controlling the position for now.
Dos Larres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dos Larres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salinas tries to roll over but Dos Larres keeps him under control.
Salinas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Larres throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Larres wants to control from the top but Salinas keeps moving.

That's two 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.
Dos Larres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dos Larres throws a leg kick but Salinas sees it coming and moves out of range.

Salinas gets tackled into the cage by Dos Larres. Dos Larres maintains the clinch.

Dos Larres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Salinas tries to keep at a distance but Dos Larres has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dos Larres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salinas to keep the fight standing.
Dos Larres scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Dos Larres to work.

Dos Larres jumps guard.
Salinas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salinas stops Dos Larres from standing up.
Dos Larres is trying to hold Salinas in close to prevent damage but Salinas has managed to pass into half guard.
Dos Larres trying to hold on to Salinas's head to control him but Salinas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dos Larres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dos Larres wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dos Larres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salinas wants to stand up but Dos Larres is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salinas controlling the action here.

Dos Larres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Dos Larres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dos Larres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Larres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salinas.

Dos Larres scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Dos Larres decides to stand back up. Dos Larres steps back and let's Salinas get back to his feet.
Dos Larres shoots in for a takedown but Salinas shows good takedown defense.

Dos Larres closes the distance and pushes Salinas back into the cage.
Dos Larres misses with some punches.
Dos Larres is trying to pull guard but Salinas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahmad Salinas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Dos Larres.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Salinas as Dos Larres tries to tie him up.

Dos Larres pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Larres trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oscar Dos Larres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salinas distracts Dos Larres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Larres wants to stand but Salinas is controlling the position.
Salinas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salinas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dos Larres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Larres keeping moving, preventing Salinas from controlling successfully.

Dos Larres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dos Larres is trying to control the position but Salinas postures up.
Salinas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Larres trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Dos Larres with that takedown attempt.
Dos Larres shoots in but Salinas avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Dos Larres moves into the clinch successfully.

Dos Larres manages to break the clinch.
Dos Larres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Larres has a takedown stuffed.
Dos Larres is breathing heavily.
Dos Larres throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Salinas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salinas.
Dos Larres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dos Larres tries for a takedown but Salinas manages to get underhooks.
Dos Larres trying to control the position but instead, Salinas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dos Larres into the cage.
Salinas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dos Larres prevents it.
Dos Larres looking for a takedown.

Dos Larres gets control of Salinas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dos Larres will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salinas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Larres's guard.
Salinas stays in close to Dos Larres's body and controls the position.
Dos Larres pulls Salinas in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Dos Larres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Salinas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Larres, which made it look bad.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salinas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dos Larres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Larres tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salinas smiles and moves away.

Dos Larres closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Larres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dos Larres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dos Larres perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dos Larres passes to full mount!
Salinas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salinas has given up his back here.
Salinas is covering up but some of the strikes from Dos Larres are getting through and doing damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Larres lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Dos Larres controlling from the back.
Salinas is in bad spot here.

Dos Larres is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salinas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salinas for a finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Larres avoiding Salinas 's attempts to control his hands.
Dos Larres tries to get the hooks in deep but Salinas pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salinas showing good submission defense here.

Dos Larres seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Salinas's chin but Salinas turns very nicely into Dos Larres's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Salinas.

Dos Larres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Larres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dos Larres looking for a guillotine here but Salinas defends easily.
Salinas wants to control from the top but Dos Larres keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dos Larres has an active guard here but Salinas has managed to pass into half guard.
Ahmad Salinas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oscar Dos Larres is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Dos Larres is defending against the submission attempts here by Salinas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Dos Larres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dos Larres 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Dos Larres!
After the fight, Oscar Dos Larres was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.