PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emielio RioGrande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Singer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RioGrande comes to the cage accompanied by house. Robert Singer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

RioGrande
vs
Singer

201 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emielio RioGrande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Singer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Singer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
RioGrande is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
RioGrande trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom.
Singer is pulling down on RioGrande's head. It's preventing any offense from RioGrande, at least for the moment.
RioGrande passes into half guard.
Singer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. RioGrande is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Singer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Singer actively working from the bottom here.

RioGrande is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer tries to roll over but RioGrande keeps him under control.

Singer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but RioGrande pulls his head out easily.
RioGrande wants to control but Singer is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from RioGrande's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Singer wants to get back to full guard.
Singer gets full guard.
Singer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
RioGrande looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Singer keeping moving, preventing RioGrande from controlling successfully.

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.
RioGrande throwing strikes from guard but Singer blocks nicely.
RioGrande trying to control the position from guard on top but Singer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and RioGrande defends well.

Singer looking for a guillotine here but RioGrande defends easily.
Singer trying to keep a closed guard but RioGrande is proving a slippery customer.
Singer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Singer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. RioGrande gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Singer looking for a sweep. Not yet Singer, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer working a defensive guard here.

Singer is looking for a triangle but RioGrande pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Singer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Singer keeping moving, preventing RioGrande from controlling successfully.
Singer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
RioGrande will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Singer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Singer keeping moving, preventing RioGrande from controlling successfully.
RioGrande missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
RioGrande trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom.
Singer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Singer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.
RioGrande wants to control from the top but Singer keeps moving.

Singer is looking for a triangle but RioGrande pushes his legs off easily.

Singer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Singer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RioGrande passes Singer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
RioGrande wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singer keeps working.
Singer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of RioGrande's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take RioGrande's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singer is looking to control RioGrande but RioGrande is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Singer thows a strike but RioGrande uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by RioGrande as he ends up in Singer 's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emielio RioGrande will probably get the nod.
That's time! RioGrande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

RioGrande closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Singer quickly recovers to half guard.
RioGrande thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
RioGrande frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Singer is working to get back to half guard.
RioGrande trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Singer has given up his back here. Will RioGrande look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Singer trying to control the action but RioGrande just sinks the hooks in.
RioGrande trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer trying to control the hands but RioGrande breaks the grip.

RioGrande is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Singer is defending well though. RioGrande let's go of the attempt for now.
Singer trying to control the hands but RioGrande breaks the grip.
Emielio RioGrande overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer manages to reverse the position and now he's in RioGrande's guard. Nice work there by Singer.
Singer trying to control the position from guard on top but RioGrande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singer throws an elbow that misses. RioGrande uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Singer's guard. Nice move by RioGrande!

RioGrande won't allow Singer to sweep him here.
Singer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Singer has his foot on RioGrande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. RioGrande works his way back into a safe position though.

RioGrande got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, RioGrande has managed to get both his arms back between Singer's legs - danger averted.
RioGrande 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Singer is looking for a triangle but RioGrande pushes his legs off easily.
RioGrande trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom.

Singer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. RioGrande is aware though and is defending well.
RioGrande sitting in guard here, content to control.
RioGrande works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Singer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
RioGrande really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. RioGrande is working away from the top position though.

Singer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RioGrande landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
RioGrande wants to take a breather but Singer is having none of it.

Singer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
RioGrande is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Singer!
Singer is squirming around, avoiding RioGrande's attempts to control the action.
Singer tries to reverse the position but RioGrande maintains control.
Singer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Singer is squirming around, avoiding RioGrande's attempts to control the action.

RioGrande goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Singer turns into him and now he's in RioGrande's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singer trying to control the position from guard on top but RioGrande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

RioGrande has his foot on Singer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singer works his way back into a safe position though.
Singer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singer wants to pass the guard but RioGrande is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emielio RioGrande dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nice uppercut lands for Singer. That snapped RioGrande's head back.
Singer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RioGrande shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singer but Singer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
RioGrande shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singer counters with a thumping low kick.
Singer lands a nice leg kick that just misses RioGrande's sensitive parts.
Singer connects with a body shot.
RioGrande shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singer counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emielio RioGrande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

RioGrande shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Singer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singer can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer is looking to regain half guard here but RioGrande keeps moving and retains side control.

RioGrande is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Singer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
RioGrande wants to control but Singer is keeping him busy.
Singer is looking for a sweep.
Singer struggling a bit here.
Singer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Singer tries to get to full guard but RioGrande has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Singer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
RioGrande looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

RioGrande is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Singer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time RioGrande.

Singer looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer is looking to control RioGrande's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singer avoid being mounted?

RioGrande is trying to work for a kimura but Singer is defending well.

RioGrande seems to be looking for submissions.
Singer is not content to let RioGrande control the position.

Singer actively working from the bottom here.

Singer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Singer trying to control but RioGrande postures up.
Singer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control RioGrande haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singer controlling the position well.
Singer is looking to control RioGrande's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singer avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
RioGrande prevents Singer from improving his position.

Singer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

RioGrande is trying to work for a kimura but Singer is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Singer is defending against the submission attempts here by RioGrande.
Robert Singer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emielio RioGrande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
RioGrande trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Singer.
I think RioGrande 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emielio RioGrande!
Emielio RioGrande decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.