PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raphael Paiva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Darude - Sandstorm . Raphael Paiva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Breaveheart Soundtrack. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Paiva
vs
Paiva

188 cm
20
212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Paiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Paiva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raphael Paiva throws a shot from downtown. Raphael Paiva moves away and avoids it.
Raphael Paiva misses with a straight left.
Raphael Paiva throws an overhand right that lands on Raphael Paiva's shoulder, as Raphael Paiva tries to avoid the shot.
Raphael Paiva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva doesn't manage to clinch there - Raphael Paiva circles away.
Raphael Paiva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raphael Paiva misses with a body shot.
Raphael Paiva slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raphael Paiva tries to clinch up.

Raphael Paiva tries to keep at a distance but Raphael Paiva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raphael Paiva pushes Raphael Paiva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raphael Paiva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raphael Paivas head.
Raphael Paiva tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raphael Paiva manages to break the clinch.
Raphael Paiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raphael Paiva throws a series of punches but Raphael Paiva avoids them all with ease.
Raphael Paiva thows a body shot but no joy.
Raphael Paiva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raphael Paiva's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raphael Paiva is defended easily by Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva is looking to clinch but Raphael Paiva is avoiding it.
Raphael Paiva waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva dodges the punch combination from Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raphael Paiva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raphael Paiva misses with a wild body shot.
Raphael Paiva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Raphael Paiva.

It looks like Raphael Paiva has been cut.
Raphael Paiva scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Raphael Paiva misses.
Raphael Paiva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raphael Paiva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raphael Paiva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raphael Paiva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raphael Paiva scores with the left hand. Raphael Paiva knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raphael Paiva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raphael Paiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raphael Paiva swinging wilding here.
Raphael Paiva misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva falls off balance throwing a combination

and Raphael Paiva counters by moving into the clinch.
Raphael Paiva swings wildly with an uppercut but Raphael Paiva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raphael Paiva throws a punch but it's blocked by Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva has a couple of punches blocked by Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raphael Paiva is struggling to control the position.

Raphael Paiva breaks the clinch.
Raphael Paiva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raphael Paiva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Raphael Paiva misses the target.
A left lands for Raphael Paiva.

Raphael Paiva lands a left and a right that send Raphael Paiva crashing to the mat, dazed. Raphael Paiva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raphael Paiva blocks a leg kick.
Raphael Paiva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raphael Paiva counters with a three punch combo that has Raphael Paiva backing up. Raphael Paiva nods at Raphael Paiva to acknowledge the strikes.
Raphael Paiva clinches but Raphael Paiva breaks the clinch

and Raphael Paiva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva has a couple of punches blocked by Raphael Paiva.
A head punch on the inside from Raphael Paiva fails to land.
Raphael Paiva has a couple of punches blocked by Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raphael Paiva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raphael Paiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raphael Paiva takes a shot to the head.
Raphael Paiva misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raphael Paiva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raphael Paiva throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Raphael Paiva to work.
Raphael Paiva throws a head punch that misses.
Raphael Paiva misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Paiva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Paiva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Raphael Paiva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva misses with an uppercut. Raphael Paiva saw that one coming.
Raphael Paiva waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Raphael Paiva.
Raphael Paiva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raphael Paiva counters with a nice uppercut.

Raphael Paiva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Raphael Paiva is trying to defend but Raphael Paiva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Raphael Paiva is staying active underneath Raphael Paiva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raphael Paiva working Raphael Paiva over with strikes.
Raphael Paiva moves into full guard.
Raphael Paiva is looking to stand up but Raphael Paiva isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raphael Paiva wants to control from the top but Raphael Paiva keeps moving.
Raphael Paiva postures up in Raphael Paiva's guard and throws a big left but Raphael Paiva blocks it.
Raphael Paiva prevents Raphael Paiva from getting back to his feet.
Raphael Paiva is looking to work some ground and pound but Raphael Paiva has wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raphael Paiva tries to clinch up
and Raphael Paiva counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two 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.
Raphael Paiva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Raphael Paiva is rocked!

Raphael Paiva shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Raphael Paiva slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Raphael Paiva lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Raphael Paiva!