PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zigfried Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Raptor
vs
Carvalho

173 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Raptor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zigfried Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Raptor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Carvalho clinches up with Raptor and pushes him back against the cage.
Raptor blocks an elbow strike.

Carvalho manages to break the clinch.

Carvalho gets a clinch.
Carvalho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carvalho tries a body shot but Raptor blocks it.

Carvalho has Raptor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carvalho pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Raptor tumbling to the mat - Carvalho dives into Raptor's guard.
Carvalho wants to stand but Raptor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Carvalho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raptor, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carvalho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raptor is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Carvalho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Raptor is looking for a sweep. Carvalho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raptor keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Zigfried Carvalho hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Carvalho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raptor.
Raptor is looking to score with low kicks.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Carvalho.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raptor keeps working.
Raptor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Raptor wants to sweep but Carvalho has passed to side control!
Carvalho tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carvalho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raptor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carvalho but great work by Raptor.
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Raptor keeps moving and retains side control.
Raptor trying to control the position but Carvalho is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raptor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carvalho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carvalho blocks a low kick nicely.
Raptor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raptor can pounce on him.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Raptor avoids nicely.
Raptor misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raptor.
Rory Raptor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raptor throws a low kick but Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Raptor throws a leg kick

and Carvalho counters by clinching up.

Carvalho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raptor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carvalho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raptor.
Raptor tries to land a front kick but Carvalho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raptor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Raptor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho checks a leg kick.
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up with Raptor, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes Raptor against the cage but Raptor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raptor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.

Carvalho rushes Raptor and presses him up against the cage.
Raptor tries to break the clinch but Carvalho is controlling the position.
Carvalho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raptor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carvalho blocks a low kick nicely.
Raptor throws a leg kick but Carvalho checks it.
Zigfried Carvalho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Raptor.
Raptor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Raptor tenderised Carvalho's leg. Carvalho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raptor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raptor dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rory Raptor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zigfried Carvalho.
Raptor throws a chopping leg kick but Carvalho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raptor tries a head kick but it misses.
Carvalho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raptor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raptor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raptor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raptor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carvalho's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor scores with a nice body kick.
Raptor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raptor is looking to chop away at Carvalho's legs.
Raptor throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Raptor connects with an inside leg kick.
Raptor thows a body kick. Carvalho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carvalho checks a low kick from Raptor.
Raptor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carvalho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Raptor tenderised Carvalho's leg. Carvalho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raptor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carvalho.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.
Carvalho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor scoring well with a low kick there.
Carvalho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raptor can pounce on him.
Raptor is looking to slow Carvalho down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raptor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raptor scores with a leg kick.
Carvalho checks a low kick from Raptor.
Raptor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raptor.
Raptor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carvalho's sensitive parts.
Carvalho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raptor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raptor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raptor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Raptor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Raptor delivers a nice body kick.

Carvalho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raptor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raptor has a closed guard, preventing Carvalho from standing up.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raptor is keeping the position for now.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raptor looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Raptor keeps moving.

Carvalho gets to his feet - Raptor follows without any prompting.
Raptor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raptor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raptor is looking to score with low kicks.
Raptor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raptor throws a nice head kick!
Carvalho blocks a leg kick.
Raptor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rory Raptor is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Raptor - that will leave a mark!
Raptor throws a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raptor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carvalho's calf.
Raptor wants to land a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range.
Raptor thumps Carvalho with a low kick.
Raptor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raptor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carvalho checks it well.
Raptor throws a leg kick which misses Carvalho's front leg but catches the back leg as Carvalho tries to avoid it.
Raptor lands a leg kick that knocks Carvalho off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Raptor.
Carvalho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Raptor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raptor, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range.
Raptor connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raptor misses with a low kick as Carvalho jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raptor. That's going to slow Carvalho down.
Raptor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carvalho if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Raptor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Raptor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raptor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carvalho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raptor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raptor.
Raptor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Carvalho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Raptor.
An inside leg kick from Raptor misses.
Raptor cracks the inside of Carvalho's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptor throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raptor.
Raptor throws a leg kick which misses Carvalho's front leg but catches the back leg as Carvalho tries to avoid it.
Raptor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carvalho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raptor.
Raptor throws a leg kick which misses Carvalho's front leg but catches the back leg as Carvalho tries to avoid it.
Carvalho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rory Raptor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raptor tries to work over Carvalho's front leg with a kick but Carvalho checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raptor throws a low kick but Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Raptor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raptor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Raptor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raptor 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Raptor!