FHC 16 - Here comes the BOOM PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silvas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umah Alih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Silva
vs
Alih

180 cm
21
187 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silvas Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Umah Alih!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Alih.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva rushes Alih with punches - Alih moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Alih goes down! Silva follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvas Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yvel Zonko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Farve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Zonko
vs
Farve

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

225 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yvel Zonko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Farve!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zonko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Zonko wants to work for an arm triangle but Farve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Zonko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Farve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farve wants to improve his position but Zonko is controlling well.

Zonko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farve is just riding it out for now. Zonko eventually gives up the hold.
Zonko is breathing heavily.
Farve controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zonko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farve works his way to full guard. Good work.

Zonko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farve holds on and takes a little breather.
Farve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zonko drops back looking for a leg! Farve is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farve manages to kick Zonko off! Zonko jumps back into Farve's guard.
Farve is pulling down on Zonko's head. It's preventing any offense from Zonko, at least for the moment.

Zonko drops back looking for a leg! Farve is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farve manages to kick Zonko off! Zonko jumps back into Farve's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonko being controlled here momentarily.

Despite being in the dominant position, Duke Farve just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Farve takes the fight into the clinch.

Farve pulls Zonko into guard.
Farve looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zonko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Zonko drops back looking for a leg! Farve is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farve manages to kick Zonko off! Zonko jumps back into Farve's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farve holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Farve has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Farve dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zonko is defended easily by Farve.

Farve changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zonko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Farve working the ground and pound from side control.
Farve in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zonko regains half guard.

Zonko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farve lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Zonko is defending against the submission attempts here by Farve.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Zonko looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farve's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farve's back!

Farve fending off the submission attempt from Zonko.

Zonko seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Farve's chin but Farve turns very nicely into Zonko's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Farve.
Farve stands up over Zonko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Farve is posturing up here but Zonko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Farve tries to roll out but it's too tight and Farve has to tap! Slick submission there by Zonko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yvel Zonko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RAFAEL DIAS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hans
vs
DIAS

189 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RAFAEL DIAS!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DIAS tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hans misses with a two punch combination.
DIAS scores with a three punch combo!

DIAS looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hans keeping moving, preventing DIAS from controlling successfully.
Hans is looking to sweep but instead, DIAS has passed into half guard.
Hans is staying active underneath DIAS, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hans actively working from the bottom here.
Hans tries to get to full guard but DIAS has control of the leg.
DIAS is trying to control. Hans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DIAS moves into full mount! Hans won't be happy about that!
DIAS controlling from the full mount.
DIAS trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hans slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
DIAS working over Hans with some ground and pound. Hans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans works his way to full guard. Good work.
DIAS tries to free his leg and advance position but Hans is retaining full guard.
DIAS trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DIAS trying to control but Hans is working from the bottom.
DIAS is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hans wants to stand but DIAS is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DIAS looking to pass the guard.

Hans looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DIAS passes into half guard.
DIAS is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hans wants to improve his position but DIAS is controlling well.
Hans moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DIAS preventing the sweep.

Hans working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because DIAS has passed into half guard!
DIAS is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
DIAS is keen to just control but Hans is a slippery customer.
Hans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DIAS's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DIAS's back!
DIAS is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RAFAEL DIAS dominated that 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.

Hans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DIAS was well out of range. Poor timing from Hans.
DIAS tries to clinch there but Hans circles away.
DIAS should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
DIAS rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DIAS moves away from the strike by Hans.
Hans throws a left and a right that both miss
and DIAS counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

DIAS shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DIAS showed some decent athleticism there.
DIAS is taking a breather. Hans says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
DIAS tries to pass to full mount but Hans defends it.
DIAS missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans trying to get back to full guard but DIAS takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hans is desperately trying to improve his position but DIAS has a good base and remains in mount.
DIAS can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hans is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hans tries to reverse the position but DIAS maintains control.
DIAS lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hans hang on?
Hans is trying to escape the mount.
Hans is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DIAS looking to control but Hans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by DIAS.
Hans is in a horrible position here. DIAS smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hans is trying to escape the mount.
Hans is squirming around, avoiding DIAS's attempts to control the action.
DIAS prevents Hans from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DIAS goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hans turns into him and now he's in DIAS's guard.
Hans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hans won't allow DIAS to get back to his feet.
Hans stays in close to DIAS's body and controls the position.
Hans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hans trying to control but DIAS is working from the bottom.
Hans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DIAS's head.

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.
Hans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hans thows a big elbow that misses.
Hans stays in close to DIAS's body and controls the position.
DIAS controls Hans momentarily but Hans frees himself.
DIAS tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DIAS shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hans as he avoids it easily.
DIAS takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hans looks to land a right hand but DIAS moved out of range.
DIAS is looking to clinch but Hans is avoiding it.
Hans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Josh Hans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DIAS is breathing heavily.
DIAS on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Hans will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Hans.
DIAS avoids a punch combination nicely.
DIAS tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DIAS shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hans pinned against the cage. Hans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hans lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - DIAS can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hans and DIAS drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Hans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Buffon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Dillon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Buffon
vs
Dillon

190 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Win Nutritional
Win Nutritional

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Buffon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dillon takes a swing at Buffon's ribcage but misses.
Buffon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buffon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to de liver by Dillon. Beautiful body shot.
Dillon just misses with a punch to the body.
Buffon looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillon is just out of range.
Buffon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillon.
Dillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buffon.
Buffon looks to land a combination but Dillon avoids it well.
Dillon scores with a nice head shot.
Dillon misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Buffon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buffon is breathing heavily.
Dillon misses with a body shot.
Buffon slips a straight right by Dillon.
Dillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buffon was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillon.
Dillon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buffon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillon.
Dillon cracks a nice hook into Buffon's ribs.
Dillon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillon throws a looping overhand right but Buffon ducks down to avoid it.
Dillon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Dillon there.
Oh Buffon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dillon cracks Buffon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dillon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Buffon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dillon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Buffon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Dillon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Pernada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pernada has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcNV6YB_i1Y&feature=related as his entrance music. Tibor Pernada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reyes
vs
Pernada

174 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
174 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tibor Pernada!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes thuds a left hand into Pernada's body.
Reyes lands a body shot.
Pernada looks gassed!
Reyes sizes up Pernada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Tibor Pernada has been cut.
Reyes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Reyes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pernada sprawling to the canvas! Pernada rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reyes finish him?!
Reyes drops Pernada with a big left hand! Pernada is injured, injured bad! Reyes jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Reyes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Viana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viana has chosen Eminen-sing for the moment as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Campos
vs
Viana

197 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Campos!
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, Leonardo Viana!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Campos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campos throws an overhand right that has Viana reeling! Campos follows up with more punches and Viana is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Campos!