PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Pereira Carvalho (ranked 2598 p4p, 326 weight class) and Island Rebel (ranked 3545 p4p, 429 weight class). Island Rebel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Pereira Carvalho
vs
Rebel

187 cm
25
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Rebel!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebel ducks under a wild hook from Pereira Carvalho.
Pereira Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rebel manages to avoid it.
Rebel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira Carvalho's head backwards.
Pereira Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira Carvalho loads up on a big right hand but Rebel slips the punch.
Rebel's coach down at Armored Fitness & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rebel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rebel loads up on a big right hand but Pereira Carvalho slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pereira Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rebel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira Carvalho.
It seemed like Rebel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rebel misses the target.
Rebel throws a right hand that misses
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira Carvalho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pereira Carvalho thuds his right hand into Rebel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pereira Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Rebel moves away and avoids it.
Rebel throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rebel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira Carvalho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Rebel moved out of range nicely.
Rebel connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Samuel Pereira Carvalho has been cut.
Pereira Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Rebel.
Rebel ducks under a wild hook from Pereira Carvalho.
Pereira Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rebel on the side of the head.
Rebel throws a body shot but no joy.
Rebel blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Carvalho throws a body punch but Rebel moves out of range.
Pereira Carvalho throws a hook but Rebel blocks it.
Rebel just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Rebel moves away and avoids it.
Rebel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira Carvalho lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rebel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rebel takes a swing at Pereira Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Rebel coming out on top.
Pereira Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rebel.
Pereira Carvalho defending well as Rebel loads up on a big left hand.
Rebel lands an overhand right.
Pereira Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira Carvalho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pereira Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rebel.
Pereira Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rebel moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rebel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira Carvalho.
Pereira Carvalho looks to throw the jab but Rebel is out of range.
It seemed like Rebel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira Carvalho throws a monster overhand right that drops Rebel! Pereira Carvalho follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
A very excited looking Samuel Pereira Carvalho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.