PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldir Maluco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maluco
vs
Fertit

210 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

189 cm
24
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldir Maluco!
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, Mike Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluco fails with a takedown attempt.
Fertit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fertit tries for a takedown but Maluco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maluco thows a body shot but no joy.

Fertit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maluco tries to kick Fertit off but Fertit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Maluco manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheers as Maluco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fertit doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Mike Fertit has been cut.
Fertit fails with the takedown.
Waldir Maluco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Fertit.
Fertit shoots in looking for a takedown. Maluco tries to sprawl out of it but Fertit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maluco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Maluco misses the target.
Maluco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maluco throws a hook but Fertit blocks it.
Maluco tests Fertit's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maluco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fertit thows a big elbow that misses.

Maluco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fertit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maluco is breathing heavily.
Fertit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Maluco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fertit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fertit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fertit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fertit postures up and lands a big shot to Maluco's brow.
Fertit looking to pass the guard.
Fertit passes Maluco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Maluco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fertit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Fertit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fertit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fertit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fertit winds up and cracks Maluco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Fertit there.
Ground and pound from Fertit.
Fertit is nestled in close to Maluco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fertit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fertit working over Maluco with some ground and pound. Maluco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fertit prevents Maluco from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Fertit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit slips a nice elbow through Maluco's hands, connecting with Maluco's forehead.
Fertit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Maluco looking for submissions off his back.

Fertit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maluco sees it coming and defends easily.
Fertit winds up and cracks Maluco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fertit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maluco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fertit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maluco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maluco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fertit scores with a couple of nice shots.

Fertit is looking for a kimura but Maluco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fertit to get the leverage.
Maluco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maluco is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fertit pulls his head out easily.
Fertit prevents Maluco from standing back up.
Fertit working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Fertit there.
Fertit working Maluco over with strikes.
Fertit is nestled in close to Maluco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Maluco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maluco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fertit scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertit is keen to just control but Maluco is a slippery customer.
Maluco tries to get to full guard but Fertit has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fertit is trying for a kimura here. Maluco looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fertit wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Fertit!