PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Figueson Deiveiredo (ranked 5122 p4p, 4953 weight class) and Benny Darius (ranked 241 p4p, 226 weight class). Deiveiredo comes into the arena with Mission Impossible - Adam Clayton blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Darius's choice of entrance music: In the Shadows - The Rasmus. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Deiveiredo
vs
Darius

168 cm
20
140
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
160
1 - 0 - 0

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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Figueson Deiveiredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Darius!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Figueson Deiveiredo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Deiveiredo blocks the low kick.
Darius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deiveiredo throws a low kick but Darius avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deiveiredo checks a leg kick.
Deiveiredo motions for Darius to come forward. Deiveiredo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deiveiredo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darius checks a leg kick.
Deiveiredo checks a low kick from Darius.
Darius throws a front kick aimed at Deiveiredo's knee but Deiveiredo avoids it well.
Darius checks a leg kick.
No luck for Deiveiredo with that takedown attempt.
Darius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deiveiredo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Darius as he checks the leg kick.
Deiveiredo wants to slow Darius down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius moves in looking to clinch but Deiveiredo pushes him off.
Benny Darius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Deiveiredo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Darius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Darius tries to bench press Deiveiredo off him but Deiveiredo keeps the position.
Darius wants to control but Deiveiredo postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darius is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Darius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deiveiredo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Deiveiredo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo trying to control from half guard but Darius is working away.

Deiveiredo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deiveiredo.

Deiveiredo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figueson Deiveiredo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deiveiredo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Darius actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Deiveiredo seems content to control.

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.
Darius tries to get to full guard but Deiveiredo has control of the leg.

Darius actively working from the bottom here.
Deiveiredo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in half guard, Deiveiredo seems content to control.
Deiveiredo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Darius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Darius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darius missing with punches from the bottom.

Darius looking for submissions off his back.

Darius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deiveiredo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deiveiredo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Figueson Deiveiredo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deiveiredo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Figueson Deiveiredo!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Figueson Deiveiredo!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Figueson Deiveiredo!

Figueson Deiveiredo wins by unanimous decision!
Figueson Deiveiredo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Benny Darius spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.