PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumble Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loco has chosen IM & GMS - Arabian Knights On Mescaline as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Balboa
vs
Loco

200 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rumble Balboa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Loco!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loco closes the distance and pushes Balboa back into the ropes.
Loco looking to slow down the pace here.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Balboa.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Loco looks gassed!
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!
Balboa keeps control of Loco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balboa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balboa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Loco letting Balboa take a breather here.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balboa digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.
Balboa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Loco up against the ropes.
Balboa works on Loco's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loco.
Balboa has Loco pushed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Balboa lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
Balboa controlling the action here for a moment.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
Balboa cracks Loco with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumble Balboa.

Balboa pushes Loco up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balboa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa gets through Loco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Loco tries to score a body lock takedown but Balboa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balboa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa working Loco over with knees to the body.
Balboa pushes Loco back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Loco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balboa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balboa pushes Loco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Balboa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Balboa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Balboa cracks Loco with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Balboa.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Come on Balboa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Loco is trying to drag Balboa to the mat but Balboa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rumble Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.
Balboa works on Loco's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Balboa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balboa lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Balboa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loco letting Balboa take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco throws a head punch that misses.
Balboa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loco as Balboa tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumble Balboa.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Loco is avoiding it.
Loco circles away from the clinch attempt

and Loco counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Balboa!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balboa is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loco throwing strikes here but Balboa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumble Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Loco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboa throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Loco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco throws out a loose jab but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.

Balboa rushes Loco and presses him up against the ropes.
Balboa is struggling to control the position.
Balboa stalling in the clinch but Loco improves position.
Loco blocking some punches.
Balboa has Loco pushed against the ropes.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa is leaning against Loco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balboa lands a body punch.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumble Balboa.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balboa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Loco rushes Balboa and presses him up against the ropes.
Balboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Balboa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balboa.
Balboa lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa is working Loco over against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Balboa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Balboa is leaning against Loco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboa pushes Loco back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Come on Balboa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Loco wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Balboa lands with a left to the head.
Balboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balboa lands a right hand.
Balboa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balboa digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.
Balboa lands an uppercut.
Balboa lands with a left to the head.
Balboa slowing the pace effectively.
Balboa lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balboa.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Balboa lands a nice uppercut.

Loco is rocked!
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
Balboa stalling.
Loco seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balboa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loco as Balboa tries to tie him up.
Balboa is pushing Loco up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Loco goes for a takedown attempt but Balboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balboa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Balboa wants to clinch.

Balboa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balboa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rumble Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.
Balboa misses with an elbow strike.
Loco is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Balboa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balboa.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Balboa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Loco tries for a takedown but Balboa manages to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa trying to stall but Loco improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumble Balboa.

Balboa rushes Loco and presses him up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
Loco working hard to break the clinch.
Come on Balboa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumble Balboa dominated that second 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 punch combination from Loco misses.
Balboa tries to clinch

and Loco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Loco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Balboa pulls his leg out and moves away.

Balboa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Balboa lands an uppercut.
Balboa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loco has Balboa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Balboa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Balboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Balboa drops Loco onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Loco is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
Good body shot from Balboa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa has Loco pushed against the ropes.
Balboa lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Rumble Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balboa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Loco up against the ropes.
Balboa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loco is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Balboa to work.
Balboa presses Loco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath Loco's ribcage. Loco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balboa slows down the pace here.
Balboa is leaning against Loco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath Loco's ribcage. Loco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balboa tries to stall but Loco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
A short right from Balboa on the inside.
Balboa just leaning against Loco, taking a breather.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loco.
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!
Balboa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balboa.
Balboa trying to stall but Loco improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumble Balboa.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Rumble Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.

Loco moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Balboa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Balboa avoiding damage.
Balboa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa lands a left hand.
Balboa cracks Loco with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loco.
Balboa is trying to maintain a safe position but Loco gets an underhook and turns Balboa into the ropes.
Balboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Loco goes for a takedown attempt but Balboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balboa tries to clinch but Loco moves out of range.
Balboa lands with an overhand left.
Loco swats away the attempt to clinch by Balboa.

Balboa pushes Loco up against the ropes in a clinch.
Loco tries for a takedown but Balboa manages to get underhooks.
Balboa is leaning against Loco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Balboa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Loco up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa cracks Loco with a nice body shot.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loco.
Balboa pushes Loco back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balboa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
Balboa gets through Loco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balboa.
Balboa lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa pushes Loco back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balboa stalling.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rumble Balboa clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Loco in a clinch.
Loco is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Loco into the ropes.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Balboa cracks Loco with a nice body shot.
Balboa just leaning against Loco, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Balboa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Balboa.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balboa scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Balboa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Balboa scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Loco is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balboa is trying to stall.
Balboa lands a hook that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Balboa lands a body punch.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Balboa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balboa.
A short body shot lands from Balboa as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Balboa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balboa digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Loco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balboa walks away with a smile on his face. Loco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.

Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Loco in a clinch.
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa digs a right hand into Loco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loco's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to stall.
Balboa seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Loco is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Balboa works on Loco's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Balboa.
Balboa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Balboa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa lands with a right to the head.
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loco tries to score a body lock takedown but Balboa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rumble Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Loco.
Balboa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balboa'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.
Balboa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Balboa presses Loco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Loco is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Balboa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Loco can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Balboa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Loco or not.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balboa presses Loco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balboa just leaning against Loco, taking a breather.
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Balboa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Balboa dips a shoulder and cracks Loco with a mighty uppercut! Loco falls back against the ropes and Balboa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Loco is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Balboa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumble Balboa!
Rumble Balboa is the new heavyweight champion!