PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Turmoil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Melo
vs
Turmoil

191 cm
28
177 lbs
9 - 21 - 0

175 cm
24
178 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 9 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Turmoil!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turmoil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Turmoil is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Turmoil seems to be working for a kimura but Melo defends the submission attempt.
Turmoil performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Melo trying to hold on to Turmoil's head to control him but Turmoil postures up.
Melo is looking for a sweep. Turmoil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turmoil trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turmoil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turmoil.
Turmoil seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Melo tries to roll over but Turmoil keeps him under control.
Melo wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turmoil stands up from half guard.
Turmoil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Turmoil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Melo!
Turmoil controlling from mount.

Turmoil stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turmoil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melo tries for a takedown but Turmoil circles away easily

so Turmoil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turmoil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmoil's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Turmoil advances position into side control!

Turmoil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Turmoil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turmoil content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Turmoil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Melo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turmoil throws a series of strikes that have Melo backpedaling.
Melo shoots and misses

and Turmoil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Melo won't be happy with that.

Melo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Turmoil stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Melo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melo takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Turmoil lands a huge takedown. Melo is out but the ref is slow to react and Turmoil lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Melo lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Turmoil!
An out of breath Dante Turmoil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.