PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piston Hyundai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ribeiro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyundai's entrance music is Volbeat / A Warrior's Call. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hyundai
vs
Ribeiro Da Silva

184 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Perkele!

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KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piston Hyundai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hyundai fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws the kick towards the body but Hyundai avoids it.
Ribeiro Da Silva motions for Hyundai to come forward. Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to slow Hyundai down with leg kicks.
Hyundai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribeiro Da Silva blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hyundai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ribeiro Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ribeiro Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Hyundai moves out of range easily.
Hyundai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ribeiro Da Silva on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hyundai.
Hyundai feints and then cracks Ribeiro Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ribeiro Da Silva down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Hyundai counters with a nice body kick.
Hyundai avoids a kick to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribeiro Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hyundai wants to slow Ribeiro Da Silva down by chopping away at his legs.

Hyundai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to defend but Hyundai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping hold of Hyundai's head, controlling as best he can.

Hyundai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribeiro Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hyundai is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hyundai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribeiro Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hyundai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Hyundai is working hard here to advance position.
Hyundai trying to control but Ribeiro Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro Da Silva working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyundai trying to move into half guard but instead Ribeiro Da Silva has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hyundai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hyundai wants to sweep but no luck.

Hyundai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ribeiro Da Silva gets to his feet - Hyundai follows without any prompting.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Piston Hyundai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

An inside leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva misses.
Hyundai connects with a looping right hand.
Hyundai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ribeiro Da Silva.

Hyundai feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Hyundai from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro Da Silva is on top in guard.
Hyundai is trying to keep Ribeiro Da Silva in close.
Ribeiro Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Hyundai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribeiro Da Silva passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hyundai actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Hyundai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro Da Silva stalling.
Ribeiro Da Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hyundai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hyundai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hyundai tries to get out of the position.

Ribeiro Da Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hyundai looking for subs off his back but Ribeiro Da Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ribeiro Da Silva wants to take a breather but Hyundai is having none of it.
Ribeiro Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hyundai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ribeiro Da Silva prevents Hyundai from improving his position.
Ribeiro Da Silva is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Hyundai actively working from the bottom here.
Hyundai is staying active underneath Ribeiro Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Joao Ribeiro Da Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Ribeiro Da Silva as Hyundai shoots in.
Hyundai misses with a looping right.
Hyundai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws out a leg kick but Hyundai moves out of range and Ribeiro Da Silva only half commits.
Piston Hyundai is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro Da Silva 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyundai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyundai tries to score with a low kick but Ribeiro Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Hyundai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyundai thows a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyundai throws the kick towards the body but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Piston Hyundai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hyundai moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hyundai.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a low kick, looking for Hyundai's leg but Hyundai calmly moves out of range.
Hyundai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva motions for Hyundai to come forward. Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. That's going to slow Hyundai down.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva thows a leg kick but Hyundai checks it
and Hyundai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro Da Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribeiro Da Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Hyundai looks for a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva sprawls well.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a front kick that sends Hyundai stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but Hyundai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribeiro Da Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hyundai if he has to take too many more of those.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Hyundai off balance momentarily.
Hyundai blocks the body kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva motions for Hyundai to come forward. Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Hyundai moves his leg out of the way.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips a straight right by Hyundai.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hyundai looks for the body kick but Ribeiro Da Silva saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeps Hyundai at a distance using the push kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks the body kick.
Hyundai tries for a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piston Hyundai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyundai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Hyundai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Hyundai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hyundai checks the leg kick.
Hyundai throws out a leg kick but Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range and Hyundai only half commits.
Good leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hyundai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ribeiro Da Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hyundai's head.
Hyundai shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva shows good takedown defense.
Ribeiro Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hyundai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. Ribeiro Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Hyundai throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a head kick. Hyundai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyundai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hyundai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Hyundai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hyundai misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a leg kick

and Hyundai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hyundai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyundai defends it easily.
Hyundai stops Ribeiro Da Silva from standing up.

Ribeiro Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hyundai is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Hyundai looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hyundai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Piston Hyundai!
Our winner, Piston Hyundai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.