PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Handleman (ranked 695 p4p, 106 weight class) and Neyman Gariniho (ranked 1324 p4p, 195 weight class). Handleman comes to the cage accompanied by Pride FC Theme. Kelvin Handleman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Neyman Gariniho's chin.

Handleman
vs
Gariniho

176 cm
32
210 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

185 cm
27
196 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelvin Handleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neyman Gariniho!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Gariniho.
Gariniho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Kelvin Handleman has been cut.
Handleman lands a nice shot that snaps Gariniho's head back.
Gariniho cracks Handleman with an open hand slap.
Handleman throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gariniho misses the target.
A jab lands there for Gariniho.
We've been hearing reports that Handleman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Handleman works Gariniho's body with a nice hook.

Handleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gariniho is controlling Handleman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gariniho wants to control but Handleman is keeping busy.

Gariniho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gariniho.
A little jabbing left from Gariniho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gariniho lands with an uppercut that bounces Handleman off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Handleman misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Gariniho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gariniho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handleman throwing a counter right hand but Gariniho manages to avoid it.
Gariniho throws a nice looking combination but Handleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gariniho misses with an uppercut. Handleman saw that one coming.
Handleman is looking to counter punch.
Gariniho moves in looking to clinch but Handleman pushes him off.
Handleman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gariniho scores with a hook.
Gariniho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Handleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Handleman cracks Gariniho with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Handleman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gariniho to stand back up!

Gariniho is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gariniho throws a lazy body kick

and Handleman counters with a big slam. Gariniho looks out but Handleman is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Gariniho from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kelvin Handleman!
Kelvin Handleman gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).