PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Gabriel (ranked 1812 p4p, 2478 weight class) and Hercules Hoost (ranked 254 p4p, 322 weight class). Gabriel's entrance music is Circo das Galinhas. A fine choice. Joao Gabriel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hercules Hoost's chin.

Gabriel
vs
Hoost

185 cm
24
177
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
170
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hercules Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoost defends well and Gabriel ends up having to push Hoost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoost.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost misses with the head strike.
Hoost lands a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Gabriel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hoost swings wildly with an uppercut but Gabriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Hoost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel takes a shot to the head.
Hoost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoost scores with a hook to the body.
Hoost can't find room to land a body shot as Gabriel controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoost.
Hoost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoost lands a left hand.
Hoost lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Hoost.
Gabriel is trying to pull guard but Hoost has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoost.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Hoost lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoost lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gabriel backwards.

Gabriel is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost dips a shoulder and cracks Gabriel with a mighty uppercut! Gabriel falls back against the cage and Hoost unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gabriel is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hoost screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Hoost!