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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Jolt (ranked 4943 p4p, 5235 weight class) and Zeca Gordinho (ranked 461 p4p, 476 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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200 cm 27 265 4 - 5 - 0 |
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200 cm 19 255 1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid boxing Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sylvester Jolt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeca Gordinho! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A low kick from Gordinho misses and Jolt counters with a two punch combo. Jolt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gordinho back to the cage. Jolt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Gordinho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordinho needs to keep his hands up - Jolt had a free shot at his head there. Gordinho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Sloppy strikes from Gordinho. Those never looked like landing. Jolt appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've been hearing reports that Jolt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Gordinho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jolt counters with a shoot takedown. Gordinho fights it but they end up in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jolt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Jolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gordinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jolt's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jolt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jolt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jolt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gordinho keeping full guard, as Jolt tries to pass. Jolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jolt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jolt scoring with punches to the head and body. Jolt content to stall in guard here. Our spies down at at Punchin N\' Chockin inform us that Gordinho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Jolt scoring with some ground and pound. Jolt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gordinho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jolt sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jolt scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jolt scoring with punches to the head and body. Jolt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordinho's head. Jolt's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jolt with a flurry of punches that miss. Jolt postures up in Gordinho's guard and throws a big left but Gordinho blocks it. Jolt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Gordinho looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jolt working some strikes from top position. Gordinho is looking to stand up but Jolt isn't so interested in that idea. Jolt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Gordinho is looking to stand up but Jolt isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gordinho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jolt counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gordinho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gordinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jolt moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gordinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jolt tries to bum rush Gordinho with a series of wild strikes but Gordinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Jolt dominated that round. 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. Gordinho misses with a double jab
and Jolt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordinho's guard. Jolt throws a big elbow that misses. Jolt with a nice head shot there. Gordinho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jolt working some strikes from top position. Jolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jolt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jolt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gordinho is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jolt scoring with some ground and pound. Jolt lands a couple of elbows. Jolt sitting in guard, not really doing much. Jolt distracts Gordinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jolt is working Gordinho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jolt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jolt wants to pass the guard but Gordinho is keeping the position. Gordinho has momentary wrist control but Jolt slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jolt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jolt throws a big elbow that misses. Jolt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordinho's head. Jolt works a leg free and moves into half guard. Gordinho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Jolt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jolt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gordinho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Gordinho taking some punishment here, with Jolt in his half guard. Jolt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Jolt seems to be working for a kimura but Gordinho defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jolt controlling the pace. Jolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Jolt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jolt controlling from the full mount. Gordinho trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jolt with shots to the head and body - Gordinho looks very uncomfortable down there. Jolt cracks Gordinho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Jolt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Gordinho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jolt raining down shots from the mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Jolt dominated that second round. That's time! Jolt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Gordinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jolt.
No joy there for Gordinho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jolt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sylvester Jolt is winning the standup battle so far. Gordinho misses with a hook. Jolt ducked under it nicely. Gordinho tries to work over Jolt's front leg with a kick but Jolt checks it. Gordinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordinho. Gordinho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jolt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gordinho! Sylvester Jolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jolt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gordinho's legs. Gordinho taking a bit of punishment here - Jolt scoring with strikes. Jolt lands a decent elbow from side control. Gordinho is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Jolt lands a nice forearm strike. Gordinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jolt has hold of Gordinho's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gordinho tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jolt cranks the arm and Gordinho screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gordinho, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sylvester Jolt!
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