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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yve Braud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Infamous might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to WillyNorthpole - Hood Sh**. Braud has chosen "Here Comes the Hammer" by M.C. Hammer as his entrance music. Paulo Infamous has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 cm
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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221 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Infamous! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yve Braud! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Braud avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Infamous drops Braud with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Braud looks back up at him and smiles so Infamous waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Braud is rocked!
It looks like Yve Braud has been cut. No joy there for Infamous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Infamous fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Infamous throws a sloppy head kick and Braud moves out of range easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. Braud has clasped his hands together around Infamous's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Braud is working Infamous over with some ground and pound from side control. Check out the look on Braud's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Braud landing strikes. Infamous is looking to reverse the position. Braud cracks Infamous with a big right hand but Infamous just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Braud is working Infamous over with some ground and pound from side control. Braud lands an elbow. Braud tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braud has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Braud in side control lands a decent elbow. Infamous is looking to regain half guard here but Braud keeps moving and retains side control. Braud trying to control the position but Infamous is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Infamous manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Infamous regains full guard. Nicely done. Infamous is breathing heavily. Braud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Braud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Braud tries to free his leg and advance position but Infamous is retaining full guard. Infamous working for submissions but it's allowed Braud to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Infamous is in trouble now - Braud has advanced to mount! Braud with good strikes from the mount here! Braud lands with some strikes. Braud with the ground and pound from mount. Infamous regains half guard. Braud trying to pass the guard but Infamous defending well. Infamous blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Infamous gets full guard. Braud chips away with some ground and pound. Braud postures up and lands a big shot to Infamous's brow. Braud is working Infamous over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Braud is working Infamous over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Infamous is rocked! Braud controlling from the top position. Oh Infamous is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Braud distracts Infamous with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Braud content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Braud chips away with some ground and pound. Infamous looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Infamous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Braud landing with the ground and pound. Braud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Braud lands a couple of digs. Braud scoring with punches to the head and body. Braud connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Braud with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Braud works over Infamous with some ground and pound from guard. Braud lands a couple of decent looking shots. Braud cracks Infamous with a solid left hand. Braud landing some decent shots from guard. Infamous is looking for a triangle but Braud pushes his legs off easily.
Braud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Infamous's guard. Braud winds up and cracks Infamous with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Braud slips a nice elbow through Infamous's hands, connecting with Infamous's forehead. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braud lands a nice short elbow. Infamous is trying to get back to full guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Braud connects with a nice short shot to Infamous's temple. Braud scoring with strikes to the body and head. Braud scoring with strikes to the body and head. Braud is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braud lands a nice short elbow. Braud wants to free his trapped foot but Infamous is holding on for dear life with his legs. Braud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Braud scoring with strikes to the body and head. Braud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Braud is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Braud works his way into side control. Braud working the head with strikes. Braud connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Infamous some visible discomfort.
Braud working the head with strikes. Braud in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Braud scores with a couple of short elbows. Braud looks up at the clock and then as Infamous takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Braud smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Braud landing strikes. Braud landing strikes. Braud looks up at the clock and then as Infamous takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Braud smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Infamous is looking to reverse the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Infamous manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Infamous tries to get to full guard but Braud has control of the leg. Infamous is looking to get back to full guard here but Braud has managed to pass to side control instead. Braud looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yve Braud dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yve Braud's cut. 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.
Braud is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Braud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Infamous's waist but Infamous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braud off to one side. No luck for Braud with that takedown attempt. Braud shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Infamous pinned against the cage. Infamous gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Paulo Infamous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yve Braud. Braud looks for a takedown but Infamous sprawls well. Paulo Infamous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Braud is looking to clinch but Infamous is avoiding it.
Braud shoots for a takedown but Infamous saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. No luck for Braud with that takedown attempt. Braud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Infamous swivels and escapes. Braud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Braud tries for a takedown but Infamous sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Braud shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Infamous pinned against the cage. Infamous gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nice takedown defense from Infamous. No joy for Braud on that attempt. Infamous keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Braud is breathing heavily. No luck for Braud with that takedown attempt. Braud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Braud tries for a takedown but Infamous sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Infamous seems to have got his legs back now. Braud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Infamous. Braud stuffs the takedown attempt from Infamous. Infamous gets slowly back to his feet. A punch combination from Infamous misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Infamous shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Braud pinned against the cage. Braud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Infamous throws a big shot that misses. Infamous throws the left hand but Braud avoids the punch easily. Braud shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Braud was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Infamous is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Infamous is working hard here to advance position. Infamous bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Infamous slips nicely into half guard. Infamous is looking for a kimura but Braud is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Infamous to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Braud is trying to get back to full guard. Infamous wants to work for an arm triangle but Braud is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Braud makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Braud. Infamous preventing the sweep. Braud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Infamous is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Infamous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Infamous won't allow Braud to sweep him here. Braud throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Infamous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Braud gets a takedown into half guard. Infamous won't allow Braud to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Braud scoring with strikes to the body and head. Braud is tying to control. Infamous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Braud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Braud working Infamous over with strikes. Yve Braud has got the better of the ground game so far. Braud trying to mount his opponent but Infamous defends it. Infamous makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Infamous. Braud has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Infamous to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Braud is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Infamous pulls down on the head and he's put Braud to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Infamous!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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