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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumble Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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260 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rumble Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa scores with a push kick.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
Stallone misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Balboa not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rumble Balboa.
Balboa moves in looking to clinch but Stallone pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallone. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallone throws the left hand but Balboa avoids the punch easily.
Stallone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sly Stallone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Stallone.
Balboa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sly Stallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallone misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa shoots for a takedown but Stallone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumble Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balboa in his tracks.
Stallone misses with a straight right.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Stallone is avoiding it.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Balboa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stallone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stallone is looking to stand up but Balboa won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to sweep here but Stallone controlling him for the moment.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rumble Balboa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stallone throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stallone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Stallone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stallone stalks Balboa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Balboa's face. Balboa staggers backwards, shaken.
Balboa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stallone, pushing him back against the cage.
Stallone tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
Stallone has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stallone tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallone backwards.
Stallone being controlled against the cage.
Stallone is trying to force a seperation but Balboa has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stallone is trying to force a seperation but Balboa has the dominant position.
Stallone is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
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 Rumble Balboa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallone.
Stallone misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stallone.
Stallone stuffs the takedown attempt from Balboa. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Stallone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stallone keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stallone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stallone throws a shot to the body.
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stallone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stallone misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balboa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Rumble Balboa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stallone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stallone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stallone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stallone throws a combination that misses
and Balboa counters with a head kick that drops Stallone to the mat! Stallone scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Stallone with a hook.
Balboa tries to clinch but Stallone moves out of range.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumble Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa trying to control but Stallone is working from the bottom.
Rumble Balboa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch but Stallone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from Stallone both land. Nice combination.
Balboa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stallone is fending him off so far but Balboa persists. Nope, Stallone circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Balboa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stallone wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Balboa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stallone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone working hard to break the clinch.
Balboa tries a body shot but Stallone blocks it.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Stallone is breathing heavily.
Balboa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stallone tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.
Stallone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa lands a right hand.
Stallone is trying to force a seperation but Balboa has the dominant position.
Stallone is trying to break free.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but Stallone avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
Balboa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stallone tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balboa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
Balboa digs a right hand into Stallone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stallone's gas tank.
A short right from Balboa on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone takes a shot to the head.
Stallone is rocked!
Rumble Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Balboa.
Stallone is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balboa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Balboa presses Stallone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balboa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Balboa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stallone backwards.
Balboa landing knees to the body.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath Stallone's ribcage. Stallone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balboa pushes Stallone against the cage. Balboa is working some dirty boxing. Balboa pushes off with a quick right hook! Stallone goes down! Stallone tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Balboa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumble Balboa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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