PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Wirolewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philippe Chuteboxe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wirolewski
vs
Chuteboxe

186 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

210 cm
24
263 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafal Wirolewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philippe Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuteboxe fails to land with a series of punches.
Chuteboxe looks to land a combination but Wirolewski avoids it well.
Chuteboxe leaves Wirolewski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chuteboxe scores with a head kick.

It looks like Rafal Wirolewski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Wirolewski

and Chuteboxe counters with a crisp one two that drops Wirolewski! Chuteboxe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wirolewski to his feet! Wirolewski is in big trouble!
Wirolewski slips a jab and a cross from Chuteboxe.
Chuteboxe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wirolewski.

Chuteboxe tries to sprawl but Wirolewski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wirolewski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chuteboxe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chuteboxe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wirolewski.
Chuteboxe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wirolewski.
Wirolewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Chuteboxe has wrist control.
Wirolewski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chuteboxe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wirolewski looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wirolewski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wirolewski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wirolewski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wirolewski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chuteboxe has momentary wrist control but Wirolewski slips an elbow through the middle.
Wirolewski postures up in Chuteboxe's guard and throws a big left but Chuteboxe blocks it.
Wirolewski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wirolewski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chuteboxe's head.
Wirolewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Chuteboxe has wrist control.
Chuteboxe is looking to stand up but Wirolewski isn't so interested in that idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wirolewski throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe has momentary wrist control but Wirolewski slips an elbow through the middle.
Wirolewski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wirolewski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chuteboxe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wirolewski throwing strikes from guard but Chuteboxe blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wirolewski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wirolewski cracks Chuteboxe with a solid left hand.
Wirolewski is pushing down on Chuteboxe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chuteboxe is fighting to maintain full guard but Wirolewski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chuteboxe is trying to stand back up but Wirolewski is controlling him
Wirolewski winds up and cracks Chuteboxe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chuteboxe looks gassed!
Wirolewski drops an elbow to the side of Chuteboxe's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wirolewski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wirolewski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chuteboxe defending well though.
Wirolewski working the head and body with strikes.
Wirolewski drops an elbow to the side of Chuteboxe's head.
Wirolewski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chuteboxe defending well though.
Wirolewski drops an elbow to the side of Chuteboxe's head.
Chuteboxe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wirolewski.
Wirolewski is nestled in close to Chuteboxe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

It looks like Philippe Chuteboxe has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wirolewski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wirolewski throwing shots but Chuteboxe is blocking nicely.
Wirolewski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wirolewski working Chuteboxe over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wirolewski throwing shots but Chuteboxe is blocking nicely.
Chuteboxe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wirolewski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Wirolewski connects with a nice short shot to Chuteboxe's temple.
Chuteboxe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wirolewski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wirolewski winds up and cracks Chuteboxe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wirolewski thows a huge punch but Chuteboxe dodges it nicely.
Chuteboxe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wirolewski.
Wirolewski is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chuteboxe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wirolewski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Wirolewski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wirolewski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chuteboxe was covering up waiting for the punch and Wirolewski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wirolewski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rafal Wirolewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wirolewski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chuteboxe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wirolewski.
Wirolewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Chuteboxe has wrist control.
Wirolewski throws an elbow that misses. Chuteboxe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wirolewski's guard. Nice move by Chuteboxe!
Wirolewski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wirolewski tries to get out of the position.
Chuteboxe stopping the sweep attempt from Wirolewski.

Chuteboxe stands and steps away. Wirolewski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Chuteboxe. Those never looked like landing.
Chuteboxe misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Chuteboxe misses.
Chuteboxe is breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wirolewski.
Wirolewski throws an elbow but Chuteboxe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wirolewski lands a few punches from side control.

That has opened up Philippe Chuteboxe's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wirolewski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Wirolewski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wirolewski is chipping away with strikes.

The cut above Philippe Chuteboxe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Wirolewski advances to full mount.
Wirolewski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Chuteboxe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Philippe Chuteboxe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philippe Chuteboxe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rafal Wirolewski!