PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubu KisyaPisya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vieira
vs
KisyaPisya

225 cm
26
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubu KisyaPisya!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KisyaPisya throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
KisyaPisya throws a right hand that Vieira ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieira also avoids with ease.
KisyaPisya scores with a sloppy right hand. Vieira should have avoided that one.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and KisyaPisya counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vieira's guard now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing KisyaPisya from controlling successfully.

Vieira working for a triangle but KisyaPisya defends it easily.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing KisyaPisya from controlling successfully.

Vieira working for a triangle but KisyaPisya defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KisyaPisya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
KisyaPisya trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
KisyaPisya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vieira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vieira trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bubu KisyaPisya was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Vieira feints and as KisyaPisya raises his hands in defense, Vieira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
KisyaPisya wants to stand up but Vieira is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KisyaPisya keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
KisyaPisya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
KisyaPisya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vieira controls the pace.
KisyaPisya is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vieira dives into side control.
Vieira controls the position from side control.
Vieira trying to control the position but KisyaPisya is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Vieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Vieira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. KisyaPisya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vieira prevents KisyaPisya from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vieira stands up.
No joy there for KisyaPisya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vieira moves out of range as KisyaPisya strikes.
KisyaPisya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieira circles away quickly and effectively.
KisyaPisya leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KisyaPisya tries to bum rush Vieira with a series of wild strikes but Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vieira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
KisyaPisya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Rodolfo Vieira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

KisyaPisya scores with a decent looking hook.
Vieira has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by KisyaPisya.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt

and KisyaPisya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by KisyaPisya.
KisyaPisya 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.

Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KisyaPisya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vieira's guard.
KisyaPisya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Vieira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because KisyaPisya has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
KisyaPisya slows the pace down in half guard.
KisyaPisya wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
KisyaPisya has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vieira is proving hard to escape from.
My spies in Iron Fist Training inform me that KisyaPisya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vieira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
KisyaPisya stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.

Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KisyaPisya is aware though and is defending well.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira wants to sweep here but KisyaPisya controlling him for the moment.
KisyaPisya looking to pass the guard.
Rodolfo Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vieira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging KisyaPisya to the ground. Vieira is now in KisyaPisya's guard.
KisyaPisya keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira stops KisyaPisya from standing up.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
KisyaPisya wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vieira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on KisyaPisya, up you get!
KisyaPisya misses with a two punch combination.
Vieira with a poor takedown

and KisyaPisya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by KisyaPisya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KisyaPisya preventing the sweep.

KisyaPisya decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
KisyaPisya is breathing heavily.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and KisyaPisya counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KisyaPisya throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
KisyaPisya tries to score with a low kick but Vieira moves his leg out of the way.
KisyaPisya misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubu KisyaPisya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and KisyaPisya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KisyaPisya wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
KisyaPisya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
KisyaPisya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vieira tries to kick KisyaPisya off but KisyaPisya keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Vieira looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and KisyaPisya pushes past his half guard into mount!
KisyaPisya tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Vieira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira prevents KisyaPisya from getting a body triangle.
Vieira is trying to stand back up.
KisyaPisya trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
KisyaPisya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vieira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
KisyaPisya uses his free foot to push down on Vieira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vieira.
KisyaPisya trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
KisyaPisya wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is holding on tight.
Vieira can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to lock up and control but KisyaPisya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
KisyaPisya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
KisyaPisya prevents Vieira from getting the reversal.
Vieira is trying to stand but he's just given KisyaPisya his back.
A lull in the action here.
KisyaPisya not allowing Vieira to control his hands.

KisyaPisya looking for the choke from the back.
KisyaPisya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira staying busy and making it hard for KisyaPisya to control.
Vieira controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
KisyaPisya controlling from the back.
Vieira turns into KisyaPisya and is now in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vieira controls the position from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubu KisyaPisya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well KisyaPisya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubu KisyaPisya!