PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Szalony Adi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maicol Raul (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.

Adi
vs
Raul

185 cm
28
187 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
190 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Szalony Adi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maicol Raul!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Raul manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adi preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Raul has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Adi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Adi 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.
Adi trying to control but Raul is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adi controls the pace.
Raul is striking off his back. Adi thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Adi thows a huge punch but Raul dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adi is looking for a kimura here.
Raul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raul is looking for a sweep. Adi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Raul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adi pulls his head out easily.
Adi is looking to take a break and control but Raul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adi is thwarting Raul's attempts to control the position.

Adi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raul is just riding it out for now. Adi eventually gives up the hold.

Adi is trying to work for a kimura but Raul is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Adi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raul flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Adi 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.
Adi is keen to just control but Raul is a slippery customer.

Adi seems to be working for a kimura but Raul defends the submission attempt.
Raul is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Adi jumps into side control!
Adi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Adi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Adi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Raul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Adi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adi but great work by Raul.
Adi regains half guard.

Raul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Raul is looking for a kimura but Adi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raul to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adi defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raul cracks Adi with a solid left hand.
Adi is trying to keep Raul in close.
Adi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Raul is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adi has escaped and now he's on top!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Raul throws a few punches from the bottom. Adi seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Szalony Adi!
During a confident post fight interview, Szalony Adi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.