PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 28 p4p, 42 weight class) and Yago Steve (ranked 5 p4p, 8 weight class). Branca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is original score medley. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Branca
vs
Steve

194 cm
29
271
22 - 10 - 0

200 cm
31
251
18 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Mile High

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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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Steve!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve swings widly with a right hand
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Branca throws an off balance right hand
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
We've been informed that Steve has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branca misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
Steve is looking to slow Branca down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Branca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Branca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branca throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve tries to score with a low kick but Branca moves his leg out of the way.
Branca throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a solid body kick.
Branca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.

Steve feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Branca sprawling to the canvas! Branca rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steve finish him?!

Branca is rocked!

Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branca misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yago Steve!
Yago Steve spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.