PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cazarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The Ghost Of Sparta
vs
Cazarez

201 cm
25
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Cazarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a slapping body shot.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with a jab. Cazarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cazarez ducks under a wild hook from The Ghost Of Sparta.
The Ghost Of Sparta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cazarez slips under a jab.
The Ghost Of Sparta with a jab.
Cazarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cazarez tries to clinch there but The Ghost Of Sparta circles away.
The Ghost Of Sparta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cazarez walks into a left hand.
The Ghost Of Sparta works Cazarez's body with a nice hook.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from The Ghost Of Sparta misses.
Cazarez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Ghost Of Sparta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cazarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Ghost Of Sparta but The Ghost Of Sparta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cazarez looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ghost Of Sparta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cazarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Ghost Of Sparta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Ghost Of Sparta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Ghost Of Sparta moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Ghost Of Sparta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cazarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Ghost Of Sparta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Ghost Of Sparta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cazarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cazarez looks for a takedown but The Ghost Of Sparta sprawls well.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cazarez at a distance.
Cazarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Ghost Of Sparta is fending him off so far but Cazarez persists. Nope, The Ghost Of Sparta circles away and we're back to standing.
Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cazarez.
Nice uppercut there from The Ghost Of Sparta.
The Ghost Of Sparta connects with a body shot.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a jab.
Cazarez takes one to the side of the head.
Cazarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Ghost Of Sparta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cazarez moves away.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with the left hand. Cazarez knows he should have avoided that one.
The Ghost Of Sparta connects with the punch.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Ghost Of Sparta, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut lands for The Ghost Of Sparta. That snapped Cazarez's head back.
The Ghost Of Sparta cracks Cazarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cazarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Ghost Of Sparta.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost Of Sparta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cazarez momentarily.
Cazarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cazarez takes one to the side of the head.
Cazarez defending well as The Ghost Of Sparta loads up on a big left hand.
Cazarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands with a cross.
Cazarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Ghost Of Sparta avoids it really well and circles away.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a slapping body shot.
Cazarez is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Ghost Of Sparta is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cazarez.
Cazarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Ghost Of Sparta cracks Cazarez with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from The Ghost Of Sparta. No joy for Cazarez on that attempt.
Cazarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with a decent looking hook.
Cazarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Ghost Of Sparta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cazarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cazarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cazarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Ghost Of Sparta throws a shot from downtown. Cazarez moves away and avoids it.
The Ghost Of Sparta connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Ghost Of Sparta works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Ghost Of Sparta looks to land a combination but Cazarez avoids it well.
The Ghost Of Sparta works Cazarez's body with a nice hook.
Cazarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The Ghost Of Sparta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands with a shot to the body.
Cazarez takes one on the button.
Cazarez looks to score with a jab to the body but The Ghost Of Sparta is just out of range.
Cazarez fails to land the takedown.
The Ghost Of Sparta throws a one two combo.
Cazarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Ghost Of Sparta.
Cazarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands with a nice body punch.
The Ghost Of Sparta throws a jab but it's blocked by Cazarez.
Cazarez is breathing heavily.
A jab from The Ghost Of Sparta finds it's way through Cazarez's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazarez throws a combination. The Ghost Of Sparta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A shot to the liver by The Ghost Of Sparta. Beautiful body shot.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Ghost Of Sparta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cazarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cazarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Ghost Of Sparta counters with a nice uppercut.
Cazarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cazarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Ghost Of Sparta looks to score with a jab to the body but Cazarez is just out of range.
The Ghost Of Sparta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Ghost Of Sparta misses with an uppercut.
The Ghost Of Sparta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cazarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Ghost Of Sparta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cazarez scrambles back to his feet.
The Ghost Of Sparta connects with a nice looking jab.
The Ghost Of Sparta misses the shot to the body.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from The Ghost Of Sparta.
Cazarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta is winning the standup battle so far.
The Ghost Of Sparta throws a shot from downtown. Cazarez moves away and avoids it.
The Ghost Of Sparta jabs at Cazarez's body.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a jab to Cazarez's midsection.
Cazarez fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost Of Sparta jabs Cazarez right on the nose. Cazarez blinks but takes it well.
The Ghost Of Sparta thuds a left hand into Cazarez's body.
The Ghost Of Sparta connects with a body shot.
The Ghost Of Sparta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cazarez's head.
The Ghost Of Sparta looks to land a left hand but Cazarez moved out of range nicely.
The Ghost Of Sparta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Ghost Of Sparta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cazarez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, The Ghost Of Sparta has got the better of the exchanges.
The Ghost Of Sparta circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Ghost Of Sparta counters with a nice uppercut.
Cazarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Ghost Of Sparta avoids it really well and circles away.
The Ghost Of Sparta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost Of Sparta clobbers Cazarez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Ghost Of Sparta thuds his right hand into Cazarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Ghost Of Sparta cracks Cazarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a nice shot that snaps Cazarez's head back.
Cazarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Ghost Of Sparta misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Ghost Of Sparta jabs at Cazarez's body.
The Ghost Of Sparta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cazarez slips a jab from The Ghost Of Sparta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Cazarez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for The Ghost Of Sparta.
A shot to the liver by The Ghost Of Sparta. Beautiful body shot.
The Ghost Of Sparta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cazarez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Ghost Of Sparta throws a shot from downtown. Cazarez moves away and avoids it.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Ghost Of Sparta throws a hook to the side of Cazarez's head but Cazarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cazarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Ghost Of Sparta misses with a two punch combination.
Cazarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cazarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Ghost Of Sparta swivels and escapes.
The Ghost Of Sparta swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Ghost Of Sparta.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands with a hook. Cazarez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Ghost Of Sparta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cazarez on the side of the head.
The Ghost Of Sparta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Ghost Of Sparta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cazarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Ghost Of Sparta.
Good standup being displayed there by The Ghost Of Sparta as he connects with a hook.
The Ghost Of Sparta with a nice cross.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a really nice looking cross but Cazarez seems unphased.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a glancing blow to the side of Cazarez's head.
The Ghost Of Sparta cracks a nice hook into Cazarez's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - The Ghost Of Sparta coming out on top.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Ghost Of Sparta thuds a left hand into Cazarez's body.
Cazarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cazarez with a poor takedown
and The Ghost Of Sparta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cazarez.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with a shot to the body.
The Ghost Of Sparta throws out a loose jab but Cazarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as The Ghost Of Sparta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cazarez doesn't seem phased though.
Cazarez looks for a takedown but The Ghost Of Sparta sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from The Ghost Of Sparta.
The Ghost Of Sparta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cazarez can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ghost Of Sparta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Ghost Of Sparta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cazarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cazarez ducks under a wild hook from The Ghost Of Sparta.
Cazarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cazarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Ghost Of Sparta scores with a hook to the body. Cazarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Ghost Of Sparta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from The Ghost Of Sparta misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cazarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands an overhand right.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands a nice hook to Cazarez's body. Cazarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cazarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Ghost Of Sparta's waist but The Ghost Of Sparta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cazarez off to one side.
Cazarez moves forwards but The Ghost Of Sparta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Ghost Of Sparta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Ghost Of Sparta lands with an uppercut that bounces Cazarez off the cage and back into range.
The Ghost Of Sparta cracks a nice hook into Cazarez's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Ghost Of Sparta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cazarez.
Cazarez avoids the body shot from The Ghost Of Sparta.
Jorge Cazarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cazarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Ghost Of Sparta swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Ghost Of Sparta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta!
During a confident post fight interview, Kratos The Ghost Of Sparta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.