PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauna Majuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenova's choice of entrance music: Pink Floyd - Money. 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.

Majuri
vs
Jenova

204 cm
28
285 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

225 cm
23
285 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauna Majuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holy Jenova!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenova throws a head kick that Majuri semi-blocks.

It looks like Sauna Majuri has been cut.
Jenova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Majuri's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Majuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Jenova has managed to clinch.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Majuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majuri misses with some punches.
Majuri scores with a shot to the side of Jenova's head.
Jenova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Majuri blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Majuri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Majuri can't find room to land a body shot as Jenova controls the action.
Majuri tries to work over Jenova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majuri tries for a takedown but Jenova manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Majuri.
Jenova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Majuri misses with a punch to the body.
Majuri working aggressively here.
Majuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Majuri takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Majuri lands a left hand.
Jenova tries to throw a body punch but Majuri avoids it by throwing Jenova back against the cage.
Majuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenova.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova tries to work over Majuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majuri blocking some punches.
Jenova tries a body shot but Majuri blocks it.
Majuri pushes Jenova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenova blocks an uppercut.
Jenova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Majuri backwards.
Majuri digs a right hand underneath Jenova's ribcage. Jenova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majuri.
Majuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Majuri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jenova lands a left hand.
Majuri avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Majuri fails to land.
Majuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Majuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Majuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Majuri working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Jenova prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenova is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Majuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Majuri controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Majuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova lands a body shot.
A short right from Jenova on the inside.
Jenova tries a body shot but Majuri blocks it.
Majuri misses with a punch on the inside.

Jenova breaks the clinch.
Majuri throws a jab when Jenova was well out of range.

Majuri closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenova.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majuri.
Majuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
Majuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenova's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majuri tries to work over Jenova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenova working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jenova.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Majuri fails to land.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Majuri scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenova.
Majuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenova controls his hands.
Majuri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenova prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauna Majuri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Majuri working aggressively here.
Majuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Majuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenova backwards.
Jenova prevents a body shot from Majuri.
Majuri tries a body shot but Jenova blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Majuri.
Jenova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Majuri can't find room to land a body shot as Jenova controls the action.
Majuri misses with a punch to the body.
Majuri is looking for a takedown.
Majuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Majuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Majuri throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Majuri tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Jenova.
Majuri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Jenova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jenova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majuri throws a right hand that Jenova ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenova also avoids with ease.
Jenova throws a right and a left that Majuri avoids nicely.
Majuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenova.
Nice body kick there by Majuri.
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 Sauna Majuri will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Majuri scores with a three punch combo!
Jenova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jenova scores with a head kick.
Jenova swats away the attempt to clinch by Majuri.
Majuri throws a lazy head kick
and Jenova counters with a two punch combo.
Majuri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenova throws a combination. Majuri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Majuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majuri moves away.
Majuri throws a series of punches but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova misses with a double jab.
Jenova throws an overhand right that lands on Majuri's shoulder, as Majuri tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Majuri misses.
Majuri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Majuri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Majuri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majuri swinging wildly here.
Jenova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Jenova.

Sauna Majuri's cut is getting worse.
Jenova scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jenova loads up on a big right hand but Majuri slips the punch.
Majuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Majuri.
Majuri misses with a two punch combination.
Majuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenova swings for the body but Majuri moves out of range.
Holy Jenova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jenova.
Majuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenova throws a series of punches but Majuri moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Majuri.
A punch combination from Jenova misses.
Jenova tries to clinch up.
Majuri swinging wildly here.
Majuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenova.
Sauna Majuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Majuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sauna Majuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majuri misses with the combination.
Majuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenova.
Majuri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Majuri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holy Jenova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Majuri. Those never looked like landing.
Majuri throws a series of punches but Jenova avoids them all with ease.
Jenova is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Majuri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majuri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Majuri throws an overhand right that lands on Jenova's shoulder, as Jenova tries to avoid the shot.
Majuri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jenova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majuri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Majuri misses with a body kick.
Majuri throws a right hand that Jenova ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenova also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Majuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Sauna Majuri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jenova just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majuri.
Nice shot by Jenova.

Jeez, Sauna Majuri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A jab from Jenova finds it's way through Majuri's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenova. Majuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majuri moves forwards but Jenova connects with a nice, crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.