PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 1647 p4p, 240 weight class) and Quintus Octavian (ranked 1979 p4p, 289 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Magufuli I V
vs
Octavian

195 cm
22
208 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
208 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Quintus Octavian!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V needs to keep his hands up - Octavian had a free shot at his head there.
Octavian lands a nice shot that snaps Magufuli I V's head back.
Octavian throws a body kick that misses.
Magufuli I V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Octavian just misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Octavian misses with a body shot.
Octavian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Octavian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magufuli I V has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Octavian throws a body kick that misses.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut.
Octavian wants to clinch up but Magufuli I V keeps it at a distance.
Octavian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Octavian, right into the meat.
Magufuli I V misses with a two punch combination.
Octavian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quintus Octavian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octavian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Octavian dips to his left and cracks Magufuli I V with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Octavian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magufuli I V steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Octavian.
Octavian doesn't manage to clinch there - Magufuli I V circles away.

Octavian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Octavian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Octavian blocking some punches.
Octavian digs a right hand underneath Magufuli I V's ribcage. Magufuli I V let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magufuli I V is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Magufuli I V throws a head punch that misses.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Octavian avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Octavian.
Octavian misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Octavian.
Magufuli I V misses with some punches.
Octavian lands with a short shot to the head.
Octavian blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Octavian avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Octavian misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Octavian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magufuli I V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Octavian drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Octavian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Octavian has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magufuli I V has passed into side control.
Magufuli I V in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V working away.
Magufuli I V in the domination position with Octavian hanging on.
Octavian has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Magufuli I V moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Octavian holding on.
Octavian wants to control but Magufuli I V postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Octavian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magufuli I V wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Octavian struggling a bit here.
Octavian tries to bench press Magufuli I V off him but Magufuli I V keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Octavian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Magufuli I V swats away the attempt to clinch by Octavian.
Octavian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magufuli I V can pounce on him.
Octavian is looking to clinch.
Octavian misses with a leg kick.
Octavian throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Octavian finds it's way through Magufuli I V's defenses.
Magufuli I V waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Octavian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Octavian! But no joy.
Octavian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V connects with an inside leg kick.
Octavian misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Magufuli I V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Octavian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A cross from Octavian lands.
Octavian throws a jab when Magufuli I V was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V avoids the body shot from Octavian.
Magufuli I V takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magufuli I V connects with a looping right hand.
Octavian throws a shot from downtown. Magufuli I V moves away and avoids it.
Magufuli I V lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Octavian scores with a leg kick.
Octavian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magufuli I V sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magufuli I V checks a leg kick.
Octavian looks to land a body kick but Magufuli I V moved away.

Octavian clinches.
Magufuli I V is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Magufuli I V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octavian lands a shot to the body.
Magufuli I V swings wildly with an uppercut but Octavian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Octavian tries to pull guard but Magufuli I V forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magufuli I V lands a nice uppercut.
Octavian lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magufuli I V scores with a shoulder strike.
Magufuli I V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magufuli I V throws a punch but it's blocked by Octavian.
Octavian scores with a shoulder strike.

Magufuli I V breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magufuli I V moves out of range as Octavian throws a body kick.
Good work by Magufuli I V as he checks the leg kick.
Magufuli I V punishes Octavian's body with a nice straight punch.
Octavian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V throws a jab but it's blocked by Octavian.
Octavian slips a jab from Magufuli I V.
Despite the aggression on Octavian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Octavian misses with a hook
and Magufuli I V counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magufuli I V loads up on a big right hand but Octavian slips the punch.
Octavian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Octavian misses with a wild body shot.
Octavian throws a hook but Magufuli I V avoids it easily.
It looked like Magufuli I V was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Octavian.
Octavian misses with a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Octavian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Octavian is breathing heavily.
Magufuli I V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magufuli I V listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magufuli I V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magufuli I V misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Magufuli I V throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Octavian.
Quintus Octavian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Octavian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Octavian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magufuli I V momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magufuli I V slips a jab from Octavian.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Octavian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V blocks a jab.
Octavian is looking to clinch but Magufuli I V is avoiding it.
Octavian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Octavian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Octavian tries to close the distance and clinch but Magufuli I V swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magufuli I V connects with a single shot there.
Magufuli I V throws a lazy right hand but Octavian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Octavian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Octavian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kassim Magufuli I V will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Magufuli I V throws the left hand but Octavian avoids the punch easily.
Octavian lands a nice hook to Magufuli I V's body. Magufuli I V takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magufuli I V fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Octavian manages to avoid it.
Octavian wants to counter the offense by Magufuli I V and move into the clinch position.
Octavian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Octavian throws a lazy uppercut
and Magufuli I V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magufuli I V looks to land a body kick but Octavian moved away.
Magufuli I V moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Octavian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavian motions for Magufuli I V to come forward. Octavian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Octavian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut.
Octavian takes one to the chin there.
Octavian throws a jab but it's blocked by Magufuli I V.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V tests Octavian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magufuli I V missing with a left hand there. Octavian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Magufuli I V backs off Octavian throws a huge counter combo but Magufuli I V manages to avoid it all.
Octavian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Octavian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magufuli I V looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Octavian throws a head kick but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Octavian.
Magufuli I V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Octavian defending well as Magufuli I V loads up on a big left hand.
Octavian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magufuli I V throws a leg kick but Octavian moved away.
Octavian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V ducks under a wild hook from Octavian.
Magufuli I V appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Octavian throws a jab but it's blocked by Magufuli I V.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Octavian catches Magufuli I V right on the button with a cross.
Magufuli I V throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magufuli I V circles away from the clinch attempt.
Octavian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magufuli I V connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Octavian.
Magufuli I V throwing a counter right hand but Octavian manages to avoid it.
Octavian loads up on a big right hand but Magufuli I V slips the punch.
Magufuli I V missing with a left hand there. Octavian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Octavian ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V ducks under a wild hook from Octavian.
Magufuli I V appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magufuli I V looks to land a body kick but Octavian moved away.
Octavian throws out a counter right but Magufuli I V avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Octavian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Octavian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavian blocks a jab.
Octavian scores with a jab.
Magufuli I V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Octavian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Octavian tries to clinch but Magufuli I V is having none of it.
Magufuli I V dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Octavian. That did some damage!
Magufuli I V looks to score with a jab to the body but Octavian is just out of range.
Octavian tries to clinch up but Magufuli I V circles away and keeps his distance.
Octavian lands with a nice combination. Magufuli I V backs away looking to recover.
Octavian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Octavian looks to land a left hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range nicely.
Magufuli I V shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Octavian misses with a low kick.
Magufuli I V is looking to counter punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V scores with a nice strike.
Magufuli I V looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magufuli I V moves out of range of the strikes.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Octavian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Octavian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magufuli I V counters with a left to the body.
Octavian lands a nice looking body shot.
Magufuli I V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Octavian throws out a counter right but Magufuli I V avoids it with no problem.
Magufuli I V fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Octavian throws a lazy uppercut
and Magufuli I V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Octavian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Magufuli I V showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magufuli I V 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Magufuli I V!
A victorious Kassim Magufuli I V thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Quintus Octavian was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you all'.