PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 73 p4p, 14 weight class) and Art Brock (ranked 444 p4p, 74 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Magufuli I V
vs
Brock

195 cm
26
208 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

195 cm
26
213 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Brock!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brock.
Brock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V lands with a nice body punch.
Brock lands a right hook to the body.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brock defending well as Magufuli I V loads up on a big left hand.
Magufuli I V has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brock.
Brock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magufuli I V cracks Brock with an open hand slap.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Magufuli I V ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Magufuli I V.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brock.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab.
Magufuli I V appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Brock takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a right and a left that Magufuli I V avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Magufuli I V.
Brock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Magufuli I V blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock throws a lazy right hand but Magufuli I V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magufuli I V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
A jab from Brock misses.
Nice body punch from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V digs a good body shot into Brock's ribs.
Magufuli I V takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magufuli I V feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brock walks into a straight right hand from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws a leg kick which misses Brock's front leg but catches the back leg as Brock tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Brock there.
Brock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magufuli I V eats them both and turns towards Brock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magufuli I V misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
As Brock backs away, Magufuli I V returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magufuli I V slips a straight right by Brock.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Magufuli I V's front leg but catches the back leg as Magufuli I V tries to avoid it.
Brock moves out of range of the leg kick from Magufuli I V.
Brock moves out of range of the strikes.
Magufuli I V avoids the head kick by Brock.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V tests Brock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brock throws an overhand right that lands on Magufuli I V's shoulder, as Magufuli I V tries to avoid the shot.
Magufuli I V throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magufuli I V sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magufuli I V checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magufuli I V is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magufuli I V, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magufuli I V.
Brock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws a looping overhand right but Brock ducks down to avoid it.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Brock.
Magufuli I V works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magufuli I V avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brock misses with a body shot
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magufuli I V.
Brock swinging wildly here.
Brock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brock thumps Magufuli I V with a low kick.
Brock throws a jab but it's blocked by Magufuli I V.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Magufuli I V scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Magufuli I V. That snapped Brock's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Magufuli I V there.
Brock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Magufuli I V appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Magufuli I V does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock connects with a body shot that sends Magufuli I V's belly button to the back.
Brock doesn't manage to clinch there - Magufuli I V circles away.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magufuli I V fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magufuli I V fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brock.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brock.
Nice straight punches there by Magufuli I V. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magufuli I V.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Art Brock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magufuli I V throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brock on the side of the head.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut. Brock saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Brock.
Magufuli I V misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws the kick towards the body but Brock avoids it.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Magufuli I V appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Brock is predictable there
and Magufuli I V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
and Brock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magufuli I V lands a front kick.
Art Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V lands a really nice looking cross but Brock seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Brock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brock avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Donk. Magufuli I V catches Brock right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Brock.
Magufuli I V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magufuli I V misses with a straight left.
Brock throws a push kick but Magufuli I V slaps the foot to one side.
Magufuli I V takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock throws out a loose jab but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magufuli I V.
Brock throws a right and a left that Magufuli I V avoids nicely.
Brock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magufuli I V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Magufuli I V loads up on a big right hand but Brock slips the punch.
Magufuli I V blocks the body kick.
Brock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brock tries to work over Magufuli I V's front leg with a kick but Magufuli I V checks it.
Brock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock throws a head kick but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Magufuli I V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magufuli I V lands a front kick.
Brock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magufuli I V connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brock scrambles back to his feet.
Magufuli I V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magufuli I V scores with a body shot.
Brock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V feints and then cracks Brock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brock down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magufuli I V checks a leg kick.
Magufuli I V scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V blocks a jab.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magufuli I V slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Magufuli I V scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magufuli I V lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magufuli I V misses the shot to the body.
Magufuli I V backing away here, and Brock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magufuli I V!
Brock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brock throws a low kick, looking for Magufuli I V's leg but Magufuli I V calmly moves out of range.
Brock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Magufuli I V.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brock throws a low kick, looking for Magufuli I V's leg but Magufuli I V calmly moves out of range.
Magufuli I V defending well as Brock loads up on a big left hand.
Magufuli I V throws a body shot but no joy.
Magufuli I V misses with a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V throws a leg kick which misses Brock's front leg but catches the back leg as Brock tries to avoid it.
Magufuli I V lands a jab to the nose.
Magufuli I V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magufuli I V lands a right hook to the body.
Brock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brock misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock is looking to chop away at Magufuli I V's legs.
Magufuli I V jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brock moves to clinch but Magufuli I V breaks away
and Brock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magufuli I V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brock's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Magufuli I V dominated that second round.
That's time! Magufuli I V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Magufuli I V stuns Brock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Magufuli I V tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brock manages to circle out of the way.
Brock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magufuli I V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magufuli I V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magufuli I V connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brock momentarily.
Magufuli I V connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magufuli I V.
Brock throws a nice looking combination but Magufuli I V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magufuli I V throws a shot from downtown. Brock moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magufuli I V, as that shot connected.
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magufuli I V jabs Brock right on the nose. Brock blinks but takes it well.

Brock is rocked!
Brock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V lands a glancing blow to the side of Brock's head.
Brock is still on wobbly legs! Can Magufuli I V finish him?
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Magufuli I V cracks Brock with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Magufuli I V has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brock to stand back up!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V pushes Brock away with a front kick.
Brock looks up at the clock. Bad move! Magufuli I V lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brock. Magufuli I V pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kassim Magufuli I V thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.