PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Murat Idrisov Ii (ranked 5694 p4p, 376 weight class) and Head Bussa (ranked 6832 p4p, 426 weight class). Head Bussa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Idrisov Ii
vs
Bussa

177 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
28
215 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murat Idrisov Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Head Bussa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idrisov Ii feints a jab promting Bussa to slip. Idrisov Ii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bussa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Idrisov Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Idrisov Ii misses with a double jab.
Bussa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii tries to clinch but Bussa moves out of range.
Bussa throws a series of punches but Idrisov Ii avoids them all with ease.
Idrisov Ii is looking to clinch.
Idrisov Ii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Idrisov Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idrisov Ii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bussa circles away quickly and effectively.
Idrisov Ii scores with a hook to the body. Bussa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Idrisov Ii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bussa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Idrisov Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Idrisov Ii!
Idrisov Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussa misses with a few strikes there.
Idrisov Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bussa momentarily.
Idrisov Ii is looking to clinch but Bussa is avoiding it.
Idrisov Ii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bussa at a distance.
Bussa misses with a right hand
and Idrisov Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idrisov Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bussa's head.
Idrisov Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Idrisov Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
Idrisov Ii cracks Bussa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idrisov Ii lands with a cross.

Bussa is rocked!
Idrisov Ii catches Bussa napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Bussa crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Idrisov Ii raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murat Idrisov Ii!