PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santu Avisu Kona (ranked 1814 p4p, 672 weight class) and Bruno Neves (ranked 205 p4p, 81 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Avisu Kona
vs
Neves

195 cm
32
262
17 - 7 - 0

195 cm
27
265
20 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santu Avisu Kona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Neves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves blocks a head kick by Avisu Kona.
Neves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Neves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Neves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Neves. Those never looked like landing.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that Neves semi-blocks.

It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neves.
We've been told by Avisu Kona's head coaches at Fight Club elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Neves swings widly with a right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avisu Kona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neves.
Neves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avisu Kona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Neves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avisu Kona.
Neves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Neves misses with a takedown
and Avisu Kona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neves tries to clinch up
and Avisu Kona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santu Avisu Kona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves lands with a good body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a solid leg kick but Neves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avisu Kona.
A little jabbing left from Neves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick but Neves moves out of range.
Avisu Kona connects with the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Avisu Kona. Neves shrugs it off though.
Avisu Kona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neves.
Neves misses with a jab to the body
and Avisu Kona counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avisu Kona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neves was well out of range. Poor timing from Avisu Kona.
Neves throws a right hand that Avisu Kona ducks under and follows up with a left that Avisu Kona also avoids with ease.
It looked like Avisu Kona was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Neves.
Avisu Kona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Avisu Kona back to the cage. Neves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avisu Kona finds it's way round the side to connect with Neves's head.
Neves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Avisu Kona.

Neves lands a big uppercut and Avisu Kona crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Avisu Kona looks OK. Neves waves Avisu Kona back to his feet!
Neves misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Avisu Kona misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a jab to the head.
Neves moves to clinch but Avisu Kona breaks away
and Avisu Kona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neves throws a right and a left that Avisu Kona avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avisu Kona blocks a jab.
Avisu Kona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Neves is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Avisu Kona lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Avisu Kona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neves was well out of range. Poor timing from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona takes one on the button.
Neves throws out a loose jab but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.

Neves takes the fight into the clinch.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Avisu Kona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neves throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight right.
Avisu Kona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avisu Kona lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avisu Kona is fending him off so far but Neves persists. Nope, Avisu Kona circles away and we're back to standing.
Santu Avisu Kona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Neves.
Avisu Kona lands a nice looking kick to the body. Neves takes a step back to recover.
Neves moves out of range as Avisu Kona throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neves walks into a left hand.

That has opened up Bruno Neves's cut even more.
Neves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Neves with that takedown attempt.
Neves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

The cut above Bruno Neves's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Neves blocks a head kick by Avisu Kona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neves throws a sloppy body shot
and Avisu Kona counters with a left to the body.
Neves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avisu Kona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neves somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Neves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Neves throws a right hand that misses
and Avisu Kona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neves throws a jab when Avisu Kona was well out of range.
Neves throws a hook to the side of Avisu Kona's head but Avisu Kona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab from Neves.

Neves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Avisu Kona was covering up waiting for the punch and Neves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Avisu Kona wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Neves manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Neves is trying to control. Avisu Kona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves stops Avisu Kona from getting back to his feet.
Avisu Kona trying to hold on to Neves's head to control him but Neves postures up.
Avisu Kona scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Neves manages to mount him!
Avisu Kona wants to hold on but Neves pushes him away.
Avisu Kona sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona is trying to maintain the position but Neves is very close to passing his half guard.
Avisu Kona wants to get back to his feet.
Neves stalling.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Avisu Kona is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick from Avisu Kona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neves dives in and grabs Avisu Kona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avisu Kona pushes down on Neves's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Neves both land. Nice combination.
Avisu Kona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Neves.
Avisu Kona looks to land a combination but Neves avoids it well.
Avisu Kona misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neves. Avisu Kona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neves connects with a body shot that sends Avisu Kona's belly button to the back.
Avisu Kona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avisu Kona wants it to stay on the feet.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping left.
Avisu Kona scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona throws an off balance right hand
and Neves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy body kick
and Neves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avisu Kona thinking.
Neves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.

Neves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neves staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avisu Kona wants to control but Neves postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Neves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Neves's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Avisu Kona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Neves strikes.
Avisu Kona tries a head kick but it misses.

Neves gets a takedown into half guard.
Avisu Kona preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Neves seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand up here but Neves is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves wants to pass to mount but Avisu Kona is defending the position.
Bruno Neves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neves prevents Avisu Kona from standing back up.
Neves wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand up here but Neves is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the strikes.
Neves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avisu Kona.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Neves.
It looked like Avisu Kona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avisu Kona thuds a left hand into Neves's body.
Neves tries to clinch
and Avisu Kona finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Neves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neves fails with a takedown attempt.
Neves misses with a body shot.
Avisu Kona tries a head kick but it misses.

Neves has Avisu Kona up against the cage in a clinch.
Neves tries to circle away but Avisu Kona has him pinned against the cage.
Avisu Kona has had enough of the clinch but Neves keeps him there for the moment.
Neves can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves keeps control of Avisu Kona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neves can't break the clinch.
Neves misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Neves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Neves tries to throw a body punch but Avisu Kona avoids it by throwing Neves back against the cage.
Neves has Avisu Kona pressed against the cage, preventing Avisu Kona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Avisu Kona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Avisu Kona slaps away a takedown attempt from Neves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Neves with a jab.
Avisu Kona thuds his right hand into Neves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Avisu Kona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Avisu Kona.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona feints and then cracks Neves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neves down.
Avisu Kona throws a good cross that connects.

Bruno Neves's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Avisu Kona with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tests Neves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avisu Kona slips a jab and a cross from Neves.
A shot to the body from Avisu Kona misses
enabling Neves to counter with a crisp jab.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy head kick

and Neves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Neves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santu Avisu Kona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Avisu Kona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.