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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 688 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 87 p4p, 148 weight class). Al Jhit has chosen The Greatest Light is the Greatest Shade as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Jhit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hlervu jabs Al Jhit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Jhit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Hlervu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hlervu's corner calls for a 1-2. Hlervu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Jhit staying out of range there.
Hlervu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Jhit moves away.
Al Jhit misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Jhit throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hlervu defending well as Al Jhit loads up on a big left hand.
Al Jhit throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Jhit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A clash of legs there as Al Jhit blocks the low kick.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Jhit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Jhit thuds his right hand into Hlervu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Jhit throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
It looked like Hlervu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit scores with a sloppy right hand. Hlervu should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Jhit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Jhit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hlervu did well to prevent Al Jhit getting side control.
Hlervu trying to control here.
Hlervu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Al Jhit pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hlervu is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.
Hlervu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hlervu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Jhit lands a big shot there that rocks Hlervu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit prevents Hlervu from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit working Hlervu over with strikes here.
Al Jhit controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Al Jhit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hlervu tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Al Jhit lands a big shot there that rocks Hlervu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit working for a submission but Hlervu is keeping him at bay.
Hlervu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu wants to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Hlervu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hlervu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Jhit jumps into side control!
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hlervu is looking to reverse the position.
Hlervu is trying to work for a sweep but Al Jhit has mounted him!
Hlervu tries to hold on but Al Jhit postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bazar Al Jhit dominated that round.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al Jhit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Al Jhit throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Al Jhit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHlervu.
Hlervu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Jhit shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Jhit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hlervu as he jumps to the side.
Al Jhit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hlervu throws a good cross that connects.
Al Jhit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al Jhit misses with a hook.
Al Jhit misses with a looping left.
Hlervu throws a chopping leg kick but Al Jhit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Jhit looks to land a right hand but Hlervu moved out of range.
Al Jhit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Al Jhit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Jhit loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Al Jhit.
Hlervu takes a swing at Al Jhit's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Jhit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Jhit.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Jhit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Al Jhit ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jhit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazar Al Jhit.
Hlervu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hlervu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Bazar Al Jhit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Jhit avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Al Jhit slips under a jab.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Hlervu throws a sloppy head kick and Al Jhit moves out of range easily.
Al Jhit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Al Jhit checks a low kick from Hlervu.
Al Jhit defending well as Hlervu loads up on a big left hand.
Al Jhit misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
Hlervu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Jhit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Al Jhit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hlervu doesn't seem phased though.
Hlervu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hlervu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Al Jhit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Jhit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl out of it but Al Jhit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hlervu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Jhit misses the jab.
Al Jhit looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Al Jhit cracks Hlervu with an open hand slap.
Al Jhit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hlervu tries to land a front kick but Al Jhit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Jhit throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit needs to keep his hands up - Hlervu had a free shot at his head there.
Al Jhit misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Jhit thinking.
Al Jhit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hlervu scores with a kick to the body.
Al Jhit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Al Jhit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Jhit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Jhit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Al Jhit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Al Jhit.
A swing and a miss from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hlervu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit dips to his left and cracks Hlervu with an uppercut!
Hlervu leaves Al Jhit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hlervu stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Jhit. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Jhit ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu defending well as Al Jhit loads up on a big left hand.
Al Jhit moves out of range as Hlervu throws a body kick.
Al Jhit looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Al Jhit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Jhit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hlervu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Jhit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Al Jhit misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Jhit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Al Jhit is in Hlervu's guard.
Al Jhit stopping the sweep attempt from Hlervu.
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hlervu wants to stand and escape but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit content to stall in guard here.
Hlervu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hlervu is looking to stand back up but Al Jhit counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hlervu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bazar Al Jhit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hlervu scores with a nice right hand.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Jhit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hlervu tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Jhit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Al Jhit tries to counter it with a takedown but Hlervu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hlervu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Jhit is out of range.
Al Jhit throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Hlervu as Al Jhit shoots in.
Hlervu tries to score with a low kick but Al Jhit moves his leg out of the way.
Al Jhit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Jhit lands with a good body shot.
Al Jhit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Jhit in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Al Jhit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Jhit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Jhit connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Jhit misses with a hook.
Al Jhit loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hlervu as Al Jhit shoots in.
As Al Jhit backs away, Hlervu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bazar Al Jhit.
Hlervu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Jhit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Al Jhit misses.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlervu thuds his shin into the meat of Al Jhit's side.
Hlervu leaves Al Jhit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Jhit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Jhit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Al Jhit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hlervu to score with a decent uppercut.
Hlervu moves forwards but Al Jhit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Jhit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jhit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Al Jhit misses with a looping left.
Al Jhit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hlervu stuffs the takedown attempt from Al Jhit. Al Jhit gets slowly back to his feet.
Hlervu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hlervu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Jhit misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit has his takedown stuffed
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
Hlervu connects with the punch.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Al Jhit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Jhit misses with a straight left.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Jhit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hlervu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hlervu. That's going to slow Al Jhit down.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Al Jhit misses.
Al Jhit throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Al Jhit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
Al Jhit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Jhit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hlervu on the side of the head.
Al Jhit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Braynas Hlervu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Jhit takes a step back to recover.
Al Jhit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Al Jhit checks a leg kick nicely.
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Jhit at a distance.
Crunch! Hlervu slams his shin into Al Jhit's torso.
Hlervu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hlervu wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Jhit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Jhit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al Jhit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hlervu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Jhit somewhat.
Hlervu with the inside leg kick.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Jhit is just out of range.
Al Jhit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hlervu wants to clinch.
Hlervu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Jhit's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Jhit.
Al Jhit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Jhit.
Hlervu swings for the body but Al Jhit moves out of range.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Jhit throws out the jab.
Hlervu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hlervu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Al Jhit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Jhit at a distance.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Jhit.
Al Jhit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Jhit throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Jhit.
Al Jhit gets a double leg takedown into Hlervu's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu trying to control the position.
Hlervu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Jhit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hlervu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Jhit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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