PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 50 p4p, 23 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 12 p4p, 5 weight class). Cruzeiro's entrance music is Linval Thompson - Jah Jah The Conqueror. A fine choice. Po has chosen Muay Thai Music - Wai Khru Ram Muay 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?

Cruzeiro
vs
Po

194 cm
29
210
17 - 5 - 0

194 cm
36
213
29 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cruzeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruzeiro swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cruzeiro's head.

It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruzeiro moves away.
Cruzeiro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Po misses the jab.
Cruzeiro tries to land a front kick but Po steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruzeiro missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruzeiro throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Po throws out a loose jab but Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po walks into a stiff left hand from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruzeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruzeiro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruzeiro scores with a hook.
Cruzeiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Po throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Cruzeiro throwing a counter right hand but Po manages to avoid it.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick, looking for Po's leg but Po calmly moves out of range.
Po has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Po checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
Po doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Po misses with an uppercut
and Cruzeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Po as he connects with a hook.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Cruzeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Po.
Cruzeiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruzeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Julio Cruzeiro's cut is getting worse.
Po sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Po on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cruzeiro throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
Cruzeiro moves away from the strike by Po.

Po pushes Cruzeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Po takes a shot to the head.
Cruzeiro is working Po over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Po.
Po working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cruzeiro fails to land.
Cruzeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Po blocks a body shot from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro digs a right hand underneath Po's ribcage. Po let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cruzeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruzeiro misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Cruzeiro avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Po slowing the pace effectively.
Cruzeiro prevents a body shot from Po.
Cruzeiro tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Cruzeiro back against the cage.
Cruzeiro works on Po's body with a couple of short punches.
Cruzeiro misses with a body punch.
Cruzeiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pos head.
Cruzeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
Po scores with a hook to the body.
Cruzeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Po lands with a short shot to the head.

Cruzeiro breaks the clinch.

Po has managed to clinch.
A short right from Po on the inside.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Po lands a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow.
Cruzeiro lands with a light punch inside.
Cruzeiro presses Po against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cruzeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Cruzeiro lands a left hand.
Cruzeiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Po lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro manages to break the clinch.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruzeiro working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Po backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Cruzeiro controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cruzeiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruzeiro with the inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro lands a right hook to the body.
Cruzeiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Po at a distance.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruzeiro throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po moves out of range as Cruzeiro throws a body kick.
Cruzeiro throws a looping overhand right but Po ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight left.
Cruzeiro connects with a looping right hand.
Cruzeiro cracks Po with a good jab.
Po misses with a kick to the body.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruzeiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Po blocks a head kick by Cruzeiro.
Po looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruzeiro is looking to clinch but Po is avoiding it.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Po closes the distance but Cruzeiro moves to the side
and Cruzeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Po moves out of range as Cruzeiro throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Cruzeiro.
Po steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro moves out of range as Po strikes.
Cruzeiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Po off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruzeiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Po connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Julio Cruzeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Po lands a big head kick that sends Cruzeiro tumbling to the mat! Po takes a step backwards and waves Cruzeiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Cruzeiro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po throws a looping overhand right but Cruzeiro ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruzeiro.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Cruzeiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruzeiro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruzeiro.
Nice body kick there by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro clobbers Po with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cruzeiro swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick that knocks Po off balance momentarily.
Po slips a straight right by Cruzeiro.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.

Po clinches.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruzeiro backwards.
Po tries to work over Cruzeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruzeiro tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Cruzeiro back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruzeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po lands a nice uppercut.

Julio Cruzeiro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Po is leaning against Cruzeiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruzeiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po misses with a body punch.
Po lands a body shot.
Cruzeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Po lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Po lands a nice uppercut.
Po blocks a body shot from Cruzeiro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruzeiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruzeiro works on Po's body with a couple of short punches.
Cruzeiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruzeiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruzeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruzeiro takes a shot to the head.
Cruzeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Cruzeiro misses with the head strike.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Cruzeiro avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Po fails to land.
Julio Cruzeiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruzeiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruzeiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Po misses with a body punch.
Po lands with a light punch inside.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Cruzeiro controls the action.
Po blocks an uppercut.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruzeiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Cruzeiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Po misses with a left hand
and Cruzeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruzeiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Po.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Cruzeiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruzeiro scores with a punch to the head.
Po tries to clinch up.
Po closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Po tries to move into range but Cruzeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po staying out of range there.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick that knocks Po off balance momentarily.
Cruzeiro thuds his right hand into Po's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Po slips a straight right by Cruzeiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Po.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Po's sensitive parts.
Cruzeiro tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruzeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
And Po responds with a good body kick, but Cruzeiro manages to step out the way in time.
Po throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Po throws a head kick but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Cruzeiro digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
Po's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Cruzeiro there.

Po has Cruzeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
Cruzeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po prevents a body shot from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Cruzeiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pos head.
Po blocks an uppercut.
Cruzeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruzeiro controls his hands.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruzeiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruzeiro lands with a right to the head.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruzeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruzeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruzeiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruzeiro.
Po takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Po blocking some punches.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro digs a right hand into Po's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Po's gas tank.
Cruzeiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po prevents a body shot from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
Cruzeiro blocks a body shot from Po.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with some punches.
Po has a couple of punches blocked by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Po.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Po.
Cruzeiro lands an uppercut.
Cruzeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruzeiro works on Po's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pos head.
Cruzeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Cruzeiro fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruzeiro slows down the pace here.
Tong Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cruzeiro as the two fighters clinch.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruzeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Cruzeiro controls the action.
Po throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
Cruzeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po prevents a body shot from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands a body shot.
Cruzeiro lands a body shot.
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Cruzeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruzeiro connects with a looping right hand.
Julio Cruzeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Po closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cruzeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruzeiro 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cruzeiro!
A relieved looking Julio Cruzeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.