PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aydan The Wandering Spirit (ranked 379 p4p, 470 weight class) and Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 58 p4p, 68 weight class). The Wandering Spirit comes to the cage accompanied by Wichita Lineman. Cruzeiro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linval Thompson - Jah Jah The Conqueror. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

The Wandering Spirit
vs
Cruzeiro

191 cm
32
208
16 - 8 - 1

194 cm
33
210
22 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Cruzeiro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wandering Spirit lands with a nice body punch.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Wandering Spirit moves away.
The Wandering Spirit throws a wild body kick that Cruzeiro sees coming a mile off.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a looping left.
The Wandering Spirit moves out of range of the body kick from Cruzeiro.
An attempted straight right counter from The Wandering Spirit misses the target.
The Wandering Spirit throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Cruzeiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body shot but no joy.
The Wandering Spirit thumps Cruzeiro with a low kick.
Cruzeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Wandering Spirit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Wandering Spirit.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
The Wandering Spirit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a wild body kick that The Wandering Spirit sees coming a mile off.
The Wandering Spirit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Wandering Spirit can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by The Wandering Spirit as he checks the leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Cruzeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruzeiro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Wandering Spirit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Wandering Spirit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Wandering Spirit loads up on a big right hand but Cruzeiro slips the punch.
The Wandering Spirit takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruzeiro should have avoided that one.
The Wandering Spirit blocks a leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruzeiro wants to land a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Wandering Spirit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruzeiro on the side of the head.
The Wandering Spirit throws a head kick that misses.
Cruzeiro tried to score with a low kick but The Wandering Spirit checks it.
The Wandering Spirit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruzeiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Wandering Spirit swings for the body but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
The Wandering Spirit thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Wandering Spirit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick but The Wandering Spirit moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro tried to score with a low kick but The Wandering Spirit checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cruzeiro ducks right into an uppercut from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit blocks a leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Cruzeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Wandering Spirit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. The Wandering Spirit catches Cruzeiro right on the button with a cross.
Cruzeiro misses with a leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit moves out of range as Cruzeiro throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from The Wandering Spirit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook. The Wandering Spirit ducked under it nicely.
The Wandering Spirit loads up on a big right hand but Cruzeiro slips the punch.
Cruzeiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a body shot that sends Cruzeiro's belly button to the back.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook. Cruzeiro ducked under it nicely.
The Wandering Spirit tries to land a front kick but Cruzeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Wandering Spirit just misses with a punch to the body.
The Wandering Spirit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Wandering Spirit blocks the body kick.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick, looking for The Wandering Spirit's leg but The Wandering Spirit calmly moves out of range.
Cruzeiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Wandering Spirit. That did some damage!
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick that knocks The Wandering Spirit off balance momentarily.
Cruzeiro blocks a head kick by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruzeiro moves out of range of the body kick from The Wandering Spirit.
The fighters circling - The Wandering Spirit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Wandering Spirit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit lands a jab to the nose.
The Wandering Spirit misses the jab.
Cruzeiro is looking to land body kicks.
Cruzeiro wants to slow The Wandering Spirit down by chopping away at his legs.
Cruzeiro connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruzeiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
The Wandering Spirit throws a lazy right hand but Cruzeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Wandering Spirit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruzeiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Wandering Spirit swinging wildly here.
The Wandering Spirit checks a leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Wandering Spirit cracks Cruzeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Wandering Spirit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Wandering Spirit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from The Wandering Spirit.
Nice defenses there by The Wandering Spirit.
Cruzeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Wandering Spirit's sensitive parts.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Cruzeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but The Wandering Spirit is just out of range.
Cruzeiro slips under a jab.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aydan The Wandering Spirit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

That kick from The Wandering Spirit tenderised Cruzeiro's leg. Cruzeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruzeiro.
The Wandering Spirit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cruzeiro flicks out a counter leg kick but The Wandering Spirit steps away.
The Wandering Spirit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from The Wandering Spirit misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Wandering Spirit. That's going to slow Cruzeiro down.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruzeiro momentarily.
The Wandering Spirit throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a looping left.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body kick.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a low kick.
Cruzeiro feints a counter leg kick.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Wandering Spirit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruzeiro.
The Wandering Spirit blocks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Wandering Spirit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Wandering Spirit lands a leg kick that knocks Cruzeiro off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as The Wandering Spirit blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
As Cruzeiro backs away, The Wandering Spirit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from The Wandering Spirit.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but The Wandering Spirit moves out of range easily.
The Wandering Spirit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is winning the standup battle so far.
The Wandering Spirit throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruzeiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruzeiro takes a swing at The Wandering Spirit's ribcage but misses.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick.
Cruzeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from The Wandering Spirit misses the target.
Cruzeiro looks to throw the jab but The Wandering Spirit is out of range.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cruzeiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruzeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruzeiro throws out a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit moves out of range and Cruzeiro only half commits.
The Wandering Spirit throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cruzeiro misses with a head kick.
Cruzeiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
The Wandering Spirit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Wandering Spirit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from The Wandering Spirit.
Cruzeiro feints a counter leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Wandering Spirit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruzeiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruzeiro tries to score with a low kick but The Wandering Spirit moves his leg out of the way.
The Wandering Spirit works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cruzeiro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, The Wandering Spirit has got the better of the exchanges.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight right.
Cruzeiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruzeiro throws a looping overhand right but The Wandering Spirit ducks down to avoid it.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook.
Cruzeiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruzeiro takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick
enabling The Wandering Spirit to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Cruzeiro.
The Wandering Spirit throws out a powerful jab.
The Wandering Spirit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
Cruzeiro staying out of range there.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a right hand to the body.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to land body kicks.
Cruzeiro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
The Wandering Spirit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cruzeiro slips under a jab.
Cruzeiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Wandering Spirit.
A counter left hand to the body from The Wandering Spirit misses its target.
The Wandering Spirit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit checks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro moves out of range of the leg kick from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
The Wandering Spirit throws a wild body kick that Cruzeiro sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from The Wandering Spirit misses its intended target.
The Wandering Spirit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruzeiro can do to turn this around?
Cruzeiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Wandering Spirit's head.
The Wandering Spirit swings for the body but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
The Wandering Spirit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Wandering Spirit tests Cruzeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Wandering Spirit checks a leg kick nicely.
The Wandering Spirit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruzeiro.
The Wandering Spirit wants to land a leg kick but Cruzeiro is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruzeiro has time to react.
The Wandering Spirit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cruzeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but The Wandering Spirit is just out of range.
Cruzeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruzeiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Wandering Spirit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aydan The Wandering Spirit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Cruzeiro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cruzeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Cruzeiro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick lands for The Wandering Spirit.
Cruzeiro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Wandering Spirit looks to throw the jab but Cruzeiro is out of range.
Cruzeiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cruzeiro scores with a nice body kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Cruzeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Wandering Spirit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Wandering Spirit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Wandering Spirit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruzeiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Wandering Spirit under the eye.
The crowd cheers as Cruzeiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Wandering Spirit doesn't seem phased though.
The Wandering Spirit just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit tries to score with a low kick but Cruzeiro moves his leg out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Wandering Spirit, as that shot connected.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Wandering Spirit catches Cruzeiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cruzeiro scores with a push kick.
Cruzeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruzeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from The Wandering Spirit misses its intended target.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a push kick.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a low kick.
The Wandering Spirit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruzeiro is able to avoid easily.
Cruzeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruzeiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! Cruzeiro slams his shin into The Wandering Spirit's torso.
The Wandering Spirit lands an overhand right.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Wandering Spirit scores with a nice strike.
Cruzeiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Wandering Spirits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro misses with a head kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body punch but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
The Wandering Spirit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as The Wandering Spirit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruzeiro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Wandering Spirit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Wandering Spirit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Wandering Spirit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Wandering Spirit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice shot that snaps Cruzeiro's head back.
The Wandering Spirit swings widly with a right hand
and Cruzeiro counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from The Wandering Spirit misses its intended target.
The Wandering Spirit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Wandering Spirit throws a hook but Cruzeiro blocks it.
The Wandering Spirit throws a front kick aimed at Cruzeiro's knee but Cruzeiro avoids it well.
The Wandering Spirit walks into a left hand.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick that knocks The Wandering Spirit off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Wandering Spirit, as that shot connected.
The Wandering Spirit staying out of range there.
The Wandering Spirit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut. Cruzeiro saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro tries to land a front kick but The Wandering Spirit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruzeiro jabs at The Wandering Spirit's body.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Wandering Spirit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook.
The Wandering Spirit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro throws a chopping leg kick but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruzeiro's hands.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cruzeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Wandering Spirit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a straight right hand.
The Wandering Spirit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruzeiro slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruzeiro.
The Wandering Spirit looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
Cruzeiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Wandering Spirit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruzeiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruzeiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Wandering Spirit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruzeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cruzeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruzeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro walks into a straight right hand from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Julio Cruzeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Wandering Spirit scores with a nice right hand.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aydan The Wandering Spirit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Wandering Spirit 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
Our winner, Aydan The Wandering Spirit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.