PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Neves (ranked 1680 p4p, 1189 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 93 p4p, 46 weight class). Crazyhorse comes into a darkened arena with his song building. They Donâ€™t Care About Us kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bruno Neves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Neves
vs
Crazyhorse

195 cm
38
265
35 - 30 - 0

190 cm
30
224
11 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Neves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crazyhorse scores with a body shot.
Crazyhorse lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Neves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crazyhorse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crazyhorse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neves blocks a head kick by Crazyhorse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Neves under the eye.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazyhorse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch lands to the side of Neves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves walks into a jab.

Bruno Neves's cut is getting worse.
Crazyhorse tests Neves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crazyhorse thuds a left hand into Neves's body.
Crazyhorse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Neves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crazyhorse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neves is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse jabs Neves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Crazyhorse.
Neves attempts a counter takedown but Crazyhorse avoids it well and moves away.
Crazyhorse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Neves rather than just go for the knockout.

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!
Crazyhorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crazyhorse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crazyhorse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crazyhorse connects with a single shot there.
Crazyhorse lands with a straight right. Neves didn't see that one coming.

Bruno Neves's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Crazyhorse cracks Neves with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Neves looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crazyhorse finish him?

Neves is rocked!
Crazyhorse jabs Neves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Neves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crazyhorse is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Neves flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Neves is out cold! Crazyhorse holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Crazyhorse!
An out of breath James Crazyhorse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.