PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobojo Makoba (ranked 519 p4p, 472 weight class) and Jeff Christ (ranked 68 p4p, 62 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makoba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zilbacore 2097. Bobojo Makoba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Makoba
vs
Christ

198 cm
32
280
14 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
265
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobojo Makoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Christ!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Christ.
Christ goes for a double leg but Makoba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makoba continues to drive forward.
Makoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
A big left from Makoba misses.
Christ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Makoba throws the kick towards the body but Christ avoids it.
Christ shoots in but Makoba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ lunges at Makoba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makoba's hand.
Christ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makoba.
Makoba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makoba. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba throws a front kick that sends Christ stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Makoba's head coaches at Marquis Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makoba doesn't seem bothered though.
Makoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Makoba.
Makoba misses with a lunging right hand

and Christ counters with a shoot takedown. Makoba fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Christ stays in close to Makoba's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christ works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makoba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christ on the ground.
Christ wants to take a breather but Makoba is having none of it.
Christ passes to side control.
Makoba defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christ in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Christ trying to control the action but Makoba is working from the bottom.

Christ goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makoba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Christ's guard! Nice work there by Makoba!
Makoba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Christ working a defensive guard here.
Christ wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christ wants to control the position but Makoba says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Makoba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christ wants to control but Makoba passes into side.
Christ tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makoba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christ is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makoba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Christ is doing well to control the position and prevent Makoba from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Christ has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ wants to sweep but Makoba has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobojo Makoba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makoba.
Makoba misses with a low kick.
Christ tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makoba looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Makoba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christ slips a straight right by Makoba.
No luck for Christ with that takedown attempt.
Christ slips a straight right by Makoba.
Jab by Christ.
Makoba looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makoba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Makoba thuds his shin into the meat of Christ's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Makoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christ has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makoba, as that shot connected.
Christ darts in looking for a takedown but Makoba gets double underhooks and turns Christ into the cage.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christ tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makoba throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ blocks the body kick.
Christ swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makoba.
Makoba scoring well with a low kick there.
Makoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Makoba. No joy for Christ on that attempt.
Bobojo Makoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.
Christ checks a low kick from Makoba.
Makoba stuffs the takedown.
Christ checks a leg kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Makoba.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Makoba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ throws a hook but Makoba avoids it easily.
Makoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makoba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makoba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makoba misses with a few strikes there.
Christ drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makoba defends it well.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makoba swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Christ - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Makoba.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.
Makoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoba throws a good cross that connects.
Makoba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christ lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ moves out of range of the leg kick from Makoba.
Makoba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Makoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ cracks a nice hook into Makoba's ribs.
Makoba connects with a right hand. Christ shakes it off.
Christ digs a good body shot into Makoba's ribs.
Makoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christ connects with a single shot there.
Makoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Makoba.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christ lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Christ blocks the low kick.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ lands a jab to Makoba's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ with a jab.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makoba.
Christ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makoba in his tracks.
Bobojo Makoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Makoba misses with a hook

and Christ counters with a single leg into guard. Makoba didn't expect that.
Makoba seems keen to control Christ's posture.
Jeff Christ has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makoba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Christ controls Makoba momentarily but Makoba frees himself.
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 Bobojo Makoba will probably get the nod.
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!

Makoba tries to sprawl but Christ drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christ wants to pass to mount but Makoba is defending the position.
Makoba is not content to let Christ control the position.
Christ tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makoba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Makoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makoba is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throwing shots but Makoba is blocking nicely.
Christ is looking to stall here but Makoba recovers full guard.
Makoba pulls Christ in close to prevent any damage.
Makoba wants to control but Christ passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makoba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Christ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makoba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christ.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makoba wants to get back to full guard.
Christ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christ lands a nice short elbow.
Makoba is controlling Christ's trapped leg to prevent Christ from advancing to side control.
Christ looks to land a strike but Makoba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ trying to control but Makoba is working from the bottom.
Makoba looking to control but Christ passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoba wants to control but Christ is keeping busy.
Christ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Christ is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christ wants to free his trapped foot but Makoba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makoba controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Christ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makoba is looking to improve his position.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Makoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Makoba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christ's knee momentarily.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makoba.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Jeff Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Christ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makoba 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba thanked the fans post fight for their support.