PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zica Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Homosapien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brava's entrance music is Chimaira - Nothing Remains. A fine choice. Homosapien has chosen Buju Banton - Not An Easy Road as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Brava
vs
Homosapien

168 cm
23
142 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

150 cm
30
142 lbs
19 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zica Brava!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Del Homosapien!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homosapien takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Homosapien has a takedown stuffed.
Brava pushes Homosapien away with a front kick.
Homosapien has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brava.
The fighters circling - Brava throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brava swings for the body but Homosapien moves out of range.
Homosapien throws a shot from downtown. Brava moves away and avoids it.
Brava thuds his shin into the meat of Homosapien's side.
Homosapien keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Brava as he connects with a hook.
Brava jabs Homosapien right on the nose. Homosapien blinks but takes it well.
Brava scores with a hook to the body. Homosapien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Homosapien shoots in and drives through. Brava sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Homosapien fails with a takedown attempt.
Zica Brava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Homosapien.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Brava as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brava looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brava moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brava moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Homosapien.
Brava throws a nice outside leg kick.
Homosapien has a takedown stuffed.
Homosapien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brava pinned against the cage. Brava gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Homosapien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brava.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homosapien swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Brava has managed to clinch.
Homosapien blocks a body shot from Brava.
Brava swings wildly with an uppercut but Homosapien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Homosapien prevents a body shot from Brava.
Brava lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Homosapien backwards.
Homosapien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brava fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Homosapien throws the left hand but Brava avoids the punch easily.
Brava is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brava connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brava throws a head kick that half lands.
Brava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Homosapien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brava darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brava is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brava takes a swing at Homosapien's ribcage but misses.
Brava keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Homosapien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Homosapien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brava lands a head kick. Homosapien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zica Brava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brava throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Homosapien's head.
Homosapien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brava.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava tries to clinch up but Homosapien circles away and keeps his distance.
Homosapien cracks Brava with a right hand to the side of the head.
Homosapien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Brava forces Homosapien back against the cage and clinches.
Brava tries a body shot but Homosapien blocks it.
Brava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Homosapien wants a takedown.
Homosapien is working for takedown but Brava is calmly controlling the position for now.
Homosapien swings wildly with an uppercut but Brava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brava digs a right hand underneath Homosapien's ribcage. Homosapien let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Homosapien is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brava is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Homosapien.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Homosapiens head.
Brava tries to throw a body punch but Homosapien avoids it by throwing Brava back against the cage.
Brava can't find room to land a body shot as Homosapien controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zica Brava dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brava buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brava throws a head kick that half lands.
Brava looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Brava.
Brava lands with a slapping head kick.
Brava lands a body shot.
Brava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Brava instigates a clinch.
Brava lands a right hand that snaps the head of Homosapien backwards.
Homosapien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brava pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brava works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Homosapien looking for a takedown.
Brava lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Homosapien backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava lands a shoulder strike.
Brava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Homosapien's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Brava.
Brava lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brava scores with a hook to the body.
Homosapien takes a shot to the head.
Homosapien misses with a body punch.
Homosapien prevents a body shot from Brava.
Brava lands a right hand that snaps the head of Homosapien backwards.
Brava stops a takedown attempt from Homosapien.
Zica Brava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Homosapien.
Brava presses Homosapien against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Homosapien is breathing heavily.
Homosapien takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Homosapien.
Brava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Brava fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homosapien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Brava on the inside.
Brava lands with a light punch inside.
Brava makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Homosapien tries a body shot but Brava blocks it.
Brava is working Homosapien over against the cage.
Brava lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Homosapien.
A body shot lands from Brava.
Brava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brava.
Brava lands a shoulder strike.
Brava stops a takedown attempt from Homosapien.
Homosapien blocks an uppercut.
Brava misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brava scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Brava.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava lands a hook that snaps the head of Homosapien backwards.
Brava works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brava lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Homosapien backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brava.
Brava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Homosapien or not.
Brava gets through Homosapien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brava working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brava creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Brava.
A body shot lands from Brava.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava cracks Homosapien with a nice body shot.
Brava lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Brava scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brava.
A shot in the inside from Brava.
Homosapien takes a shot to the head.
Brava lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Homosapien backwards.
Brava lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Brava.
Zica Brava has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brava lands with a light punch inside.
Brava misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brava.
Brava gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Homosapien.
Homosapien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zica Brava dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brava with a hook.
Brava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Homosapien throws the left hand but Brava avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Homosapien misses its intended target.
Brava scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brava stuffs the takedown.
A head kick from Brava lands but Homosapien takes it in his stride.
Brava is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Homosapien can do to turn this around?
Homosapien keeps the fight on the outside.
Homosapien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homosapien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brava tries to avoid it but Homosapien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brava to the ground. Brava escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Homosapien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Homosapien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brava thuds his right hand into Homosapien's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brava pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homosapien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brava connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Homosapien scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Brava.
Brava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brava scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Homosapien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Homosapien closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zica Brava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brava throws a sloppy head kick and Homosapien moves out of range easily.
Brava lands a head kick. Homosapien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brava lands with a kick to the temple. Homosapien shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Homosapien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brava pinned against the cage. Brava gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zica Brava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Homosapien.
Brava scores with the left hand. Homosapien knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava misses with a body shot.
Brava tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Homosapien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brava feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Homosapien's calf.
Brava takes a swing at Homosapien's ribcage but misses.

Brava closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Homosapien is working for takedown but Brava is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Brava.
Brava prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brava lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brava swings wildly with an uppercut but Homosapien uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava misses with a punch to the body.
Brava lands a nice uppercut.
Brava pushes Homosapien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brava lands a body shot in the clinch.
Homosapien tries for a takedown but Brava manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Brava scores with a nice short uppercut.
Homosapien is working for takedown but Brava is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Brava.
A short body shot lands from Brava as the two fighters clinch.
Brava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brava lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brava lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brava.
Brava tries a body shot but Homosapien blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Brava.
Still in the clinch, Brava scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brava lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brava misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Brava scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brava lands a right hand.
Homosapien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brava lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Homosapien is rocked!
Brava lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Homosapien is still on wobbly legs! Can Brava finish him?
Brava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brava lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Brava.
Brava scores with a shot to the side of Homosapien's head.
Brava lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brava scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zica Brava clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brava ducks under a wild hook from Homosapien.
Zica Brava is winning the standup battle so far.
Homosapien takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brava lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Homosapien seems to have recovered his senses.
Brava chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Homosapien has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brava.
Brava throws a head kick but Homosapien moves out of range.
Donk. Brava catches Homosapien right on the button with a cross.
Brava throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brava scores with a head kick. Homosapien tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Homosapien is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brava misses with a head kick.
Brava throws a right hand that Homosapien ducks under and follows up with a left that Homosapien also avoids with ease.
Brava moves in looking to clinch but Homosapien pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brava looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brava.
Brava lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brava scores with a jab. Homosapien acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Homosapien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brava tries to clinch but Homosapien moves out of range.
Homosapien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brava.
Brava throws a front kick that sends Homosapien stumbling back into the cage.
Homosapien throws a hook but Brava avoids it easily.
Brava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Homosapien's head.
Brava moves in looking to clinch but Homosapien pushes him off.
Brava lands a jab.
Homosapien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brava as he jumps to the side.
Homosapien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Homosapien on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brava scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Homosapien. Brava does a little dance to reset his feet.
Homosapien throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brava counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Homosapien misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homosapien lands with an overhand left.
Brava thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brava. That's going to slow Homosapien down.
Homosapien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brava can pounce on him.

Brava forces Homosapien back against the cage and clinches.
Brava lands a hook to the side of the head.
Homosapien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brava throws a punch but it's blocked by Homosapien.
Brava is working Homosapien over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Brava as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Brava.
Brava scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brava.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brava creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Homosapien or not.
Brava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brava presses Homosapien against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brava.
Brava lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Brava.
Brava lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brava lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brava - that landed with a thud.
Brava working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zica Brava had his way with Del Homosapien in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Brava feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Homosapiens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brava is looking to slow Homosapien down with leg kicks.
Homosapien has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brava.
Brava comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brava throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brava!

Homosapien gets tackled into the cage by Brava. Brava maintains the clinch.
Brava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Brava.
Brava lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Brava.
Brava tries to work over Homosapien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Homosapien is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Homosapien is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Brava cracks Homosapien with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brava.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava gets through Homosapien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Homosapien backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brava.
Brava lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Homosapien takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brava fails to land.
Brava lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Homosapien backwards.
Brava throws a punch but it's blocked by Homosapien.
Brava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Homosapien or not.
Brava lands with a short shot to the head.
Brava swings wildly with an uppercut but Homosapien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brava is leaning against Homosapien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brava pushes Homosapien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brava lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brava lands a nice uppercut.
Homosapien is trying to push Brava away but Brava has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brava softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zica Brava is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Homosapien wants a takedown.
Homosapien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brava gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Homosapien wants a takedown.
Zica Brava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Homosapien.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava is working Homosapien over against the cage.
Homosapien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brava fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Brava moves into the clinch successfully.
Brava prevents the takedown attempt.
Brava lands a body shot in the clinch.
Homosapien has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brava is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brava lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava lands a nice uppercut.
Homosapien is looking to break free of the clinch but Brava has double underhooks.
Homosapien tries for a takedown but Brava manages to get underhooks.
Brava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Brava.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brava creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brava creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Del Homosapien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brava gets through Homosapien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zica Brava showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brava 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:44
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zica Brava!
Zica Brava retains his bantamweight title!