PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Broint Zerjyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cordolha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Cordolha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Zerjyck
vs
Cordolha

0 cm

0 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Broint Zerjyck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Cordolha!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zerjyck shoots in and gets a takedown into Cordolha's guard.

Zerjyck is rocked!
Zerjyck looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Cordolha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zerjyck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh Zerjyck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Cordolha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cordolha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Cordolha looking for a guillotine here but Zerjyck defends easily.

Cordolha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.
Zerjyck preventing the sweep.
Cordolha working a defensive guard here.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.
Zerjyck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cordolha tries to strike from the bottom.

Cordolha is looking for a triangle but Zerjyck pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zerjyck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cordolha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zerjyck has managed to get both his arms back between Cordolha's legs - danger averted.

Cordolha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cordolha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zerjyck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cordolha is looking for a triangle but Zerjyck pushes his legs off easily.
Cordolha will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.

Cordolha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cordolha looking for a guillotine here but Zerjyck defends easily.

Cordolha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.

Cordolha working for a triangle but Zerjyck defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cordolha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zerjyck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cordolha working for a triangle but Zerjyck defends it easily.

Cordolha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zerjyck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zerjyck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Cordolha has his foot on Zerjyck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zerjyck works his way back into a safe position though.
Cordolha wants to sweep but no luck.

Cordolha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Cordolha has his foot on Zerjyck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zerjyck works his way back into a safe position though.

Cordolha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zerjyck defends it easily.

Cordolha looking for a guillotine here but Zerjyck defends easily.

Cordolha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zerjyck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Cordolha working for a triangle but Zerjyck defends it easily.

Cordolha looking for a guillotine here but Zerjyck defends easily.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.

Cordolha looking for a guillotine here but Zerjyck defends easily.
Cordolha will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cordolha working for a triangle but Zerjyck defends it easily.

Cordolha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Cordolha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zerjyck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cordolha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zerjyck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cordolha trying to strike off his back.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.

Cordolha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cordolha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Cordolha has his foot on Zerjyck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zerjyck works his way back into a safe position though.

Cordolha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zerjyck defends it easily.

Cordolha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cordolha has his foot on Zerjyck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zerjyck works his way back into a safe position though.

Cordolha working for a triangle but Zerjyck defends it easily.
Cordolha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cordolha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cordolha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zerjyck is one step ahead there.
Cordolha is still trying to improve position.

Cordolha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zerjyck defends it easily.

Cordolha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zerjyck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cordolha working for a triangle but Zerjyck defends it easily.

Cordolha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zerjyck is aware though and is defending well.

Cordolha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.

Cordolha is looking for a triangle but Zerjyck pushes his legs off easily.

Cordolha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zerjyck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Zerjyck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cordolha is looking for a triangle but Zerjyck pushes his legs off easily.

Cordolha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.

Cordolha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zerjyck defends it easily.
Cordolha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zerjyck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cordolha looking for a sweep. Not yet Cordolha, not yet.

Cordolha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cordolha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zerjyck defends it easily.

Cordolha is looking for a triangle but Zerjyck pushes his legs off easily.
Cordolha striking off his back but it's not causing Zerjyck any problems.

Cordolha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cordolha trying to strike off his back.

Cordolha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cordolha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zerjyck defends it easily.

Cordolha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zerjyck is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordolha wants to sweep here but Zerjyck controlling him for the moment.

Cordolha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cordolha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Cordolha is looking for a triangle but Zerjyck pushes his legs off easily.

Cordolha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Cordolha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cordolha has his foot on Zerjyck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zerjyck works his way back into a safe position though.

Cordolha looking for a guillotine here but Zerjyck defends easily.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.

Cordolha has his foot on Zerjyck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zerjyck works his way back into a safe position though.
Cordolha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cordolha has his foot on Zerjyck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zerjyck works his way back into a safe position though.

Cordolha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cordolha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zerjyck stopping the sweep attempt from Cordolha.

Zerjyck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cordolha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zerjyck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cordolha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zerjyck defends well.

Cordolha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zerjyck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Zerjyck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cordolha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cordolha dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cordolha misses with a head kick.
Zerjyck appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zerjyck leaves Cordolha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cordolha is defended easily by Zerjyck.
Cordolha shoots in and drives through. Zerjyck sprawls well.
Broint Zerjyck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a right hand that Zerjyck ducks under and follows up with a left that Zerjyck also avoids with ease.
Cordolha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zerjyck stuffs the takedown attempt from Cordolha. Cordolha gets slowly back to his feet.
Cordolha misses with a series of wild punches.
Zerjyck appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zerjyck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zerjyck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zerjyck slaps away a takedown attempt from Cordolha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Zerjyck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zerjyck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Zerjyck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zerjyck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cordolha swinging wildly here.
Cordolha throws a nice looking combination but Zerjyck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cordolha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerjyck circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordolha looks to land a combination but Zerjyck avoids it well.
Cordolha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Broint Zerjyck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cordolha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Zerjyck.
Zerjyck avoids the head kick by Cordolha.
Zerjyck avoids the head kick by Cordolha.
Cordolha swinging wildly here.
Cordolha fails to land with a series of punches.
Cordolha goes for a double leg but Zerjyck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zerjyck continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cordolha is looking to clinch but Zerjyck is avoiding it.
Zerjyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cordolha.
Zerjyck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a sloppy head kick and Zerjyck moves out of range easily.
Zerjyck tries to counter with a takedown but Cordolha is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Cordolha.
Zerjyck blocks a head kick by Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cordolha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cordolha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zerjyck feinted with a counter takedown.
Cordolha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zerjyck circles away.
Zerjyck throws a big counter combination but Cordolha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zerjyck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cordolha.
Zerjyck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cordolha.
Cordolha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cordolha throws a sloppy head kick and Zerjyck moves out of range easily.
Cordolha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zerjyck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zerjyck as he jumps to the side.
Cordolha throws a right and a left that Zerjyck avoids nicely.
Cordolha throws a sloppy head kick and Zerjyck moves out of range easily.
Cordolha looks to land a combination but Zerjyck avoids it well.
Cordolha misses with the combination.
Cordolha misses with a few strikes there.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordolha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zerjyck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zerjyck appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zerjyck dodges the punch combination from Cordolha.
Cordolha has a takedown stuffed.
Jose Cordolha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cordolha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zerjyck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Zerjyck tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cordolha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zerjyck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordolha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordolha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordolha throws a right hand that Zerjyck ducks under and follows up with a left that Zerjyck also avoids with ease.
Cordolha shoots for a takedown but Zerjyck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zerjyck slips a jab and a cross from Cordolha.
Cordolha shoots in and drives through. Zerjyck sprawls well.
Cordolha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zerjyck slaps away a takedown attempt from Cordolha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cordolha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zerjyck defends it nicely.
Zerjyck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cordolha manages to circle out of the way.
Cordolha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zerjyck throws a big counter combination but Cordolha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zerjyck avoids the head kick by Cordolha.
It looked like Zerjyck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cordolha.
Zerjyck stuffs the takedown.
Cordolha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordolha misses the jab.
A punch combination from Cordolha misses.
Zerjyck attempts a counter takedown but Cordolha avoids it well and moves away.
Cordolha misses with a two punch combination.
Zerjyck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zerjyck wants it to stay on the feet.
Zerjyck dodges the punch combination from Cordolha.
Cordolha fails with a takedown attempt.
Cordolha misses with a wild combination.
Zerjyck looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cordolha misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerjyck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cordolha.
Cordolha looks for a takedown but Zerjyck sprawls well.
Cordolha wants to clinch.
Zerjyck is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Cordolha.
Zerjyck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cordolha manages to circle out of the way.
Cordolha misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a head kick but Zerjyck moves out of range.
Cordolha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cordolha misses with a head kick.
Cordolha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Cordolha. Those never looked like landing.
Cordolha throws a hook but Zerjyck blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Cordolha.
A head kick misses from Cordolha.
Nice sprawl there from Zerjyck as Cordolha shoots in.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordolha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordolha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zerjyck swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cordolha is defended easily by Zerjyck.
Cordolha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cordolha.
Cordolha tries to clinch but Zerjyck is having none of it.
Zerjyck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zerjyck avoids the head kick by Cordolha.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cordolha or perhaps it was just good defense by Zerjyck, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Zerjyck misses the target.
Cordolha misses with a head kick.
Cordolha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cordolha darts in looking for a takedown but Zerjyck gets double underhooks and turns Cordolha into the cage.
Cordolha thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Cordolha.
A punch combination from Cordolha misses.
Zerjyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Cordolha tries to get set, Zerjyck tries to push him back and clinch up but Cordolha manages to avoid the attempt.
Cordolha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cordolha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zerjyck circles away.
Cordolha throws the left hand but Zerjyck avoids the punch easily.
Cordolha throws a lazy right hand but Zerjyck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cordolha throws a nice looking combination but Zerjyck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cordolha misses with a straight right.
Cordolha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zerjyck's waist but Zerjyck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cordolha off to one side.
Zerjyck tries to counter with a takedown but Cordolha is quick to defend against it.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown but Zerjyck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordolha misses with a takedown attempt - Zerjyck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zerjyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zerjyck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zerjyck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cordolha closes the distance and clinches up with Zerjyck, looking for a takedown. Cordolha pushes Zerjyck against the cage but Zerjyck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cordolha.
Zerjyck slips a jab and a cross from Cordolha.
As Cordolha tries to get set, Zerjyck tries to push him back and clinch up but Cordolha manages to avoid the attempt.
Cordolha throws a nice looking combination but Zerjyck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zerjyck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zerjyck wants it to stay on the feet.
Zerjyck throwing a counter right hand but Cordolha manages to avoid it.
Cordolha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cordolha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zerjyck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cordolha.
Cordolha shoots for a takedown but Zerjyck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zerjyck tries to counter with a takedown but Cordolha is quick to defend against it.
Cordolha shoots in looking for a takedown but Zerjyck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cordolha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cordolha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cordolha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zerjyck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cordolha sprawls and moves away.
Cordolha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zerjyck seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cordolha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zerjyck stuffs the takedown attempt from Cordolha. Cordolha gets slowly back to his feet.
Zerjyck lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cordolha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It appears Zerjyck was looking to counter with a kick there.
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!
Cordolha misses with the combination.
Cordolha darts in looking for a takedown but Zerjyck gets double underhooks and turns Cordolha into the cage.
Cordolha shoots for a takedown but Zerjyck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cordolha.
Cordolha shoots for a takedown but Zerjyck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cordolha misses with a hook. Zerjyck ducked under it nicely.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordolha throws a series of punches but Zerjyck moves out of range.
Cordolha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zerjyck but Zerjyck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zerjyck avoids the head kick by Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a series of punches but Zerjyck moves out of range.
Cordolha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cordolha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zerjyck avoids it really well and circles away.
Cordolha misses with a hook.
Cordolha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zerjyck's waist but Zerjyck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cordolha off to one side.
Zerjyck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cordolha misses with a takedown attempt - Zerjyck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cordolha throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordolha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zerjyck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cordolha just misses with a punch to the body.
Cordolha misses with a series of wild punches.
Cordolha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zerjyck's waist but Zerjyck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cordolha off to one side.
Zerjyck tries to counter by clinching up but Cordolha breaks away and moves out of range.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zerjyck but Zerjyck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zerjyck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cordolha.
Zerjyck is looking to counter the offense by Cordolha and move into the clinch.
Cordolha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cordolha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordolha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zerjyck swivels and escapes.
Cordolha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zerjyck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cordolha somewhat.
Zerjyck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cordolha.
Zerjyck moves out of range as Cordolha strikes.
Cordolha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cordolha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerjyck circles away quickly and effectively.
Cordolha misses with a head kick.
A combination from Cordolha does no damage.
Cordolha fails to land the takedown.
Zerjyck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cordolha closes the distance and clinches up with Zerjyck, looking for a takedown. Cordolha pushes Zerjyck against the cage but Zerjyck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cordolha throws a series of punches but Zerjyck avoids them all with ease.
Cordolha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zerjyck is fending him off so far but Cordolha persists. Nope, Zerjyck circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Cordolha.
Zerjyck is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cordolha darts in looking for a takedown but Zerjyck gets double underhooks and turns Cordolha into the cage.
Zerjyck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cordolha misses with a takedown attempt - Zerjyck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cordolha tries to bum rush Zerjyck with a series of wild strikes but Zerjyck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zerjyck blocks a head kick by Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a sloppy head kick and Zerjyck moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zerjyck slips a jab from Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a series of punches but Zerjyck avoids them all with ease.
Zerjyck slaps away a takedown attempt from Cordolha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cordolha throws a sloppy head kick and Zerjyck moves out of range easily.
Cordolha shoots in but Zerjyck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cordolha shoots for a double leg takedown but Zerjyck sprawls well. He's pushed Cordolha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zerjyck is looking to counter the offense by Cordolha and move into the clinch.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cordolha shoots for a takedown but Zerjyck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zerjyck slaps away a takedown attempt from Cordolha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zerjyck slips under a jab from Cordolha.
It looked like Zerjyck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cordolha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zerjyck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cordolha throws a sloppy head kick and Zerjyck moves out of range easily.
Zerjyck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zerjyck wants it to stay on the feet.
Zerjyck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Zerjyck. No joy for Cordolha on that attempt.
Cordolha shoots in looking for a takedown. Zerjyck tries to sprawl out of it but Cordolha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zerjyck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Broint Zerjyck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zerjyck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cordolha.
Cordolha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zerjyck circles away.
Cordolha throws a head kick but Zerjyck moves out of range.
Cordolha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zerjyck defends well and Cordolha ends up having to push Zerjyck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cordolha misses with a takedown attempt - Zerjyck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Cordolha does no damage.
Cordolha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordolha throws a head kick that misses.
Cordolha closes the distance and clinches up with Zerjyck, looking for a takedown. Cordolha pushes Zerjyck against the cage but Zerjyck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cordolha throws a series of punches but Zerjyck avoids them all with ease.
Cordolha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordolha throws a sloppy head kick and Zerjyck moves out of range easily.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordolha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zerjyck's waist but Zerjyck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cordolha off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordolha goes for a double leg but Zerjyck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zerjyck continues to drive forward.
Zerjyck appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cordolha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cordolha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zerjyck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zerjyck defending well as Cordolha loads up on a big left hand.
Cordolha misses with a takedown attempt - Zerjyck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cordolha is defended easily by Zerjyck.
A head kick misses from Cordolha.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zerjyck as he jumps to the side.
Cordolha throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Zerjyck misses its target.
A combination from Cordolha does no damage.
As Cordolha tries to get set, Zerjyck tries to push him back and clinch up but Cordolha manages to avoid the attempt.
Cordolha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zerjyck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Cordolha tries to get set, Zerjyck tries to push him back and clinch up but Cordolha manages to avoid the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cordolha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Cordolha.
Zerjyck avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Zerjyck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cordolha.
Cordolha doesn't manage to clinch there - Zerjyck circles away.
Zerjyck tries to counter with a takedown but Cordolha is quick to defend against it.
Cordolha loads up on a big right hand but Zerjyck slips the punch.
Cordolha throws a head kick but Zerjyck moves out of range.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Zerjyck blocks a head kick by Cordolha.
Zerjyck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordolha is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerjyck avoids the head kick by Cordolha.
Cordolha shoots in for a double leg but Zerjyck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cordolha throws a series of punches but Zerjyck avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Cordolha.
Some wild striking there from Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a head kick that misses.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown but Zerjyck shows good takedown defense.
Cordolha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zerjyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cordolha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zerjyck tries to counter by clinching up but Cordolha breaks away and moves out of range.
Cordolha throws a head kick that misses.
Cordolha misses with a head kick.
Cordolha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zerjyck defends well and Cordolha ends up having to push Zerjyck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cordolha throws a shot from downtown. Zerjyck moves away and avoids it.
Cordolha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cordolha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zerjyck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cordolha somewhat.
Zerjyck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cordolha manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Cordolha does no damage.
A head kick misses from Cordolha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Cordolha misses.
Zerjyck tries to counter by clinching up but Cordolha breaks away and moves out of range.
Cordolha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown but Zerjyck shows good takedown defense.
Zerjyck blocks a head kick by Cordolha.
A head kick misses from Cordolha.
Cordolha looks to land a right hand but Zerjyck moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cordolha. Those never looked like landing.
Cordolha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zerjyck circles away.
Cordolha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cordolha throws a head kick but Zerjyck moves out of range.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cordolha or perhaps it was just good defense by Zerjyck, which made it look bad.
Cordolha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cordolha shoots in for a double leg but Zerjyck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cordolha closes the distance and clinches up with Zerjyck, looking for a takedown. Cordolha pushes Zerjyck against the cage but Zerjyck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zerjyck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cordolha misses with the combination.
Cordolha shoots in looking for a takedown. Zerjyck tries to sprawl out of it but Cordolha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zerjyck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordolha throws a shot from downtown. Zerjyck moves away and avoids it.
Cordolha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cordolha throws a head kick but Zerjyck moves out of range.
Zerjyck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Cordolha.
Cordolha shoots for a double leg takedown but Zerjyck sprawls well. He's pushed Cordolha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordolha fails with the takedown.
Zerjyck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cordolha.
Some wild striking there from Cordolha.
Cordolha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zerjyck tries to avoid it but Cordolha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zerjyck to the ground. Zerjyck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cordolha looks for a takedown but Zerjyck sprawls well.
Zerjyck is looking to counter the offense by Cordolha and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a series of punches but Zerjyck avoids them all with ease.
Cordolha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cordolha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zerjyck swivels and escapes.
Cordolha fails with a takedown attempt.
Zerjyck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zerjyck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cordolha.
Zerjyck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zerjyck wants it to stay on the feet.
Zerjyck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cordolha throws out the jab.
Cordolha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zerjyck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cordolha somewhat.
Zerjyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zerjyck tries to counter by clinching up but Cordolha breaks away and moves out of range.
Cordolha throws a right and a left that Zerjyck avoids nicely.
Cordolha fails with the takedown.
Cordolha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordolha throws a head kick that misses.
As Cordolha tries to get set, Zerjyck tries to push him back and clinch up but Cordolha manages to avoid the attempt.
Cordolha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cordolha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordolha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cordolha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zerjyck avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Cordolha. Those never looked like landing.
As Cordolha looks to move away, Zerjyck throws a big counter combo but Cordolha just gets out of the way.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Cordolha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cordolha throws a series of punches but Zerjyck avoids them all with ease.
Zerjyck attempts a counter takedown but Cordolha avoids it well and moves away.
Cordolha misses with a looping left.
Cordolha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zerjyck's waist but Zerjyck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cordolha off to one side.
Cordolha dives in and grabs Zerjyck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zerjyck pushes down on Cordolha's head and hops out.
Cordolha misses with a few strikes there.
Cordolha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cordolha misses with a series of wild punches.
Cordolha throws a nice looking combination but Zerjyck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cordolha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zerjyck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cordolha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zerjyck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cordolha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerjyck circles away quickly and effectively.
Cordolha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cordolha shoots for a double leg takedown but Zerjyck sprawls well. He's pushed Cordolha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerjyck blocks a head kick by Cordolha.
Cordolha throws a hook but Zerjyck avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Zerjyck as Cordolha shoots in.
Cordolha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Cordolha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zerjyck tries to counter by clinching up but Cordolha breaks away and moves out of range.
Cordolha throws a sloppy head kick and Zerjyck moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Cordolha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cordolha is looking to clinch.
Cordolha fails to land with a series of punches.
Zerjyck dodges the punch combination from Cordolha.
Cordolha tries a head kick but it misses.
Cordolha throws an overhand right that lands on Zerjyck's shoulder, as Zerjyck tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cordolha or perhaps it was just good defense by Zerjyck, which made it look bad.
Cordolha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zerjyck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cordolha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cordolha misses with a head kick.
Cordolha looks for a takedown but Zerjyck sprawls well.
Cordolha misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown but Zerjyck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cordolha shoots for a double leg takedown but Zerjyck sprawls well. He's pushed Cordolha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cordolha fails with a takedown attempt.
Zerjyck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cordolha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zerjyck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cordolha misses with an uppercut. Zerjyck saw that one coming.
Cordolha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zerjyck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zerjyck slips a straight right by Cordolha.
Cordolha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordolha throws a series of punches but Zerjyck moves out of range.
Zerjyck avoids the head kick by Cordolha.
Zerjyck wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cordolha shoots for a double leg takedown but Zerjyck sprawls well. He's pushed Cordolha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zerjyck slips a jab and a cross from Cordolha.
Zerjyck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cordolha misses with a wild combination.
Cordolha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Zerjyck as Cordolha shoots in.
Cordolha shoots for a takedown but Zerjyck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cordolha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zerjyck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cordolha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cordolha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zerjyck slaps away a takedown attempt from Cordolha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zerjyck is looking for a counter combo.
Cordolha darts in looking for a takedown but Zerjyck gets double underhooks and turns Cordolha into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordolha throws a right hand that Zerjyck ducks under and follows up with a left that Zerjyck also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cordolha is defended easily by Zerjyck.
Cordolha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zerjyck defends it nicely.
Cordolha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerjyck circles away quickly and effectively.
Cordolha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cordolha throws out a loose jab but Zerjyck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cordolha shoots for a takedown but Zerjyck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zerjyck moves out of range of the strikes.
Cordolha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cordolha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zerjyck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zerjyck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cordolha.
Cordolha misses with a takedown attempt - Zerjyck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zerjyck blocks a head kick by Cordolha.
Zerjyck staying out of range there.
Cordolha throws a shot from downtown. Zerjyck moves away and avoids it.
As Cordolha tries to get set, Zerjyck tries to push him back and clinch up but Cordolha manages to avoid the attempt.
Cordolha misses with a head kick.
As Cordolha tries to get set, Zerjyck tries to push him back and clinch up but Cordolha manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cordolha.
Cordolha looks to land a combination but Zerjyck avoids it well.
Zerjyck leaves Cordolha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cordolha dives in and grabs Zerjyck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zerjyck pushes down on Cordolha's head and hops out.
Cordolha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cordolha.
Zerjyck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cordolha doesn't manage to clinch there - Zerjyck circles away.
Cordolha shoots in and drives through. Zerjyck sprawls well.
Cordolha misses with a wild combination.
Cordolha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zerjyck is fending him off so far but Cordolha persists. Nope, Zerjyck circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cordolha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cordolha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zerjyck swivels and escapes.
Cordolha shoots in looking for a takedown. Zerjyck tries to sprawl out of it but Cordolha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zerjyck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown but Zerjyck shows good takedown defense.
Cordolha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zerjyck is fending him off so far but Cordolha persists. Nope, Zerjyck circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordolha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zerjyck sprawls well. Zerjyck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cordolha gets slowly back to his feet.
Broint Zerjyck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Cordolha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cordolha tries to close the distance and clinch but Zerjyck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cordolha looks to land a combination but Zerjyck avoids it well.
Cordolha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cordolha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cordolha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Cordolha!
Jose Cordolha took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the best.'.

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hype
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