PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 85 p4p, 217 weight class) and Bull Mfer (ranked 14 p4p, 38 weight class). Cruzeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Linval Thompson - Jah Jah The Conqueror. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cruzeiro
vs
Mfer

194 cm
26
210
11 - 2 - 0

189 cm
27
218
17 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London
PWNAGE

Aspire Clothing
Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cruzeiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer tries to clinch there but Cruzeiro circles away.
Cruzeiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cruzeiro throws a big counter combination but Mfer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mfer thuds a left hand into Cruzeiro's body.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Cruzeiro.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
Mfer jabs Cruzeiro right on the nose. Cruzeiro blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
Mfer gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruzeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Cruzeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruzeiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cruzeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a body shot.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruzeiro.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Cruzeiro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mfer avoids it.
Cruzeiro checks the leg kick.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer slips a jab from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
Mfer tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer avoids a kick to the body.

Mfer has closed the distance and engaged Cruzeiro in a clinch.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Cruzeiro lands with a right to the head.
Mfer told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Cruzeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruzeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruzeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer gets through Cruzeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cruzeiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cruzeiro blocks an uppercut.
Cruzeiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Cruzeiro controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruzeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.

Mfer breaks the clinch.
Cruzeiro misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Cruzeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruzeiro checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Cruzeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Cruzeiro counters with a solid body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruzeiro wants to land a leg kick but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cruzeiro. That one must have hurt.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Cruzeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Cruzeiro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mfer works Cruzeiro's body with a nice hook.
Cruzeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruzeiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruzeiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruzeiro.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer misses with a jab to the body
and Cruzeiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mfer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mfer connects with a jab.
Cruzeiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Mfer dominated 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.

Cruzeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer misses with a body kick.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruzeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Cruzeiro moved away.
Bull Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruzeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruzeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer stuns Cruzeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mfer slips a jab from Cruzeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mfer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mfer has time to react.

It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
Mfer connects with a right hand. Cruzeiro shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzeiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.
Cruzeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer throws a hook but Cruzeiro blocks it.
Cruzeiro throws out a leg kick but Mfer moves out of range and Cruzeiro only half commits.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Cruzeiro misses.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruzeiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruzeiro's head backwards.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruzeiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Cruzeiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mfer throws a combination that misses
and Cruzeiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruzeiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro slips under a jab.
Cruzeiro tried to counter with a leg kick but Mfer avoided it.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruzeiro.
A little feinted left hand from Cruzeiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Cruzeiro saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruzeiro scores with a kick to the body.
Mfer is breathing heavily.
Mfer sizes up Cruzeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mfer takes a swing at Cruzeiro's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a hook but Cruzeiro avoids it easily.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
Cruzeiro sets himself, and Mfer steps forward looking for the clinch! Cruzeiro avoids it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruzeiro moves away.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruzeiro needs to keep his hands up - Mfer had a free shot at his head there.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruzeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruzeiro misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruzeiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Cruzeiro as he checks the leg kick.
Cruzeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mfer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cruzeiro is out of range.
Mfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mfer clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Mfer.
Cruzeiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruzeiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cruzeiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cruzeiro pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bull Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruzeiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Mfer gets an underhook and turns Cruzeiro into the cage.
Cruzeiro takes a shot to the head.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cruzeiro scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Cruzeiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruzeiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
That's time! Cruzeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cruzeiro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
A little feinted left hand from Cruzeiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruzeiro is looking to land body kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruzeiro. Mfer shrugs it off though.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Cruzeiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mfer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruzeiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cruzeiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mfer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Cruzeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Mfer is predictable there
and Cruzeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Cruzeiro slips the punch.
It looked like Cruzeiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Cruzeiro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Cruzeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruzeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses the jab.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruzeiro's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Cruzeiro slams his shin into Mfer's torso.
That kick from Cruzeiro tenderised Mfer's leg. Mfer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer moves out of range as Cruzeiro throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Mfer.
Cruzeiro thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Cruzeiro's head but Cruzeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Cruzeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro walks into a jab.
Cruzeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Cruzeiro lands a head shot.
Mfer throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Mfer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro is looking to slow Mfer down with leg kicks.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruzeiro to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruzeiro blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Cruzeiro misses its target.
Mfer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A quick step to the side and Cruzeiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruzeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruzeiro slips under a jab from Mfer.
And Cruzeiro counters with a quick kick to the body but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a body kick that stops Mfer in his tracks momentarily.
Cruzeiro throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Cruzeiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Mfer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cruzeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruzeiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Mfer misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
A jab from Cruzeiro misses.
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mfer on the side of the head.
A low kick from Mfer is predictable there
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Cruzeiro misses.
Mfer throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Cruzeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cruzeiro clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro tries to land a front kick but Mfer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruzeiro misses the jab.
Cruzeiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Cruzeiro's head back.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruzeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Mfer misses.
Mfer digs a good body shot into Cruzeiro's ribs.
Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Cruzeiro's knee but Cruzeiro avoids it well.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruzeiro momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Mfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruzeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
The fighters circling - Cruzeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping left.

Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruzeiro backwards.
Mfer misses with the head strike.

Mfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mfer throws the kick towards the body but Cruzeiro avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Cruzeiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruzeiro lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruzeiro counters with an outside leg kick.
Mfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruzeiro's head.
Mfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruzeiro can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mfer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cruzeiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mfer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer misses the jab.
Mfer with a hook.
Cruzeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mfer.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Mfer misses with a hook. Cruzeiro ducked under it nicely.
Mfer misses with a leg kick
and Cruzeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cruzeiro backs up against the cage.
Mfer cracks Cruzeiro with a good jab.
Cruzeiro throws a wild body kick that Mfer sees coming a mile off.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mfer.
Cruzeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mfer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cruzeiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruzeiro scores with a jab to the head.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Cruzeiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Mfer's front leg with a kick but Mfer checks it.

Mfer has managed to clinch.
Mfer lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Mfer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
Mfer throws a head kick but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Mfer throws a body punch but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mfer tries to clinch but Cruzeiro moves away
and Cruzeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Cruzeiro moved away.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruzeiro counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight right.
Cruzeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruzeiro.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruzeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Mfer.
Cruzeiro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruzeiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
Mfer tries to clinch but Cruzeiro is having none of it.
Mfer pushes Cruzeiro away with a front kick.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut.
Cruzeiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Julio Cruzeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mfer moves into the clinch successfully.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Cruzeiro tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Cruzeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer is working Cruzeiro over against the cage.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruzeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.

It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Cruzeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruzeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cruzeiro as Mfer tries to tie him up.
A short left from Cruzeiro.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Cruzeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer tries to work over Cruzeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Cruzeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruzeiro at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Mfer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruzeiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Mfer gets a clinch.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruzeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Cruzeiro's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruzeiro.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruzeiro presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cruzeiro blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruzeiro backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bull Mfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mfer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Bull Mfer!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Bull Mfer!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Bull Mfer!

Bull Mfer wins by unanimous decision!
Bull Mfer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bull Mfer gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).