PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jaiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaiho has chosen bebot as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cruz
vs
Jaiho

172 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Jaiho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Jaiho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaiho throwing strikes but missing.
Jaiho slips nicely into half guard.
Jaiho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz tries to kick Jaiho off but Jaiho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Jaiho postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cruz to stand up.
Cruz tries to bum rush Jaiho with a series of wild strikes but Jaiho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cruz tries to bum rush Jaiho with a series of wild strikes but Jaiho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaiho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Jaiho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jaiho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jaiho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jaiho stops Cruz from standing up.
Jaiho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Cruz is working an open guard so Jaiho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaiho looks gassed!
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Jaiho looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
Cruz lands a nice looking body kick.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaiho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaiho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Jaiho moves out of range easily.
Paulo Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cruz lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick that Jaiho semi-blocks.
Cruz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz lands a head kick!
Cruz throws a series of punches but Jaiho moves out of range.
Jaiho shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Paulo Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jaiho.
Jaiho avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Cruz throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Cruz lands but Jaiho takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaiho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Cruz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jaiho's calf.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Jaiho's ribs.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz works over Jaiho's head and body with a nice combination.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Jaiho moves out of range easily.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Jaiho on that attempt.
Jaiho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jaiho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruz. Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
Cruz throws a front kick that sends Jaiho stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz works over Jaiho's head and body with a nice combination.
Cruz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cruz works over Jaiho's head and body with a nice combination.
Jaiho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jaiho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaiho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaiho shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Jaiho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Jaiho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cruz - that will leave a mark!
Cruz connects with a high kick.
Good work by Jaiho as he checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaiho.
Paulo Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jaiho.
Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jaiho is breathing heavily.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Jaiho moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Cruz is looking to wear down Jaiho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaiho circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaiho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Jaiho isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jaiho gets to his feet - Cruz follows without any prompting.
Cruz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jaiho.
Jaiho dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Jaiho's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaiho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick from Cruz lands but Jaiho takes it in his stride.
Jaiho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Jaiho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz keeps Jaiho at a distance using the push kick.
Cruz is looking to slow Jaiho down with leg kicks.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
Jaiho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaiho is defended easily by Cruz.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paulo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaiho.
Cruz throws a combination. Jaiho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaiho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jaiho.
Cruz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jaiho shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz leaves Jaiho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaiho blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaiho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jaiho's head.
Jaiho shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Jaiho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paulo Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jaiho.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Jaiho avoids it well.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Jaiho shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaiho shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Jaiho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaiho blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick but Jaiho moves out of range.
Jaiho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaiho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Jaiho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Jaiho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cruz throws a one two combo.
Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Jaiho closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Jaiho pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaiho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Jaiho moves out of range easily.
Jaiho shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz pushes Jaiho away with a front kick.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a head kick that Jaiho semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cruz.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruz scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cruz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Cruz.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaiho's sensitive parts.
Cruz throws a head kick but Jaiho moves out of range.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaiho's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaiho is defended easily by Cruz.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Jaiho moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaiho blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Jaiho avoids them all with ease.

Jaiho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaiho tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cruz controls his leg.
Jaiho wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Jaiho works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Cruz!