PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joca Mamute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Ka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamute comes to the ring accompanied by Undead. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mamute
vs
Ka

197 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

192 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joca Mamute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boy Ka!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mamute has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Mamute to work.
Mamute scores with a hook to the body.
Ka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mamute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mamute.
Ka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mamute just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mamute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamute blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mamute lands a shot to the body.
Ka tries to break free but Mamute pushes him back against the ropes.
Mamute lands a right hand.
Mamute lands a shoulder strike.
Mamute has Ka pushed against the ropes.
Ka is looking to break free of the clinch but Mamute has double underhooks.
Mamute's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mamute creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mamute.
A nice left hand lands by Mamute.
Mamute is trying to break the clinch but Ka is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamute working hard to break the clinch.
Ka is working for takedown but Mamute is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joca Mamute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boy Ka.
Mamute lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ka looks gassed!
Ka has Mamute pressed against the ropes, preventing Mamute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mamute gets through Ka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ka jumps guard but Mamute stands there with Ka around his waist. Ka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mamute digs a right hand underneath Ka's ribcage. Ka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mamute walks away with a smile on his face. Ka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Mamute closes the distance and pushes Ka back into the ropes.
Mamute throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kas head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mamute.
Mamute lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mamute creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ka backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mamute.
Mamute cracks Ka with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mamute creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamute displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ka up against the ropes.
Mamute scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamute lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamute lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mamute effectively controlling the action here.

Mamute breaks the clinch.
Mamute bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamute throws a good cross that connects.
Ka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamute fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Mamute clinches.
Mamute lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamute lands an uppercut.
A short left from Mamute.
Mamute lands a hook that snaps the head of Ka backwards.
Mamute scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamute.

Mamute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ka on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Mamute instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamute lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mamute has Ka pressed against the ropes.
Mamute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mamute - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mamute is looking to break free of the clinch but Ka has double underhooks.
Mamute leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joca Mamute.
Mamute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamute connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mamute connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mamute darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ka drops his hands momentarily and Mamute takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamute with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamute scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamute scores with a jab to the head.
Mamute fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mamute scores with a sloppy right hand. Ka should have avoided that one.
Mamute jabs Ka right on the nose. Ka blinks but takes it well.
Ka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamute avoids the head kick by Ka.
A left and a right from Mamute both land. Nice combination.
Ka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamute.
Mamute digs a good body shot into Ka's ribs.
Mamute's corner calls for a 1-2. Mamute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danga de danga de dang - Mamute scores with a four punch combination!
Mamute connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mamute scores with a sloppy right hand. Ka should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mamute scores with a hook to the body. Ka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ka throws a head kick but Mamute moves out of range.
Mamute blocks a head kick by Ka.

Mamute clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joca Mamute dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mamute lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Ka.

Mamute pushes Ka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ka obliges.
Mamute looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mamute lands a shoulder strike.
Mamute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamute stops a takedown attempt from Ka.
Mamute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ka backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamute.
Mamute lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mamute looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mamute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mamute lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mamute throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kas head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamute stalling against the ropes.

Mamute breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mamute has Ka up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamute lands a left hand.
Joca Mamute has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mamute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ka backwards.
Ka is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mamute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mamute takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mamute is trying to break free.
Mamute pushes Ka back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mamute scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamute gets through Ka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ka can't get the takedown.
Joca Mamute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boy Ka.
Mamute lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ka backwards.
Mamute holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamute is trying to push Ka away but Ka has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Mamute.
Mamute is stalling here.
Mamute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ka can do to turn this around?
Mamute scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Mamute breaks from the clinch.

Mamute closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Mamute.
Mamute is trying to break the clinch but Ka has him pressed against the ropes.

Mamute breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamute cracks Ka with a good jab.
Boy Ka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Mamute both land. Nice combination.
Mamute lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mamute blocks a head kick by Ka.
Ka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamute lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Mamute has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamute works on Ka's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Mamute.
Mamute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamute lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mamute scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamute lands a nice uppercut.
Mamute scores with a shot to the side of Ka's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Mamute.

Mamute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ka tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mamute counters by clinching up.

Mamute manages to break the clinch.
Ka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamute thuds a left hand into Ka's body.
Ka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamute finds it's way round the side to connect with Ka's head.

Mamute has managed to clinch.
Mamute is trying to break free.
Ka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ka is working for takedown but Mamute is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mamute prevents it.
Mamute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamute just leaning against Ka, taking a breather.
Mamute wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ka wants a takedown but no success here.
Mamute scores with a shoulder strike.
Mamute has had enough of the clinch but Ka keeps him there for the moment.
Mamute slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mamute for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mamute on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joca Mamute dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ka throws a head kick but Mamute moves out of range.
Ka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mamute tests Ka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ka throws a head kick but Mamute moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mamute.
Mamute works Ka's body with a nice hook.
Mamute scores with a jab to the head.
Mamute scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ka in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamute, as that shot connected.
Ka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mamute lands a slapping body shot.
Mamute fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ka throws a head kick but Mamute moves out of range.
Ka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mamute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamute is looking to land body kicks.
Mamute lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ka at a distance.
Mamute lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamute with a jab.
Mamute listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ka pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mamute clinches with his opponent.
Mamute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Mamute on the inside.
Ka is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mamute gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mamute cracks Ka with a nice body shot.
Mamute prevents the takedown attempt.

Mamute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Mamute has closed the distance and engaged Ka in a clinch.
Ka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joca Mamute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boy Ka.
Ka has Mamute pressed against the ropes, preventing Mamute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamute.
Ka wants to break free but Mamute has control.
Mamute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mamute lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamute lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mamute smiles and moves away.

Ka gets tackled into the ropes by Mamute. Mamute maintains the clinch.
Mamute will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ka up against the ropes.
Mamute lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ka is trying to force a seperation but Mamute has the dominant position.
Ka wants a takedown.
Mamute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mamute lands a hook that snaps the head of Ka backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Mamute's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mamute lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mamute scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mamute takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mamute.
Ka can't break the clinch.
Ka takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mamute creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ka trying to land knees to the body.
Mamute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamute scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ka backwards.
Ka tries to pull guard but Mamute won't allow it.
A short right from Mamute.
Mamute gets through Ka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mamute lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ka backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mamute.
Ka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamute scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mamute pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mamute scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mamute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mamute lands an uppercut.
Mamute wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamute scores with a shot to the side of Ka's head.
Joca Mamute is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ka can't get the takedown.
Mamute wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Mamute.
Mamute lands a left hand.
Ka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mamute smiles and moves away.
Joca Mamute is winning the standup battle so far.

Mamute takes the fight into the clinch.
Boy Ka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ka trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joca Mamute showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mamute has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joca Mamute!