PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verdmont Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Hellbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by So long and thanks for all the fish. Hellbane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Barkley, Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden theme. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bronson
vs
Hellbane

159 cm
32
163 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

150 cm
20
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Verdmont Bronson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Hellbane!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson scores with a jab to the head.
Hellbane misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellbane. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hellbane throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hellbane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hellbane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bronson digs a good hook to Hellbane's body.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellbane stuns Bronson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hellbane scores with a body shot.
Bronson stalks Hellbane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hellbane's face. Hellbane staggers backwards, shaken.
Hellbane blocks a jab.
Hellbane throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hellbane.
Hellbane misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hellbane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hellbane misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Hellbane scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bronson slips under a jab from Hellbane.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hellbane.

Bronson gets a clinch.

Hellbane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bronson uses from the top position.

Bronson stands up from Hellbane's guard - Bronson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hellbane misses with an uppercut.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Hellbane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellbane controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellbane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bronson is looking to escape.
Bronson can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellbane lands a big shot there that rocks Bronson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hellbane looking to land elbow strikes but Bronson uses the position to regain half guard.
Hellbane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hellbane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hellbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hellbane wants to pass the guard but Bronson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellbane prevents Bronson from standing back up.
Hellbane stalling away here and it's allowed Bronson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bronson controls Hellbane momentarily but Hellbane frees himself.
Hellbane throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson is looking to stand up but Hellbane isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hellbane content to stall in guard here.
Hellbane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to sweep here but Hellbane controlling him for the moment.
Hellbane landing with the ground and pound.
Bronson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hellbane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellbane won't allow Bronson to get back to his feet.
Hellbane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hellbane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ultimate Hellbane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hellbane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hellbane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson lands with a right hand.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellbane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bronson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hellbane throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Hellbane throws an off balance right hand
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Hellbane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellbane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Hellbane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bronson misses with a double jab.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hellbane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellbane.
Bronson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellbane scores with the left hand. Bronson knows he should have avoided that one.
Hellbane misses with a hook to the body
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hellbane throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronson.
Verdmont Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hellbane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hellbane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson sizes up Hellbane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hellbane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
Hellbane misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.

Hellbane is rocked!

Hellbane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hellbane is still in real trouble! Can Bronson finish him?
Hellbane is breathing heavily.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Hellbane seems to have recovered his senses.
Hellbane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronson's head.
Hellbane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bronson to regain full guard.
Ultimate Hellbane has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellbane is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
Hellbane throws a big right hand that misses.
Hellbane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Hellbane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bronson has Hellbane pulled in close to control his posture.
Hellbane is working Bronson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bronson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bronson has momentary wrist control but Hellbane slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellbane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bronson trying to control the position.
Hellbane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hellbane cracks Bronson with a solid left hand.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Hellbane tries to pass.
Hellbane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Hellbane tries to pass.
Hellbane scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellbane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Hellbane cracks Bronson with a solid left hand.
Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hellbane stopping the sweep attempt from Bronson.
Hellbane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellbane throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hellbane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Hellbane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hellbane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hellbane throws a big right hand that misses.
Hellbane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Hellbane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hellbane wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
Hellbane is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
Hellbane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hellbane.
Hellbane throws a big elbow that misses.
Hellbane tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronson is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellbane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hellbane throws a big right hand that misses.
Hellbane won't allow Bronson to sweep him here.
Hellbane wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Bronson is trying to keep Hellbane in close.
Bronson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hellbane is controlling him.
Hellbane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ultimate Hellbane.
Hellbane scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
Ultimate Hellbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hellbane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellbane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hellbane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Bronson is rocked!
Bronson misses with the combination.
Hellbane misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hellbane.
Hellbane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hellbane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hellbane's head.

Hellbane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hellbane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hellbane working the strikes but Bronson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellbane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellbane is trying to control. Bronson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hellbane throwing shots but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Hellbane throwing shots but Bronson is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellbane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronson keeps working.
Hellbane wants to pass to mount but Bronson is defending the position.
Hellbane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hellbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellbane wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Hellbane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hellbane drops an elbow to the side of Bronson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Hellbane really 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.

Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hellbane to score with a decent uppercut.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hellbane.
Hellbane shoots in looking for a takedown but Bronson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hellbane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hellbane lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Hellbane misses its intended target.
Hellbane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hellbane misses the target.
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Hellbane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Hellbane misses
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Hellbane or perhaps it was just good defense by Bronson which made him look bad.
Hellbane is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellbane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hellbane swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hellbane backwards.
Hellbane being controlled against the cage.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Hellbane is trying to break the clinch but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
Hellbane is trying to force a seperation but Bronson has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is leaning against Hellbane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Bronson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellbane.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bronson prevents Hellbane from breaking the clinch.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hellbane tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
Hellbane tries to score a body lock takedown but Bronson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Verdmont Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Hellbane.
A short left from Bronson.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hellbane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hellbane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bronson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hellbane fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Hellbane avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hellbane backwards.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Hellbane throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Hellbane controls the action.

Hellbane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hellbane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hellbane shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hellbane throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bronson feints a jab promting Hellbane to slip. Bronson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hellbane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hellbane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hellbane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hellbane misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Bronson.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronson throws an overhand right that drops Hellbane like a sack of potatoes! Bronson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verdmont Bronson!
Verdmont Bronson retains his lightweight title!
Verdmont Bronson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.