PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caio The Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Bratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caio The Python had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

The Python
vs
Bratcher

197 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caio The Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Bratcher!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratcher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bratcher lands a jab to the head.
Bratcher doesn't manage to clinch there - The Python circles away.
The Python shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Python tries to clinch
and Bratcher counters with a head kick.
The Python throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bratcher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Python swats away the attempt to clinch by Bratcher.
Bratcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Python avoids the head kick by Bratcher.
The Python keeps the fight on the outside.
Bratcher throws a sloppy head kick and The Python moves out of range easily.
Bratcher throws a sloppy head kick and The Python moves out of range easily.
Bratcher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Bratcher.
Damian Bratcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratcher lands a head kick!
The Python shoots in for a double leg but Bratcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Python tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bratcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Python is breathing heavily.
Bratcher tries to clinch but The Python moves out of range.
Bratcher thows a body kick. The Python tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The Python avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bratcher scores with a head kick.
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!
Bratcher scores with a nice strike.

The Python is rocked!
Bratcher tries to clinch up but The Python circles away and keeps his distance.
The Python slaps away a takedown attempt from Bratcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bratcher tries for a takedown but The Python sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Bratcher rushes The Python and presses him up against the cage.
The Python is trying to break free.
The Python stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Python drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bratcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio The Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bratcher unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bratcher lands a knee to the body.

Bratcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bratcher lands with a slapping head kick.

Bratcher moves into the clinch.
Bratcher unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Python lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Bratcher breaks from the clinch.
Bratcher lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Bratcher takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bratcher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Python tries to break the clinch but Bratcher is controlling the position.
Bratcher scores with a knee to the head.
Bratcher taking a breather.

Bratcher manages to break the clinch.

Bratcher gets a clinch.

Bratcher manages to break the clinch.
Bratcher tries to clinch up but The Python circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Bratcher.
A head kick misses from Bratcher.
Bratcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Python misses with a kick to the body.
Bratcher thows a body kick. The Python tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bratcher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bratcher pushes The Python away with a front kick.
A head kick from Bratcher lands but The Python takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bratcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Python sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Python shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bratcher as he jumps to the side.
Bratcher is looking to slow The Python down with leg kicks.
Bratcher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Python looks to land a combination but Bratcher avoids it well.
Bratcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratcher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Python manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bratcher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bratcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Bratcher dominated that round.
That's time! The Python's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Python shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bratcher as he jumps to the side.
Bratcher lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Bratcher tenderised The Python's leg. The Python is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bratcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Python. That did some damage!
Bratcher cracks the inside of The Python's front leg.
A solid body kick from Bratcher.
The Python shoots and misses
and Bratcher counters with a nice leg kick.
Damian Bratcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Bratcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bratcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Python crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bratcher - the referee stops the clock and The Python gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bratcher. The Python manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Bratcher.
Bratcher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bratcher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Python's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Python swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bratcher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bratcher, right into the meat.
The Python is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bratcher throws a head kick that The Python semi-blocks.
Bratcher lands with a slapping head kick.
Caio The Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Python tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bratcher, right into the meat.

Bratcher closes the distance and pushes The Python back into the cage.
Bratcher scores with a knee to the head.
Bratcher landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Python is looking to break free of the clinch but Bratcher has double underhooks.

Bratcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bratcher lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Python shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bratcher pinned against the cage. Bratcher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio The Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bratcher drives through and clinches with The Python against the cage.

Bratcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bratcher.
The Python misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Python tries to bum rush Bratcher with a series of wild strikes but Bratcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab by Bratcher.

Bratcher takes the fight into the clinch.
The Python is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bratcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bratcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bratcher lands a knee to the head.
Bratcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Python in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bratcher with a knee to the head.
Bratcher lands a knee to the body.
Bratcher is stalling here.
Bratcher lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Python on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bratcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Python.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Python wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bratcher has him pressed against the cage.
Bratcher trying to land knees to the body.
The Python tries to stall but Bratcher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bratcher throws a knee to the head but misses.

The Python drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Python is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Python preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratcher being controlled here momentarily.

The Python is looking for a triangle but Bratcher pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Bratcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bratcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bratcher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bratcher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bratcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bratcher wants to clinch.
The Python misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bratcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bratcher instigates a clinch.
The Python is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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!
The Python jumps guard but Bratcher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Python is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Bratcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bratcher clinches up against the cage.
Bratcher is trying to pull guard but The Python has him pressed against the cage.
Bratcher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Bratcher manages to break the clinch.

Bratcher takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratcher scores with a knee to the head.

Bratcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Bratcher lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Python doesn't seem phased though.
Bratcher lands with a good body shot.
The Python takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Python takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bratcher.
Bratcher lands with a slapping head kick.
Bratcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bratcher clinches with his opponent.
The Python tries to work over Bratcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bratcher wants to stall.
Damian Bratcher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Python'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.
Bratcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Python avoids it.
The Python tries to throw a body punch but Bratcher avoids it by throwing The Python back against the cage.
Bratcher is looking to control The Python's arms but The Python gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bratcher has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bratcher tries to land a knee to the head but The Python blocks with his arms.
The Python effectively controlling the action here.
Bratcher prevents The Python from breaking the clinch.
The Python managing to block the knees to the body from Bratcher.
Bratcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Python wants to break free but Bratcher has control.
Bratcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Bratcher is trying to push The Python away but The Python has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bratcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bratcher is pressed up against the cage. The Python has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bratcher down to the mat. Bratcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio The Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Python tries for a takedown but Bratcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher lands a high kick!
The Python shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bratcher sprawls well. Bratcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Python gets slowly back to his feet.
The Python shoots in for a takedown but Bratcher shows good takedown defense.
Bratcher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Python tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bratcher lands a nice hook to The Python's body. The Python takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Damian Bratcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Python throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Python shoots in for a takedown but Bratcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bratcher.
Caio The Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Python chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bratcher can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Bratcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bratcher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Bratcher!
A victorious Damian Bratcher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.