PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Braun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Laranja has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Laranja
vs
Braun

189 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Braun!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Braun misses the target.

Braun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Braun wants to take a breather but Laranja is having none of it.
Laranja regains full guard. Nicely done.

Braun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laranja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braun has managed to get both his arms back between Laranja's legs - danger averted.
Braun tries to free his leg and advance position but Laranja is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laranja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braun is aware though and is defending well.

Laranja looking for subs off his back but Braun has passed one foot through into half guard.
Braun content to control rather than advance.

Laranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braun pulls his head out easily.
Laranja tries to get to full guard but Braun has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laranja looking for submissions off his back.

Laranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braun pulls his head out easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laranja looking for submissions off his back.
Braun tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Laranja.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braun lands a nice short elbow.
Braun controlling the action here.
Braun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laranja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braun works his foot free and advances to mount.
Laranja sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laranja is looking for a sweep. Braun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braun tries to stand but can't do so whilst Laranja controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braun trying to control the action but Laranja is working from the bottom.

Laranja actively working from the bottom here.

Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braun tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Laranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Laranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Laranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Braun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laranja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Braun misses with a head kick.
Braun misses with a wild combination.
Braun tries to clinch but Laranja moves out of range.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braun as he jumps to the side.
Renato Laranja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laranja tries for a takedown but Braun circles away easily

and Braun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laranja's guard.

Laranja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braun is aware though and is defending well.
Braun advances position into side control!
Braun working the head and body with strikes.
Laranja looking for a sweep but Braun has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alex Braun has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Braun controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Braun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braun looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Laranja gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Braun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Braun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Laranja has a hand on Braun's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Braun takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Braun wants to stand but Laranja is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Laranja is bucking up trying to escape but Braun cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braun raining down hammerfists from mount.
Braun lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Braun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Laranja is in a horrible position here. Braun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Laranja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja gets back to half guard.
Braun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Braun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laranja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Braun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laranja has hold of Braun's hands but Braun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Braun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laranja keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Braun is looking for a kimura but Laranja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braun to get the leverage.

Laranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Laranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braun pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braun controlling the action here.
Braun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Braun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Laranja gets caught napping as Braun dives in and scores a takedown. Laranja manages to retain guard.

Laranja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braun controlling from the top position.

Laranja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Braun passes into side control.
Laranja looking for a sweep but Braun has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Laranja is trying desperately to improve position.
Braun cracks Laranja with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Braun.
Braun postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Laranja looks a forlorn figure.

Braun is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Laranja to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Laranja shrugs it off.
Laranja is working to get back to half guard.
Braun postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Laranja looks a forlorn figure.
Braun trying to control but Laranja is having none of it.
Braun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Braun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Laranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braun pulls his head out easily.
Braun is trying to control the action in half guard but Laranja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laranja wants to get back to full guard.
Laranja is staying active underneath Braun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Braun.
Laranja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laranja wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Braun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laranja's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Laranja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braun defends well.

Braun drops back looking for a leg! Laranja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laranja manages to kick Braun off! Braun jumps back into Laranja's guard.

Laranja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braun defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braun trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Renato Laranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braun advances position into side control!
Alex Braun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laranja tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Braun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Braun 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Braun!