PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reiner Braun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huntr Aanthgre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huntr Aanthgre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Braun
vs
Aanthgre

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 Tokyo, Reiner Braun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huntr Aanthgre!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aanthgre.

Aanthgre forces Braun back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges.
Braun wants to take the fight to the mat but Aanthgre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges.
Braun tries to land a knee to the head but Aanthgre blocks with his arms.
We've been informed that Aanthgre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Aanthgre breaks from the clinch.
Huntr Aanthgre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aanthgre pushes Braun up against the cage in a clinch.
Braun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Braun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aanthgre tries for a takedown but Braun manages to get underhooks.
Aanthgre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braun.
Aanthgre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reiner Braun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huntr Aanthgre.
Braun is trying to push Aanthgre away but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aanthgre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aanthgre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aanthgre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braun is defending well for now.
Aanthgre stops a takedown attempt from Braun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aanthgre prevents the takedown attempt.
Aanthgre working Braun over with knees to the body.
Braun is breathing heavily.
Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braun's elbow.
Knees to the body from Aanthgre.
Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aanthgre lands a nice knee to the body.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aanthgre unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aanthgre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braun's elbow.
Aanthgre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre working Braun over with knees to the body.
Aanthgre stalling.
Aanthgre crunches a lovely knee into Braun's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aanthgre tightens his grip and picks Braun up, before dumping him to the ground. Braun manages to land in guard.
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!
Aanthgre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aanthgre throwing strikes from guard but Braun blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aanthgre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Braun trying to control the position.
Aanthgre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huntr Aanthgre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aanthgre lands a jab to Braun's midsection.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huntr Aanthgre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aanthgre prevents Braun from breaking the clinch.
Aanthgre lands a good knee to the midsection. Braun won't want to take too many of those.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aanthgre as Braun tries to tie him up.
Aanthgre working Braun over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aanthgre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Braun prevents it.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre working Braun over with knees to the body.

Aanthgre breaks the clinch.

Aanthgre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Braun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre lands a good knee to the midsection. Braun won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Aanthgre manages to break the clinch.

Aanthgre moves into range and clinches up with Braun.
Aanthgre prevents a body shot from Braun.
Aanthgre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braun takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

Aanthgre drives through and clinches with Braun against the cage.
Aanthgre has Braun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Braun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reiner Braun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huntr Aanthgre.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aanthgre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aanthgre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aanthgre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.

Aanthgre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Aanthgre gets a clinch.
Aanthgre lands a good knee to the midsection. Braun won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Aanthgre.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges.
Aanthgre goes for a takedown attempt but Braun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Aanthgre clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aanthgre as Braun tries to tie him up.

Aanthgre breaks the clinch.

Aanthgre clinches up with Braun and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aanthgre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges.
Aanthgre scores a nice knee to the body.
Aanthgre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aanthgre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Braun lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huntr Aanthgre 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!

Aanthgre darts in and clinches Braun up against the cage.
Braun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aanthgre just stands there and leans against the cage.

Aanthgre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Aanthgre forces Braun back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Aanthgre.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Braun is trying to pull guard but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage.
Braun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aanthgre just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reiner Braun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braun is pressed up against the cage. Aanthgre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Braun down to the mat. Braun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Aanthgre clinches up with Braun and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aanthgre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aanthgre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Aanthgre postures up.
Aanthgre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aanthgre fails with a takedown attempt.

Aanthgre moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aanthgre wants a takedown but no success here.
Braun is trying to pull guard but Aanthgre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aanthgre crunches a lovely knee into Braun's ribcage.
Aanthgre lands a good knee to the midsection. Braun won't want to take too many of those.
Aanthgre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aanthgre gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aanthgre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huntr Aanthgre has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huntr Aanthgre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aanthgre 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huntr Aanthgre!