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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 2217 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Branch (ranked 7619 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Winnfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Branch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Branch misses.
Branch misses with a double jab.
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
Winnfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Branch is trying to force a seperation but Winnfield has the dominant position.
Branch is trying to break the clinch but Winnfield is controlling him.
Winnfield has Branch pressed against the cage, preventing Branch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winnfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winnfield is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Branch can't fight it off and eventually Winnfield manages to take the fight to the floor. Branch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Branch kicks Winnfield off and gets to his feet.
A combination from Branch does no damage.
Titus Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branch fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Branch lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Branch.
An attempted straight right counter from Winnfield misses the target.
Winnfield has managed to clinch.
Winnfield keeps control of Branch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Branch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winnfield breaks the clinch.
Winnfield is looking to clinch.
Branch tries to move into range but Winnfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Branch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winnfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Titus Branch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winnfield moves out of range of the body kick.
Winnfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winnfield feinted with a counter takedown.
Branch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Winnfield connects with the punch.
Winnfield dives in and grabs Branch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Branch pushes down on Winnfield's head and hops out.
Branch throws a right and a left that Winnfield avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Winnfield misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Branch. Those never looked like landing.
Winnfield closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Branch defends it well.
Winnfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Winnfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winnfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Branch's head.
Winnfield is nestled in close to Branch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Branch wants to get back to full guard.
Winnfield is thwarting Branch's attempts to control the position.
Winnfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Branch is defending against the submission attempts here by Winnfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield wants to control but Branch is keeping him busy.
Branch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winnfield drops an elbow to the side of Branch's head.
Winnfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winnfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Branch defends it well.
Winnfield is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winnfield stalling.
Branch trying to control from the bottom.
Winnfield is pressing down on Branch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Branch is holding on for now.
Branch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winnfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winnfield's back!
Branch struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Branch dominated that round.
That's time! Winnfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Branch looks to land a combination but Winnfield avoids it well.
Branch throws a series of punches but Winnfield moves out of range.
Winnfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Branch on his heels. He'll look to pass Branch's guard now, I'm sure.
Branch is trying to control the position but Winnfield postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branch wants to control the position but Winnfield says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Winnfield prevents Branch from standing back up.
Winnfield is controlling the pace.
Branch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winnfield is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Branch is refusing to be controlled, as Winnfield sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Branch is trying to stand up here but Winnfield is controlling him well.
Winnfield wants to pass the guard but Branch is defending well.
Winnfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Branch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Branch is trying is best to control the position here.
Branch is trying to maintain the position but Winnfield is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Winnfield trying to mount his opponent but Branch defends it.
Winnfield stops Branch from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Branch misses with a combination
and Winnfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branch swinging wildly here.
Titus Branch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Branch fails to land with a series of punches.
Branch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winnfield.
Branch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winnfield.
Winnfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winnfield breaks the clinch.
Winnfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Branch.
Winnfield scores with a nice right hand.
Winnfield slips a jab and a cross from Branch.
Branch just misses with a punch to the body.
Winnfield attempts a counter takedown but Branch avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branch misses with a wild combination.
Branch misses with a double jab.
Winnfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Branch misses with a looping right.
Winnfield tries to clinch up.
Branch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Branch.
Branch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Branch tries to bum rush Winnfield with a series of wild strikes but Winnfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winnfield throwing a counter right hand but Branch manages to avoid it.
Branch is breathing heavily.
Branch misses with the combination.
Winnfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Winnfield connects with a single shot there.
Branch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Branch is rocked!
It looks like Titus Branch has been cut.
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!
Winnfield throws a monster overhand right that drops Branch! Winnfield follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Winnfield!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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