PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 329 p4p, 439 weight class) and Heismann Haa (ranked 22 p4p, 32 weight class). Haa has chosen Her kommer Heismann HÃ¥ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Branko
vs
Haa

180 cm
31
144
23 - 18 - 0

170 cm
31
140
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Bondi MMA ðŸï¸

Conquer
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heismann Haa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko moves to clinch but Haa breaks away
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Haa throws a jab when Branko was well out of range.
Branko shoots and misses
and Haa counters with an outside leg kick.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haa as he avoids it easily.
Haa stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haa but Haa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Haa tries to sprawl but Branko drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Branko seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa trying to control here.

Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haa defends it well.

Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haa sees it coming and defends easily.

Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.

Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Haa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Branko wants to free his trapped foot but Haa is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Branko is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Branko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Haa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Haa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Branko tries to bench press Haa off him but Haa keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Branko regains half guard.

Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branko wants to sweep but Haa has passed to side control!
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Haa tries a quick counter leg kick but Branko is wise to it.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Haa stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haa misses with an uppercut.
Branko feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko darts in looking for a takedown but Haa gets double underhooks and turns Branko into the cage.
Branko tries for a takedown but Haa manages to get underhooks.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Branko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haa walks away with a smile on his face. Branko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Branko wants to clinch but Haa slips to the side
and Haa counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Haa. No joy for Branko on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branko checks a leg kick.
Branko attempts a counter takedown but Haa avoids it well and moves away.
Haa connects with a looping right hand.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
Haa leaves Branko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haa throws a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branko at a distance.
Haa throws a push kick but Branko slaps the foot to one side.
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Haa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branko.
Haa gets through Branko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branko is working for takedown but Haa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haa gets underhooks to prevent Branko's takedown attempt.
Haa stops a takedown attempt from Branko.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Haa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haa digs a right hand underneath Branko's ribcage. Branko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa lands a shot to the body.
Haa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haa is working Branko over against the cage.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko being controlled against the cage.
Haa is working Branko over against the cage.
Haa scores with a shot to the side of Branko's head.
Haa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Haa.
Haa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Haa lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa lands a nice uppercut.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
A short right from Haa.

Branko is rocked!
Haa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Branko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haa.
Branko seems to have got his legs back now.
Haa digs a right hand into Branko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Branko's gas tank.
Haa digs a right hand underneath Branko's ribcage. Branko let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Haa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Branko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Haa is unloading with more strikes now! Branko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.