PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonying Americano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonying Americano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Brandt's chin.

Americano
vs
Brandt

180 cm
26
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
176 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Americano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Brandt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandt looks to throw the jab but Americano is out of range.
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandt is looking to clinch.
Brandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Americano.
Americano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Brandt moves out of range easily.
Americano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Americano slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Americano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americano tries to bum rush Brandt with a series of wild strikes but Brandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandt takes a swing at Americano's ribcage but misses.
Brandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Americano.
Brandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Americano's hands.
Americano throws a head kick but Brandt moves out of range.
Ryan Brandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Americano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Brandt counter with a right hand.
Americano thows a leg kick but Brandt checks it
and Brandt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Americano is breathing heavily.
Americano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandt throws a one two combo.
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!
Brandt connects with a looping right hand.
Americano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandt throws a head kick that misses.

Brandt lands a big head kick that sends Americano tumbling to the mat! Brandt takes a step backwards and waves Americano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandt scores with a jab to the body.
Brandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandt misses with a few strikes there.
Americano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brandt counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandt.
Jab by Brandt.
Brandt works the jab nicely.
Brandt thows a leg kick but Americano checks it
and Americano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brandt is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Americano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Americano staying out of range there.
Brandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Americano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandt, as that shot connected.
Brandt lands a jab to the nose.
Americano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandt throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Brandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Americano moves forwards but Brandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandt with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Americano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Americano ducks under a wild hook from Brandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Brandt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brandt throws a hook but Americano blocks it.
Brandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandt cracks Americano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandt scores with a nice body kick.
Brandt is looking to slow Americano down with leg kicks.
Brandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Brandt throws out a loose jab but Americano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Brandt cracks a nice hook into Americano's ribs.
Brandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt scores with a nice strike.
Brandt scores with a hook to the body. Americano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Americano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandt. Brandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Brandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brandt stalks Americano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Americano's face. Americano staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Americano.
Brandt cracks a nice hook into Americano's ribs.
Americano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Americano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Brandt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brandt drops Americano with a beautiful combination! Americano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brandt is looking for the KO!

Americano is rocked!

Brandt lands a left and a right that send Americano crashing to the mat, dazed. Brandt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Americano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Americano seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Americano was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandt.
Brandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandt feints and then cracks Americano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Americano down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandt.
Americano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandt.
Tonying Americano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brandt drops Americano with a beautiful combination! Americano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brandt is looking for the KO!
Brandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandt scores with a shot to the body.
Brandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Americano should have avoided that one.
Brandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brandt!
Americano checks a leg kick.
Americano dodges the punch combination from Brandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandt misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americano ducks under a wild hook from Brandt.
Americano lands a head kick. Brandt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Americano.
Brandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Americano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandt throws a body punch but Americano moves out of range.
Americano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandt jabs Americano right on the nose. Americano blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Americano misses
and Brandt counters with a good, hard body kick but Americano shrugs it off.
Americano avoids the body shot from Brandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Brandt 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! And we move into the final round!

Brandt lands a lovely overhand right.
Brandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Americano.
Brandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandt blocks a head kick by Americano.
Brandt misses with a looping left.
Brandt throws a head kick that misses.
Brandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Brandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Americano momentarily.
A head kick by Americano misses
and Brandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan Brandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Americano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Americano was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandt.
Americano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandt.
Brandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandt scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Americano.
Brandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Americano is out of range.
Brandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Americano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandt cracks a nice hook into Americano's ribs.
Brandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Americano.
Americano slips a straight right by Brandt.
Brandt throws a head kick that misses
and Americano counters with a three punch combo that has Brandt backing up. Brandt nods at Americano to acknowledge the strikes.
Americano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Americano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brandt counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Brandt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Brandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandt throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandt cracks Americano with an open hand slap.
A combination from Americano does no damage.
Brandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Americano doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandt looks to throw the jab but Americano is out of range.
Brandt throws out a loose jab but Americano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan Brandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Americano throws a wild body kick that Brandt sees coming a mile off.
Brandt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Americano's calf.
Americano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Americano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Americano takes one to the chin there.
Americano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandt.
Brandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Americano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brandt throws a right hand that Americano ducks under and follows up with a left that Americano also avoids with ease.
Brandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandt lands with a nice body punch.
Brandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandt lands with a kick to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Brandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandt 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Brandt!