PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zonor Bragger (ranked 5777 p4p, 5641 weight class) and Kenny Claypool (ranked 228 p4p, 223 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bragger
vs
Claypool

175 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
176
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 Hilo, Zonor Bragger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Claypool!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Claypool pushes Bragger up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

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

Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Bragger in a clinch.
Claypool gets underhooks to prevent Bragger's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Claypool takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Bragger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Claypool breaks the clinch.
Claypool lands a right hook to the body.
Kenny Claypool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Claypool pushes Bragger up against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Claypool leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
The referee is keeping an eye on Claypool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claypool is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool has Bragger pushed against the cage.
Claypool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bragger tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zonor Bragger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Bragger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bragger throws a series of punches but Claypool moves out of range.

Claypool closes the distance and pushes Bragger back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bragger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bragger prevents a body shot from Claypool.

Claypool breaks the clinch.
Bragger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Claypool drives through and clinches with Bragger against the cage.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bragger tries to pull guard but Claypool holds him up against the cage and eventually Bragger drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Claypool.

Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Claypool lands a body punch in the clinch.

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

Claypool moves into range and clinches up with Bragger.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool cracks Bragger with a nice body shot.
Bragger wants to get back to striking at distance but Claypool won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Claypool.
Bragger is looking to control Claypool's arms but Claypool gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bragger has his back to the cage.
Bragger tries to circle away but Claypool has him pinned against the cage.
Claypool avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
Bragger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claypool lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bragger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claypool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bragger is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool tries a body shot but Bragger blocks it.
Bragger tries to break the clinch but Claypool is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claypool taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Claypool dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Bragger working hard to break the clinch.
Claypool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Bragger controls the action.
Claypool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Claypool misses with a punch to the body.
Bragger prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool stalling the fight.

Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bragger dives in for a single leg takedown but Claypool sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Claypool breaks the clinch.

Claypool closes the distance and clinches.
Bragger trying to control the position but instead, Claypool has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bragger into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragger tries to pull guard but Claypool won't allow it.

Claypool breaks the clinch.
Bragger closes the distance and clinches up with Claypool, looking for a takedown. Bragger pushes Claypool against the cage but Claypool circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Claypool misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zonor Bragger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bragger misses with a left hand
enabling Claypool to counter with a crisp jab.

Claypool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
Bragger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claypool is keeping busy.
Bragger has had enough of the clinch but Claypool keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bragger.
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Claypool tries a body shot but Bragger blocks it.
Bragger jumps guard but Claypool stands there with Bragger around his waist. Bragger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claypool is keeping busy.
Claypool lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Bragger has a couple of punches blocked by Claypool.

Claypool manages to break the clinch.

Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Bragger tries to pull guard but Claypool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bragger blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool has Bragger pressed against the cage, preventing Bragger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Claypool keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bragger's efforts to push away.
Bragger tries to pull guard but Claypool holds him up against the cage and eventually Bragger drops back down to his feet.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool keeps control of Bragger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Claypool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Claypool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bragger is trying to break the clinch but Claypool has him pressed against the cage.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Bragger controls the action.

Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Claypool forces Bragger back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claypool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bragger can't break the clinch.
Claypool tries a body shot but Bragger blocks it.
Bragger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
Bragger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Claypool pulls his leg out and moves away.

Claypool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Claypool stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claypool taking a breather.
Bragger tries to circle away but Claypool has him pinned against the cage.
Claypool lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bragger backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Claypool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Claypool throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bragger.
Bragger tries to counter with a takedown but Claypool is quick to defend against it.

Claypool moves into the clinch.

Claypool breaks the clinch.
Bragger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claypool pinned against the cage. Claypool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Claypool drives through and clinches with Bragger against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Claypool.
Kenny Claypool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Claypool.
Bragger has had enough of the clinch but Claypool keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool stalls.
Claypool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Claypool lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragger has Claypool pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Claypool manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zonor Bragger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Claypool drives through and clinches with Bragger against the cage.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool digs a right hand into Bragger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bragger's gas tank.

Claypool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bragger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bragger looks to land a body kick but Claypool moved away.
Claypool tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Claypool fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zonor Bragger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Claypool moves into the clinch.
Bragger being controlled against the cage.
Claypool lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Bragger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Claypool avoids a punch combination nicely.

Claypool clinches.
Claypool is working Bragger over against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Bragger controls his hands.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool lands a body punch.

Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Claypool stuffs the takedown attempt from Bragger. Bragger gets slowly back to his feet.
Claypool now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Claypool lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bragger with that takedown attempt.

Bragger rushes Claypool and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Claypool lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bragger can't break the clinch.
Claypool cracks Bragger with a nice body shot.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bragger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bragger.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claypool effectively controlling the action here.
Claypool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Claypool drives through and clinches with Bragger against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Claypool.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Bragger controls the action.
Claypool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Claypool digs a right hand underneath Bragger's ribcage. Bragger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bragger's elbow.
Claypool avoiding damage.
Claypool digs a right hand into Bragger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bragger's gas tank.
Bragger tries to pull guard but Claypool forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zonor Bragger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny Claypool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bragger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Claypool 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!