PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingdom Brunell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunell has chosen Requiem for a Dream as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Winner
vs
Brunell

175 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kingdom Brunell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner throws a right and a left that Brunell avoids nicely.
Brunell throws a series of punches but Winner avoids them all with ease.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Brunell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunell thinking.
Brunell looks to clinch
and Winner counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Kingdom Brunell has been cut.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Brunell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brunell misses with a combination
and Winner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brunell misses with a takedown attempt - Winner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winner misses the shot to the body.
Winner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brunell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winner.
Brunell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Andre Winner has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brunell fails with a takedown attempt.
Winner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner keeps the fight on the outside.
Winner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brunell fails with a takedown attempt.
Andre Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingdom Brunell.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunell circles away quickly and effectively.
Brunell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winner misses with a two punch combination.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunell circles away quickly and effectively.
Brunell tries to clinch but Winner is having none of it.
Brunell swinging wilding here.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Winner lands a nice hook to Brunell's body. Brunell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brunell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brunell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunell throws a series of strikes that have Winner backpedaling.
Brunell looks gassed!
Winner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Winner as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Winner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winner but Winner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Brunell misses.
Brunell has a takedown stuffed.
Brunell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Brunell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winner is fending him off so far but Brunell persists. Nope, Winner circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Winner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brunell.
Some wild striking there from Winner.
Winner lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner misses with the combination.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Brunell.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brunell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winner counters with a one-two to the body.
Brunell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winner jabs Brunell right on the nose. Brunell blinks but takes it well.
A right-left combo lands from Winner.
Brunell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winner circles away.
Horrible takedown by Brunell or perhaps it was just good defense by Winner which made him look bad.
Winner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brunell looks to land a combination but Winner avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left and a right from Winner both land. Nice combination.
Winner scores with a nice strike.
Winner scores with a hook to the body. Brunell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winner.
Brunell misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunell circles away quickly and effectively.
Winner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Winner just misses with a punch to the body.
Winner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winner.
Brunell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Andre Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunell fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Winner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Winner misses with a double jab

and Brunell counters with a single leg into guard. Winner didn't expect that.

Winner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brunell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brunell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brunell is looking to stand up but Winner won't let him.
Winner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunell wanted to stand there but Winner had control of the position.
Winner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Winner has his feet on Brunell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winner wants it to stay on the feet.
Brunell looks for a takedown but Winner sprawls well.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brunell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winner avoids it really well and circles away.
Andre Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingdom Brunell.
Brunell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner throws a series of punches but Brunell avoids them all with ease.
Winner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brunell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brunell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunell shoots in but Winner avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brunell shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winner fails to land with a series of punches.
Winner misses with a series of wild punches.
Brunell dives in and grabs Winner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Winner pushes down on Brunell's head and hops out.
Brunell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunell misses the target.
Brunell shoots in but Winner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Winner.
A nice combination there by Winner.
Horrible takedown by Brunell or perhaps it was just good defense by Winner which made him look bad.
Andre Winner is winning the standup battle so far.
Winner connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winner to score with a decent uppercut.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Brunell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunell tries for a takedown but Winner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunell has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Winner!
Brunell swinging wilding here.
Brunell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winner but Winner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winner works Brunell's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winner, as that shot connected.
Winner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunell jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andre Winner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brunell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winner.
Winner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunell doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunell tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Winner takes a swing at Brunell's ribcage but misses.
Brunell is looking to clinch.
Winner looks to land a right hand but Brunell moved out of range.
Brunell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brunell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winner is fending him off so far but Brunell persists. Nope, Winner circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunell stuffs the takedown attempt from Winner. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Winner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Brunell.
No luck for Brunell with that takedown attempt.
Winner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winner lands a slapping body shot.
Brunell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brunell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winner tries to avoid it but Brunell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winner to the ground. Winner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to de liver by Winner. Beautiful body shot.
Winner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brunell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Winner. No joy for Brunell on that attempt.
Andre Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingdom Brunell.
Donk. Winner catches Brunell right on the button with a cross.
A right-left combo lands from Winner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winner swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunell misses with a combination
and Winner counters with a three punch combo that has Brunell backing up. Brunell nods at Winner to acknowledge the strikes.
Winner is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Brunell misses.
Winner throws a series of strikes that have Brunell backpedaling.
Winner throws a right hand that Brunell ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunell also avoids with ease.
Winner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winner wants it to stay on the feet.
Winner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunell.
Winner misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Winner. No joy for Brunell on that attempt.
Winner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brunell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Nice body punch from Winner.
No luck for Brunell with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winner throws a combination. Brunell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brunell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Winner lands a nice looking body shot.
Brunell misses with a looping left.
Winner throws a series of punches but Brunell moves out of range.
Brunell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunell somewhat.
Brunell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Winner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Winner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunell somewhat.
Brunell closes the distance but Winner moves to the side
and Winner counters with a series of strikes. Brunell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunell misses with a few strikes there.
Winner looks to land a combination. Brunell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brunell tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Winner dodges the punch combination from Brunell.
Brunell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brunell tries to clinch there but Winner circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Winner. No joy for Brunell on that attempt.
Brunell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brunell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winner scores with a hook to the body. Brunell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winner lands a two punch combo.
Brunell clinches but Winner breaks the clinch
and Winner counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Winner finds it's way through Brunell's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winner scores with a sloppy right hand. Brunell should have avoided that one.
Winner misses with a hook.
Kingdom Brunell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brunell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winner as he jumps to the side.
Brunell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winner misses with an uppercut.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Brunell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Brunell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winner is fending him off so far but Brunell persists. Nope, Winner circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunell lands a jab-cross combination.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner is looking to wear down Brunell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brunell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Winner!