PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Proudstar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden. Brannigan has chosen Jackyl -- The Lumberjack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Proudstar
vs
Brannigan

213 cm
25
278 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

195 cm
25
245 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proudstar manages to avoid it.
Proudstar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brannigan is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Brannigan blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Proudstar. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudstar throws a leg kick but Brannigan checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Proudstar misses.
Brannigan misses with a hook to the body
and Proudstar counters with a low kick, right behind Brannigan 's knee.
Brannigan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proudstar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brannigan throws a sloppy body shot
and Brannigan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brannigan lands a glancing blow to the side of Proudstar's head.
Brannigan tries to clinch but Proudstar moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar missing with a left hand there. Brannigan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brannigan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Proudstar misses with a leg kick
and Brannigan counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Proudstar checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Proudstar throws a lazy head kick
and Brannigan counters with a low kick, right behind Proudstar 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brannigan misses the shot to the body.
Proudstar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brannigan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zapp Brannigan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Brannigan misses with a leg kick
and Proudstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brannigan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Brannigan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Proudstar finds it's way round the side to connect with Brannigan's head.
Brannigan tries to clinch but Proudstar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannigan throws a leg kick
letting Proudstar counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brannigan thows a leg kick but Proudstar checks it
and Proudstar counters with a good low kick that Brannigan was not able to check.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice defenses there by Proudstar.
Proudstar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudstar.
Brannigan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Brannigan is predictable there
and Proudstar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Proudstar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Proudstar avoids the head kick by Brannigan.
Proudstar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Proudstar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Proudstar misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan looks to throw a body kick
and Proudstar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Proudstar.
Brannigan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Proudstar counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Proudstar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Proudstar thows a body shot but no joy.
Brannigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Brannigan misses
and Proudstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannigan takes a swing at Proudstar's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar feints and then cracks Brannigan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brannigan down.
Proudstar misses with a hook to the body
and Brannigan counters with a low kick, right behind Proudstar 's knee.
Proudstar pushes Brannigan away with a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Brannigan blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Proudstar tenderised Brannigan's leg. Brannigan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Proudstar throws a solid leg kick but Brannigan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Proudstar.
Brannigan slips a jab from Proudstar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A lazy body kick from Proudstar
and Brannigan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Proudstar's knee momentarily.
Proudstar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Proudstar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Proudstar scores with a hook to the body. Brannigan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar throws a leg kick
and Brannigan counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brannigan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Proudstar counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Proudstar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zapp Brannigan.
I think Brannigan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zapp Brannigan!