PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braun Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Easton
vs
Muller

182 cm
23
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braun Muller!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller looks to land a combination but Easton avoids it well.
Muller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Easton shoots in and drives through. Muller sprawls well.
Muller tries to clinch there but Easton circles away.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Easton has a takedown stuffed.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Easton.
Easton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muller swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Easton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller leaves Easton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Easton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller stalks Easton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Easton's face. Easton staggers backwards, shaken.
Easton looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Mike Easton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Easton is out of range and Muller settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
Easton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Easton takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Easton.
Easton is breathing heavily.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Easton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Easton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Easton circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Muller.
Easton has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Easton fails with a takedown attempt.
Muller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Easton shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Easton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Easton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muller throws a right and a left that Easton avoids nicely.
Muller throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muller misses with the combination.
Easton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Easton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muller throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Easton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Easton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muller looks to land a combination but Easton avoids it well.
Easton misses with a takedown attempt - Muller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Easton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller slaps away a takedown attempt from Easton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Easton dodges the punch combination from Muller.
Easton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Easton persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Easton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller throws a combination. Easton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Easton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Muller works over Easton's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Mike Easton has been cut.
Muller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Muller.

Easton is rocked!
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braun Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Easton.
Muller throws a push kick but Easton slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller wants to land a leg kick but Easton is out of range.
Easton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Easton somewhat.
Mike Easton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Easton moves out of range of the body kick from Muller.
Easton tries to land a front kick but Muller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Easton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muller throws a shot to the body.
Easton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muller pinned against the cage. Muller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Braun Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Easton shoots in.
Muller throws a right and a left that Easton avoids nicely.
Easton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muller pinned against the cage. Muller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Muller throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easton throws a nice head kick!
Muller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muller leaves Easton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Easton scoring well with a low kick there.
Easton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Easton somewhat.
Muller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Muller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braun Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Easton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Easton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muller circles away.
Easton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Muller misses with the combination.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Easton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller throws a right and a left that Easton avoids nicely.
Muller looks to land a combination. Easton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Easton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Easton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick and Easton moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Easton shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muller throws a right and a left that Easton avoids nicely.
Easton fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Muller - just one landing.
Easton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Easton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller dodges the punch combination from Easton.
Easton tries to clinch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Easton.
Sloppy strikes from Easton. Those never looked like landing.
Easton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Easton.
Easton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muller counters with a left and a right that stings Easton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Easton gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Easton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Muller to get to his feet.
Muller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice body kick there by Easton.
Easton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Easton shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Easton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Easton fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muller!
Easton shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Easton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Easton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Braun Muller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Braun Muller.
I've got Muller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braun Muller!