PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taizu Temujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximilian has chosen Die Antwoord : Enter the Ninja as his entrance music. Taizu Temujin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Temujin
vs
Maximilian

195 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taizu Temujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Braulio Maximilian!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximilian shoots in for a double leg but Temujin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Temujin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Temujin works Maximilian's body with a nice hook.
Braulio Maximilian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Temujin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Temujin digs a right hand into Maximilian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maximilian's gas tank.
Temujin lands a knee to the body.
Maximilian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Temujin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Temujin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maximilian looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temujin avoiding damage.
Temujin lands a nice knee to the body.
Temujin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Temujin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Temujin obliges.
A short left from Temujin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temujin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Temujin lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Temujin lands a nice shot to the body.
Temujin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temujin digs a right hand underneath Maximilian's ribcage. Maximilian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Temujin lands a shot to the body.
Temujin pushes Maximilian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Temujin working Maximilian over with knees to the body.
Temujin landing knees to the body.
Temujin landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temujin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Temujin lands a knee to the body.
Temujin slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Temujin.
Temujin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Temujin is pushing Maximilian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Temujin lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Temujin.
Temujin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Temujin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximilian.
A left hand lands to the body for Temujin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Temujin.

It looks like Braulio Maximilian has been cut.
Temujin lands a good knee to the midsection. Maximilian won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Temujin - that landed with a thud.
Temujin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Temujin - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Temujin obliges.
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!
Temujin pushes Maximilian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Temujin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Temujin is working Maximilian over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Temujin.
Temujin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Temujin scores a nice knee to the body.
Temujin cracks Maximilian with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Temujin.
Temujin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Temujin landing knees to the body.
Temujin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Temujin lands a good knee to the midsection. Maximilian won't want to take too many of those.
Temujin lands a body punch.
Maximilian letting Temujin take a breather here.
Temujin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximilian backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Temujin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taizu Temujin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Maximilian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Temujin digs a good hook to Maximilian's body.
Temujin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Temujin thuds a left hand into Maximilian's body.
Temujin lands with an uppercut that bounces Maximilian off the cage and back into range.

Temujin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maximilian trying to control here.
Temujin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximilian is breathing heavily.
Maximilian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temujin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Temujin not doing much here.

Taizu Temujin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice cross by Temujin.
Maximilian closes the distance and clinches up with Temujin, looking for a takedown. Maximilian pushes Temujin against the cage but Temujin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Temujin cracks a nice hook into Maximilian's ribs.
Temujin lands with an uppercut that bounces Maximilian off the cage and back into range.
Temujin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That has opened up Braulio Maximilian's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Maximilian gets tackled into the cage by Temujin. Temujin maintains the clinch.
Temujin crunches a lovely knee into Maximilian's ribcage.
Temujin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temujin lands a knee to the body.
Temujin'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.
A right hook to the body lands for Temujin.
A right hook to the body lands for Temujin.
Temujin crunches a lovely knee into Maximilian's ribcage.
A right handed body shot lands from Temujin.
Temujin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maximilian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Temujin pushes Maximilian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Temujin slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temujin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Temujin lands a knee to the body.
Temujin lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Temujin.
Temujin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximilians head.
A left hand lands to the body for Temujin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Temujin.
Temujin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximilian can do to turn this around?
Temujin avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Temujin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temujin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maximilian or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temujin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Temujin scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Temujin.
Temujin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Temujin lands a good knee to the midsection. Maximilian won't want to take too many of those.
Temujin works on Maximilian's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Temujin.
Temujin slowing the pace effectively.
Temujin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Temujin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Temujin lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Temujin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taizu Temujin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Maximilian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Temujin. That's going to slow Maximilian down.
Temujin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maximilian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Temujin can pounce on him.
Temujin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Temujin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Temujin duly obliges.
Maximilian misses with a takedown attempt
and Temujin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximilian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Temujin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temujin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Temujin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Temujin is leaning against Maximilian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Temujin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Temujin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Temujin stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Temujin as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temujin lands a nice elbow.
Good body shot from Temujin.
Temujin lands a knee to the body.
Temujin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Temujin.
Temujin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temujin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Temujin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Temujin taking a breather.
Temujin scores with a hook to the body.
Temujin crunches a lovely knee into Maximilian's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temujin working Maximilian over with knees to the body.
Temujin works on Maximilian's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Temujin.
Temujin cracks Maximilian with a nice body shot.
Temujin scores with a knee to the head.
Temujin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temujin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Temujin scores with a hook to the body.
Temujin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximilians head.
Temujin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Temujin.
Temujin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maximilian up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Temujin.
Temujin cracks Maximilian with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian tries for a takedown but Temujin manages to get underhooks.
Temujin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maximilian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Temujin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temujin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Temujin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Temujin lands a shot to the body.
Temujin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Temujin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Temujin leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Temujin.
Braulio Maximilian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taizu Temujin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Temujin landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taizu Temujin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Temujin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taizu Temujin!