PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lostma Braincells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miller HighLife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braincells kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BoneCrusher- Aint neva scared. 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.

Braincells
vs
HighLife

194 cm
29
291 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

195 cm
27
285 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lostma Braincells!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miller HighLife!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

HighLife feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Braincells has HighLife pulled in close to control his posture.
HighLife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braincells swivels though and keeps the full guard.
HighLife must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Braincells working a defensive guard here.
Braincells keeping moving, preventing HighLife from controlling successfully.
Braincells working a defensive guard here.

Lostma Braincells has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Braincells throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
HighLife throws a combination that misses
and Braincells connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braincells misses with a few strikes there.
Braincells cracks HighLife with an open hand slap.
Braincells connects with a single shot there.
Braincells tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braincells looks to score with a jab to the body but HighLife is just out of range.
HighLife looks to score with a jab to the body but Braincells is just out of range.
Braincells connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
HighLife throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
HighLife looks to land a left hand but Braincells moved out of range nicely.
Braincells shoots in and drives through. HighLife sprawls well.
HighLife lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
HighLife throws a leg kick that is checked
and Braincells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Braincells.
HighLife looks to land a left hand but Braincells moved out of range nicely.
Braincells moves away from the strike by HighLife.
HighLife moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Braincells swings widly with a right hand
and HighLife counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braincells slips under a jab.
Braincells takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Braincells loads up on a big right hand but HighLife slips the punch.
Braincells misses with a wild body shot.
HighLife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braincells.
HighLife looks to throw the jab but Braincells is out of range.
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!
The fighters circling - HighLife throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from HighLife misses.
Braincells jabbing away but nothing is landing.
HighLife moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
HighLife will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Braincells ducks under a wild hook from HighLife.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife misses with an uppercut.
HighLife motions for Braincells to come forward. HighLife throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Braincells moves into the clinch.
HighLife pushes Braincells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Braincells takes a shot to the head.
Braincells takes an elbow to the temple.
HighLife misses with the head strike.
HighLife blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braincells lands a shoulder strike.
HighLife lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Braincells.
Braincells lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of HighLife backwards.

It looks like Miller HighLife has been cut.
Braincells softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
HighLife throws a head punch that misses.
Braincells misses with the head strike.
HighLife prevents a body shot from Braincells.

Braincells jumps guard and drags HighLife to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Braincells holds on and takes a little breather.
HighLife wants to control from the top but Braincells keeps moving.
Braincells pulls HighLife in close to prevent any damage.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Braincells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Braincells wants to stand but HighLife is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Braincells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
HighLife swings widly with a right hand
and Braincells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Braincells tries to close the distance and clinch up but HighLife swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HighLife ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braincells wants to clinch
and HighLife connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lostma Braincells will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

HighLife slips under a jab.

HighLife closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, HighLife just misses with a elbow thrown towards Braincells's brow.
Braincells tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Braincells turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Braincells manages to end up in side control.
Braincells trying to control the position but HighLife is working away.
The strikes coming from Braincells are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
HighLife is not content to let Braincells control the position.
The ground and pound from Braincells seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Braincells taking a break here but HighLife is having none of it and regains half guard.
Braincells missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife is positioning himself well to prevent Braincells advancing to mount.
Braincells is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Braincells thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
HighLife won't allow Braincells to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braincells trying to control the action but HighLife is working from the bottom.
HighLife desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Braincells missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife works his way to full guard. Good work.
Braincells postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Braincells wants to pass the guard but HighLife is keeping the position.
Lostma Braincells overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Braincells trying to control but HighLife is working from the bottom.
HighLife utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
HighLife keeping moving, preventing Braincells from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braincells forces his way into half guard.
Braincells thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Braincells has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Braincells not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braincells is keen to just control but HighLife is a slippery customer.

Braincells is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. HighLife doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braincells.
Braincells controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braincells passes into side control, despite HighLife's attempt to control the position.
HighLife can't do much from the bottom here.
Braincells lands an elbow.
HighLife regains half guard there - taking advantage of Braincells's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
HighLife is staying active underneath Braincells, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braincells is really struggling to control HighLife but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lostma Braincells dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Braincells throws a lazy right hand but HighLife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braincells lands with a straight right. HighLife didn't see that one coming.
Braincells blocks a head kick by HighLife.
Braincells tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but HighLife swivels and escapes.
Braincells tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HighLife was well out of range. Poor timing from Braincells.
Braincells checks the leg kick nicely there.
HighLife moves away from the strike by Braincells.
HighLife throws an overhand right that lands on Braincells's shoulder, as Braincells tries to avoid the shot.
Braincells fails in his attempt to clinch.
HighLife lands with a shot to the body.
Braincells connects with the punch.
HighLife throws a low kick but Braincells avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife misses with an uppercut
and Braincells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HighLife scores with a hook to the body. Braincells takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
HighLife avoids the body shot from Braincells.
Lostma Braincells is winning the standup battle so far.
HighLife dives in and grabs Braincells's left leg, looking for a takedown. Braincells pushes down on HighLife's head and hops out.
HighLife shoots in for a takedown but Braincells shows good takedown defense.
Braincells tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. HighLife manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
HighLife scores with a shot to the body.
HighLife lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braincells at a distance.
HighLife fails with the takedown.
Lostma Braincells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller HighLife.
Braincells looks to score with a jab to the body but HighLife is just out of range.

Braincells gets caught flat footed, as HighLife shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Braincells is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braincells trying to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HighLife working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Braincells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Braincells has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but HighLife can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
HighLife not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Braincells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braincells pulls HighLife in close to prevent any damage.
HighLife keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Braincells's head.
HighLife with a flurry of punches that miss.
Braincells is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Braincells is working hard here to advance position.
HighLife postures up.
HighLife controls from within his opponent's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice body punch from Braincells.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braincells has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from HighLife finds it's way round the side to connect with Braincells's head.
HighLife misses with a lunging right hand
and Braincells counters with a left and a right that stings HighLife.

Braincells darts in and clinches HighLife up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braincells misses with a body punch.
Braincells blocking some punches.
Braincells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Braincells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braincells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braincells misses with a punch on the inside.

Braincells breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braincells tries to clinch but HighLife is having none of it.
Braincells dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braincells slips under a jab from HighLife.
HighLife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braincells.
HighLife scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Miller HighLife just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Braincells uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HighLife.
HighLife misses with a body kick.
HighLife attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braincells with a body punch. A glancing blow.

HighLife drives through with a takedown into Braincells's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Braincells escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. HighLife gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braincells wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
HighLife wants to control from the top but Braincells keeps moving.
Braincells looking to hit a scissor sweep but HighLife is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braincells wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
HighLife throws a big right hand that misses.

We're going to have a standup here because Lostma Braincells wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
HighLife throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braincells connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Braincells looks to throw the jab but HighLife is out of range.
Braincells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HighLife.
HighLife uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Braincells stuns HighLife with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
HighLife fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braincells tries to close the distance and clinch but HighLife swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HighLife lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
HighLife looks to throw the jab but Braincells is out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Braincells throws a blind hook that connects with the side of HighLifes head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HighLife.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HighLife.
Braincells scores with a shoulder strike.
Braincells is trying to pull guard but HighLife turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Braincells tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Braincells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, HighLife throws an elbow but misses.
HighLife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Braincells throws a punch but it's blocked by HighLife.
HighLife throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife lands a hook to the side of the head.
Braincells misses with a body punch.
Braincells stalling in the clinch but HighLife improves position.
Good body shot from HighLife.
Braincells jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HighLife walks away with a smile on his face. Braincells gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot lands for HighLife.
HighLife lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
HighLife lands a jab to the nose.
Braincells jabs HighLife to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Braincells loads up on a big right hand but HighLife slips the punch.
HighLife tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

HighLife moves into range and clinches up with Braincells.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HighLife throws a punch but it's blocked by Braincells.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HighLife.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braincells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HighLife lands a damaging elbow.
HighLife tries to stall but Braincells uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Braincells - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lostma Braincells has scored more points in the clinch so far.
HighLife can't find room to land a body shot as Braincells controls the action.
HighLife is trying to force a seperation but Braincells has the dominant position.
HighLife blocks an uppercut.
HighLife is trying to stall.
HighLife swings wildly with an uppercut but Braincells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braincells tries to pull guard but HighLife forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lostma Braincells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HighLife misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Braincells as the two fighters clinch.
HighLife is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short body shot lands from Braincells as the two fighters clinch.

Braincells manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lostma Braincells will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Braincells jabs HighLife right on the nose. HighLife blinks but takes it well.
Braincells shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts HighLife as he jumps to the side.
HighLife keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braincells.
HighLife throws a solid leg kick but Braincells takes the impact on his shin and smiles at HighLife.
Braincells blocks a jab.
HighLife leaves Braincells with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
HighLife circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
HighLife fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Braincells avoids it really well and circles away.
HighLife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braincells sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from HighLife.
Braincells checks the leg kick nicely there.
HighLife scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
HighLife lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
HighLife on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
HighLife is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Braincells.
HighLife connects with a crisp jab.
HighLife smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Braincells displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as HighLife throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from HighLife misses its intended target.
HighLife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braincells throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HighLife moves out of range as Braincells strikes.
Braincells lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but HighLife circles away quickly and effectively.

Braincells gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows HighLife to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HighLife postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braincells is on top in guard.
HighLife pulls Braincells in close to his closed guard and prevents Braincells from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braincells wants to pass the guard but HighLife is keeping the position.
Lostma Braincells is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Braincells engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HighLife keeping moving, preventing Braincells from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Lostma Braincells wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Braincells clinches with his opponent.
HighLife pushes Braincells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from HighLife fails to land.
HighLife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
HighLife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from HighLife fails to land.
Miller HighLife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HighLife misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

HighLife manages to break the clinch.
A jab from HighLife finds it's way through Braincells's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miller HighLife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Braincells has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lostma Braincells!
Lostma Braincells is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Lostma Braincells made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.