PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braddock comes into the arena with Bulls on Parade - Rage against the machine blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Braddock
vs
Corleone

189 cm
31
220 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

188 cm
32
222 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

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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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corleone !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Braddock. That snapped Corleone 's head back.
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corleone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corleone !
Braddock scores with a jab.
Corleone feints and then cracks Braddock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braddock down.
Braddock misses with a series of wild punches.
Corleone throws a body kick that misses.
Braddock moves out of range as Corleone throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Braddock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corleone lands with a kick to the temple. Braddock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Braddock lands with a right hand.
Braddock throws the left hand but Corleone avoids the punch easily.
Corleone lands a leg kick that knocks Braddock off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corleone forces Braddock back against the cage and clinches.
Braddock blocks an elbow strike from Corleone .
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Braddock digs a right hand underneath Corleone 's ribcage. Corleone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Braddock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corleone misses with a knee to the head.
Corleone misses with an elbow strike.
Braddock has a couple of punches blocked by Corleone .
Braddock tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Braddock back against the cage.
Corleone pushes off an throws an elbow but Braddock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've been informed that Corleone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Braddock blocks the elbow strike.
Braddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corleone takes an elbow to the temple.
Braddock digs a right hand into Corleone 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corleone 's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braddock misses with an elbow over the top.
Braddock tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Braddock back against the cage.
Braddock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock lands an elbow inside that Corleone shrugs off.
Corleone throws an elbow but it misses.
Braddock struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Braddock fails to land.
Braddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braddock blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Corleone throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Braddock has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Braddock.
Corleone throws an elbow but it misses.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corleone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braddock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corleone .
Braddock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Braddock can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone controls the action.
Braddock tries to work over Corleone 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Braddock tries a body shot but Corleone blocks it.
Corleone blocks an elbow strike from Braddock.
Braddock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Braddock.
Braddock avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Corleone .
Corleone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braddock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Braddock.
Braddock has a couple of punches blocked by Corleone .
Braddock lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Michael Corleone has been cut.
Braddock scores with a shot to the side of Corleone 's head.
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Braddock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Corleone 's brow.
Braddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone landing knees to the body.
Braddock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braddock managing to block the knees to the body from Corleone .
Braddock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Braddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corleone lands a nice knee to the body.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Braddock.
A head punch on the inside from Braddock fails to land.
Braddock blocks an elbow strike.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braddock is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped Braddock in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Corleone .
Braddock takes an elbow to the temple.
Braddock takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Corleone throws a body kick that misses.
Braddock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Braddock throws a nice looking combination but Corleone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corleone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Braddock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Braddock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corleone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Braddock tries a low kick but Corleone avoids it.
Braddock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Braddock blocks the leg kick.
Braddock lands a really nice looking cross but Corleone seems unphased.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Braddock connects with a crisp jab.
Braddock scores with a nice head shot.
Corleone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock throws a series of punches but Corleone moves out of range.
James Braddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braddock throws a wild body kick that Corleone sees coming a mile off.
Corleone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Braddock's sensitive parts.
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Braddock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Braddock misses with a few strikes there.
Braddock cracks Corleone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Braddock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corleone keeps Braddock at a distance using the push kick.
Corleone cracks the inside of Braddock's front leg.
Corleone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corleone misses with a low kick as Braddock jumps back.
Braddock gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Corleone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corleone .
Corleone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Michael Corleone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Braddock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone dodges an elbow strike from Braddock.
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped Braddock in his tracks for a moment.
Corleone blocks the elbow strike.
Corleone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braddock.
Braddock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Braddock.
Corleone avoids a wild elbow strike from Braddock.
Braddock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Braddock.
Corleone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Braddock takes an elbow to the temple.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corleone in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Braddock.
Nice elbow from Corleone .
Corleone takes an elbow to the temple.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Braddock.
Braddock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped Braddock in his tracks for a moment.
Corleone connects with a knee to the head.
Corleone blocks an elbow strike from Braddock.
Braddock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Corleone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Braddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braddock avoids the elbow strike from Corleone , against the cage.
Braddock misses with some punches.
Corleone misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Braddock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braddock avoids the elbow strike from Corleone , against the cage.
Corleone blocks the elbow strike.
Braddock blocks an elbow strike.
Corleone landing knees to the head.
Braddock throws a head punch that misses.
Corleone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Braddock misses with a knee to the head.
Braddock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corleone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braddock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Corleone with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Braddock throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Braddock avoids the damage to the body.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Braddock takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Corleone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Corleone 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Braddock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Corleone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corleone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Braddock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corleone . Corleone obviously looking to wear him down.
Corleone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Braddock delivers a nice body kick.
Braddock misses with a head kick.
Corleone moves to clinch but Braddock breaks away
and Braddock counters with a nice body shot.
Braddock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corleone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Braddock counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Corleone tenderised Braddock's leg. Braddock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corleone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Braddock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corleone throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Braddock scores with a spinning back kick!
Braddock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corleone moves out of range of the body kick.
Braddock just misses with a punch to the body.
Braddock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corleone is out of range and Braddock settles back down.
Braddock misses with a straight left.
Corleone is looking to land body kicks.
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corleone throws a low kick but Braddock moves out of range easily.
Corleone tries to clinch there but Braddock circles away.
Corleone wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corleone tries to clinch there but Braddock circles away.
Corleone avoids the head kick by Braddock.
Michael Corleone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corleone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Braddock loads up on a big right hand but Corleone slips the punch.
Corleone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braddock.
Corleone throws a wild body kick that Braddock sees coming a mile off.
Corleone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Braddock throws a jab but it's blocked by Corleone .
Braddock throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Braddock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock throws a head kick that misses.
Corleone throws a leg kick which misses Braddock's front leg but catches the back leg as Braddock tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Braddock.
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Braddock misses the target.
A head kick misses from Corleone .
Corleone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Braddock lands an overhand right.
Braddock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Corleone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Braddock's sensitive parts.
Corleone checks a leg kick nicely.
Corleone tries to clinch there but Braddock circles away.
Corleone throws a leg kick but Braddock checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Braddock's calf.
James Braddock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone tries to land a front kick but Braddock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corleone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone keeps Braddock at a distance using the push kick.
Braddock looks to land a left hand but Corleone moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Braddock, right into the meat.
Corleone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corleone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Braddock will feel that in the morning.
Corleone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Corleone - that will leave a mark!
Braddock cracks the inside of Corleone 's front leg.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braddock paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Corleone .
Well Corleone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Corleone !
An out of breath Michael Corleone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.