PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ervin Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Araune Braddocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Burnett
vs
Braddocki

220 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ervin Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Araune Braddocki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Braddocki defends well and Burnett ends up having to push Braddocki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Braddocki is trying to trip Burnett. He has hold of a leg but Burnett is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Braddocki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Burnett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braddocki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braddocki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Braddocki trying to control but Burnett is working from the bottom.
Braddocki connects with a couple of short punches.
Braddocki passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braddocki prevents Burnett from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Braddocki trying to control the action but Burnett is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddocki blocks the strikes from Burnett.
Braddocki trying to control from half guard but Burnett is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Araune Braddocki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Braddocki throws a head kick that misses.
Braddocki looks to land a combination but Burnett avoids it well.

Braddocki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burnett's guard.
Burnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Braddocki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Braddocki wants to control from the top but Burnett keeps moving.
Burnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burnett can't keep his opponent in guard - Braddocki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddocki wants to take a breather but Burnett is having none of it.
Burnett gets back to full guard.
Braddocki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Burnett is looking for a triangle but Braddocki pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Burnett is looking for a triangle but Braddocki pushes his legs off easily.
Braddocki wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Braddocki wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
Braddocki stands and throws Burnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Braddocki takes a little break here. Burnett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Braddocki decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Braddocki moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddocki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Braddocki avoiding damage.
Burnett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Braddocki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Braddocki is trying to break the clinch but Burnett is controlling him.

Braddocki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Braddocki manages to end up in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Braddocki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Braddocki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burnett to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Araune Braddocki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Braddocki throws a head kick that misses.
Braddocki throws a hook to the side of Burnett's head but Burnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Ervin Burnett has been cut.

Burnett gets caught flat footed, as Braddocki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Burnett is rocked!

Braddocki stands up from Burnett's guard - Braddocki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Burnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Braddocki.

Braddocki drives through and clinches with Burnett against the cage.

Braddocki is trying to trip Burnett. He has hold of a leg but Burnett is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Braddocki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett has a closed guard, preventing Braddocki from standing up.
Burnett seems to have got his legs back now.
Braddocki is breathing heavily.

Braddocki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Braddocki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burnett sprawls well initially but Braddocki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Burnett looking for submissions off his back.
Burnett tries to roll over but Braddocki keeps him under control.
Burnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Burnett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Braddocki escapes and throws Burnett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Burnett is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddocki trying to control the position but Burnett is working away.
Burnett manages to get back to half guard.
Braddocki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Braddocki controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Braddocki trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddocki controlling the pace for now.
Burnett tries to lock up and control but Braddocki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Braddocki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Burnett is on top in guard.
Braddocki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burnett is one step ahead there.
Burnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ervin Burnett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Burnett misses with a takedown attempt - Braddocki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Araune Braddocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Braddocki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Braddocki tries for a kimura but Burnett is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Araune Braddocki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ervin Burnett's cut.
That's time! Burnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Burnett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Braddocki on his heels. He'll look to pass Braddocki's guard now, I'm sure.
Braddocki wants to sweep here but Burnett controlling him for the moment.
Burnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Braddocki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burnett is now in half guard.
Braddocki wants to get back to full guard but Burnett has passed into side control.
Araune Braddocki has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddocki struggling a bit here.
Braddocki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Braddocki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burnett off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Burnett is in bad spot here.
Good control from Braddocki.
Burnett staying busy and making it hard for Braddocki to control.

Braddocki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burnett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burnett for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is really stuck here.
Burnett is working hard here to advance position.
Braddocki is looking to control Burnett but Burnett is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Braddocki is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Braddocki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braddocki not allowing Burnett to control his hands.

Braddocki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett rolls, trying to escape but Braddocki keeps control of the position.

Braddocki tightening his grip on Burnett, looking for the choke.
Braddocki struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Braddocki's guard. Nice work there by Burnett.
Ervin Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araune Braddocki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Braddocki is pulling down on Burnett's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Araune Braddocki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Braddocki 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Araune Braddocki!