PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gucci Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wahlberg comes into the arena with Tupac Hail Mary blaring out of the sound system. Mark Wahlberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gucci Brave's chin.

Wahlberg
vs
Brave

180 cm
21
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Wahlberg !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gucci Brave!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brave tries to clinch but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Wahlberg digs a good body shot into Brave's ribs.
Wahlberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wahlberg throws a right and a left that Brave avoids nicely.
Wahlberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brave tries to clinch but Wahlberg is having none of it.
Wahlberg takes a swing at Brave's ribcage but misses.

Brave drops Wahlberg with a left and a right! Oh, Wahlberg is hurt - Brave dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Mark Wahlberg has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brave just content to control the position.
Brave tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wahlberg 's legs.
A lull in the action here as Brave stalls from top position.
Brave tries to advance to mount but Wahlberg denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brave has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wahlberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brave looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wahlberg looks to land a combination but Brave avoids it well.
Wahlberg misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brave.
Wahlberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brave takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wahlberg misses with a low kick.
Wahlberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brave walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Wahlberg does no damage.
Brave drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wahlberg defends it well.
Wahlberg connects with a right hand. Brave shakes it off.
Wahlberg misses with a low kick as Brave jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brave tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wahlberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wahlberg avoids the head kick by Brave.
Brave throws a right and a left that Wahlberg avoids nicely.
Brave lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brave ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brave throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wahlberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wahlberg throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Brave misses.
Wahlberg is looking to chop away at Brave's legs.
Wahlberg throws a leg kick that misses.
Wahlberg throws a lazy head kick
and Brave counters with a two punch combo.
Wahlberg is breathing heavily.
Wahlberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlberg misses with a wild combination.
Brave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wahlberg .
Brave wants to counter with a clinch but Wahlberg pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brave closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brave lands a jab.
Wahlberg scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Brave finds it's way through Wahlberg 's defenses.
Brave bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mark Wahlberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brave moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brave takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wahlberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wahlberg .
Brave lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wahlberg backs up against the cage.

Mark Wahlberg 's cut is getting worse.
Brave lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brave misses with a body kick.
It looked like Wahlberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brave is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Brave throws a series of punches but Wahlberg moves out of range.

Brave gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wahlberg has Brave pressed against the cage, preventing Brave from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wahlberg has Brave pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brave manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wahlberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Brave won't allow it.
Wahlberg has Brave pressed against the cage, preventing Brave from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wahlberg is trying to force a seperation but Brave has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wahlberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brave has him pressed against the cage.
Brave has Wahlberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wahlberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Wahlberg .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gucci Brave dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Wahlberg 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Brave.
Wahlberg misses with a combination
and Brave counters with a one-two to the body.
Brave checks a leg kick.
Brave feints the counter takedown.
Wahlberg throws a leg kick
and Brave counters with a nice uppercut.
Wahlberg throws a hook to the side of Brave's head but Brave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
Gucci Brave seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brave checks a leg kick nicely.
Brave is looking to clinch but Wahlberg is avoiding it.
Wahlberg throws a sloppy head kick and Brave moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brave closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Brave gets a clinch.
Wahlberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Brave has double underhooks.
Wahlberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brave is trying to pull guard but Wahlberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Brave.
Brave jumps guard but Wahlberg stands there with Brave around his waist. Brave gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wahlberg is trying to force a seperation but Brave has the dominant position.
Wahlberg is trying to break the clinch but Brave has him pressed against the cage.
Wahlberg wants a takedown.
Brave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wahlberg wants to break free but Brave has control.
Brave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wahlberg to keep the fight standing.
Mark Wahlberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gucci Brave.
Brave drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wahlberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brave tries to pull guard but Wahlberg won't allow it.
Wahlberg blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brave is trying to pull guard but Wahlberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wahlberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Brave won't allow it.
Wahlberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Brave gets an underhook and turns Wahlberg into the cage.
Wahlberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brave gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wahlberg can't get the takedown.
Brave wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wahlberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brave is trying to break free.
Wahlberg tries to break free but Brave pushes him back against the cage.
Brave tries to pull guard but Wahlberg won't allow it.
Brave stops a takedown attempt from Wahlberg .
Wahlberg is trying to break the clinch but Brave has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg is trying to break the clinch but Brave has him pressed against the cage.
Brave has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wahlberg blocks an elbow strike from Brave.
Brave misses with the head strike.
Wahlberg can't break the clinch.
Brave has Wahlberg pressed against the cage, preventing Wahlberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brave misses with a punch on the inside.
Wahlberg is trying to drag Brave to the mat but Brave just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wahlberg looking for a takedown.
Wahlberg wants to break free but Brave has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wahlberg tries to break the clinch but Brave is controlling the position.
Wahlberg tries a body shot but Brave blocks it.
Brave tries to pull guard but Wahlberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brave has Wahlberg pressed against the cage, preventing Wahlberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brave is trying to break the clinch but Wahlberg has him pressed against the cage.
Wahlberg is trying to break free.
Wahlberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brave prevents it.
Wahlberg lands a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brave is trying to break the clinch but Wahlberg has him pressed against the cage.
Brave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wahlberg to keep the fight standing.
Brave has had enough of the clinch but Wahlberg keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gucci Brave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Wahlberg 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wahlberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brave counters with a left and a right that stings Wahlberg .
Brave moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wahlberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wahlberg misses with the combination.
Wahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wahlberg lands a two punch combo.
Brave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Wahlberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brave lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brave!
Brave staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Brave misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brave darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Brave blocks the low kick.
Wahlberg looks to land a body kick but Brave moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wahlberg looks to land a combination but Brave avoids it well.
Wahlberg throws a lazy right hand but Brave sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brave tries to clinch but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Brave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahlberg manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Wahlberg .
Brave lands with a nice combination. Wahlberg backs away looking to recover.
Brave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brave throws a right hand that Wahlberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Wahlberg also avoids with ease.
Wahlberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brave's head backwards.
Wahlberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brave looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brave moves to clinch but Wahlberg breaks away
and Wahlberg counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahlberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Brave is just out of range.
Brave lunges at Wahlberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wahlberg 's hand.
Wahlberg tests Brave's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mark Wahlberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wahlberg blocks a head kick by Brave.
Wahlberg throws a good cross that connects.
Brave fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brave has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Wahlberg . Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Brave. Those never looked like landing.
Brave throws a series of punches but Wahlberg moves out of range.
Wahlberg thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Wahlberg .
Donk. Wahlberg catches Brave right on the button with a cross.
Brave tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wahlberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brave showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wahlberg .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Brave tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wahlberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Brave closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wahlberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brave tries a knee to the head but Wahlberg blocks it.
Wahlberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brave is trying to pull guard but Wahlberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wahlberg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wahlberg looking for a takedown.
Wahlberg trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wahlberg to keep the fight standing.
Brave has Wahlberg pressed against the cage, preventing Wahlberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brave is trying to break the clinch but Wahlberg is controlling him.
Brave wants a takedown.
Mark Wahlberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Wahlberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gucci Brave.
Wahlberg is trying to stall.
Wahlberg is trying to force a seperation but Brave has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wahlberg .
Brave is trying to force a seperation but Wahlberg has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Wahlberg .
Wahlberg can't break the clinch.
Gucci Brave is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wahlberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Wahlberg .
I think Brave has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gucci Brave!
Mark Wahlberg was interviewed post fight and said 'God Bless!!'.