PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mack Branco (ranked 133 p4p, 20 weight class) and Deez Nutzzzz (ranked 382 p4p, 58 weight class). Branco comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold. Mack Branco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Branco
vs
Nutzzzz

184 cm
30
190 lbs
21 - 8 - 1

185 cm
29
189 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Blue Moon
Bullet Proof System

Red Light Coffeeshop

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 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mack Branco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deez Nutzzzz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branco throws a solid leg kick but Nutzzzz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Branco.
Branco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Branco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Nutzzzz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Branco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the body kick.
Branco throws the kick towards the body but Nutzzzz avoids it.
Nutzzzz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nutzzzz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branco's head.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz misses with a right hand
and Branco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branco slips a jab from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws the left hand but Branco avoids the punch easily.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz tries to clinch there but Branco circles away.
Branco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Jab from Branco.
Branco throws the kick towards the body but Nutzzzz avoids it.
A nice side step and Nutzzzz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Branco gets a takedown into half guard.
Nutzzzz trying to control from the bottom.
Branco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nutzzzz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Branco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Branco moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nutzzzz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz is looking to reverse the position.
Nutzzzz prevents Branco from improving position.
Nutzzzz tries to buck Branco off but Branco is having none of it.
Nutzzzz struggling a bit here.
Branco trying to control the action but Nutzzzz is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco has control of an arm but Nutzzzz manages to advance to Branco's back!
Nutzzzz keeps control of the position as Branco tries to break free.
Branco looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nutzzzz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Nutzzzz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Branco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Branco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nutzzzz controlling the pace for now.
Branco wants to control but Nutzzzz is having none of it.
Branco regains half guard.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Mack Branco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Branco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nutzzzz missing with a left hand there. Branco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Branco misses.
Nutzzzz defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Nutzzzz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
Nutzzzz swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Branco cracks Nutzzzz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Branco strikes.
Nutzzzz scores with a hook to the body. Branco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nutzzzz misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Branco counter with a right hand.
Nutzzzz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nutzzzz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Nutzzzz backs away, Branco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Branco tries to land a front kick but Nutzzzz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Nutzzzz misses.
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nutzzzz gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Nutzzzz swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Branco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nutzzzz has Branco pulled in close to control his posture.
Mack Branco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutzzzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branco postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco with a nice head shot there.
Branco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Branco has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco controlling the position easily from mount.
Branco is stalling here but it's allowed Nutzzzz to get half guard.
Nutzzzz is trying to control but can't.
Branco wants to control but Nutzzzz is keeping him busy.
Branco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutzzzz can do to turn this around?
Nutzzzz trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz keeping hold of Branco's head, controlling as best he can.
Nutzzzz is trying to maintain the position but Branco is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutzzzz is concentrating on defense, preventing Branco from advancing position.

Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutzzzz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branco is pressing down on Nutzzzz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nutzzzz is holding on for now.

Nutzzzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Nutzzzz is defending against the submission attempts here by Branco.
Nutzzzz is looking to control Branco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutzzzz avoid being mounted?

Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutzzzz has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nutzzzz trying to control but Branco postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Branco dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nutzzzz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Branco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nutzzzz scrambles back to his feet.
Branco lands a leg kick that knocks Nutzzzz off balance momentarily.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Nutzzzz swings widly with a right hand
and Branco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nutzzzz connects with a body shot.
Branco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nutzzzz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branco momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Nutzzzz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nutzzzz.
Nice shot by Branco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nutzzzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nutzzzz as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses the shot to the body.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
Branco scores with a leg kick.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nutzzzz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Branco - the referee stops the clock and Nutzzzz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Branco. Nutzzzz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nutzzzz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Nutzzzz blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand
and Branco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nutzzzz throws a looping overhand right but Branco ducks down to avoid it.
Nutzzzz throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Branco misses the target.
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!
Branco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nutzzzz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Mack Branco's cut is getting worse.
Nutzzzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Branco misses with a hook
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deez Nutzzzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco slips a jab from Nutzzzz.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Branco - that will leave a mark!
Nutzzzz throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branco misses with a leg kick
and Nutzzzz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nutzzzz lands with an uppercut that bounces Branco off the cage and back into range.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Deez Nutzzzz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nutzzzz misses the jab.
Branco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Branco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nutzzzz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz walks into a jab.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut. Branco saw that one coming.
Nutzzzz throws an overhand right that lands on Branco's shoulder, as Branco tries to avoid the shot.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
Branco tests Nutzzzz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branco.
A leg kick checked by Nutzzzz.
A little jabbing left from Nutzzzz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nutzzzz takes a step back to recover.
Branco blocks a jab.
Mack Branco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deez Nutzzzz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Branco 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Branco!
Mack Branco spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.