PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brak Maugøn (ranked 278 p4p, 42 weight class) and Tony O Rangers (ranked 418 p4p, 61 weight class). Maugøn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Save Yourself. O Rangers has chosen Hold on to you as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Maugøn
vs
O Rangers

189 cm
28
264 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

195 cm
35
265 lbs
25 - 12 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bee Krazy

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brak Maugøn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Tony O Rangers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rangers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maugøn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for O Rangers.
O Rangers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
O Rangers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from O Rangers.
O Rangers misses with a body shot.
O Rangers cracks Maugøn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Rangers misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Maugøn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by O Rangers. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers throws a body shot but no joy.
Maugøn throws a shot to the body.
O Rangers misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
O Rangers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range.
O Rangers throws a shot to the body.
Maugøn lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Rangers's sensitive parts.
O Rangers moves out of range of the body kick from Maugøn.
O Rangers looks for a takedown but Maugøn sprawls well.
O Rangers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Rangers, as that shot connected.
O Rangers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

O Rangers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maugøn's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maugøn is controlling O Rangers's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers controlling the action here.
O Rangers is trying to control. Maugøn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Rangers is looking to advance position but Maugøn won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Rangers controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

O Rangers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maugøn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maugøn wants to get back to his feet but O Rangers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Rangers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maugøn is keeping the position for now.
Maugøn is controlling O Rangers's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Rangers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Rangers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rangers throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Rangers was well out of range. Poor timing from Maugøn.
Brak Maugøn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

O Rangers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Maugøn sneaks out the side door and pushes O Rangers away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Maugøn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.

O Rangers moves into range and clinches up with Maugøn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony O Rangers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

O Rangers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Rangers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maugøn misses with a hook.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Rangers.
O Rangers jabs at Maugøn's body.
O Rangers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.

O Rangers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
O Rangers tries to free his leg and advance position but Maugøn is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers trying to control but Maugøn is working from the bottom.
O Rangers is fighting to break Maugøn's control of his arms but Maugøn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maugøn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Rangers.
O Rangers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Rangers tries to free his leg and advance position but Maugøn is retaining full guard.
Maugøn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maugøn pulls O Rangers in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maugøn lands a glancing blow to the side of O Rangers's head.
Maugøn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Rangers to score with a decent uppercut.
O Rangers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maugøn rather than just go for the knockout.
Maugøn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Rangers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Rangers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Rangers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maugøn counters with a good, hard body kick but O Rangers shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Rangers.
Tony O Rangers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Rangers jabs Maugøn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maugøn slips under a jab from O Rangers.
O Rangers lands a jab to the nose.
O Rangers misses with an uppercut. Maugøn saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rangers misses the shot to the body.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
It appears Maugøn was looking to counter with a kick there.
O Rangers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Rangers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Rangers misses with a takedown attempt
and Maugøn counters with a good low kick that O Rangers was not able to check.
O Rangers is breathing heavily.
Maugøn scores with a jab to the body.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers defending well as Maugøn loads up on a big left hand.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but O Rangers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tony O Rangers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Rangers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maugøn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maugøn lands a glancing blow to the side of O Rangers's head.
O Rangers staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maugøn.
O Rangers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
O Rangers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maugøn can pounce on him.
O Rangers punishes Maugøn's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Maugøn misses.
Maugøn lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers throws a poor cross that misses
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Rangers swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
O Rangers just misses with a punch to the body.
O Rangers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maugøn misses with a wild body shot.
O Rangers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maugøn slips a jab from O Rangers.
O Rangers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maugøn counters with a nice body kick.
Maugøn cracks a nice hook into O Rangers's ribs.
O Rangers misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of O Rangers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Rangers misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

O Rangers fails with the takedown
and Maugøn counters with a good, hard body kick but O Rangers shrugs it off.
O Rangers swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut.
Maugøn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Maugøn misses its target.
Nice straight punches there by Maugøn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maugøn.
O Rangers misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Maugøn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Maugøn swings for the body but O Rangers moves out of range.
O Rangers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maugøn takes a swing at O Rangers's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like O Rangers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maugøn.

O Rangers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Rangers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maugøn prevents a body shot from O Rangers.
O Rangers lands a shot to the body.
O Rangers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Rangers wants a takedown but no success here.
Brak Maugøn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
O Rangers struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands.

Maugøn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maugøn throws a jab when O Rangers was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from O Rangers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Rangers shoots and misses
letting Maugøn counter with a right hand.
O Rangers throws a jab when Maugøn was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maugøn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rangers throws a big shot that misses.
O Rangers misses with a left hand
and Maugøn counters with a good, hard body kick but O Rangers shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maugøn is looking to land body kicks.
Maugøn throws an off balance right hand
and O Rangers counters with a straight right hand.
Maugøn feints and then cracks O Rangers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Rangers down.
Maugøn lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Rangers moves forwards but Maugøn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Rangers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maugøn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maugøn throws a lazy uppercut
and O Rangers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Rangers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Rangers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maugøn swivels and escapes.
O Rangers misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Rangers.
It appears Maugøn was looking to counter with a kick there.
O Rangers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maugøn lunges at O Rangers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Rangers's hand.

O Rangers is rocked!
O Rangers walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Maugøn swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brak Maugøn!
In his post fight interview, Brak Maugøn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.