PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Cae (ranked 6310 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Branch (ranked 21285 p4p, 0 weight class). Cae comes to the cage accompanied by Hate me Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cae
vs
Branch

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
175 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 Los Angeles, Amir Cae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Branch!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cae shoots for a takedown but Branch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branch.
Branch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Branch fails to land with a series of punches.
Branch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cae's calf.
Branch scores with a shot to the body.
Branch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cae circles away quickly and effectively.
Cae misses with the combination.
Cae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Branch.
Branch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cae.
Branch tries to bum rush Cae with a series of wild strikes but Cae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Branch throws out a leg kick but Cae moves out of range and Branch only half commits.
Branch tries to bum rush Cae with a series of wild strikes but Cae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branch misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cae checks a leg kick nicely.
Branch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cae.
Branch works over Cae's head and body with a nice combination.
Cae checks a leg kick nicely.
Branch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cae is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Cae blocks the low kick.
Cae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cae ducks under a wild hook from Branch.
Cae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Branch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cae.
Branch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cae shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Branch counters with a shoot takedown. Cae fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Cae. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Branch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Branch swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Branch.
Cae doesn't manage to clinch there - Branch circles away.
Branch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branch throws a body shot but no joy.
Cae fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Branch.
Cae tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Branch swivels and escapes.
Cae shoots in for a double leg but Branch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Titus Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cae pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Branch stuns Cae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Branch misses.
Branch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cae is looking for a counter combo.
Cae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cae shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Branch sprawls well. Branch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cae gets slowly back to his feet.
Branch misses with the combination.
Cae half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cae goes for a double leg but Branch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Branch continues to drive forward.
Branch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cae is looking to counter punch.
Branch slips a jab and a cross from Cae.
Cae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branch.
Branch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branch can pounce on him.
Cae takes a swing at Branch's ribcage but misses.
Branch throws a body shot but no joy.
Branch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Titus Branch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cae will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Branch jabs Cae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cae rather than just go for the knockout.
Cae throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Branch's waist but Branch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cae off to one side.
Cae shoots for a double leg takedown but Branch sprawls well. He's pushed Cae's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Branch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Branch misses with a two punch combination.
Cae tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Branch manages to circle out of the way.
Cae tries to clinch

and Branch counters with a shoot takedown. Cae fights it but they end up in guard.

Branch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Branch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cae is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Branch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Branch throws a series of punches but Cae avoids them all with ease.
Cae fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Branch avoids it really well and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Branch scores with a four punch combination!
Branch throws a series of punches but Cae moves out of range.
Cae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Branch!
Cae throws a series of punches but Branch moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch tries a low kick but Cae avoids it.
Branch throws the kick towards the body but Cae avoids it.
Cae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Branch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch thows a body kick. Cae tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Branch takes a swing at Cae's ribcage but misses.
Branch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Branch throws a front kick aimed at Cae's knee but Cae avoids it well.
As Branch looks to move away, Cae throws a big counter combo but Branch just gets out of the way.
Cae tries to score a power double leg takedown but Branch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cae somewhat.
Branch feints the counter takedown.
Branch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cae appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Branch misses.
Cae throws a series of punches but Branch moves out of range.
Branch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cae defends it well.
Branch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cae.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Cae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cae goes for a double leg but Branch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Branch continues to drive forward.
Branch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Branch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cae is out of range and Branch settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
Branch tries to work over Cae's front leg with a kick but Cae checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cae fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Branch avoids it really well and circles away.
Branch misses with a wild combination.
Cae fails with a takedown attempt.
Branch throws a right and a left that Cae avoids nicely.
Branch fails to land with a series of punches.
Branch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cae backs up against the cage.
Cae goes for a double leg but Branch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Branch continues to drive forward.
Branch is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Titus Branch seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branch lands a body shot.
Branch throws a low kick but Cae moves out of range easily.
Branch stalks Cae and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cae's face. Cae staggers backwards, shaken.
Branch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cae tries to counter with a takedown but Branch is quick to defend against it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cae. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Branch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cae.
Cae shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Branch pinned against the cage. Branch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Branch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Branch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Branch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cae shoots in for a takedown but Branch shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Branch.
Cae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amir Cae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cae or perhaps it was just good defense by Branch, which made it look bad.
Branch stalks Cae and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cae's face. Cae staggers backwards, shaken.
Branch throws a leg kick but Cae checks it.
Branch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branch cracks the inside of Cae's front leg.
Cae misses with a few strikes there.
Branch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cae.
Branch tries to work over Cae's front leg with a kick but Cae checks it.
Cae seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Branch tries to bum rush Cae with a series of wild strikes but Cae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Branch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cae.
Branch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cae checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Branch misses the shot to the body.
Branch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branch circles away quickly and effectively.
Branch unleashes a big counter combination but Cae bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Branch tries to bum rush Cae with a series of wild strikes but Cae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Branch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cae at a distance.
Cae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branch.
Cae checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch misses with a two punch combination.
Cae shoots in but no luck this time.
Good leg kick by Branch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cae moves in looking to clinch but Branch pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Branch looks to land a combination. Cae sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Branch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cae shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Branch as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Cae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Cae.
Branch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Branch throws a right hand that Cae ducks under and follows up with a left that Cae also avoids with ease.
Cae shoots in for a takedown but Branch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Branch with the counter takedown but Cae avoids it easily.
Cae blocks a head kick by Branch.
Branch throws a right hand that Cae ducks under and follows up with a left that Cae also avoids with ease.
Branch keeps the fight on the outside.
Cae takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Branch is working the combinations to good effect here.
Branch throws a series of punches but Cae moves out of range.
Cae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branch feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cae.
Cae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branch tries to land a front kick but Cae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cae is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Branch.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cae wants to clinch up but Branch keeps it at a distance.
Branch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cae defends it well.
Branch stuffs the takedown attempt from Cae. Cae gets slowly back to his feet.
Branch connects with a body shot.
Branch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Branch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cae if he has to take too many more of those.
Branch throws a low kick but Cae moves out of range easily.
Branch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Branch looks to land a combination but Cae avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cae fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Branch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Branch throws a sloppy head kick and Cae moves out of range easily.
Branch misses with a wild combination.
Branch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Branch misses.
Cae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Branch lands with a shot to the body.
Branch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cae checks it well.
Branch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cae doesn't manage to clinch there - Branch circles away.
Cae wants to clinch.
Cae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Branch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Titus Branch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch combination from Branch misses.
Branch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cae tries to clinch up.
Amir Cae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Branch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Branch 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Branch!
A victorious Titus Branch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Amir Cae had this to say: 'I'll be back. Promise that'.