PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lends (ranked 5905 p4p, 24676 weight class) and Zonor Bragger (ranked 132 p4p, 167 weight class). The key to victory for Josh Lends has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lends
vs
Bragger

182 cm
19
155
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
170
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Lends!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zonor Bragger!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lends shoots in for a double leg but Bragger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bragger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lends shoots in for a takedown but Bragger shows good takedown defense.
Lends swings for the body but Bragger moves out of range.
Lends is breathing heavily.
Bragger doesn't manage to clinch there - Lends circles away.
Lends throws a head kick that misses.
Lends shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bragger pinned against the cage. Bragger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Lends. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bragger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragger throws a hook but Lends avoids it easily.
Bragger moves in looking to clinch but Lends pushes him off.
Lends looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bragger fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lends as he jumps to the side.
Lends thinks about countering with a head kick.

Bragger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Bragger is trying to work for a kimura but Lends is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bragger trying to control the pace.
Lends is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lends definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, if Bragger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Bragger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lends has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bragger controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lends trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bragger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bragger keeps the fight on the outside.
Bragger with the counter takedown but Lends avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bragger.

Bragger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lends is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bragger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bragger's back!
Lends not allowing Bragger to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lends working for a choke but Bragger is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bragger looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lends.
Bragger wants to control his opponent's hands but Lends gets his hands free.
Bragger is trying to get back to his feet but Lends has full control of the position and if anything, Bragger has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've been informed that Bragger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bragger is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lends's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zonor Bragger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bragger misses with a head kick.
Lends swats away the attempt to clinch by Bragger.
Bragger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A bone on bone clash there as Bragger blocks the leg kick.
Bragger misses with the combination.
Lends displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bragger throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bragger throws a body punch but Lends moves out of range.
Bragger moves in looking to clinch but Lends pushes him off.
Bragger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lends manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lends as he jumps to the side.
Lends throws a counter high kick but Bragger was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lends as Bragger shoots in.

Bragger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lends to the mat! Lends manages to get full guard.
Bragger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lends is working an open guard so Bragger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bragger shoots in but no luck this time.
Josh Lends has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zonor Bragger.
Bragger shoots in for a double leg but Lends sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bragger throws a head kick but Lends moves out of range.
Lends is looking for a counter combo.
Bragger looks to land a combination but Lends avoids it well.
Lends tries to clinch but Bragger moves out of range.

Lends tries to sprawl but Bragger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Bragger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Josh Lends is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lends stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lends wants it to stay on the feet.
Bragger shoots for a takedown but Lends saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bragger tries to clinch but Lends moves out of range.
Lends shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bragger defends it nicely.
Zonor Bragger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bragger throws a head kick but Lends moves out of range.
Lends is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bragger.
Bragger misses with a double jab.
Lends is looking to clinch but Bragger is avoiding it.
Bragger tries to clinch up but Lends circles away and keeps his distance.
Lends tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bragger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lends fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bragger fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bragger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lends sprawls well initially but Bragger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lends keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bragger decides to return to a standing position.
Bragger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lends as he jumps to the side.
Bragger throws a sloppy head kick and Lends moves out of range easily.

Bragger drives through with a takedown into Lends's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zonor Bragger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lends wants to sweep but no luck.
Bragger wants to pass the guard but Lends is keeping the position.
Bragger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lends. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bragger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bragger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lends swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bragger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bragger is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zonor Bragger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lends's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bragger shoots for a double leg takedown but Lends sprawls well. He's pushed Bragger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Lends gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bragger to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Lends is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Lends is rocked!
Oh Lends is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bragger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lends uses from the top position.
Bragger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bragger looking for a guillotine here but Lends defends easily.

Bragger is looking for a triangle but Lends pushes his legs off easily.
Bragger seems keen to control Lends's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bragger can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bragger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lends gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bragger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lends's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lends working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bragger stands and throws Lends's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Bragger tries for a kimura but Lends is defending well.
Bragger scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragger cracks Lends with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bragger immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lends is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bragger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zonor Bragger!