PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klay Bragee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Cylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Cylo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bragee
vs
Cylo

190 cm
26
243 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

194 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klay Bragee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Cylo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bragee thuds a left hand into Cylo's body.

Bragee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bragee lands a right hand.
Cylo taking a breather.
Bragee avoiding damage.
Cylo looking for a takedown.
Cylo wants to get back to striking at distance but Bragee won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Bragee.
Cylo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bragee just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bragee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cylo looking for a takedown.
Klay Bragee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Cylo.
Cylo can't break the clinch.
Cylo wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bragee pushes Cylo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cylo looks winded!
Bragee scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Bragee.
Bragee lands a left hand.
Bragee has Cylo pressed against the ropes.
Cylo is trying to push Bragee away but Bragee has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cylo can't get the takedown.
Bragee pushes Cylo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bragee.
Bragee lands a shot to the body.
Bragee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.

Bragee successfully pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bragee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bragee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cylo's guard.
Bragee forces his way into half guard.
Bragee controlling the action here.
Cylo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bragee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bragee tries to pass to full mount but Cylo defends it.

Bragee is trying to work for a kimura but Cylo is defending well.
Bragee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bragee is taking a breather. Cylo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cylo tries to roll over but Bragee keeps him under control.

Bragee stands up and beckons Cylo to join him on the feet.
Gabriel Cylo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cylo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bragee counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Bragee has managed to clinch.
Cylo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cylo wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Bragee.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bragee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bragee cracks Cylo with a nice body shot.
Bragee lands a body punch.
Bragee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.
Bragee lands a hook that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.

Bragee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bragee has closed the distance and engaged Cylo in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bragee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bragee lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Bragee.
Bragee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A hook to the body from Bragee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bragee is struggling to control the position.
Cylo wants to break free but Bragee has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bragee.
Cylo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bragee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bragee fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bragee drives through and clinches with Cylo against the ropes.
Bragee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bragee looking for a takedown.
Bragee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cylo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cylo can't break the clinch.
Bragee slowing the pace effectively.
Bragee scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Bragee dominated that round.
That's time! Bragee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bragee moves into the clinch.
Cylo is working for takedown but Bragee is calmly controlling the position for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bragee here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Bragee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Cylo.
Cylo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cylo throws a shot from downtown. Bragee moves away and avoids it.
Cylo misses with a hook
and Bragee counters with a stiff right hand.

Bragee has Cylo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bragee lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bragee.
Bragee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cylo can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bragee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cylo up against the ropes.
Cylo is breathing heavily.
Bragee works on Cylo's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragee slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bragee.
Bragee stalling.
A right hand to the body from Bragee.
A right hand to the body from Bragee.
Bragee lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Bragee pulls guard effortlessly.

Bragee uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

Cylo tries to keep at a distance but Bragee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bragee effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bragee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cylo has had enough of the clinch but Bragee keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Bragee scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bragee as the two fighters clinch.
Bragee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bragee lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Bragee.
Bragee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cylo after a bit of a struggle.
Bragee works on Cylo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bragee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cylo up against the ropes.
Bragee lands a body punch.
Bragee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bragee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bragee manages to break the clinch.
Bragee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cylo.
Bragee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bragee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Cylo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bragee closes the distance and clinches.
Bragee leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Bragee lands with a short shot to the head.
Bragee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Bragee.
Bragee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Bragee successfully pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cylo wants to stand but Bragee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bragee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cylo wanted to stand there but Bragee had control of the position.

Bragee kicks Cylo off and gets to his feet.
Cylo misses with a right hand

and Bragee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bragee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cylo!
Bragee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Bragee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

A big left from Cylo misses.
Bragee slips a straight right by Cylo.
Bragee tries to clinch but Cylo is having none of it.
Cylo misses with an uppercut. Bragee saw that one coming.

Bragee closes the distance and clinches.
Cylo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bragee after a bit of a struggle.
Bragee wants to take the fight to the mat but Cylo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Bragee.
Bragee leaning against his opponent.
Cylo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cylo wants to break free but Bragee has control.
Good body shot from Bragee.

Bragee breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bragee defending well as Cylo loads up on a big left hand.

Bragee gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bragee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cylo misses with a combination

and Bragee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bragee has Cylo pressed against the ropes, preventing Cylo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bragee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cylo's efforts to push away.
Bragee lands a shoulder strike.
Bragee avoiding damage.
Bragee lands a nice shot to the body.
Bragee lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Bragee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Bragee.
Bragee effectively controlling the action here.
Bragee lands an uppercut.
Bragee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bragee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bragee is pushing Cylo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cylo is trying to pull guard but Bragee has him pressed against the ropes.
Bragee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bragee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.
Bragee lands an uppercut.
Bragee lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragee is leaning against Cylo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bragee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bragee lands a shoulder strike.
Cylo takes a shot to the head.
Bragee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bragee.
Bragee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bragee lands an uppercut.
Bragee lands a hook that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.
Bragee slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bragee for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cylo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bragee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bragee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bragee sitting in guard here, content to control.

Cylo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bragee escapes and throws Cylo's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Bragee decides to stand back up.
Cylo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bragee counters by clinching up.
Bragee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bragee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bragee scores with a hook to the body.
Bragee leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Bragee.
Cylo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bragee has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Bragee clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cylo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cylo misses with a straight right.
Cylo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bragee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bragee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cylo tries to break free but Bragee pushes him back against the ropes.
Bragee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cylo up against the ropes.
Cylo is trying to drag Bragee to the mat but Bragee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Cylo tries to pull guard but Bragee won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Bragee scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bragee.
Cylo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragee is trying to drag Cylo to the mat but Cylo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Bragee as the two fighters clinch.
Bragee lands with a left to the head.
Bragee lands an uppercut.
Bragee gets through Cylo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bragee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cylo up against the ropes.
Bragee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cylo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bragee walks away with a smile on his face. Cylo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klay Bragee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Cylo.

Bragee clinches up against the ropes.
Bragee lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Bragee.
Bragee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cylo tries to break free but Bragee pushes him back against the ropes.
Cylo takes a shot to the head.
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!
Bragee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bragee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short left from Bragee.
Bragee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bragee works on Cylo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bragee slowing the pace effectively.
Bragee lands an uppercut.
Cylo tries to pull guard but Bragee won't allow it.

Bragee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bragee lands a leg kick that knocks Cylo off balance momentarily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bragee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragee is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bragee.
Bragee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cylos head.
Bragee is struggling to control the position.
Cylo wants to break free but Bragee has control.
Bragee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cylo misses with a knee to the head.
Bragee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Bragee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cylo misses with a right hand
letting Bragee counter with a right hand.
Gabriel Cylo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bragee clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bragee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cylo throws a right hand that misses

and Bragee moves into the clinch.
Bragee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Cylo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cylo misses with a looping left.
Cylo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cylo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bragee tries to close the distance and clinch but Cylo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cylo keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cylo lands with an uppercut that bounces Bragee off the ropes and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cylo throws a looping overhand right but Bragee ducks down to avoid it.
Bragee ducks under a wild hook from Cylo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Bragee had his way with Gabriel Cylo in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cylo gets tackled into the ropes by Bragee. Bragee maintains the clinch.
Cylo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cylo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bragee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bragee slips under a jab from Cylo.
Cylo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bragee.
Cylo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bragee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bragee ducks under a wild hook from Cylo.
A combination from Cylo does no damage.
Klay Bragee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cylo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Bragee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bragee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cylo or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.
Bragee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cylo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bragee. Cylo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cylo misses with a hook

and Bragee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bragee.
Bragee effectively controlling the action here.
Bragee works on Cylo's body with a couple of short punches.
Cylo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klay Bragee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bragee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bragee seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gabriel Cylo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bragee as the two fighters clinch.
Bragee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cylos head.
Bragee lands a hook that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Bragee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bragee.
A hook to the body from Bragee.
A short body shot lands from Bragee as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bragee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Bragee stands up and waves to Cylo to follow him.
Bragee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cylo.
A slow jab from Cylo misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bragee darts in and clinches Cylo up against the ropes.
Bragee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bragee gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cylo looking to slow down the pace here.
Bragee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Bragee on the inside.
Bragee lands a nice uppercut.
Bragee is leaning against Cylo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bragee pushes Cylo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bragee stalls.
Bragee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cylo backwards.
Klay Bragee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bragee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cylo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cylo misses with a looping right.

Bragee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cylo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Bragee.
Bragee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Bragee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bragee controlling the action here for a moment.
Bragee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klay Bragee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bragee stalling the fight.
Cylo misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Bragee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bragee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Klay Bragee!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Klay Bragee!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Klay Bragee!

Klay Bragee wins by unanimous decision!
Klay Bragee is the new heavyweight champion!
Klay Bragee took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'll read you all a poem I just wrote. Nah, never mind. Have a good day. Thank you guys.'.