PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoei Braz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baratheon
vs
Braz

193 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
30
205 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shoei Braz!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Braz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baratheon!

Braz swings around for an armbar but Baratheon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Braz's guard.
Baratheon wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving.

Braz working for a triangle but Baratheon defends it easily.
Braz can't keep his opponent in guard - Baratheon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Baratheon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baratheon wants to control but Braz is keeping him busy.
Braz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baratheon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Braz looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baratheon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baratheon prevents Braz from improving his position.

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

Baratheon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baratheon is one step ahead there.
Baratheon is pushing down on Braz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braz is fighting to maintain full guard but Baratheon has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baratheon wants to work for an arm triangle but Braz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Braz is pressing down on Baratheon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Braz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Baratheon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braz is working Baratheon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baratheon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Baratheon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Braz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baratheon managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz is pushing down on Baratheon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baratheon is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.

Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baratheon defends it well.
Braz blocks the strikes from Baratheon.

Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Baratheon punching from the bottom.

Braz is working for a kimura but Baratheon is defending it quite comfortably.

Baratheon actively working from the bottom here.
Baratheon trying to control but Braz postures up.

Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baratheon is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon punching from the bottom.
Braz prevents Baratheon from improving his position.

Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Baratheon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Baratheon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baratheon is trying to control but can't.

Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baratheon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.

Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz 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.

A lazy left from Baratheon finds it's target.
Baratheon takes a swing at Braz's ribcage but misses.
Braz feints the counter takedown.
Baratheon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Baratheon misses with a body shot.
Stannis Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Braz moves out of range.
Braz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baratheon defends it well.
Braz avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
And Braz tries to counter it with a takedown but Baratheon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baratheon just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braz feints the counter takedown.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Braz avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon throws a combination that misses

so Braz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baratheon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baratheon is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.

Braz is working for a kimura but Baratheon is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Braz is looking for a kimura but Baratheon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.

Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Baratheon defends the submission attempt.
Baratheon wants to control but Braz is keeping busy.

Baratheon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baratheon manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Braz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Braz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baratheon is keeping the position for now.
Baratheon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Braz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baratheon is looking to regain half guard here but Braz keeps moving and retains side control.

Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braz working away.

Braz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baratheon has escaped the position, nice work there.

Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I wouldn't like to be where Baratheon is right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon is looking for a sweep.

Braz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baratheon tries to bench press Braz off him but Braz keeps the position.

Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Braz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baratheon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baratheon is looking to regain half guard here but Braz keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Baratheon misses with an uppercut. Braz saw that one coming.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baratheon is looking to wear down Braz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Braz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baratheon finds it's way round the side to connect with Braz's head.
Baratheon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Braz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braz was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Braz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Baratheon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Braz doesn't seem phased though.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Braz ducks under and follows up with a left that Braz also avoids with ease.
And Braz tries to counter it with a takedown but Baratheon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baratheon misses with a double jab

and Braz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Braz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Braz drops back looking for a leg! Baratheon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baratheon manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Baratheon's guard.

Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braz working some strikes from top position.

Braz drops back looking for a leg! Baratheon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baratheon manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Baratheon's guard.

Baratheon is looking for a triangle but Braz pushes his legs off easily.
Braz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stannis Baratheon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Braz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baratheon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Braz but great work by Baratheon.

Baratheon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Braz is looking for a sweep.
Baratheon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baratheon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoei Braz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baratheon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Braz is looking to regain half guard here but Baratheon keeps moving and retains side control.
Baratheon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Braz!

Baratheon goes for an armbar but Braz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Braz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braz passes Baratheon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baratheon looking for submissions off his back.

Braz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Baratheon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Braz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.