PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Slaughter (ranked 727 p4p, 94 weight class) and Reiner Brawn (ranked 4921 p4p, 509 weight class). Slaughter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden. Reiner Brawn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Slaughter
vs
Brawn

185 cm
28
199 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
188 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Arcticus University: London
HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reiner Brawn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slaughter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawn's elbow.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Brawn blocks it.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brawn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slaughter is defending well.
Slaughter is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slaughter works on Brawn's body with a couple of short punches.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Slaughter.
Brawn looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Slaughter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
Slaughter digs a right hand underneath Brawn's ribcage. Brawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slaughter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Brawn controls the action.
Slaughter gets through Brawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Brawn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brawn blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
We've been hearing reports that Slaughter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Slaughter digs a right hand into Brawn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brawn's gas tank.
Slaughter pushes Brawn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaughter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brawn tries to pull guard but Slaughter holds him up against the cage and eventually Brawn drops back down to his feet.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reiner Brawn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
Slaughter is struggling to control the position.
Brawn's coach down at Spartans Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brawn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawn's elbow.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Brawn blocks it.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Brawn blocks it.
Brawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Brawn avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter lands a hook that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaughter prevents the takedown attempt.
Slaughter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawn's elbow.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawn tries to pull guard but Slaughter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brawn prevents a body shot from Slaughter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands a shot to the body.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Brawn avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
Slaughter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Slaughter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slaughter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaughter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Brawn blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter is leaning against Brawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Brawn avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
Brawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slaughter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawn's elbow.
Slaughter digs a right hand underneath Brawn's ribcage. Brawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawn backwards.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Slaughter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slaughter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawn moves away.
Brawn looks to land a combination but Slaughter avoids it well.

Slaughter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brawn can't get the takedown.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Brawn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slaughter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slaughter scores with a shot to the side of Brawn's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Slaughter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reiner Brawn.
Brawn is breathing heavily.
Slaughter lands a left hand.
Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brawn can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter gets through Brawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.

It looks like Reiner Brawn has been cut.
Brawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to work over Brawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter scores with a nice hook to the head.

Brawn is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
Brawn is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaughter finish him?
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!
Slaughter throws a big uppercut that drops Brawn! More strikes from Slaughter and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brawn lies dazed against the cage as Slaughter celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Slaughter!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Slaughter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.