Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 407: Skolz v Graves
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Blankenship looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
It seemed like Branco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blankenship connects with a body shot.
Blankenship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Blankenship. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blankenship.
Blankenship scores with a nice right hand.
Blankenship swings widly with a right hand
and Branco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Blankenship.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Branco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Branco controls his hands.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Blankenship misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branco.
Blankenship misses with the head strike.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blankenship working Branco over with knees to the body.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Blankenship turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Branco jumps guard but Blankenship stands there with Branco around his waist. Branco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Branco tries to pull guard but Blankenship won't allow it.
Kenny Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Branco.
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship tries to land knees in the clinch but Branco avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Branco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Branco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blankenship cracks Branco with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Branco has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Blankenship avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blankenship stands up over Branco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blankenship works over Branco with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Branco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blankenship with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Branco striking off his back but it's not causing Blankenship any problems. #T3##SUB2#
Branco has his foot on Blankenship's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blankenship works his way back into a safe position though.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Branco is rocked!#SUB2#
Branco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blankenship defends well.
Branco is still in real trouble! Can Blankenship finish him?
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Branco has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.
Blankenship advances position into side control!
Branco takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A big shot lands for Blankenship! That's hurt Branco! Will he recover? Blankenship fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 400: McIntyre v Puff
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Jr throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
Joe Jr throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joe Jr won't be happy with that.
Joe Jr is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Joe Jr works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Joe Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Branco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joe Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Joe Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Branco.
Branco thows a huge punch but Joe Jr dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joe Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Joe Jr wants to sweep but Branco has passed to side control!#T2#
Branco misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Branco has an Americana. Joe Jr didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Branco is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Branco hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antonio Branco!
After winning the bout, Antonio Branco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 387: Hanma v Cabrazzi
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Branco missing with a left hand there. Norrez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Branco gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Branco's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Norrez is looking for a sweep.
Branco in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco grinds an elbow into Norrez's temple. #SUB2#
Branco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norrez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norrez sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Branco is trying for a kimura here. Norrez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Branco wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Branco!
A victorious Antonio Branco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UCF 94: Chuck v Bolkvadze
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Branco throws an off balance right hand
and Gaspard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Branco misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaspard.
Branco throws a hook to the side of Gaspard's head but Gaspard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaspard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Gaspard is out of range.
Gaspard loads up on a big right hand but Branco slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspard is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks.
Branco looks for a takedown but Gaspard sprawls well.#T1#
Gaspard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gaspard counter with a right hand.
Gaspard lunges at Branco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branco's hand.
Gaspard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaspard digs a good body shot into Branco's ribs.
Gaspard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Branco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaspard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gaspard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Gaspard throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branco tries to counter with a takedown but Gaspard is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Branco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Luc Gaspard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaspard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gaspard misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Branco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaspard wants to get back to full guard.
Gaspard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Branco.
Branco lands strikes from half guard.
Gaspard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Branco working Gaspard over with strikes. #T3#
Gaspard is doing well to control the position and prevent Branco from advancing to side control.
Branco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Branco working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Gaspard defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Branco seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaspard is looking to improve his position.
Gaspard is trying to maintain the position but Branco is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaspard is positioning himself well to prevent Branco advancing to mount.
Branco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gaspard trying to hold on to Branco's head to control him but Branco postures up. #SUB#
Branco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaspard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branco.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branco lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Luc Gaspard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaspard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Branco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaspard finds it's way round the side to connect with Branco's head.
Gaspard scores with a decent looking hook.
Branco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaspard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaspard throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspard connects with an inside leg kick.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Branco misses with a left hand
and Gaspard counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaspard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Branco misses with a straight right.
Branco backing away here, and Gaspard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A lazy left from Gaspard finds it's target.
Branco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaspard's waist but Gaspard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branco off to one side.
Branco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaspard with the inside leg kick.
Gaspard lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Gaspard.
Gaspard connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaspard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick there by Gaspard.
Gaspard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branco.#T2#
Gaspard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Branco clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaspard tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Gaspard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaspard tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Gaspard stops a takedown attempt from Branco.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Gaspard has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaspard misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gaspard fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Gaspard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Gaspard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Branco uses from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Gaspard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Branco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gaspard working for a triangle but Branco defends it easily.
Branco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Branco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Gaspard trying to control the position.
Branco trying to control but Gaspard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Branco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaspard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branco, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Branco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Branco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gaspard trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Gaspard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gaspard misses with a wild combination.
Gaspard misses with a hook. Branco ducked under it nicely.
Gaspard cracks Branco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Branco tries to clinch there but Gaspard circles away.
Gaspard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaspard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco throws a big shot that misses.
Gaspard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gaspard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gaspard scores with a body shot.
Gaspard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##TD#
Branco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaspard did well to prevent Branco getting side control.
Branco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gaspard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Branco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaspard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Branco lands a couple of digs.
Gaspard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Branco.
Branco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Branco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaspard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branco, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Branco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Antonio Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Branco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Branco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gaspard slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Branco.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspard is trying to control. Branco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Branco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gaspard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Branco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Luc Gaspard!

Event: UCF 87: Schnitzer v Myers
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
De Wilde tests Branco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from De Wilde finds it's target.
De Wilde lands with a shot to the body.
Branco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Branco takes one to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Branco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#KD2#
De Wilde lands a big head kick that sends Branco tumbling to the mat! De Wilde takes a step backwards and waves Branco back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Branco is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Branco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Wilde.
De Wilde defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Branco.
Branco seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
De Wilde lands a head shot.
De Wilde cracks Branco with a hook to the temple - Branco is on wobbly legs here! De Wilde swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Branco falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! De Wilde wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nils De Wilde!
A very excited looking Nils De Wilde made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Branco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco misses with a looping left.
A big left from Branco misses.
Myers defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
Myers ducks right into an uppercut from Branco.
Myers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Myers blocks a jab.
Branco misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers connects with a nice looking jab.
Myers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branco on the side of the head.
Branco misses with a right hand
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Branco is rocked!
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Myers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Branco has time to react.
Branco throws an off balance right hand
and Myers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Branco cracks Myers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Myers thuds his right hand into Branco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Branco is still on wobbly legs! Can Myers finish him?
Branco swings widly with a right hand
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branco seems to have recovered his senses.
Branco throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Branco misses with a right hand
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.#T2#
Branco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco misses with a body shot
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Myers connects with an inside leg kick.
Branco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Branco avoids it.
Myers thuds a left hand into Branco's body.
Branco connects with a looping right hand.
Myers misses with a leg kick.
Branco wants to counter with a clinch but Myers pushes him away.
Myers sizes up Branco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Myers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Myers.#T3#
A jab from Branco finds it's way through Myers's defenses.
Myers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myers slips under a jab.
Myers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Branco throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers connects with a nice looking jab.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branco.
Branco feints the counter takedown.
Myers lands a really nice looking cross but Branco seems unphased.
Branco 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.
Some wild striking there from Myers.
Myers wants to land a leg kick but Branco is out of range. #T4#
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marlon Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Myers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Branco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Myers in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Branco slips a straight right by Myers.
Branco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Branco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Branco moves away from the strike by Myers.
Branco tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Myers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Branco.
Branco walks into a straight right hand from Myers.
Myers scores with a nice head shot.
Marlon Myers is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Myers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Branco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Branco drops back, looking for a kneebar! Myers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Myers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Myers! #REVR#
Branco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Myers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Branco is trying to control Myers's posture but Myers avoids it. #T1#
Branco tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Myers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Branco is looking to regain half guard here but Myers keeps moving and retains side control.
Branco tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SU#
Myers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Branco to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Branco.
An attempted straight right counter from Myers misses the target.
Myers scores with a nice strike.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Branco throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Jab by Myers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Myers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Myers lands a lovely overhand right.
Branco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Myers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Myers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Branco off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Myers.
Myers scores with a spinning back kick!
Myers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branco can do to turn this around?#T3#
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Branco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myers.
Branco throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a leg kick.
Myers lands a brutal head kick. Branco looks out on his feet and Myers throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Marlon Myers!
Marlon Myers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Equilibrium looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Branco!
Equilibrium working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Equilibrium really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sloppy strikes there by Equilibrium.
Equilibrium tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Equilibrium working away.
Branco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Branco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Equilibrium looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Branco drops an elbow to the side of Equilibrium's head.
Branco working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco is nestled in close to Equilibrium, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Branco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Branco working Equilibrium over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco slips a nice elbow through Equilibrium's hands, connecting with Equilibrium's forehead.#SUB2#
Equilibrium looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ground and pound from Branco.
Equilibrium is looking for a sweep. Branco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Equilibrium is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Branco jumps into side control!
Branco scores with punches from side control. #ROC#Equilibrium is rocked!
Branco landing a few strikes.
Equilibrium is still in real trouble! Can Branco finish him?#SUB#
Branco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Branco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Equilibrium seems to have recovered his senses.
Branco landing a few strikes.
Equilibrium is looking for a sweep.
Branco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Equilibrium keeps working. #T2#
Branco working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Equilibrium to see if he's OK.
Branco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Equilibrium keeps working.
Equilibrium takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Branco is putting a hurting on Equilibrium here, landing some big shots from side control.
Equilibrium is trying to improve his position.
Branco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Equilibrium some visible discomfort.
Branco lands a few punches from side control.
Equilibrium is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Branco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Equilibrium takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Branco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Equilibrium to see if he's OK.
Equilibrium takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Equilibrium on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Branco in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Equilibrium looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Branco turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Branco!
A relieved looking Antonio Branco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SUF 17: Muckerberg vs Smith
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Kitano.
A cross from Kitano lands.
Kitano connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Kitano.
Kitano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branco's head.
Kitano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Branco avoids the body shot from Kitano.
Branco moves forwards but Kitano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Kitano finds it's way through Branco's defenses.
Jab, jab by Kitano - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Branco's head backwards.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Branco is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branco tries to move into range but Kitano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kitano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branco.#T1#
Branco walks into a left hand.
Kitano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Branco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Kitano misses.
Kitano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch combination from Kitano misses.
Branco tries to counter with a takedown but Kitano is quick to defend against it.
Kitano throws out a powerful jab.
Branco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kitano lands with a hook. Branco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Branco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Branco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Branco slips under a jab.
Kitano with a jab.
Kitano misses with a straight right.
Kitano lunges at Branco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branco's hand.
Branco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Branco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kitano takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
Branco tries to counter with a takedown but Kitano is quick to defend against it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitano lands with an overhand left.
Kitano's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kitano punishes Branco's body with a nice straight punch.
Kitano misses with a double jab #TD#
and Branco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Branco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kitano is just riding it out for now. Branco eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Branco wants to work for an arm triangle but Kitano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Branco trying to work for an americana but Kitano has managed to regain full guard. #SUB#
Branco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Branco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Branco drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kitano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kitano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kitano! #REVB#
Kitano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Branco's legs. #T4#
Branco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kitano off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Branco is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Branco looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Kitano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Kitano does no damage.
Kitano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitano clobbers Branco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Kitano coming out on top.
Kitano's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kitano misses with a hook #TD#
and Branco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Branco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Branco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kitano sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Branco is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Branco is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kitano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kitano.
Branco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Branco drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kitano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kitano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kitano! #REVB#
Branco regains half guard.
Kitano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kitano stalling away here and it's allowed Branco to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3##SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kitano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Branco is looking for a triangle but Kitano pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Branco is looking for a triangle here but Kitano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Branco wants to control but Kitano postures up.
Kitano wants to stand but Branco has his arm trapped.
Kitano is looking to take a break and control but Branco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco tries to bench press Kitano off him but Kitano keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Kitano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kitano misses with an uppercut.
Kitano 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.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branco attempts a counter takedown but Kitano avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, jab by Kitano - just one landing.
Branco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kitano finds it's way round the side to connect with Branco's head.
Kitano works Branco's body with a nice hook.
Kitano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kai Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kitano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice combination there by Kitano.
Kai Kitano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
Branco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kitano lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitano misses the target.
Branco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kitano sprawls and moves away.
Kitano digs a good hook to Branco's body. #T1#
Branco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kitano finds it's way round the side to connect with Branco's head.
Kitano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kitano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Branco trying to pass the guard but Kitano defending well.
Kitano moves into full guard. #SUB#
Branco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Branco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Branco drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kitano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kitano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kitano! #REVB##T2#
Branco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kitano's best efforts.
Kitano is thwarting Branco's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Branco looking for submissions off his back.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kitano seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Branco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kitano is looking to stall here but Branco recovers full guard.
Kitano wants to control from the top but Branco keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Branco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kitano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kitano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kitano stopping the sweep attempt from Branco.#SUB#
Branco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kitano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Branco is tightening it up a little... Kitano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kitano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kitano taps out! Nice BJJ there by Branco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Branco!
After winning the bout, Antonio Branco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Aurelius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Branco slips under a jab.
Branco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aurelius looks to clinch #TD2#
and Branco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Branco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aurelius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Branco wants to pass to mount but Aurelius is defending the position.
Aurelius trying to control here.
Branco trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Aurelius defends the submission attempt.
Aurelius trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Aurelius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Branco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aurelius defends it well. #SUB2#
Branco seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Branco seems to be looking for submissions.
Aurelius is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aurelius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Branco looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aurelius throws a big elbow that misses.
Aurelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Branco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aurelius is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Branco throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aurelius escapes and throws Branco's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aurelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branco keeps working. #T3#
Branco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Branco is trying to maintain the position but Aurelius is very close to passing his half guard.
Aurelius is looking to take a break and control but Branco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Branco wants to control but Aurelius is keeping busy. #SUB#
Aurelius seems to be working for a kimura but Branco defends the submission attempt.
Branco desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Aurelius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Branco is just riding it out for now. Aurelius eventually gives up the hold.
Branco is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branco.
Branco keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Branco will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aurelius throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
Branco feints the counter takedown.
Aurelius throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Branco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aurelius's guard.
Aurelius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aurelius trying to control the position.
Branco is looking to advance position but Aurelius has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Branco is desperately trying to improve his position but Aurelius has a good base and remains in mount.
Aurelius throwing strikes here but Branco is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Branco regains half guard.
Aurelius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.
Aurelius trying to control the action but Branco is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Branco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Branco is defending against the submission attempts here by Aurelius. #SUB#
Aurelius wants to work for an arm triangle but Branco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Branco is staying active underneath Aurelius, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Branco has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Aurelius. Oh but Branco has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Aurelius goes limp - he's gone! Branco jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Branco!
A relieved looking Antonio Branco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SUF 12: Walcott vs Adofo
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Sanitario misses the body punch #TD2#
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanitario won't be happy with that.
Sanitario is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Branco off and has taken his back!
Sanitario lands punches and elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sanitario throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Branco!
Sanitario is landing with strikes from the back. #ROC#Branco is rocked!
Branco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco covers up after that shot from Sanitario.
Branco is still in real trouble! Can Sanitario finish him?
Sanitario is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sanitario is raining down hard shots and and Branco has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario is the new bantamweight champion!
Barnabus Sanitario looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I just want to be clean'.

Event: SUF 8: 397 135 Finals!
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rocha lands a leg kick that knocks Branco off balance momentarily.
Rocha is looking to slow Branco down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Rocha dives in and scores a takedown into Branco's guard.#SUB#
Branco is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Branco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Branco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Branco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Branco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Branco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Branco avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rocha working for a triangle but Branco defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rocha has his foot on Branco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Branco works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Branco passes into half guard. #SUB#
Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Branco 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. #SUB#
Branco is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rocha trying to control here. #T3##SUB#
Branco is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branco is trying to control the action in half guard but Rocha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Branco is trying to control. Rocha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Branco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rocha is looking to control Branco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rocha avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rocha throws a leg kick #TD#
and Branco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rocha's guard.
Branco wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Branco has gone for a leg lock! Rocha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branco's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Branco will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick from Rocha is predictable there #TD#
and Branco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Branco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Branco is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rocha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Branco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Rocha has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocha working for a triangle but Branco defends it easily. #SUB#
Branco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rocha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branco has Rocha in his guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Branco is looking for a triangle but Rocha pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Branco is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rocha throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Branco's body to avoid the submission. Branco has instead reached around Rocha's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Branco arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Branco!
Antonio Branco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: 5: SUF 397k Semi-Finals
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Chaiyachue drives through and clinches with Branco against the ropes.
Branco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chaiyachue tries to work over Branco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Branco avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue stalling in the clinch.
Chaiyachue looking to slow down the pace here.
Chaiyachue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Branco tries to pull guard but Chaiyachue won't allow it.
We've been hearing reports that Chaiyachue has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Chaiyachue turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaiyachue walks away with a smile on his face. Branco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Branco.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Branco is having none of it.
Branco feints the counter takedown.
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Branco circles away. #T1#
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch.
Branco swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaiyachue.#CL#
Chaiyachue instigates a clinch.
Branco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Chaiyachue has Branco pressed against the ropes.
Branco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Chaiyachue will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Branco up against the ropes.
Chaiyachue misses with a knee strike.
Chaiyachue is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Branco is keeping busy.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Chaiyachue turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Chaiyachue taking a breather.
Chaiyachue presses Branco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Branco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Branco tries to pull guard but Chaiyachue forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chaiyachue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chaiyachue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Chaiyachue turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Branco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chaiyachue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaiyachue is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Branco is keeping busy.
Chaiyachue trying to stall but Branco improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T4#
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branco's elbow.
Chaiyachue is looking to control Branco's arms but Branco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaiyachue has his back to the ropes.
Chaiyachue misses with a knee to the head.
Branco jumps guard but Chaiyachue turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chaiyachue tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Branco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Chaiyachue to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chaiyachue slowing the pace effectively.
Chaiyachue misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chaiyachue wants to clinch up but Branco keeps it at a distance.
Branco with the counter takedown but Chaiyachue avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaiyachue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Branco moves out of range.
And Branco tries to counter it with a takedown but Chaiyachue pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Chaiyachue moves into range and clinches up with Branco.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaiyachue tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Chaiyachue is working Branco over against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Branco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Chaiyachue has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Chaiyachue is struggling to control the position.
Chaiyachue misses with a punch to the body.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaiyachue misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Chaiyachue throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Chaiyachue to work.
Chaiyachue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Chaiyachue displaying some good clinch control by pressing Branco up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Naruesorn Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Branco circles away and keeps his distance.
Branco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branco can do to turn this around?
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Branco circles away.
Branco with the counter takedown but Chaiyachue avoids it easily.
Branco keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch.
Branco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaiyachue walks away with a smile on his face. Branco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaiyachue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Branco feints the counter takedown.#T3##CL#
Branco tries to keep at a distance but Chaiyachue has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branco.
Chaiyachue is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Branco is keeping busy.
Chaiyachue tries to stall but Branco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chaiyachue can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branco. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Branco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Branco.
Branco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chaiyachue smiles and moves away.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch but Branco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chaiyachue defends it well.#CL#
Chaiyachue rushes Branco and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Branco's ribcage.
Branco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaiyachue walks away with a smile on his face. Branco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco keeps the fight on the outside.
Branco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Branco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Branco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Branco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Branco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up.
And Branco tries to counter it with a takedown but Chaiyachue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up.
And Branco tries to counter it with a takedown but Chaiyachue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chaiyachue defends it well.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Branco is having none of it.
Branco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but Branco is avoiding it.
Branco keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Branco circles away and keeps his distance.
Branco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Branco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Branco keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Branco gets tackled into the ropes by Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue maintains the clinch.
Branco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Branco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chaiyachue smiles and moves away.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch there but Branco circles away.
Branco swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch but Branco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Chaiyachue tries to clinch there but Branco circles away.
Branco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Branco circles away.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Branco moves out of range.
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Branco circles away.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch. #CL#
Chaiyachue rushes Branco and presses him up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Branco as Chaiyachue tries to tie him up.
Branco takes a shot to the head.
Chaiyachue trying to stall but Branco improves his position. #T3#
Branco tries to pull guard but Chaiyachue forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Branco blocks an elbow strike.
Chaiyachue stalling in the clinch but Branco improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chaiyachue is looking to control Branco's arms but Branco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaiyachue has his back to the ropes. #TD2#
Branco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chaiyachue has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Branco is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Chaiyachue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaiyachue has managed to get both his arms back between Branco's legs - danger averted.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand up but Branco won't let him.
Chaiyachue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Branco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaiyachue wants to get up but he can't break Branco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Branco looking for a guillotine here but Chaiyachue defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaiyachue is looking to stand up but Branco won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Branco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chaiyachue has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!

Event: 3: SUF 397k R2
Date: Sep 04, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocha.
Jorge Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Branco takes a step back to recover.
Nice takedown defense from Branco. No joy for Rocha on that attempt.
Branco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rocha connects with a solid leg kick.
Rocha throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Rocha #TD#
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Branco. #T1##SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branco to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Branco is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Branco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rocha is just riding it out for now. Branco eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Branco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Branco wants to work for an arm triangle but Rocha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Branco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rocha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Branco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Rocha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Branco escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Branco!
You can see the frustration on Rocha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Branco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Branco is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Branco tries for a kimura but Rocha is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Branco dominated that round.
That's time! Branco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rocha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rocha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Branco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rocha thumps Branco with a low kick.
Rocha throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rocha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rocha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Branco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Branco is in trouble now - Rocha has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Rocha jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Branco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Branco and Rocha has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Branco is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rocha tries for a kimura but Branco is defending well.
Branco gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rocha is trying to work for a kimura but Branco is defending well.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
Branco is working hard here to advance position.
Branco won't allow Rocha to pass to mount. #SUB#
Branco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Branco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Rocha moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Branco.#SUB2#
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rocha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Branco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocha's guard! Nice work there by Branco! #SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Branco is pushing down on Rocha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocha is fighting to maintain full guard but Branco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rocha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rocha tries to roll over but Branco keeps him under control.#SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocha is pressing down on Branco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branco defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rocha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Branco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Branco stuffs the takedown.
Branco leaves Rocha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antonio Branco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rocha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Rocha throws a leg kick #TD#
and Branco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Antonio Branco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branco works his way into side control. #SUB#
Branco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocha is trying to control Branco's posture but Branco avoids it.
Rocha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Branco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Branco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Branco keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Branco goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rocha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Branco's guard! Nice work there by Rocha! #SUB#
Branco looking for a guillotine here but Rocha defends easily. #T3##SUB#
Branco is looking for a triangle but Rocha pushes his legs off easily.
Branco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branco tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Branco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocha is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Branco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocha defends well.#SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rocha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocha has managed to get both his arms back between Branco's legs - danger averted.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Branco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rocha drops back looking for a leg! Branco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Branco manages to kick Rocha off! Rocha jumps back into Branco's guard.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Branco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Branco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Branco!
An out of breath Antonio Branco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: 1: Freedom (SUF TOURNAMENT R1)
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Joe Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks.
Joe Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joe Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Branco trying to control but Joe Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joe Jr is trying to control the position but Branco postures up. #SUB2#
Branco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Branco pushes down on Joe Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Branco seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Joe Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Branco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Branco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Branco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joe Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Branco is looking to take a break and control but Joe Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Branco seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Joe Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Branco!

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