PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Brown (ranked 7161 p4p, 659 weight class) and Robert Corleone (ranked 4075 p4p, 490 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Brown
vs
Corleone

182 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bowser Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Corleone - just one landing.
Corleone misses with a wild combination.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown connects with the punch.

Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Corleone bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corleone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corleone with a nice cross.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Corleone. Corleone gets slowly back to his feet.
Corleone looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corleone circles away quickly and effectively.
Corleone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corleone scores with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.

Brown darts in and clinches Corleone up against the cage.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corleone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corleone throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
We've been informed that Corleone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Corleone sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bowser Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corleone throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Corleone counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Corleone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corleone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Corleone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corleone swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Corleone tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corleone tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Corleone finds it's target.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corleone throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corleone defends well and Brown ends up having to push Corleone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No joy there for Corleone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Corleone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bowser Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corleone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corleone digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Corleone lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corleone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Corleone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Corleone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corleone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Corleone kicks Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Brown tries for a takedown but Corleone circles away easily
and Corleone counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown wants to clinch.
Corleone throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Corleone misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to clinch but Corleone slips to the side
and Corleone counters with a straight right hand.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Corleone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corleone's waist but Corleone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Corleone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corleone shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corleone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corleone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corleone dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Bowser Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Brown misses.
Corleone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corleone.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corleone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corleone lands with a nice body punch.
Corleone throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Corleone as he connects with a hook.
Corleone throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Corleone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corleone throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Corleone lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Corleone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corleone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Corleone swinging wildly here.
Corleone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corleone swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bowser Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corleone lands a right hook to the body.
Corleone misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corleone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
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!
A lazy left from Corleone finds it's target.
Corleone has a takedown stuffed.

Brown clinches up with Corleone and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Corleone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Nice jab there from Corleone.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown tries to clinch up
and Corleone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Corleone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Corleone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corleone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corleone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Corleone trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown misses with the combination.
Corleone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corleone connects with the punch.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corleone moves away from the strike by Brown.
Corleone throws a counter combo.
Robert Corleone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corleone thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Corleone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.

Brown breaks from the clinch.
Corleone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corleone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Corleone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bowser Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone lands a jab-cross combination.
Bowser Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Corleone catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Corleone. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Brown lands.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corleone lands a right hook to the body.
Corleone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Corleone.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Corleone counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Corleone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robert Corleone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corleone connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Corleone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Corleone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Corleone!
Bowser Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Be Back'.