PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is face the pain. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Brown
vs
Masters

197 cm
25
216 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
216 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Firebird Designs

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Masters!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown slips under a jab from Masters.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters.
Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masters throws a big shot that misses.
Masters slips a straight right by Brown.
Masters throws a big shot that misses.
Masters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trent Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Masters.
Trent Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Brown tries to clinch but Masters is having none of it.
Masters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Masters is defending well.
Brown thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Masters to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masters takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Masters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masters takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Masters counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown moves away from the strike by Masters.
Brown avoids the body shot from Masters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Masters dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Masters throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.

Brown swings around for an armbar but Masters sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard.
Masters is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.

Masters stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown tries for a takedown but Masters circles away easily
and Masters counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Masters misses.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.

Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masters's guard.

Brown has gone for a leg lock! Masters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
Masters wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Masters controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems keen to control Masters's posture.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Masters pushes his legs off easily.

Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masters can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Masters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brown's guard.
Masters controlling from the top position.
Masters tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.

Masters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masters sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masters is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.

Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masters defends it easily.
Brown trying to control the position here.

Masters gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jordan Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masters misses with a looping right.
Masters throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown with a poor takedown
and Masters counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Masters misses its intended target.
A jab from Masters misses.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Masters.
Masters misses with a body shot

and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Masters didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown has gone for a leg lock! Masters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.

Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters advances position into side control!

Masters stands up and beckons Brown to his feet.
Masters misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Masters misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Masters will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries for a takedown but Masters circles away easily
and Masters counters with a straight right hand.
Masters looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Trent Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masters tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters trying to control from the bottom.

Masters is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Jordan Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trent Masters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masters sees it coming and defends easily.

Brown is working for a kimura but Masters is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jordan Brown.
I think Masters has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Masters!