PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preston Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Oneale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brown
vs
Oneale

185 cm
22
206 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

187 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Preston Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Oneale!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Oneale moves away and avoids it.
Oneale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oneale somewhat.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Oneale ducks down to avoid it.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oneale.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oneale doesn't seem phased though.
Brown misses with the combination.
Preston Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oneale feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Oneale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Brown is looking for a triangle here but Oneale uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to control Oneale's posture but Oneale avoids it.
Brown is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oneale decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brown to his feet.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Oneale drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown tries to bench press Oneale off him but Oneale keeps the position.

Oneale has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oneale staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Oneale's head but Oneale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Oneale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oneale.
Preston Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Oneale.

Oneale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Oneale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oneale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Oneale is having none of it.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Brown wants to hold on but Oneale pushes him away.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Brown wants to hold on but Oneale pushes him away.
Oneale controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oneale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oneale tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Oneale controlling from mount.
I looks like Oneale might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Oneale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown looks to land a combination but Oneale avoids it well.
Oneale slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oneale slips under a jab from Brown.

Oneale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oneale taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oneale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Oneale stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oneale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Oneale blocks the leg kick.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oneale.
Preston Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oneale tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a right and a left that Oneale avoids nicely.
Oneale avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oneale tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Preston Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Oneale.
Oneale blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown leaves Oneale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Oneale saw that one coming.
Brown looks to land a combination but Oneale avoids it well.
Oneale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Oneale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oneale moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oneale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Oneale moves out of range easily.

Oneale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Oneale stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Oneale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oneale.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown misses with a body punch

and Oneale counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Oneale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Oneale fails to land the takedown.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown misses with a double jab

and Oneale counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Oneale is controlling well.
Oneale sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is staying active underneath Oneale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oneale pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oneale trying to control the pace.
Brown is looking to control Oneale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oneale sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oneale trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.

Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oneale defends it easily.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Oneale from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Patrick Oneale.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Preston Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oneale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown throws a series of punches but Oneale avoids them all with ease.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination

and Oneale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oneale pulls his head out easily.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oneale controlling the action here.
Patrick Oneale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown gets full guard.

Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oneale defends it easily.
Patrick Oneale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oneale stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.

Oneale decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Oneale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oneale 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Oneale!