PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ferdee brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

brown
vs
Chief

180 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ferdee brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Chief!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chief showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from brown.
brown could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
brown trying to control the position but Chief is working away.
brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Chief's head but Chief avoids it well.

brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chief keeps working.
Chief is trying to improve his position.
Chief is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
brown controls the position.
Chief manages to work his way to half guard, despite brown's best efforts.

Chief looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
brown tries to stand and escape but Chief is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chief wants to get back to full guard.

brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chief doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time brown.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chief looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Chief looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
brown is looking to take a break and control but Chief is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
brown is controlling the pace.
Chief is trying to defend against the ground and pound but brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
brown trying to mount his opponent but Chief defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
brown lands strikes from half guard.
brown trying to control the pace.
brown is breathing heavily.
brown is keen to just control but Chief is a slippery customer.

Chief actively working from the bottom here.

Chief looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Chief is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but brown pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ferdee brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for brown.

brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chief's half guard.
Chief is staying active underneath brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
brown stalling.
brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Chief takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chief working for a triangle but brown defends it easily.

Chief looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chief is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
brown wants to get up but he can't break Chief's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
brown stands and throws Chief's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chief is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.

brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Chief looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chief looking for submissions off his back.

Chief actively working from the bottom here.
brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chief on the ground.

brown is looking for a kimura but Chief is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for brown to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chief manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
brown won't allow Chief to sweep him here.
brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Chief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Chief is retaining full guard.

brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chief has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, brown has managed to get both his arms back between Chief's legs - danger averted.
brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Chief working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ferdee brown dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Chief misses with a takedown attempt

and brown counters with a single leg into guard. Chief didn't expect that.
brown is looking to stand up but Chief won't let him.
brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chief's head.

Chief has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chief throws his legs up looking for a submission but brown uses it to pass to side control.

brown stands up and beckons Chief to his feet.

brown has managed to clinch.
brown looking for a takedown.
Chief wants a takedown.
Chief goes for a takedown in the clinch but brown prevents it.
ferdee brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Chief.

brown has clasped his hands together around Chief's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Chief is defending well.
Chief manages to get back to half guard.

Chief actively working from the bottom here.
Chief gets full guard.

brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
brown wants to stand but Chief has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
brown trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
brown works over Chief with some ground and pound from guard.

Chief has his foot on brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. brown works his way back into a safe position though.

Chief looking for a guillotine here but brown defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
brown throwing strikes from guard but Chief blocks nicely.
brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Chief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chief has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think brown should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chief has tightened it up now! brown should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anderson Chief!