PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Shumacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shumacher
vs
Brown

180 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
29
215 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Shumacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shumacher throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown fails with the takedown

and Shumacher counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brown's guard now.
Shumacher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shumacher thows a big elbow that misses.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shumacher throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Shumacher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Brown working for a triangle but Shumacher defends it easily.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shumacher manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown stands and throws Shumacher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws an elbow but Shumacher slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Shumacher defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brown is looking to work his way around to Shumacher's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
You get the feeling that Shumacher really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but Shumacher is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Shumacher is in no mood to give up.
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shumacher looks a forlorn figure.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shumacher is on top in guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown 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.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shumacher.
Brown 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.
Shumacher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shumacher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shumacher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shumacher cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Shumacher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shumacher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Shumacher pushes his legs off easily.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown wants to sweep here but Shumacher controlling him for the moment.

Brown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shumacher uses it to pass to side control.
Shumacher lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shumacher working away.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shumacher connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shumacher working the head with strikes.
Brown takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shumacher landing strikes.
Brown takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shumacher scoring with punches and elbows.
Shumacher scores with punches from side control.
Shumacher lands a few punches from side control.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Shumacher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shumacher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shumacher landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shumacher connects with a decent elbow.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Shumacher working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Shumacher dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shumacher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shumacher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shumacher trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shumacher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shumacher throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.

Shumacher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shumacher has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shumacher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shumacher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shumacher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shumacher is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Shumacher keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shumacher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.

Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shumacher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shumacher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shumacher!
Shumacher landing strikes.
Shumacher landing a few strikes.
Brown takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shumacher is working Brown over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shumacher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Shumacher lands a nice forearm strike.
Shumacher lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shumacher's best efforts.
Shumacher is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Shumacher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gilbert Shumacher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shumacher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Shumacher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shumacher lands with a punch from half guard.
Shumacher lands strikes from half guard.
Shumacher drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown tries to roll over but Shumacher keeps him under control.
Shumacher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shumacher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Shumacher working Brown over with strikes.
Shumacher working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shumacher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Shumacher lands strikes from half guard.
Shumacher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Shumacher 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!

Shumacher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shumacher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shumacher thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shumacher throws and elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shumacher's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Shumacher blocks nicely.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shumacher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown stays in close to Shumacher's body and controls the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Shumacher keeps moving.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown distracts Shumacher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shumacher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shumacher has escaped and now he's on top!
Gilbert Shumacher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shumacher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shumacher wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

Brown has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shumacher should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brown has tightened it up now! Shumacher 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 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lee Brown!