PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Go Go Power Ranger by Ron Wasserman. Newman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "I'm Broken" by Pantera. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brown
vs
Newman

191 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monty Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angus Newman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown gets the takedown into side control.

Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Newman's head but Newman avoids it well.
Newman can't do much from the bottom here.
Newman tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman struggling a bit here.
Newman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Newman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Newman is defending well.
Newman is looking to reverse the position.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Newman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brown lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newman is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Newman is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Angus Newman has been cut.
Brown prevents Newman from getting the reversal.
Brown controlling from mount.

Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown prevents Newman from getting the reversal.
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Newman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Newman?
Brown looking to finish Newman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Newman!

Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Newman is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!

Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping full guard, as Newman tries to pass.

Brown uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brown throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Newman's guard now.
Newman looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monty Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus Newman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.

Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Newman wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Newman some visible discomfort.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman can't do much from the bottom here.
Newman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Brown tries to move into full mount but can't pass Newman's legs.
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Newman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown blocks the strikes from Newman.
Newman trying to control here.
Newman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Newman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Newman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monty Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Newman looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Newman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newman tries to control but Brown manages to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is punishing Newman with strikes - can he finish him?!
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Newman covers up after that shot from Brown.
Brown has the hooks in. Newman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Newman is breathing heavily.

Brown goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Newman escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Newman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monty Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus Newman's cut.
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!

Newman fails with the takedown

so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newman trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Newman looking for a sweep. Not yet Newman, not yet.
Brown pushes down on Newman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Newman gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Brown distracts Newman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Newman in his guard.
Newman postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Newman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Brown pushes Newman off and gets back to his feet.

Brown scores with a takedown into Newman's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes Newman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newman is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newman avoid being mounted?
Brown prevents Newman from standing back up.
Angus Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Newman's thigh. Newman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Newman 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 throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown postures up in Newman's guard and throws a big left but Newman blocks it.
Newman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown trying to control but Newman is working from the bottom.

Brown drops back looking for a leg! Newman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newman manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Newman's guard.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monty Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Brown!