PBP Commentary

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

Brown
vs
Smith

182 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bobby Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Smith is rocked!
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
Brown throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Brown with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Brown throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown with a hook.
Brown drops Smith with a right and a left! Brown comes rushing in but Smith regains his composure and manages to keep Brown in guard.
Brown could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Smith 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.

Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Smith 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.
Brown wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.

Smith 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. Oh but Smith is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! nice BJJ there by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Smith!