PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime comes into the arena with Metalingus by Alter Bridge blaring out of the sound system. Brown has chosen Monster by Skillet as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Prime
vs
Brown

191 cm
25
288 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monty Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime connects with a jab.
Prime scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Prime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Prime manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Prime is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown won't allow Prime to sweep him here.

Optimus Prime has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Prime clinches up against the cage.
Brown wants a takedown.
Prime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Prime.
Brown looks gassed!
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prime connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Prime catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Prime lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Prime misses the jab.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Prime shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Brown is rocked!
Prime landing strikes.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Prime finish him?

Prime is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown tries to buck Prime off but Prime is having none of it.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prime decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brown to his feet.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prime.
Prime thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Prime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Brown.
Prime misses with a hook.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Prime circles away.
Prime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Prime has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Prime lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prime.
Monty Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prime is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that round.
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.

Prime shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.

Brown has Prime up against the cage in a clinch.
Prime lands a left hand.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Prime controls his hands.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Prime avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Prime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is leaning against Prime and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prime lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Prime works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Prime is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Prime tries to roll out but it's too tight and Prime has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monty Brown!