PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Blonksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne comes into the arena with UFC - Face the Pain blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Browne
vs
Blonksy

201 cm
28
251 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

199 cm
29
279 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Browne !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blonksy misses the shot to the body.
Blonksy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Browne .
Blonksy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blonksy tests Browne 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blonksy throws a lazy right hand but Browne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Browne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blonksy swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Blonksy.

It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Emil Blonksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blonksy throws a right hand that Browne ducks under and follows up with a left that Browne also avoids with ease.
Browne fails with the takedown
and Blonksy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Browne . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blonksy misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne doesn't manage to clinch there - Blonksy circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Browne . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Blonksy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Browne .
Blonksy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Blonksy.

Browne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Browne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Browne trying to pass the guard but Blonksy defending well.

Browne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy is trying to stand.

Browne is looking for a kimura but Blonksy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Browne to get the leverage.
Browne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Browne is working for a submission of some sort.
Browne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blonksy defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Browne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blonksy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Browne .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emil Blonksy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Browne 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Browne fails with the takedown.
Blonksy misses with a wild combination.
Blonksy stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne throws out a leg kick but Blonksy moves out of range and Browne only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Browne has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Browne . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Blonksy misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Browne has time to react.
Travis Browne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blonksy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blonksy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Blonksy.
Browne misses with a takedown attempt
and Blonksy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Browne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blonksy connects with the punch.
Blonksy jabs Browne right on the nose. Browne blinks but takes it well.
Browne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blonksy.
Blonksy throws a right and a left that Browne avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blonksy swings for the body but Browne moves out of range.
Browne shoots for a takedown but Blonksy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blonksy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Browne .
Blonksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Browne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Blonksy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Browne 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Blonksy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blonksy misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Blonksy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blonksy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Browne .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blonksy loads up on a big right hand but Browne slips the punch.
Horrible takedown by Browne or perhaps it was just good defense by Blonksy which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Browne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blonksy sprawls well initially but Browne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blonksy pushes Browne off looking to stand but Browne dives back in and keeps control.
Browne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Browne maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Blonksy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Browne has cracked it and Blonksy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Browne !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Travis Browne !