PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philip Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Brown
vs
Snow Junior

180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Snow Junior!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow Junior loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Snow Junior throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Snow Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Snow Junior backing up. Snow Junior nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snow Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Snow Junior misses its intended target.
Snow Junior cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Snow Junior misses with a looping right.
Brown slips under a jab from Snow Junior.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Snow Junior loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.

Snow Junior gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.

Snow Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Snow Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Snow Junior has passed into side control.
Snow Junior works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Snow Junior with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Snow Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown regains half guard.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snow Junior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snow Junior's back!
Snow Junior can't escape the position.
Snow Junior prevents Brown from getting a body triangle.
The referee is taking a good look at Snow Junior as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Brown!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to control Snow Junior but Snow Junior is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Brown is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snow Junior defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Snow Junior's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown tries to keep control of the position but Snow Junior is staying busy.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Brown go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Brown is hanging on to Snow Junior's back as he tries to escape.
Brown is punishing Snow Junior with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow Junior tries to escape but Brown has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Snow Junior prevents Brown from getting a body triangle.

Snow Junior is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is trying to stick to Snow Junior's back but Snow Junior is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Snow Junior.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snow Junior is controlling him.
Snow Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Snow Junior is having none of it.
Snow Junior showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snow Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snow Junior advances to mount.
Snow Junior wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Snow Junior misses with a head shot.
Brown stops Snow Junior from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brown tries to hold on but Snow Junior postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Brown won't allow Snow Junior to pass to mount.
Snow Junior stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
Snow Junior trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Snow Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snow Junior stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
Snow Junior wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Snow Junior uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.

Snow Junior with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Snow Junior wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Snow Junior is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown has given up his back here. Will Snow Junior look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Will Snow Junior go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Snow Junior is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
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!

Snow Junior is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Snow Junior doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Snow Junior keeps moving.
Brown advances to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown wants to control but Snow Junior is keeping him busy.
Snow Junior tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.

Snow Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Snow Junior is not content to let Brown control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Snow Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Snow Junior is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Snow Junior will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Snow Junior throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snow Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow Junior.
Snow Junior misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Jon Snow Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow Junior.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Snow Junior.
Snow Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snow Junior misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Snow Junior finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow Junior.
Snow Junior lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snow Junior throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snow Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snow Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Snow Junior persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown moves away from the strike by Snow Junior.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow Junior misses with a leg kick.
Snow Junior misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Snow Junior does no damage.
Snow Junior misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Snow Junior.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Snow Junior. Snow Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Snow Junior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Snow Junior advances nicely into full mount.
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Snow Junior sits in half guard.
Snow Junior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Snow Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow Junior won't let Brown get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jon Snow Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.

Snow Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snow Junior is breathing heavily.

Snow Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Snow Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Snow Junior keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Snow Junior is keeping the position.
Brown trying to control but Snow Junior is working from the bottom.

Snow Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Snow Junior.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Snow Junior is looking for a sweep.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Snow Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snow Junior tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Snow Junior is keeping him busy.
Snow Junior tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Snow Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Brown tries for a kimura but Snow Junior is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Brown has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Snow Junior is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brown yanks on the arm and Snow Junior is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brown.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Philip Brown!