PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dion Massa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Massa
vs
Brown

187 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dion Massa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Brown!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown blocks a head kick by Massa.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Massa back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massa throws out the jab.
Massa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Massa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Dion Massa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Brown.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Massa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Massa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Massa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Massa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Massa tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Massa to the ground. Massa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Brown darts in and clinches Massa up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Massa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Massa stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Massa.
Brown looks for a takedown but Massa sprawls well.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Massa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Massa trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown parries the strikes from Massa easily there. Massa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brown to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Massa.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Massa advances to full mount.
Brown looks winded!
Massa throwing strikes here but Brown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poor strikes thrown by Massa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Massa working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Massa looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Massa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Massa's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Massa's attempts to control the action.
Massa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Massa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Massa content just to control the position here.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown tries to hold on but Massa postures up.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Massa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Massa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown tries to clinch up but Massa circles away and keeps his distance.

Brown moves into range and clinches up with Massa.
Massa wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Massa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Massa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Massa wants a takedown.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Massa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Massa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Massa is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Massa circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Massa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dion Massa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Brown.
No luck for Massa with that takedown attempt.
Massa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Massa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Massa off to one side.
Massa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Massa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Massa clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massa stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Massa.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Massa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Massa.

Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massa tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Massa drops back down to his feet.

Massa breaks the clinch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Massa sprawls well. Massa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Massa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dion Massa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Massa shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Massa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Massa fails to land the takedown.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Massa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Massa pushes him off.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Massa's belly button to the back.
Massa shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown throws a push kick but Massa slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Massa as Brown shoots in.
Massa fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brown moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephen Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Good work by Massa as he checks the leg kick.
Massa swinging wildly here.
Massa throws a body kick that misses.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephen Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Massa.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Massa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch there but Massa circles away.
Massa shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Massa is out of range.
Massa throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massa pinned against the cage. Massa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dion Massa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Brown.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Massa.
Massa throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massa swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Massa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Massa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Massa.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Massa. Massa gets slowly back to his feet.
Massa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Massa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Massa gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Massa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Massa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Massa.
Massa lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Massa's waist but Massa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massa throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Massa.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Massa.
Massa shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Massa's waist but Massa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.

Massa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Massa tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Massa has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Massa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Massa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Massa!