PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Supernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunny Supernova is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Brown
vs
Supernova

180 cm
27
179 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

183 cm
35
180 lbs
30 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sunny Supernova!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supernova throws a shot to the body.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Supernova!
Supernova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Supernova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Supernova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Supernova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Supernova scores with a body shot.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Supernova is out of range and Brown settles back down.
A left lands for Supernova.
Supernova walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Brown drives through with a takedown into Supernova's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Supernova has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Supernova keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Supernova wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Supernova is working from the bottom.
Brown prevents Supernova from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control but Supernova is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Supernova's shoulder, as Supernova tries to avoid the shot.
Brown with a poor takedown
letting Supernova counter with a right hand.
Supernova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Supernova checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Supernova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown wants to slow Supernova down by chopping away at his legs.
Tony Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supernova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Supernova plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Supernova.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Supernova counters with a leg kick.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Supernova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Supernova counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That kick from Supernova tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Supernova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Supernova wants it to stay on the feet.
Supernova bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Supernova as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Supernova.
Sunny Supernova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supernova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Supernova wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supernova throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Supernova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Supernova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Supernova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
A big right from Brown misses.
Supernova jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Supernova finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown shoots and misses
and Supernova counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Supernova coming out on top.
Supernova leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supernova throws a good cross that connects.
Supernova lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Supernova delivers a nice body kick.
Brown scores with a jab. Supernova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Supernova.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Supernova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Supernova had a free shot at his head there.
Supernova throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Supernova lands with an overhand left.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Supernova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Supernova lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Supernova moves out of range as Brown strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Supernova - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Supernova. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Supernova is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Supernova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Supernova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supernova misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Supernova moves away and avoids it.
Supernova throws a head kick that misses.
Supernova stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Supernova counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunny Supernova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Supernova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Supernova!
Supernova dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Both fighters circling a little - Supernova finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Supernova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brown misses with a low kick.

Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Supernova looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Supernova stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Supernova pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brown working away.

Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supernova keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supernova keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown prevents Supernova from escaping the position.

Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Supernova, who protects the arm well.
Supernova tries to improve position but can't.
Supernova prevents Brown from moving into mount.
Supernova is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Supernova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Supernova is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him

Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Supernova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Supernova pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Supernova is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Supernova manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Supernova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Supernova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supernova explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown throws the left hand but Supernova avoids the punch easily.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Supernova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Nice jab there from Supernova.
Supernova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Supernova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Supernova misses with a straight right.

Supernova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tony Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Supernova controlling the position.
Supernova is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Supernova is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supernova wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Supernova is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Supernova has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Supernova back against the cage.
Supernova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A solid body kick from Supernova.

Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Supernova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown prevents Supernova from getting back to his feet.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Supernova is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Supernova's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Supernova pushes Brown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Supernova. That one must have hurt.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Supernova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Supernova stuffs the takedown.
Supernova connects with a body shot.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Supernova scores with a nice head shot.
Supernova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Supernova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Supernova's shoulder, as Supernova tries to avoid the shot.
Supernova chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supernova scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Sunny Supernova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Supernova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supernova tries a head kick but it misses.
Supernova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Supernova - just one landing.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Supernova counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brown swings for the body but Supernova moves out of range.
Supernova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Supernova's waist but Supernova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Brown misses.
Supernova shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brown eats them both and turns towards Supernova to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Supernova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Supernova.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Supernova moved out of range.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Supernova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Supernova.
Supernova throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Supernova lands with a nice body punch.
Supernova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Supernova connects with a crisp jab.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown looks for a takedown but Supernova sprawls well.
Supernova lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Supernova finds it's target.
Supernova cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown cracks Supernova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Supernova misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Supernova moves his leg out of the way.
Supernova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Supernova wants it to stay on the feet.
Supernova ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Supernova saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Supernova. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Supernova punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supernova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Supernova scores with a jab to the body.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Supernova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Supernova has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Supernova!
After winning the bout, Sunny Supernova thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.