PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uber Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Invincible by Machine Gun Kelly . Tommy Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Uber Mann's chin.

Brown
vs
Mann

210 cm
25
285 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

197 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uber Mann!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Mann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Mann as Brown shoots in.

Brown moves into range and clinches up with Mann.
Mann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.

Brown has clasped his hands together around Mann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Brown decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mann checks a leg kick.

Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.

Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
Mann stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.

Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea.
Mann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brown has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Mann lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown jumps guard but Mann stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mann jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.

Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mann, up you get!

Brown tries to keep at a distance but Mann has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land.
Mann pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mann throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mann gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Mann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Mann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Mann keeps him there for the moment.
Brown letting Mann take a breather here.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Mann 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brown misses with an uppercut.
Mann wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Mann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Mann.
Some wild striking there from Mann.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann wants to clinch.
Mann tries to clinch
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Mann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mann somewhat.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Mann misses its intended target.
Mann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Uber Mann has been cut.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Mann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mann.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mann.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mann wants to clinch
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tommy Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown tries for a takedown but Mann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mann looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Mann backpedaling.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Mann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mann as he avoids it easily.

Mann closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Mann tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mann to keep the fight standing.
Brown is trying to drag Mann to the mat but Mann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
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 Tommy Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uber Mann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mann is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Mann as Brown shoots in.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mann.
Mann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Mann cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Mann. Mann gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tommy Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mann.
Brown misses with a takedown

and Mann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann working aggressively here.
Mann prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Mann misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tommy Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mann is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mann avoids it really well and circles away.
Mann works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.

Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is stalling here. Mann is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brown seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mann has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mann working the ground and pound but Brown is defending the strikes.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown controlling the action here.
Uber Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann manages to get to full guard.

Mann working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily.

Brown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mann as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uber Mann.
I think Brown 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Brown!
Tommy Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Tab out, into his post fight interview.