PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Invincible by Machine Gun Kelly kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Calaway
vs
Brown

190 cm
36
275 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

210 cm
25
285 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Urijah Calaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a hook. Calaway ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Tommy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calaway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Calaway.
Brown misses with an uppercut

and Calaway holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Calaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Calaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calaway lands with a light punch inside.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Calaway is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Calaway.
Brown looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
A left hand lands to the body for Calaway.
Brown blocking some punches.
Calaway tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Calaway back against the cage.
Calaway misses with the head strike.
Calaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Calaway has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown wants to break free but Calaway has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Calaway keeps him there for the moment.
Brown blocks an uppercut.

Calaway is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Calaway manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Calaway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calaway throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown wants to sweep here but Calaway controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calaway.
Calaway throws a big elbow that misses.
Calaway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown wants to stand but Calaway is controlling the position.
Calaway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calaway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calaway lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calaway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calaway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calaway postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calaway is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Calaway is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calaway working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Calaway is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calaway is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calaway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calaway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calaway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calaway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown wants to stand up but Calaway is controlling him.
Calaway might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calaway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calaway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calaway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urijah Calaway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brown blocks a head kick by Calaway.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Calaway counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Calaway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Calaway is out of range.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Urijah Calaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Calaway looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Calaway is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calaway has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calaway stops Brown from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calaway with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway lands a couple of elbows.
Calaway postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calaway won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Calaway scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calaway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calaway wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calaway is controlling him.
Calaway throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaway's guard. Nice move by Brown!

That's two 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Calaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Brown wasn't active enough on the ground.
Calaway throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.

Calaway shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calaway showed some decent athleticism there.
Calaway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Calaway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calaway.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calaway thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Calaway throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Calaway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Urijah Calaway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calaway not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calaway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Brown regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Calaway.
Calaway lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway throws a big elbow that misses.
Calaway throws a big elbow that misses.
Calaway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calaway working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calaway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calaway throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calaway scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urijah Calaway dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calaway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown throws a right hand that misses

and Calaway counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Calaway.
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!
Calaway lands a couple of elbows.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calaway lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Brown is rocked!
Calaway lands a couple of elbows.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Calaway finish him?
Calaway loads up on a big left hand. Brown felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Calaway looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Brown can't hide his disappointment, as Calaway celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urijah Calaway!
An out of breath Urijah Calaway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.