PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Stones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao comes to the cage accompanied by Pharell Williams - Happy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brandao
vs
Stones

208 cm
18
290 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Urijah Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Morgan Stones!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brandao shoots in and bounces Stones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stones has eaten all the pies!
Stones pulls Brandao in close to prevent any damage.
Stones wants to stand up but Brandao is controlling him.
Stones pulls Brandao in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandao trying to control but Stones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandao is controlling him.
Brandao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stones on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Stones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brandao was covering up waiting for the punch and Stones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brandao is looking to stand up but Stones isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stones is pushing down on Brandao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brandao is fighting to maintain full guard but Stones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brandao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stones is working away from the top position though.
Stones moves nicely into side control.
Stones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brandao's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brandao dodges the ground and pound from Stones.
Stones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao wants to control but Stones postures up.
Brandao seems a little lost for a moment, as Stones dominates the positioning.
Brandao pushes Stones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stones wants to stand but Brandao is controlling his arm.
Stones takes a little break here. Brandao wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Stones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Morgan Stones wasn't active enough on the ground.

Stones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stones lands in his opponent's guard.
Stones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brandao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stones manages to pass to side control.
Stones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brandao defending well though.
Stones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stones passes to full mount!
Brandao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stones landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Stones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urijah Brandao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stones moves into range and clinches up with Brandao.
Brandao can't break the clinch.

Stones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stones tries to avoid it but Brandao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stones to the ground. Stones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brandao misses with a body kick.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Stones circles away.
Urijah Brandao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stones tries to land a front kick but Brandao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Stones has Brandao up against the cage in a clinch.
Stones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brandao tries to pull guard but Stones won't allow it.

Stones breaks from the clinch.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Brandao. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao tries for a takedown but Stones circles away easily

and Stones moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stones has Brandao pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brandao tumbling to the mat - Stones dives into Brandao's guard.
Stones advances to half guard.
Stones is looking to advance position but Brandao won't allow it.
Stones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stones with the ground and pound from mount.

Urijah Brandao's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stones landing punches.
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!
Stones avoids the attempt from Brandao to control.
Stones takes Brandao's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Brandao is in trouble.

Brandao won't enjoy being in this position. Stones looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Brandao is tapping - it's over boys! Stones picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morgan Stones!