|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown's choice of entrance music: System Of A Down - Chop Suey! . Django Brown told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
28
142 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
|
167 cm
26
146 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Vanderbeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Django Brown!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet misses with the combination.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A cross from Brown lands.
Vanderbeet moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Vanderbeet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vanderbeet working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vanderbeet scores a nice knee to the body.
Vanderbeet is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbeet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vanderbeet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vanderbeet tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vanderbeet regains guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Vanderbeet wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard.
Vanderbeet trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Vanderbeet's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vanderbeet manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Vanderbeet wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vanderbeet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vanderbeet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vanderbeet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanderbeet is aware though and is defending well.
Vanderbeet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Vanderbeet throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Vanderbeet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is not content to let Vanderbeet control the position.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanderbeet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Vanderbeet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown wants to control but Vanderbeet is keeping busy.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Vanderbeet sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Vanderbeet has managed to clinch.
Vanderbeet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanderbeet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanderbeet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to circle away but Vanderbeet has him pinned against the cage.
Vanderbeet misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanderbeet.
Brown tries to break free but Vanderbeet pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vanderbeet gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Horacio Vanderbeet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Vanderbeet is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
Vanderbeet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vanderbeet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbeet controlling the position.
Vanderbeet trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vanderbeet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown postures up.
Vanderbeet keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Vanderbeet throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vanderbeet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horacio Vanderbeet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanderbeet looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
A counter left hand to the body from Vanderbeet misses its target.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanderbeet's sensitive parts.
Vanderbeet drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Vanderbeet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Vanderbeet.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
Vanderbeet misses with a body punch.
Vanderbeet throws an elbow but it misses.
Vanderbeet throws a head punch that misses.
Vanderbeet misses with the head strike.
Vanderbeet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderbeet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown trying to stall but Vanderbeet improves his position.
Vanderbeet lands a knee to the body.
Vanderbeet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown prevents a body shot from Vanderbeet.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Vanderbeet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Vanderbeet misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanderbeet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vanderbeet smiles and moves away.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanderbeet was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Vanderbeet wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanderbeet doesn't seem bothered though.
Vanderbeet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vanderbeet has him pressed against the cage.
Vanderbeet struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown has hold of one of Vanderbeet's legs. Vanderbeet is fighting the takedown attempt but Brown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderbeet working a defensive guard here.
Vanderbeet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Vanderbeet postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that second round.
That's time! Vanderbeet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Vanderbeet saw it coming and moves away.
Vanderbeet drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Vanderbeet from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanderbeet landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vanderbeet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brown is tightening it up a little... Vanderbeet has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vanderbeet reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vanderbeet taps out! Nice BJJ there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Django Brown!
Django Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
