PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmett Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France comes to the cage accompanied by bring me to life. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

France
vs
Brown

185 cm
32
158 lbs
32 - 13 - 0

168 cm
31
147 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Project Mayhem
Urban Fighter

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q
Walhalla Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin France!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmett Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France throws a body shot but no joy.
France has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses France's front leg but catches the back leg as France tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from France is defended easily by Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
France blocks the body kick.
France fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. France moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
France shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
France throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps France thinking.
France misses with a straight left.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but France moves out of range.
France swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown throws out a leg kick but France moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. France sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emmett Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brown has closed the distance and engaged France in a clinch.
Brown working aggressively here.

France pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown postures up.

France has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brown is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for France.
France parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable France to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
France tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but France sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
France tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown wants to control but France is keeping him busy.
Brown has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Masaru Fighting Systems II. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
You can see the frustration on France's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown trying to control the position but France is working away.
France sneaks back into half guard.
France manages to get to full guard.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
France tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
France trying to control here.

France actively working from the bottom here.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. France looks a forlorn figure.
Brown tries to control but France wriggling away.
Brown cracks France with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
France is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
France is in all sorts of trouble here.
France bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmett Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
France scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
France moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
France shoots in but no luck this time.
France misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown misses with the combination.
France tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.

France scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

France has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into France's guard.

Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

France looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

France is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
France wants to control the position but Brown says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but France is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown not doing much here.
France is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

France looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
France tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
France has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
France has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
France is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown manages to capitalize on a mistake by France to take his back!
Brown gets his hands free as France looks to control.
France prevents Brown from getting a body triangle.
France tries to break free.
France is keeping busy.
Brown punishes France with strikes from the back mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
France is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brown controlling the positon.
France tries to escape but Brown has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

France showing good submission defense here.
Brown is trying to stick to France's back but France is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by France.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
France trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmett Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

France changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown gets back to half guard.

France is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
France has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
France tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

France looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to hold on but France postures up.

France jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and France has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
France tries to advance position but instead Brown slips a leg back in to half guard.

France is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. France is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown wants to control the position but France says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emmett Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown won't allow France to pass to mount.
Brown trying to control but France postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
France is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
France trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
France wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emmett Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
France ducks under a wild hook from Brown.

France throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. France is in Brown's guard.
France tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and France is now in half guard.
France throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to roll over but France keeps him under control.
France missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

France is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
France postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
France trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
France tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin France clearly takes 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 takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as France shoots in.
Brown slips a jab from France.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from France.
Brown tries to land a front kick but France steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.

It looks like Darwin France has been cut.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. France will feel that in the morning.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown jabs at France's body.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and France takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
France ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. France does a little dance to reset his feet.
France swings and misses with a hook to the body.
France throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
France throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing France off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but France is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown connects with a body shot.
France defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of France's side.
France uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
France takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emmett Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a jab to the nose.

France is rocked!
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh France is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
France is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown throws a jab when France was well out of range.
France seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
France throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws out a counter right but France avoids it with no problem.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. France moves away and avoids it.
Brown misses with a straight right.

Brown tries to sprawl but France drives through with a takedown into half guard.
France prevents Brown from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to control France's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?

Brown looking for submissions off his back.
France thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
France wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
France landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown is looking to improve his position.

France wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
France is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

France is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. France eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmett Brown dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jab from Brown.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown throws a wild body kick that France sees coming a mile off.
France loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
France turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
France on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
France half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
France swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for France.
Brown throws a hook to the side of France's head but France sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

France scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is trying to control France's posture but France avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.

France is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
France is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

France goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
France keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
France trying to control the position.
France keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but France gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Darwin France has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Brown has his foot on France's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. France works his way back into a safe position though.
Emmett Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
France slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
France trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
France in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
France advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
France 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 fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darwin France.
I think Brown 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmett Brown!
Emmett Brown is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Emmett Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.