PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Stephensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne comes to the cage accompanied by Knock You Out. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Browne
vs
Stephensson

205 cm
29
300 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

199 cm
22
262 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q
Arcticus University: London

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Stephensson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephensson cracks Browne with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Stephensson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Browne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Browne misses the target.
Marty Stephensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Stephensson.
It looked like Browne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stephensson connects with a leg kick. Browne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stephensson feints and then cracks Browne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Browne down.
Browne connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Browne misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephensson throws a push kick but Browne slaps the foot to one side.
Stephensson misses with a right hand
and Browne counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Stephensson misses the target.
Browne throws out a loose jab but Stephensson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Browne misses.
Browne avoids the body shot from Stephensson.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Browne has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stephensson scores with a jab to the head.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephensson manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Stephensson. That snapped Browne's head back.
Browne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Browne throws a shot from downtown. Stephensson moves away and avoids it.
Stephensson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Browne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stephensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Browne. That did some damage!
Browne defending well as Stephensson loads up on a big left hand.
Stephensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephensson throws a sloppy head kick and Browne moves out of range easily.
Stephensson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Browne throws a lazy uppercut
and Stephensson counters with a good, hard body kick but Browne shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from Stephensson.
Stephensson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stephensson.
That kick from Stephensson tenderised Browne's leg. Browne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Browne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stephensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Browne is just out of range.
Browne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Browne moves out of range as Stephensson throws a body kick.
Stephensson slips a jab from Browne.
Stephensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stephensson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stephensson, right into the meat.
Stephensson lands a nice hook to Browne's body. Browne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephensson throws a head kick that misses
and Browne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Browne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Browne's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice body kick there by Stephensson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Stephensson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Browne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stephensson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stephensson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Travis Browne's cut is getting worse.
Browne looks to land a left hand but Stephensson moved out of range nicely.
Browne digs a good body shot into Stephensson's ribs.
Browne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Browne is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Browne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stephensson - the referee stops the clock and Browne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stephensson. Browne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Stephensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Browne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stephensson is looking to clinch.
Stephensson ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
It seemed like Stephensson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stephensson feints and then cracks Browne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Browne down.
Stephensson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Browne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stephensson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Browne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephensson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Stephensson clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stephensson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stephensson breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stephensson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

Stephensson lands a big head kick that sends Browne tumbling to the mat! Stephensson takes a step backwards and waves Browne back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Browne is rocked!
Browne is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stephensson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Browne crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Browne's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marty Stephensson!
An out of breath Marty Stephensson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.