PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niall Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Errol SpenceJR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brown
vs
SpenceJR

183 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niall Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Errol SpenceJR!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by SpenceJR.
Brown misses with a takedown
and SpenceJR counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
SpenceJR works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but SpenceJR is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and SpenceJR counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

SpenceJR gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
SpenceJR effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from SpenceJR.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SpenceJR pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
SpenceJR throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
SpenceJR stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, SpenceJR creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from SpenceJR.
SpenceJR wants to break the clinch but can't.

SpenceJR manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts SpenceJR, as that shot connected.
SpenceJR scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
SpenceJR throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
SpenceJR scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niall Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

SpenceJR gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from SpenceJR.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SpenceJR's efforts to push away.
SpenceJR lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as SpenceJR takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
SpenceJR slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on SpenceJR's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
SpenceJR pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown keeps control of SpenceJR as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
SpenceJR lands a left hand.
SpenceJR lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
SpenceJR lands with a left to the head.
SpenceJR lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from SpenceJR as the two fighters clinch.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but SpenceJR won't allow it.
Brown prevents SpenceJR from breaking the clinch.
SpenceJR lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
SpenceJR lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. SpenceJR smiles and moves away.
Brown wants to clinch
and SpenceJR counters with a one-two to the body.

Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown looks to clinch
enabling SpenceJR to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and SpenceJR connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
SpenceJR throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown throws a big counter combination but SpenceJR scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.

SpenceJR clinches.
Brown is trying to push SpenceJR away but SpenceJR has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Errol SpenceJR dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brown throws a lazy body kick
and SpenceJR counters with a straight right hand.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SpenceJR looks like he wants to counter punch here.

SpenceJR fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.

Brown breaks from the clinch.
SpenceJR closes the distance and lands a one-two.

SpenceJR has taken the fight to the clinch.
SpenceJR has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SpenceJR is working Brown over against the cage.
SpenceJR tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.

Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
SpenceJR swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and SpenceJR counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
SpenceJR cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but SpenceJR circles away.
SpenceJR looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown shoots in but SpenceJR avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niall Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
SpenceJR lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SpenceJR displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
SpenceJR throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Errol SpenceJR seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SpenceJR lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but SpenceJR defends well and Brown ends up having to push SpenceJR into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

SpenceJR forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from SpenceJR.
SpenceJR tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
SpenceJR lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
SpenceJR lands a left hand.
SpenceJR lands with a short shot to the head.
SpenceJR lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
SpenceJR lands an uppercut.
Errol SpenceJR seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
SpenceJR wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown tries to pull guard but SpenceJR won't allow it.
SpenceJR is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from SpenceJR.
SpenceJR tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from SpenceJR.
A quick uppercut on the inside from SpenceJR.
SpenceJR lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
SpenceJR stalls.
SpenceJR scores with a hook to the body.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SpenceJR's efforts to push away.
SpenceJR working some nice short punches in the clinch.
SpenceJR stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to pull guard but SpenceJR forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but SpenceJR manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
SpenceJR lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
SpenceJR just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Brown wants to stall.
SpenceJR lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is trying to pull guard but SpenceJR has him pressed against the cage.
SpenceJR lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
SpenceJR stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SpenceJR has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
SpenceJR wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
SpenceJR wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Errol SpenceJR 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

SpenceJR clinches.
SpenceJR lands a hook to the side of the head.
SpenceJR lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. SpenceJR avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from SpenceJR.
SpenceJR is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SpenceJR's efforts to push away.
SpenceJR is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SpenceJR stalls.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
SpenceJR lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown wants to clinch up but SpenceJR keeps it at a distance.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niall Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

SpenceJR clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
SpenceJR pressing his opponent against the cage.
SpenceJR can't break the clinch.
SpenceJR tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, SpenceJR scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from SpenceJR.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but SpenceJR has him pressed against the cage.
SpenceJR's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
SpenceJR lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from SpenceJR.
SpenceJR is trying to break free.
SpenceJR lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
SpenceJR avoiding damage.
SpenceJR is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
SpenceJR wants to break free but Brown has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
SpenceJR manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
SpenceJR lands with a light punch inside.
SpenceJR throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
A short left from SpenceJR.
SpenceJR is defending well against a takedown attempt.
SpenceJR can't break the clinch.
SpenceJR throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.

SpenceJR breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
SpenceJR lands a jab to the nose.
SpenceJR scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looks to clinch
and SpenceJR counters with a stiff right hand.
SpenceJR might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
SpenceJR misses with a series of wild punches.
SpenceJR lands a jab to the head.
SpenceJR connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown fails with the takedown
and SpenceJR makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Niall Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Errol SpenceJR is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and SpenceJR counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Errol SpenceJR comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well SpenceJR has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Errol SpenceJR!