PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Flee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Brown
vs
Flee

150 cm
21
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Flee!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flee.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flee defends well and Brown ends up having to push Flee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown throws a series of punches but Flee avoids them all with ease.

Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Flee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flee has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Flee's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flee's head.
Brown passes Flee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown stalling.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flee tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Flee's temple.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flee trying to control from the bottom.
Brown working over Flee with some ground and pound. Flee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flee is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount!
Brown controlling his opponent.
Flee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Flee hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Flee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Flee is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown connects with a bit shot that sees Flee covering up! More strikes from Brown and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brown is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Brown!
Our winner, Jim Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.