PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Metsast
vs
Brown

185 cm
32
185 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

180 cm
26
177 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mees Metsast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metsast.
Metsast throws a poor cross that misses

and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Metsast didn't expect that.

Metsast has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metsast has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Metsast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsast is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metsast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
My spies in The Gym inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown is pressing down on Metsast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metsast is holding on for now.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown is nestled in close to Metsast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Metsast trying to control here.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but Metsast is blocking nicely.
Brown working Metsast over with strikes.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Metsast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown is looking to advance position but Metsast won't allow it.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metsast is looking to improve his position.
Metsast taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Metsast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 Metsast's temple.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown is nestled in close to Metsast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown wants to take a breather but Metsast is having none of it.
Brown prevents Metsast from improving his position.
Brown wants to take a breather but Metsast is having none of it.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Metsast knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metsast is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metsast defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown trying to control from Metsast's half guard. Metsast has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brown goes for a double leg but Metsast avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metsast continues to drive forward.
Metsast walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Metsast leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metsast swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast stuffs the takedown.
Metsast throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Metsast gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is working Metsast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown is pushing down on Metsast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Metsast is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Metsast has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metsast defending well though.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Metsast's thigh. Metsast counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Metsast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Metsast!

Metsast controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Metsast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown prevents Metsast from getting back to his feet.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metsast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metsast will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brown is in close to Metsast's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown cracks Metsast with a solid left hand.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Metsast working a defensive guard here.
Metsast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Metsast keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Metsast is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown postures up in Metsast's guard and throws a big left but Metsast blocks it.
Brown won't allow Metsast to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Metsast working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Metsast's hands, connecting with Metsast's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Metsast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Metsast throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Metsast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metsast avoids it really well and circles away.
Metsast looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Metsast counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metsast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metsast darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metsast as he avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Metsast counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metsast. That's going to slow Brown down.
Metsast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Metsast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Metsast looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
John Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up in Metsast's guard and throws a big left but Metsast blocks it.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Brown has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Metsast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast working a defensive guard here.
Brown content to stall in guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Metsast did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mees Metsast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Brown.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
An out of breath John Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.