PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Browning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Rostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Browning has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Browning
vs
Rostov

206 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
223 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Browning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milan Rostov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostov throws a good cross that connects.
Browning uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rostov.
Browning slaps away a takedown attempt from Rostov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Browning.
It looked like Browning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rostov scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Steven Browning has been cut.

Rostov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rostov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rostov thows a huge punch but Browning dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rostov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rostov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rostov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Browning keeps working.
Browning preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rostov thows a huge punch but Browning dodges it nicely.
Browning pushes Rostov off looking to stand but Rostov dives back in and keeps control.

Browning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rostov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browning keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rostov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rostov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Browning wants to get back to his feet.
Rostov thows a huge punch but Browning dodges it nicely.
Browning tries to kick Rostov off but Rostov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rostov is looking to take a break and control but Browning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Milan Rostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rostov with a nice cross.
Browning doesn't manage to clinch there - Rostov circles away.
Rostov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostov throws a shot from downtown. Browning moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rostov tries a head kick but it misses.

Browning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rostov, pushing him back against the cage.
Browning tries to pull guard but Rostov won't allow it.
Browning has Rostov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rostov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Rostov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Browning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Rostov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Browning is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rostov to the mat. Rostov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostov pulls Browning in close to his closed guard and prevents Browning from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rostov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Browning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Rostov 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.
Rostov wants to stand but Browning is controlling the position.
Browning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browning works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milan Rostov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Browning's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A combination from Browning does no damage.
Rostov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Browning.
Browning shoots in for a takedown but Rostov shows good takedown defense.
Steven Browning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Browning as Rostov shoots in.
Rostov tries a head kick but it misses.
Browning throwing a counter right hand but Rostov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rostov drops Browning with a left right combo! Rostov follows him down to the ground into side control.

Browning is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browning is trying to control Rostov's posture but Rostov avoids it.
Oh Browning is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rostov cracks Browning with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rostov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Browning is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rostov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Rostov!