PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorsey Holland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorsey Holland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holland
vs
Brown

182 cm
19
278 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dorsey Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Holland's guard.

Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holland has escaped and now he's on top!

Holland is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holland really is a fat lump.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holland manages to get himself to full guard.

Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown throws a strike but Holland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Brown trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Holland stops Brown from standing up.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Holland is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Holland tries to roll out but it's too tight and Holland has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Brown!