PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Browning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punching Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browning has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Punching Bag is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Browning
vs
Bag

189 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlon Browning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punching Bag!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bag shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bag was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Browning is breathing heavily.

Bag has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bag pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bag shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Browning's guard.

Browning working for a triangle but Bag defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browning is keeping the position for now.
Bag trying to control the position from guard on top but Browning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Browning haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bag chips away with some ground and pound.
Bag passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Bag decides to stand back up.

Bag rushes Browning and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bag ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bag no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Browning won't allow Bag to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browning is fighting to break Bag's control of his arms but Bag is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bag looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Bag working for a triangle but Browning defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag pulls Browning in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bag lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Bag drives through with a takedown into guard.

Browning uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Browning keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bag shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bag showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browning is looking to improve his position.
Bag stops Browning from getting back to his feet.
Bag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bag gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Browning tries to sprawl but Bag drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Browning tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bag manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punching Bag dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bag shoots in and gets a takedown into Browning's guard.
Bag is working Browning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bag is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bag trying to control the position from guard on top but Browning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Browning swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag wants to control from the top but Browning keeps moving.
Browning looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bag is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Bag shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bag showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bag in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag wants to control but Browning is keeping him busy.
Bag controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bag is trying to control. Browning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bag trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Browning defending well though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Browning crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bag - the referee stops the clock and Browning gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bag. Browning manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Punching Bag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Browning works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bag is pushing down on Browning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Browning is fighting to maintain full guard but Bag has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bag is looking to take a break and control but Browning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bag works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bag trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punching Bag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bag closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Browning's guard.
Bag wants to pass the guard but Browning is keeping the position.
Bag content to stall in guard here.
Browning keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
Browning has his hands on Bag's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Punching Bag has got the better of the ground game so far.
Browning is trying to keep Bag in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Browning.

That's two 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.
Browning takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bag is looking to clinch.
Bag connects with a high kick.

Bag closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bag lands in his opponent's guard.
Bag postures up.
Bag is pushing down on Browning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Browning is fighting to maintain full guard but Bag has managed to sneak the leg through.
Browning tries to get to full guard but Bag has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag controlling the action here.
Bag is looking to take a break and control but Browning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bag is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bag is working for a kimura but Browning is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bag trying to control the action but Browning is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bag!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bag drives through with a takedown into Browning's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marlon Browning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punching Bag is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Browning wants to sweep here but Bag controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punching Bag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bag 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punching Bag!