PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Browning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martial Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martial Artist will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Browning
vs
Artist

206 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
281 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martial Artist!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Browning moves out of range easily.
Artist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Browning pinned against the cage. Browning gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Browning tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Artist manages to circle out of the way.

Browning gets tackled into the cage by Artist. Artist maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Artist.
Browning tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Artist just stands there and leans against the cage.
Browning changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Artist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Martial Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Artist is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Artist shoots in for a double leg but Browning sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steven Browning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martial Artist.

Artist darts in and clinches Browning up against the cage.
Browning goes for a takedown attempt but Artist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Artist goes for a double leg but Browning avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Browning continues to drive forward.
Artist fails to land the takedown.
Artist tries to clinch but Browning moves out of range.
Artist shoots for a double leg takedown but Browning sprawls well. He's pushed Artist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Artist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Browning was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Artist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Artist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Browning is working for takedown but Artist is calmly controlling the position for now.
Artist is trying to pull guard but Browning turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Artist tries to pull guard but Browning won't allow it.
Artist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Browning gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Artist looks winded!
Artist has Browning pressed against the cage, preventing Browning from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Browning is looking to break free of the clinch but Artist has double underhooks.
Browning tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Artist ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Artist no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Browning drops back looking for a leg! Artist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Artist manages to kick Browning off! Browning jumps back into Artist's guard.
Browning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Artist looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Browning passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browning working away.

Browning tries for a kimura but Artist is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Artist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Artist tries to control but Browning manages to take his back.

Browning has the hooks in. Artist is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Browning passes his arm under Artist's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Artist taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Browning!