PBP Commentary

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

Combs
vs
Brown

162 cm
19
214 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

188 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dewayne Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Combs drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.

Brown is trying to trip Combs. He has hold of a leg but Combs is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Combs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brown has passed into half guard!
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Combs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.

Combs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks to land a strike but Combs avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Combs's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.

Combs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Combs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two 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.
Combs striking off his back but it's not causing Brown any problems.
Combs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Combs trying to control the position.
Combs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Combs checks a low kick from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Combs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Combs looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Combs is just out of range.

Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Combs is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Combs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Combs trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Combs actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Combs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Combs wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Combs saw it coming and moves away.
Brown throws a right and a left that Combs avoids nicely.
Combs looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Combs with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Combs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewayne Combs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Combs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Combs is trying is best to control the position here.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Combs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Combs's head.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Combs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brown. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Combs is looking for a triangle here but Brown uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown wants to control but Combs is keeping him busy.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Leroy Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown wants to control but Combs is keeping him busy.
Combs struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Brown trying to control the position but Combs is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown in side control, throwing shots but Combs defends.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Combs back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Combs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Combs wants to clinch.
As Combs backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Combs manages to avoid it all.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Combs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown checks a low kick from Combs.
Brown throws a right and a left that Combs avoids nicely.
Combs is looking to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch.

Combs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Brown kicks off Combs and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Combs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Combs scrambles back to his feet.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Combs is able to avoid easily.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Combs should have avoided that one.
Brown with a jab.
Brown scores with a jab. Combs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leroy Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Combs in his tracks.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Combs 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 shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Combs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Combs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brown uses it to pass to side control.
Brown landing a few strikes.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Combs keeps working.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
Combs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Leroy Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is continuing to stall.
Combs struggling a bit here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Brown!