PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Macraleaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Macraleaker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simon Browne's chin.

Browne
vs
Macraleaker

177 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Macraleaker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne tries to clinch up but Macraleaker circles away and keeps his distance.

Macraleaker moves into the clinch.
Browne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macraleaker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Browne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Macraleaker jumps guard but Browne stands there with Macraleaker around his waist. Macraleaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Browne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Macraleaker has closed the distance and engaged Browne in a clinch.

Macraleaker breaks from the clinch.
Browne tries to clinch there but Macraleaker circles away.
Browne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Browne wants it to stay on the feet.
Macraleaker throws a series of punches but Browne moves out of range.
As Macraleaker looks to move away, Browne throws a big counter combo but Macraleaker just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macraleaker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Browne tries to avoid it but Macraleaker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Browne to the ground. Browne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simon Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Macraleaker.

Macraleaker clinches with his opponent.
Browne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Browne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macraleaker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macraleaker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Browne smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macraleaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Browne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Browne wants it to stay on the feet.

Browne moves into range and clinches up with Macraleaker.
Macraleaker is trying to pull guard but Browne has him pressed against the cage.
Browne looking for a takedown.
Macraleaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macraleaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Macraleaker manages to break the clinch.

Macraleaker rushes Browne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macraleaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Macraleaker misses with some punches.
Browne tries for a takedown but Macraleaker manages to get underhooks.
Macraleaker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Browne just stands there and leans against the cage.
Browne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macraleaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Macraleaker gets underhooks to prevent Browne's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macraleaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Macraleaker moves into the clinch.

Macraleaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Macraleaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macraleaker smiles and moves away.

Macraleaker has Browne up against the cage in a clinch.

Macraleaker drags the fight down to the ground.
Browne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Browne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Macraleaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Browne.
Browne stays in close to Macraleaker's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Browne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.
Macraleaker wants to stand but Browne is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Macraleaker rushes Browne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macraleaker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Browne prevents a body shot from Macraleaker.
Macraleaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macraleaker misses with a body punch.
Macraleaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macraleaker.
Macraleaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Macraleaker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Browne has taken the fight to the clinch.

Macraleaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Macraleaker instigates a clinch.
Macraleaker misses with a hook to the ribs.

Macraleaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Browne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macraleaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Macraleaker gets tackled into the cage by Browne. Browne maintains the clinch.

Macraleaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Browne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Macraleaker has Browne up against the cage in a clinch.
Browne looking to stall.
Macraleaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Macraleaker breaks the clinch.

Macraleaker clinches up against the cage.
Macraleaker jumps guard but Browne stands there with Macraleaker around his waist. Macraleaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Macraleaker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Browne.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macraleaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Macraleaker moves into range and clinches up with Browne.

Macraleaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Browne. No joy for Macraleaker on that attempt.
Macraleaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Macraleaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Macraleaker scores with a one two! Browne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Macraleaker clinches up with Browne and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Macraleaker stops a takedown attempt from Browne.
Macraleaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Macraleaker is keeping busy.
Macraleaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Browne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macraleaker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Macraleaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Browne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Macraleaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Browne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macraleaker.
Simon Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Macraleaker.
Macraleaker throws a combination. Browne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Macraleaker darts in and clinches Browne up against the cage.
Browne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macraleaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Macraleaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enzo Macraleaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne fails in his attempt to clinch.

Macraleaker closes the distance and pushes Browne back into the cage.
Macraleaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Browne backwards.
Browne prevents a takedown attempt there.

Macraleaker breaks from the clinch.

Browne gets tackled into the cage by Macraleaker. Macraleaker maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macraleaker.

Macraleaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Browne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Macraleaker counters with a series of strikes. Browne will be more careful next time no doubt.

Macraleaker has Browne up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Macraleaker.
Macraleaker gets underhooks to prevent Browne's takedown attempt.
Macraleaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Browne.
The referee calls for Macraleaker to work.

Macraleaker manages to break the clinch.
Enzo Macraleaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Macraleaker has Browne up against the cage in a clinch.

Macraleaker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Browne uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macraleaker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Browne is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Macraleaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Macraleaker instigates a clinch.
Browne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Macraleaker.
Macraleaker is leaning against Browne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macraleaker scores with a shot to the side of Browne's head.
Browne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macraleaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Browne wants to take the fight to the mat but Macraleaker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Macraleaker tries a body shot but Browne blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Macraleaker.
Macraleaker lands a shot to the body.
Browne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macraleaker after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macraleaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Macraleaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Enzo Macraleaker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macraleaker pulls guard successfully.
Browne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Macraleaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Browne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Macraleaker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Browne is controlling him.
Browne wants to control from the top but Macraleaker keeps moving.
Macraleaker wants to stand up but Browne is controlling him.
Macraleaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Browne controls the pace.

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.
Macraleaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Macraleaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Browne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macraleaker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Macraleaker misses with a few strikes there.

Macraleaker moves into range and clinches up with Browne.
Macraleaker is trying to pull guard but Browne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Macraleaker tries a body shot but Browne blocks it.
Macraleaker is looking to take this one to the mat.

Macraleaker breaks from the clinch.

Macraleaker moves into the clinch successfully.

Macraleaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne moves in looking to clinch but Macraleaker pushes him off.
Simon Browne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macraleaker shoots in for a takedown but Browne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Browne tries to clinch there but Macraleaker circles away.

Macraleaker closes the distance and pushes Browne back into the cage.
Macraleaker is trying to pull guard but Browne has him pressed against the cage.
Macraleaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Browne's elbow.
Browne has Macraleaker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macraleaker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Browne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macraleaker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macraleaker misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Macraleaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Macraleaker lands a shoulder strike.

Macraleaker manages to break the clinch.
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Macraleaker is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macraleaker throws a head kick that Browne semi-blocks.
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch but Macraleaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Macraleaker closes the distance and pushes Browne back into the cage.

Macraleaker jumps into guard, dragging Browne to the mat.
Browne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Browne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Macraleaker wants to stand but Browne is controlling the position.
Browne controlling from the top position.
Simon Browne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enzo Macraleaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Browne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Macraleaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Macraleaker 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Macraleaker!