PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Browne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Baker
vs
Browne

192 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Browne!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Browne gets caught napping as Baker dives in and scores a takedown. Browne manages to retain guard.
Browne wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baker manages to pass to side control.
Browne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Browne avoid being mounted?
Browne is in trouble now - Baker has advanced to mount!
Baker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baker looking to control but Browne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker looking to finish Browne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Browne!
Poor strikes thrown by Baker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Baker stands up from mount. Strange move.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Browne misses with the combination.
Baker attempts a counter takedown but Browne avoids it well and moves away.
Browne has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Baker darts in and clinches Browne up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Browne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Browne misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Browne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Browne lands a body shot.
Baker working aggressively here.
Baker is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.

Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Browne throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Browne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Browne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Browne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Browne smiles and moves away.
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Browne moves into the clinch.
Baker stalling in the clinch.
Browne prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baker is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Browne takes the fight into the clinch.

Baker jumps into guard, dragging Browne to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne wants to stand but Baker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Browne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Browne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baker, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liam Baker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Browne throws a nice looking combination but Baker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baker prevents Browne from standing back up.
Browne wants to control but Baker is keeping busy.
Baker 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 trying to get back to full guard.
Baker is trying to control. Browne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Baker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Browne to stand up.

Browne takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Browne smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Browne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Browne counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Browne to acknowledge the strikes.
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Baker closes the distance and clinches.

Baker breaks from the clinch.
Browne should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Browne looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.

Baker clinches up with Browne and pushes him back against the cage.

Browne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Browne is looking to clinch.
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker throws a series of punches but Browne moves out of range.
Simon Browne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Browne doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker is looking to counter the offense by Browne and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Browne.
Browne avoids the head kick by Baker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Browne moves into the clinch successfully.

Baker drags the fight down to the ground.
Browne stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.

Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Browne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baker is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Browne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Browne misses with a double jab.
Browne tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Baker slips under a jab from Browne.

Baker clinches up with Browne and pushes him back against the cage.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Browne has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Baker breaks the clinch.

Baker moves into range and clinches up with Browne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Browne is defending well.
Baker looking for a takedown.

Browne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Browne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Baker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Browne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baker fails with the takedown
and Browne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Browne throws a combination. Baker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browne tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Browne.
Browne misses with a few strikes there.

Browne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Browne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Browne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Baker is rocked!

Browne forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Browne throws a big uppercut that drops Baker! More strikes from Browne and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Baker lies dazed against the cage as Browne celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Browne!
Simon Browne tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.