PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Brown

187 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

179 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Brown!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eric Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Eric Brown tries to clinch up

and Ethan Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ethan Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Eric Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ethan Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethan Brown pushing down on Eric Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ethan Brown in particular looking to stall.

Ethan Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eric Brown scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ethan Brown manages to mount him!
Ethan Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ethan Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eric Brown is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ethan Brown prevents Eric Brown from getting the reversal.
Ethan Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eric Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Ethan Brown tries to control but Eric Brown wriggling away.
Ethan Brown controlling the pace for now.
Ethan Brown lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ethan Brown tries to control but Eric Brown wriggling away.
Eric Brown wants to control but Ethan Brown is having none of it.
Eric Brown throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ethan Brown. What's that going to do exactly?
Eric Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Ethan Brown looking to control but Eric Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eric Brown flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eric Brown is looking to improve his position but Ethan Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Ethan Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eric Brown is looking to escape.
Ethan Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eric Brown wants to hold on but Ethan Brown pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eric Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Eric Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ethan Brown as he jumps to the side.
Ethan Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eric Brown sprawls well. Eric Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ethan Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Ethan Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eric Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Eric Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eric Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Eric Brown as Ethan Brown shoots in.
Eric Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Ethan Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ethan Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Eric Brown is quick to defend against it.
Eric Brown shoots in for a double leg but Ethan Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ethan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brown.
Eric Brown moves to clinch but Ethan Brown breaks away
and Ethan Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eric Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ethan Brown swivels and escapes.
Eric Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ethan Brown swivels and escapes.
Ethan Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eric Brown is breathing heavily.
Ethan Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Eric Brown. Eric Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Eric Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eric Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Eric Brown feints the counter takedown.

Ethan Brown rushes Eric Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ethan Brown successfully pulls guard.
Ethan Brown keeping full guard, as Eric Brown tries to pass.
Eric Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ethan Brown trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Eric Brown wants to pass the guard but Ethan Brown is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ethan Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ethan Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eric Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eric Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ethan Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Ethan Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eric Brown wants to control from the top but Ethan Brown keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ethan Brown stalks Eric Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eric Brown's face. Eric Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Eric Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Ethan Brown tries to score with a low kick but Eric Brown moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ethan Brown with a nice cross.
Ethan Brown keeps the fight on the outside.

Ethan Brown closes the distance and clinches.

Ethan Brown pulls Eric Brown into guard.
Ethan Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eric Brown can do to turn this around?
Eric Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eric Brown prevents Ethan Brown from getting back to his feet.
Ethan Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Eric Brown wants to control from the top but Ethan Brown keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ethan Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eric Brown manages to get himself to full guard.

Eric Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Ethan Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ethan Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ethan Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ethan Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eric Brown looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Brown dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ethan Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eric Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eric Brown tries for a takedown but Ethan Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ethan Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Eric Brown was just out of range.
Eric Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ethan Brown.
Eric Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ethan Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eric Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ethan Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ethan Brown misses with a low kick.
Ethan Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Ethan Brown shoots in but Eric Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethan Brown fails to land the takedown.
Eric Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ethan Brown but Ethan Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ethan Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ethan Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Eric Brown, looking for a takedown. Ethan Brown pushes Eric Brown against the cage but Eric Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eric Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Ethan Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eric Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ethan Brown fails with the takedown.
Ethan Brown swinging wildly here.
Ethan Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ethan Brown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Eric Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eric Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ethan Brown tries to avoid it but Eric Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ethan Brown to the ground. Ethan Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eric Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eric Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eric Brown.
Nice takedown defense from Ethan Brown. No joy for Eric Brown on that attempt.

Ethan Brown instigates a clinch.
Eric Brown tries for a takedown but Ethan Brown manages to get underhooks.
Ethan Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eric Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eric Brown tries to pull guard but Ethan Brown won't allow it.
Eric Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ethan Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Eric Brown regains guard.
Ethan Brown is pushing down on Eric Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eric Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Ethan Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ethan Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Ethan Brown decides to stand and escape the position.
Ethan Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Ethan Brown has closed the distance and engaged Eric Brown in a clinch.

Ethan Brown breaks the clinch.
Ethan Brown misses with a body kick.
Eric Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eric Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ethan Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Eric Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eric Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eric Brown fails to land the takedown.

Ethan Brown has Eric Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ethan Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Eric Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ethan Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ethan Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

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