PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Brown (ranked 2497 p4p, 280 weight class) and Jimmy Hopkins (ranked 2174 p4p, 256 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Brown
vs
Hopkins

187 cm
30
178 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

177 cm
30
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hopkins controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown passes Hopkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hopkins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to improve position but can't.
Brown trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Brown remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Brown moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails to advance to Hopkins's back.
Brown avoids the attempt from Hopkins to control.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown wants to take Hopkins's back here but Hopkins is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hopkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Brown passes Hopkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.

Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hopkins is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hopkins controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a kimura but Hopkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well.
Brown is thwarting Hopkins's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown looks to land a combination. Hopkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Tyson Brown has been cut.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopkins throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked

and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown controlling the position.

Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Hopkins denies him.
Brown remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.

Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown passes to full mount!
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown wants to control but instead Hopkins manages to regain half guard.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Hopkins is a slippery customer.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Hopkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Hopkins is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.
Hopkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown is looking to advance position but Hopkins won't allow it.
Tyson Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hopkins manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Brown!
An intense looking Tyson Brown took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A Morphological Examination of Sympatric Cisco Forms in Four Lakes with Specific Reference to the Occurrence of Shortjaw Cisco ( Coregonus Zenithicus) in Manitoba...'.