PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Brown (ranked 1952 p4p, 266 weight class) and Shoei Braz (ranked 338 p4p, 43 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with Lützenkirchen - German Kiss blaring out of the sound system. 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
Braz

193 cm
24
214 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

175 cm
41
205 lbs
31 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Braz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Braz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown punching from the bottom.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.

Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Braz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Braz in his guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.

Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.

Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braz is looking for a kimura here.

Braz is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.

Braz is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Braz has control of the leg.

Brown actively working from the bottom here.

Braz is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.

Braz is looking for a kimura here.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.

Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Braz seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.

Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.

Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.

Braz is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.

Braz is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.

Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.

Braz is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.
We've been informed that Braz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking to improve his position.

Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.

Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brown gets caught napping as Braz dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Braz is still trying to improve position.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Braz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Brown is looking to cinch up a triangle. Braz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brown's body to avoid the submission. Brown has instead reached around Braz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brown arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jab Brown!
Jab Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Shoei Braz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`ll be back'.