PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Mamadaliev (ranked 3496 p4p, 357 weight class) and Jb Brown (ranked 3597 p4p, 363 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A lot by 21 savage/j cole. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mamadaliev
vs
Brown

177 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Islam Mamadaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jb Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamadaliev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Mamadaliev fights it but they end up in guard.

Mamadaliev working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Mamadaliev is working from the bottom.

Mamadaliev working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Mamadaliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.

Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mamadaliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mamadaliev tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamadaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown passes Mamadaliev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mamadaliev is not content to let Brown control the position.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mamadaliev sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Mamadaliev is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Mamadaliev is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Mamadaliev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mamadaliev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown looks for a takedown but Mamadaliev sprawls well.
Mamadaliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Islam Mamadaliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamadaliev with a lazy takedown attempt

and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Mamadaliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Mamadaliev defends the submission attempt.
Mamadaliev throws a strike from the bottom but Brown passes into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Mamadaliev is defending well.
Brown blocks the strikes from Mamadaliev.
Brown trying to control the action but Mamadaliev is working from the bottom.
Jb Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Mamadaliev is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamadaliev is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mamadaliev.

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

Brown has hold of Mamadaliev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mamadaliev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Mamadaliev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mamadaliev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jb Brown!
A very excited looking Jb Brown rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.