PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Brewer (ranked 5750 p4p, 385 weight class) and Charles Farias (ranked 5657 p4p, 383 weight class). Farias has chosen Notorious B.I.G - Juicy as his entrance music. 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.

Brewer
vs
Farias

175 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Farias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Farias misses the jab.
Farias lands a front kick.
Farias tries a head kick but it misses.
Farias connects with the punch.

Farias closes the distance and clinches.

Brewer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brewer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Brewer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farias is looking to stand up but Brewer isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brewer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brewer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brewer works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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.
Brewer uses his free foot to push down on Farias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Farias.
Farias has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Brewer is persistently looking for the submission but Farias is defending it well.

Brewer looking for the RNC.
What can Farias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Brewer has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Farias! Can he survive? No! He's out! Brewer gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micheal Brewer!