PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kemen Etxeberria (ranked 967 p4p, 121 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 1230 p4p, 147 weight class). Etxeberria kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Basque National Anthem. Brown has chosen Somebody Gonna Get It as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Etxeberria
vs
Brown

180 cm
27
160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
41
166 lbs
32 - 39 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kemen Etxeberria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 39 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Etxeberria takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown grinds an elbow into Etxeberria's temple.
Brown is trying to ground and pound but Etxeberria uses the momentary lack of control by Brown to regain half guard.
Brown throwing shots but Etxeberria is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Etxeberria is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working over Etxeberria with some ground and pound. Etxeberria looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown thows a huge punch but Etxeberria dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Etxeberria is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown working over Etxeberria with some ground and pound. Etxeberria looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy.
Etxeberria won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working over Etxeberria with some ground and pound. Etxeberria looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Etxeberria is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown throwing shots but Etxeberria is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Etxeberria wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown stuns Etxeberria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Etxeberria can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Etxeberria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Etxeberria wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Etxeberria is looking for a counter combo.
Etxeberria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Kemen Etxeberria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Etxeberria takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Etxeberria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Etxeberria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Kemen Etxeberria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Etxeberria sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown jabs at Etxeberria's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Etxeberria counters with a thumping low kick.
Etxeberria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Etxeberria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Etxeberria throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Etxeberria.
And Brown responds with a good body kick, but Etxeberria manages to step out the way in time.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kemen Etxeberria will probably get the nod.
That's time! Etxeberria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brown throws a head kick that misses.

It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Etxeberria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Etxeberria.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Etxeberria. That snapped Brown's head back.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot.
Etxeberria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
A slow jab from Etxeberria misses its intended target.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Etxeberria misses the shot to the body.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Etxeberria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Etxeberria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Etxeberria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Etxeberria throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Etxeberria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Etxeberria uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Etxeberria!

Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Etxeberria gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Etxeberria thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Etxeberria misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etxeberria leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Etxeberria throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Etxeberria looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kemen Etxeberria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Etxeberria throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Etxeberria backing up. Etxeberria nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown throws a push kick but Etxeberria slaps the foot to one side.
Brown slips under a jab from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Etxeberria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Etxeberria throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Etxeberria buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Etxeberria scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Etxeberria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Etxeberria throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Etxeberria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Etxeberria pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Etxeberria settles back down.
Etxeberria scores with a jab.
Etxeberria blocks a head kick by Brown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown staying out of range there.
As Etxeberria backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Etxeberria manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a low kick but Etxeberria moves out of range easily.
Etxeberria is looking for a counter combo.
Brown moves away from the strike by Etxeberria.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Etxeberria takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Etxeberria rather than just go for the knockout.
Etxeberria looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Etxeberria swinging wildly here.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Etxeberria throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
As Etxeberria backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Etxeberria manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kemen Etxeberria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Etxeberria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Etxeberria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown looks to land a combination but Etxeberria avoids it well.
Etxeberria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Etxeberria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Etxeberria throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kemen Etxeberria is winning the standup battle so far.
Etxeberria looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Etxeberria's half guard.
Etxeberria is looking to get back to is feet but Brown passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etxeberria is trying to buck Brown off.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Etxeberria defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Etxeberria that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Etxeberria takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown lands a couple of good shots and Etxeberria has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brown scores with strikes from the back.
Brown scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Etxeberria. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Well, with Brown on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Etxeberria is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Brown lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Etxeberria is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Etxeberria is trying to remain composed but Brown is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Brown lands with a hammerfist to the side of Etxeberria's head.

Etxeberria is rocked!
Brown controlling from the back.
Oh Etxeberria is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown lands a good shot there. Etxeberria covers up! Brown smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Etxeberria to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Brown jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Kemen Etxeberria stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.