PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Brown (ranked 1584 p4p, 200 weight class) and Josey Wales (ranked 2407 p4p, 281 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Josey Wales was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Brown
vs
Wales

193 cm
27
214 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Dark Knight Nutrition

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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josey Wales!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wales looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wales, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Wales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wales's waist but Wales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Wales rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Wales has his feet on Brown's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wales keeps the fight on the outside.
Wales appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wales but Wales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wales misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown avoids the body shot from Wales.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown tries for a takedown but Wales sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Wales.
Josey Wales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wales getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wales throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
As Wales tries to get set, Brown tries to push him back and clinch up but Wales manages to avoid the attempt.
Wales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.

Brown forces Wales back against the cage and clinches.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown has Wales pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wales manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wales lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wales tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.

Wales breaks from the clinch.
Brown blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Wales as Brown shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Wales misses.
Brown is looking to clinch but Wales is avoiding it.
Josey Wales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wales.
Wales looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wales misses with a looping right.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wales moves out of range as Brown strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wales misses the target.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Wales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Wales.
Wales misses with a left hand

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Wales fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wales pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown prevents Wales from getting back to his feet.
Brown looking to pass the guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Wales manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Brown wants a takedown.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wales is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Wales.
Brown wants a takedown.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wales fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown moves forwards but Wales connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josey Wales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A swing and a miss from Wales.
Nice takedown defense from Wales. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Wales misses with a wild body shot.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wales but Wales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Wales avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Wales finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Wales scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wales has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slips a straight right by Wales.
A big left from Wales misses.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wales just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Wales avoids it well and moves away.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Wales.
Wales throws a lazy uppercut

and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Wales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Brown swings around for an armbar but Wales sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wales has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.

Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wales has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Wales manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Wales keeps moving and retains side control.

Wales decides to stand back up.
Brown slips a jab from Wales.
Wales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wales looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Wales loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Wales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wales might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.

Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Wales is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Wales wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.

Brown is working for a submission of some sort.

Brown is looking for a kimura here.

That's four 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.
Wales wants to get back to his feet.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Wales is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Wales is defending well.
Wales is trying to stand.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wales trying to control but Brown postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josey Wales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Wales misses with a straight right.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Wales sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wales with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wales looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wales jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wales enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wales manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Wales manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Brown gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wales is trying to get back to full guard.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is thwarting Wales's attempts to control the position.
Brown thows a huge punch but Wales dodges it nicely.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wales to regain full guard.
Wales wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wales trying to control the position here.
Wales working a defensive guard here.
Wales is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Wales has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wales is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wales has escaped and now he's on top!

Brown thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wales won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Josey Wales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Wales pushes his legs off easily.
Wales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Wales pushes his legs off easily.
Wales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wales passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wales controls the position.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Josey Wales has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wales tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Brown actively working from the bottom here.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Wales controlling the action here.

Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jab Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wales controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josey Wales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wales has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josey Wales!
After the big win, Josey Wales made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Top Nutrition 160Q100$ 140Q75$ 100Q25$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.