Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC 15
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
A jab lands there for Brown.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Brown throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Silva misses.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva with a nice cross.#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Brown - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Silva, and another! Brown is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cairo Silva!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cairo Silva waved his t-shirt featuring EFC Threads's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Brown lands a nice hook to Sherkov's body. Sherkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sherkov walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Sherkov's head.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Sherkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Sherkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sherkov is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Sherkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Sherkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sherkov is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Brown wants to pass to mount but Sherkov is defending the position.
Brown not doing much here. #SUB2#
Sherkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Brown feints and then cracks Sherkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sherkov down.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sherkov's head backwards.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Sherkov sees coming a mile off.
Sherkov with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Sherkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sherkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown leaves Sherkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sherkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sherkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Sherkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Sherkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sherkov's guard! Nice work there by Brown!
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Sherkov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T1#
Sherkov is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherkov is trying to reverse the position but instead Brown has taken his back - oops!
Brown controlling the position well here. Sherkov rolled but Brown kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Brown controlling well, preventing Sherkov from escaping the position. #T2#
Brown controls the position.
Brown controlling well, preventing Sherkov from escaping the position.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sherkov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brown.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sherkov tries to escape but Brown has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sherkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Sherkov is breathing heavily.#T3#
Brown controls the action.
Sherkov is trying to break free.
Brown controls the position.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sherkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown pushes Sherkov away with a front kick.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sherkov can do to turn this around?
Sherkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sherkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown lands the left hand.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sherkov at a distance.
Brown throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Sherkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Sherkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Sherkov swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sherkov's guard.
Sherkov wants to hit a sweep here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sherkov there!
Brown controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Brown fails to advance to Sherkov's back.
Brown manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sherkov to take his back!
Sherkov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Brown controls the position.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherkov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
In his post fight interview, John Brown gave a big smile as he said 'This Is My Last Fight. To My Fans Im Retiring From MMA , Time To Be A Family Man Now And Help Out Baltimore Community. Thank You'.

Event: OFK 80 - Reilly vs Zaire
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Do Urden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a head kick but Do Urden moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Do Urden, as that shot connected.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Do Urden counters with a right hand to the body.
Do Urden just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Do Urden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Do Urden throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Do Urden pushes him away.
Brown scores with a jab. Do Urden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Do Urden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Do Urden.
Do Urden blocks a leg kick.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do Urden scores with a nice strike.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Do Urden cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brown looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Do Urden finish him? #ROC#Brown is rocked!
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Do Urden thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Do Urden finish him?
Brown looks winded!#T1#
Do Urden closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Brown out cold! Brown corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drizzt Do Urden!
Drizzt Do Urden very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
John Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Everyone, But This My Last Fight. My Age Can’t Handle No More. '.

Event: OFK 74 - Pinochet Vs Naulakko
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Gellar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gellar.
Gellar wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Brown scores with a takedown into Gellar's guard.
Gellar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown postures up in Gellar's guard and throws a big left but Gellar blocks it.
Brown trying to control but Gellar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gellar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Gellar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gellar is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Gellar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gellar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gellar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gellar's corner calls for a 1-2. Gellar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gellar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Brown checks a leg kick.
Gellar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gellar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Gellar wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Gellar scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Gellar checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gellar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gellar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Brown prevents Gellar from improving his position.
Gellar is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gellar avoid being mounted?
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown working over Gellar with some ground and pound. Gellar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gellar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown thows a huge punch but Gellar dodges it nicely.
Gellar wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gellar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gellar.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown won't allow Gellar to sweep him here.
Gellar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gellar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gellar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown keeping full guard, as Gellar tries to pass.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gellar is one step ahead there.
Brown has his hands on Gellar's head, controlling the position.
Gellar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gellar trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar dominated that round.
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!#R2#
Brown shoots for a takedown but Gellar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gellar lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gellar throws a head kick that half lands.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gellar throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Gellar misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gellar.
Gellar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gellar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gellar is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Gellar circles away and we're back to standing.
Gellar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Gellar rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Gellar misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gellar.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Gellar.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gellar scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gellar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Gellar.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Gellar back against the cage.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown blocking some punches.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gellar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Uri Gellar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brown prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Gellar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gellar lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gellar.
Brown blocks a body shot from Gellar.
A short right from Gellar. #T4#
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Gellar.
Uri Gellar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gellar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gellar after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Gellar scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Brown is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Brown checks a low kick from Gellar.#TD2#
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown throwing shots but Gellar is blocking nicely.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Gellar defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gellar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown prevents Gellar from improving his position.
Gellar is trying to control but can't.
Gellar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gellar's head.#T1#
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gellar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown wants to control from the top but Gellar keeps moving.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gellar throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Uri Gellar is winning the standup battle so far.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown cracks Gellar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gellar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.#CL#
Gellar has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Gellar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gellar lands a shot to the body.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gellar prevents it.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown has Gellar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gellar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uri Gellar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gellar fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gellar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gellar is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gellar sneaks back into half guard.
Gellar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uri Gellar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB#
Gellar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Gellar's brow.
Brown trying to control but Gellar is working from the bottom.
Brown preventing the sweep.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Gellar pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Gellar is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Gellar blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Brown.
I think Gellar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Gellar!
A very excited looking Uri Gellar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated John Brown had this to say: 'Sorry Everyone, But This My Last Fight. My Age Can’t Handle No More. '.

Event: OFK 68 - Mad Onion Vs Eikmeyer
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avetisyan. #TD#
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Avetisyan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Avetisyan is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Avetisyan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
Avetisyan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brown landing a few strikes.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Avetisyan some visible discomfort.
Avetisyan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avetisyan is not content to let Brown control the position.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Brown trying to control the action but Avetisyan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Avetisyan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Avetisyan prevents Brown from improving position.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
Brown prevents Avetisyan from escaping the position.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Avetisyan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown is putting a hurting on Avetisyan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Avetisyan wants to get back to his feet.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Avetisyan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown is putting a hurting on Avetisyan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Avetisyan down.
Avetisyan is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Avetisyan taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Avetisyan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Avetisyan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Avetisyan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Avetisyan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avetisyan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Avetisyan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Avetisyan?
Brown cracks Avetisyan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Avetisyan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Brown scoring with strikes but Avetisyan is staying in there.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Avetisyan is rocked!
The referee warns Avetisyan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Avetisyan is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown unloading with bombs!
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Avetisyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands a big elbow.
Avetisyan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Avetisyan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4#
Brown landing shots from mount.
Avetisyan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brown breaks from Avetisyan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Avetisyan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Avetisyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown lands with some strikes.
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Avetisyan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Avetisyan?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Avetisyan?
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brown fails with the takedown
and Avetisyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Brown
and Avetisyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avetisyan missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Avetisyan throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Avetisyan avoided it.
Avetisyan throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Avetisyan lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand. #CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a series of punches but Avetisyan moves out of range.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avetisyan cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avetisyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Avetisyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Avetisyan blocks the body kick.
Avetisyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Avetisyan is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Avetisyan's guard.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown trying to control but Avetisyan is working from the bottom.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Avetisyan keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Avetisyan wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown cracks Avetisyan with a solid left hand.#T2#
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Avetisyan pushes Brown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Avetisyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avetisyan, as that shot connected.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Avetisyan jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Avetisyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Avetisyan's leg but Avetisyan calmly moves out of range. #T3#
A head kick by Brown misses
and Avetisyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Avetisyan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Avetisyan throws a big shot that misses.
Brown misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avetisyan! But no joy.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Avetisyan checks it well.
Avetisyan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avetisyan. That's going to slow Brown down.
Avetisyan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Brown slips a jab from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown. #T4#
Brown explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avetisyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Avetisyan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Avetisyan shows good takedown defense.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Avetisyan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avetisyan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown defending well as Avetisyan loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Avetisyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Avetisyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Avetisyan backing up. Avetisyan nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown shoots and misses
and Avetisyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avetisyan connects with a looping right hand.
Avetisyan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avetisyan circles away.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Avetisyan scores with a counter punch that sends Brown to the canvas! Avetisyan smells blood - he's punishing Brown with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brown has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Avetisyan!
Edgar Avetisyan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
John Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Everyone, But This My Last Fight. My Age Can’t Handle No More. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Gross moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Gross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Gross scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brown misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gross sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gross is trying to control but Brown manages to pass to mount!
Brown breaks from Gross's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gross is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Gross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee warns Gross that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brown with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Gross is rocked!
Gross takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Brown's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
A relieved looking John Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PANDA 80
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Spasov scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.

Brown has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Spasov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Spasov lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Spasov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spasov slips a straight right by Brown.
Spasov tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Spasov's head back.
Spasov fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Spasov misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.#T1#
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Spasov ducks down to avoid it.
Spasov tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown tests Spasov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spasov cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Spasov throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Spasov moves his leg out of the way.
Spasov looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Spasov off the cage and back into range.
Spasov misses with a wild combination.
Brown jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brown lands a jab.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Spasov saw it coming and moves away.
Spasov tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spasov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown misses with a looping left.#T2#
Spasov swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Spasov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard.#SU2#
Spasov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brown is looking to chop away at Spasov's legs.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spasov! But no joy.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Spasov.
Brown scores with the left hand. Spasov knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Spasov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spasov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Spasov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Spasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Spasov takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spasov.
No joy there for Spasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spasov tries to clinch up.
Spasov is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Spasov misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Spasov sees coming a mile off.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spasov is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Brown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Spasov down.
Spasov connects with the punch.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Spasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spasov. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Spasov saw it coming and moves away.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spasov manages to avoid it.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Spasov was just out of range.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Spasov tries to clinch up.
Spasov lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spasov.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spasov avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Spasov swinging wildly here.
Brown tries to work over Spasov's front leg with a kick but Spasov checks it.
Spasov is looking for the big counter here.
Brown looks for the body kick but Spasov saw that one coming.
Spasov throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Spasov slips a jab from Brown.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Spasov sees coming a mile off.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spasov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.#T1#
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spasov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown throws a leg kick but Spasov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spasov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spasov throws a counter combo.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown is looking to slow Spasov down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Spasov dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard.#SU2#
Spasov gets to his feet - Brown follows without any prompting.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spasov defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Spasov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Spasov persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spasov is breathing heavily.
Spasov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Spasov. Spasov maintains the clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spasov jumps guard but Brown stands there with Spasov around his waist. Spasov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Spasov avoids the damage to the body.
Spasov stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Spasov has a couple of punches blocked by Brown. #T3#
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Spasov.
Spasov tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Spasov taking a breather.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands. #TD2#
Spasov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spasov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spasov wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Spasov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brown dives into side control. #T4#
Spasov bucks up and tries to throw Brown off but instead Brown has got his back!
Spasov is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Brown avoiding Spasov 's attempts to control his hands.
Spasov breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spasov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spasov.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Spasov moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Spasov misses with a wild combination.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
John Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spasov looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Spasov takes the fight into the clinch.
Spasov blocks a body shot from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spasov is defending well for now.
Spasov has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Brown tries a body shot but Spasov blocks it.
Spasov prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spasov blocking some punches.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Spasov controls the action. #BC2#
Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Spasov tries to clinch up
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Spasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Spasov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spasov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spasov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spas Spasov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Spasov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brown dives into side control.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Spasov's back!
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Spasov trying to control the hands but Brown won't let him.
Spasov is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Spasov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brown has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Spasov's body.
Spas Spasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spasov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Brown just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Spasov is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown has the hooks in. Spasov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Spasov trying to control the action but Brown just sinks the hooks in.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Spasov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Spasov is trying to get back to his feet but Brown has full control of the position and if anything, Spasov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brown continues to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
An intense looking John Brown took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'NOMOR GAI WE FOUGHT 4 TIMES AND DEFEAT ME 3 TIMES. CMON 1 MORE FIGHT , 5TH AND LAST. NOMOR YOU SHOULD RETIRE, IM ENDING YOUR CAREER '.

Event: PANDA 67
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Brown misses with a body shot.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kehveli has time to react.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown throws a body punch but Kehveli moves out of range.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up from half guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown throws a jab when Kehveli was well out of range.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.#T1#
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws a body punch but Kehveli moves out of range.
Brown catches Kehveli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kehveli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws a jab when Kehveli was well out of range.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kehveli checks a leg kick.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown throws a head kick but Kehveli moves out of range.
Brown throws a hook but Kehveli avoids it easily.
Brown cracks Kehveli with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kehveli is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown jabs at Kehveli's body.
Kehveli moves out of range of the body kick.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown cracks Kehveli with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a low kick but Kehveli avoids it.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Kehveli down.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kehveli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown throws a low kick but Kehveli avoids it.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehveli.
Kehveli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown stuns Kehveli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Kehveli's shoulder, as Kehveli tries to avoid the shot.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Kehveli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Kehveli moves away and avoids it.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown throws a jab when Kehveli was well out of range.
John Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Kehveli moves away from the strike by Brown.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Brown misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Kehveli stands up out of the half guard.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Kehveli off balance momentarily.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kehveli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up and beckons Brown to join him on the feet.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand back up. Kehveli steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Kehveli ducks down to avoid it.
Brown throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up from half guard.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Kehveli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kehveli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up and beckons Brown to join him on the feet.
Kehveli ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown is looking to chop away at Kehveli's legs.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli.
Brown has control of Kehveli's left arm, preventing Kehveli from doing any damage. #SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kehveli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehveli.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Kehveli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kehveli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kehveli can do to turn this around?
Brown looks to land a body kick but Kehveli moved away.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up from Brown's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kehveli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.#T3#
Kehveli blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Kehveli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Kehveli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.#SU2#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Kehveli slips the punch.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Kehveli seems unphased.
Kehveli moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Brown throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brown!
Kimmo Kehveli has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand back up. Kehveli steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Kehveli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Kehveli is out of range.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kehveli staying out of range there.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Kehveli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kehveli moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kehveli manages to avoid it.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Kehveli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kehveli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Kehveli's head but Kehveli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand back up. Kehveli steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Kehveli slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Kehveli defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Kehveli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there #TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kehveli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Kehveli slips under a jab.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up out of the half guard.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kehveli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Kehveli saw that one coming.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brown!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Kehveli decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
A big left from Brown misses.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Kehveli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Kehveli moves his leg out of the way.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Kehveli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Brown throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Brown misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kehveli circles away quickly and effectively.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.#SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet - Brown follows without any prompting.
Brown misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Brown looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli escapes and gets back to his feet.
Brown throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli. #SU2#
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
Brown looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Kehveli stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kehveli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kehveli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kehveli!
After winning the bout, Kimmo Kehveli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
John Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I Ain’t Retiring Until Im The Champ'.

Event: PANDA 53
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Sor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily. #TD#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sor's guard.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sor wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Sor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

My spies in Triple XXX inform me that Sor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown wants to sweep here but Sor controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown has control of Sor's left arm, preventing Sor from doing any damage.
Sor won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Brown pulls Sor in close to his closed guard and prevents Sor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sor stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Sor is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Sor is trying to buck Brown off.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Sor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sor parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sor to escape.
Sor being controlled for a moment.
Sor tries to escape but Brown is in control.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Brown cracks Sor with a big right hand but Sor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sor regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sor defending well though.
Brown thows a huge punch but Sor dodges it nicely.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Sor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown thows a huge punch but Sor dodges it nicely. #T4#
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Sor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Sor wants to get back to his feet.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sor's head.
Sor is not content to let Brown control the position.
Sor pushes Brown off but Brown dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Sor's head but Sor avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Sor as Brown shoots in.
Sor throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sor.
Sor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sor misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Sor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sor's head.#T1#
Sor wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sor is keeping the position for now.
Sor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Brown seems keen to control Sor's posture.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is pulling down on Sor's head to control his posture.
Brown wants to sweep here but Sor controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.

Sor is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Brown throws a strike but Sor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Brown wants to improve his position but instead Sor has moved into half guard. #SU2#
Sor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Brown to stand up.
Sor tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown avoids the head kick by Sor.
Sor tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Saenchai Sor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Sor.
Sor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Sor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sor throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Sor lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
A big left from Brown misses.
Sor misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sor checks a leg kick.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sor.
Saenchai Sor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Sor, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saenchai Sor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Sor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Sor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sor takes a step back to recover.
Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Sor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sor throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sor throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Sor misses with a body shot. #T1#
Sor avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Sor tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saenchai Sor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown looks for a takedown but Sor sprawls well.
Sor throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it. #TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown prevents Sor from getting back to his feet.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Sor blocks nicely.
Sor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Brown stops Sor from standing up.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sor's head.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Sor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Sor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sor wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Sor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown prevents Sor from getting back to his feet.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown postures up in Sor's guard and throws a big left but Sor blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown tries for a takedown but Sor circles away easily
and Sor counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sor throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Sor throws an off balance right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Sor thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Sor moves out of range easily.
Sor with a nice cross.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sor enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown trying to control but Sor is working from the bottom.
Brown throws a strike but Sor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Brown.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Brown!
John Brown took some time post fight to say the following; 'Spas "The Hammer" Spasov Wanna Fight?'.

Event: PANDA 49
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Labosky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Labosky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Labosky lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brown tries for a takedown but Labosky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jean Labosky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Labosky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Labosky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Labosky swivels and escapes.
Jean Labosky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Labosky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Labosky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Labosky throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Labosky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts. #CL#
Labosky rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Labosky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Labosky as Brown shoots in.#CL#
Labosky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Labosky working aggressively here.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Labosky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Labosky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Labosky tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Labosky throws a head kick that misses.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Labosky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Labosky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Labosky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.#CUT#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Labosky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Labosky looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Labosky tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labosky.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Labosky.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Labosky scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Labosky throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Labosky is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Labosky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Labosky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Labosky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Labosky enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Labosky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown postures up in Labosky's guard and throws a big left but Labosky blocks it.
Labosky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Labosky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Labosky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown works over Labosky with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Labosky keeps moving. #T4#
Labosky wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown cracks Labosky with a solid left hand.
Labosky is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Labosky tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Labosky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Labosky wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Labosky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Labosky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick from Labosky is predictable there #CL2#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Labosky prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Labosky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Labosky throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Labosky.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Labosky throws a body kick that misses.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Labosky to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a hook but Labosky avoids it easily.#T1##TD2#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Labosky controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Labosky wants to get back to his feet but Brown drags him back down.
Labosky is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown trying to control the action but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Labosky is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Labosky is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Labosky keeps working.
Labosky can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Labosky controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Labosky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown landing strikes.
Labosky is not content to let Brown control the position.
Labosky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Labosky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Labosky is trying to control but can't.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Labosky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown blocks the strikes from Labosky. #T3#
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Labosky's head.
Brown thows a huge punch but Labosky dodges it nicely.
Labosky pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Labosky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Labosky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Labosky taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard. #T4#
Labosky is looking to escape.
Labosky is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Labosky preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Labosky is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Labosky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Labosky keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Labosky misses with a body kick.
Brown with the counter takedown but Labosky avoids it easily.
Labosky looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
As Labosky backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Labosky manages to avoid it all.
Labosky tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Labosky.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Labosky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Labosky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Labosky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Labosky.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Labosky.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Jean Labosky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labosky throws a head kick that misses.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Labosky counters with a left to the body.
Labosky wants to clinch.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Labosky moves out of range easily.
Labosky is looking to counter with a body kick.
Labosky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Jean Labosky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown misses with the combination.
Labosky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Labosky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Labosky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.#CL#
Labosky clinches.
Labosky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Labosky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Labosky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Labosky moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Labosky feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Jean Labosky is winning the standup battle so far.
Labosky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Labosky.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Labosky doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Labosky misses. #T4#
Labosky throws a head kick that misses.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Labosky misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Labosky's waist but Labosky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Labosky, which made it look bad.
Jean Labosky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Labosky scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Labosky forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Labosky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Labosky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Labosky!

Event: PANDA 40
Date: Nov 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown backing away here, and Davidson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Davidson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davidson.
Davidson throws a good cross that connects.
Davidson misses with a leg kick
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Davidson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davidson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davidson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.#T1#
Davidson throws a monster overhand right that drops Brown! Davidson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Davidson!
Luke Davidson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PANDA 29
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole is working Brown over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Cole clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole misses with some punches. #T2#
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Cole tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cole misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Brown is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Brown has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cole clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cole breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Cole controlling from the top position.
Cole is continuing to stall.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Cole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
James Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Brown blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Brown blocking some punches.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Cole misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Cole tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cole gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Cole blocks a body shot from Brown. #T2#
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T4#
Brown is thwarting Cole's attempts to control the position.
Cole is trying is best to control the position here.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions off his back.
Cole tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Cole trying to control here.
Cole has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cole up against the cage.
Cole throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Brown turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Cole's head but Cole avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown throwing strikes but Cole manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Cole is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cole trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #T1#
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole staying calm.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cole tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Cole tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Cole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Cole stalls from top position.
Cole tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs. #SUB2#
Cole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Brown won't allow Cole to pass to mount.
Brown tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cole is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Cole controlling the pace.
Brown wants to control but Cole is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cole winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cole!
James Cole spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PANDA 19
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Cole gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cole trying to control the position. #SUB#
Cole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cole pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Cole's legs - danger averted.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Cole wants to control but Brown passes easily into half guard.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Cole trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Cole taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Cole is working away.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cole is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Cole's hands, connecting with Cole's forehead.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Cole is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cole is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown distracts Cole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown postures up. #SUB#
Cole working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Brown stands and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cole struggling a bit here.#T4#
Cole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown cracks Cole with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cole is not content to let Brown control the position.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
What's Cole going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely. #CL#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Brown blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a left hand. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #ROC#Brown is rocked!
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cole lands a left hand.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Brown is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
James Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cole misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown blocks a body shot from Cole.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Cole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
A short left from Cole. #TD2#
Brown has hold of one of Cole's legs. Cole is fighting the takedown attempt but Brown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cole's head.#T4#
Cole trying to control the position here.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cole's head.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Cole is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Brown misses.
Cole stuffs the takedown.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Cole throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Cole throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Cole tries to clinch there but Brown circles away. #TD2#
Brown scores with a takedown into Cole's guard.#T1#
Brown postures up in Cole's guard and throws a big left but Cole blocks it.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown works over Cole with some ground and pound from guard.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
Cole pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Cole is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cole cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Cole cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.#T3#
Cole throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
James Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
James Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Brown ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole tries to clinch but Brown moves away #TD2#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cole!
Cole is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cole is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown working away.
Cole is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Cole tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Cole takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brown landing a few strikes.
Cole can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Cole.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PANDA 13
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanzo.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.#CUT2#It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Hatori Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Hanzo misses with a body shot.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Hanzo and move into the clinch.
Hanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Hanzo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hanzo misses with a looping left.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Hanzo.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Hanzo looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
A jab from Hanzo misses.
Hanzo misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hatori Hanzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Hanzo misses the shot to the body.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Hanzo and move into the clinch.#TD#
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanzo pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanzo defending well though.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Hanzo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanzo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is taking a breather. Hanzo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanzo tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T3#
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Hanzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hanzo is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanzo is looking to escape.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Hanzo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hanzo looks a forlorn figure.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hanzo hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown unloading with bombs!
Brown lands a couple of good shots and Hanzo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brown lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Brown lands a shot to the head.
Brown is punishing Hanzo with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
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!#R2#
Hanzo misses with a straight left.
Hanzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a right and a left that Hanzo avoids nicely.
Hanzo scores with a jab.
A big left from Hanzo misses.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Hanzo throws a big shot that misses.
Hanzo throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Hanzo, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Hanzo against the cage but Hanzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Hanzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown misses with a head kick. #T1#
Brown moves out of range as Hanzo strikes.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Hanzo and move into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hanzo.
Hanzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Hanzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown takes a swing at Hanzo's ribcage but misses.
Hanzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Hanzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown throws a head kick but Hanzo moves out of range.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanzo swivels and escapes.
Hanzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Hanzo throws an off balance right hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanzo.
A punch combination from Hanzo misses.
Hanzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown takes one on the button.#T3#
Hanzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanzo throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzo. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Hanzo's guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanzo, not yet. #T4#
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown grinds an elbow into Hanzo's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanzo is letting Brown control him for a moment.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Hanzo taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
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 John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanzo misses with a body shot.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Hanzo misses its intended target.
Brown seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hatori Hanzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown takes a swing at Hanzo's ribcage but misses.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Hanzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Hanzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo misses with a looping left.
Hanzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Hanzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown stands and throws Hanzo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Hanzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy.
Brown cracks Hanzo with a big elbow.
Hanzo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hanzo defending against the ground and pound.
Brown wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Hatori Hanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hanzo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanzo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hanzo? #T3#
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Hanzo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown with shots to the head and body - Hanzo looks very uncomfortable down there.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown working Hanzo over with strikes here. #T4#
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanzo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brown unloading with bombs!
Hanzo can't escape the position.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
Hatori Hanzo was interviewed post fight and said 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.

Event: PANDA 8
Date: Aug 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Sila is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown punishes Sila's body with a nice straight punch.
Sila misses with a looping left.
Brown throws a low kick but Sila avoids it.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is looking to chop away at Sila's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
A big right from Sila misses.
Sila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Sila moves out of range of the strikes.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Sila avoids it.
Donk. Brown catches Sila right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Sila takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.#T1#
Sila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Sila checks it.
Sila throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Sila in the body.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Sila's front leg but catches the back leg as Sila tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Sila down.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Sila is out of range.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Sila avoids it.
Brown has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Sila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.#T2#
Sila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sila checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sila's sensitive parts.
Sila checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sila cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sila on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sila is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Sila.
Brown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Sila just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Sila looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Sila throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Sila tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Sila defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown lunges at Sila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sila's hand.
Sila throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Sila is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brown's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brown avoids the body shot from Sila.
Sila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Sila is looking to counter punch.
Sila misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sila. Sila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sila throws a body shot but no joy.
Sila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Sila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Brown.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Sila is out of range.
Brown moves away from the strike by Sila.
Brown with a jab.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Sila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sila throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown feints and then cracks Sila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sila down.
Sila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Sila misses.
Sila lands with an overhand left.
Sila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
John Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sila.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Sila scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sila doesn't seem phased though.
Sila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila scores with a jab to the body.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sila doesn't seem phased though.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Sila looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Sila down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sila might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Brown defending well as Sila loads up on a big left hand.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Sila is rocked!
Brown moves out of range as Sila throws a body kick.
Sila wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Sila throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown is looking to slow Sila down with leg kicks.
Brown takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Brown tenderised Sila's leg. Sila is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Brown thinks about the counter body kick.
Sila throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Sila misses its intended target. #T2#
Sila walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila misses with a hook.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Sila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of Sila 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Sila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Sila seems to have got his legs back now.
Sila is looking to land body kicks.
Sila takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Sila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sila misses the target.#T3#
Sila misses with a looping right.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sila.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Sila misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sila throws a body kick that misses.
Sila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sila misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sila doesn't seem phased though.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Sila avoids the body shot from Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a leg kick but Sila moved away.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sila throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Sila swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sila.
Sila throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Sila misses with a straight left.
Sila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brown throws a leg kick but Sila sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Sila avoids a kick to the body.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sila with a body shot.
Sila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sila is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown lands with a straight right. Sila didn't see that one coming.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sila is out of range.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Sila sees coming a mile off.
Brown checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sila takes a step back to recover.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Sila throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sila throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Sila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Sila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Brown checks a leg kick.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Sila's defenses.
Sila throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sila misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sila has time to react.
Sila throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sila blocks a head kick by Brown.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Sila throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range. #T3#
Sila throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sila scores with a nice strike.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sila blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown with a nice cross.
Sila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown digs a good hook to Sila's body. #T4#
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sila misses with a straight left.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sila will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A lazy body kick from Sila
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown tests Sila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sila. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Sila's front leg but catches the back leg as Sila tries to avoid it.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Sila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
John Brown took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'All The 6 Title Fights I Fought I Got Robbed, The Judges And Ref Screw Me. Should Be Champ At Panda 1 But It End A Draw Bullshit And Panda 5 Robbed Again, I Outclass Gai And Out Strike Him. The Whole Fight Game Is Corrupt'.
In defeat, Afa Sila stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: PANDA 5
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
Brown tries to bum rush Gai with a series of wild strikes but Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Gai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Gai blocks the leg kick.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gai misses the jab.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Gai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Gai avoids it.
Gai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Gai blocks a leg kick.
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Gai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Gai coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Gai misses with a hook to the body
and Gai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Gai.
A clash of legs there as Gai blocks the low kick.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Brown throws a body punch but Gai moves out of range.
As Brown looks to move away, Gai throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Gai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gai. #T3#
Gai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Gai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gai looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Gai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gai misses with a few strikes there.
Gai cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gai misses with a series of wild punches.
Gai throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Gai lands with a shot to the body.
Gai slips under a jab.
Gai avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Gai lands the left hand.
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 Nomor Gai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Brown moves out of range as Gai throws a body kick.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Gai moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Gai blocks the low kick.
Nomor Gai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gai throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Brown tries to bum rush Gai with a series of wild strikes but Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gai throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gai checks a leg kick.
Gai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Gai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Gai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Brown.
A good leg kick by Gai. #T2#
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Gai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Gai throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gai.
A jab lands there for Brown.#T3#
A low kick lands for Gai.
Gai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gai misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nomor Gai is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Gai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brown might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gai has got the better of the exchanges.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Gai.
Gai misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Brown dodges the punch combination from Gai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown blocks a head kick by Gai.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown tries a low kick but Gai avoids it.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Brown backs away, Gai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gai throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gai avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nomor Gai dominated that second round.
That's time! Gai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Gai backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Gai manages to avoid it all.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Gai throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Gai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gai.
Brown throws a head kick but Gai moves out of range.
It looked like Gai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown blocks a head kick by Gai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Gai ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Gai throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Gai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gai throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Gai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gai on the side of the head.
Gai fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gai circles away quickly and effectively.
Gai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Gai.
Brown with the counter takedown but Gai avoids it easily.#T2#
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Gai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Gai misses.
Gai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gai avoids the head kick by Brown.
Gai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Gai backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Gai manages to avoid it all.
Gai fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Gai counters with a quick kick to the body but Brown blocks it.
Gai misses with a looping right.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Brown swinging wildly here.
Gai is looking for a counter combo.
Gai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gai lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Gai throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Gai avoids the body shot from Brown.
Gai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brown thumps Gai with a low kick.#T4#
Gai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Gai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Gai throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai lands a high kick!
Gai moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nomor Gai clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Gai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Gai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gai throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
Gai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a front kick that sends Gai stumbling back into the cage.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Gai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Gai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown misses with a hook. Gai ducked under it nicely.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Gai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gai tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Gai cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gai tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gai pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Gai tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Gai throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gai at a distance.
Gai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gai avoids them all with ease.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Gai counters with a one-two to the body.
Gai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gai.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Gai blocks the leg kick.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Gai backpedaling.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai misses with a few strikes there.
Gai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nomor Gai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Gai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gai throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoids the head kick by Gai.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Brown misses with a low kick.
Gai looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Gai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Gai.
Brown throws a head kick but Gai moves out of range.
Gai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Gai stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nomor Gai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gai slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Gai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Gai does no damage.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Gai moved away.
Gai throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Gai lands a jab-cross combination.
Gai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Gai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gai.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Gai misses with a double jab.
Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Gai misses with a double jab.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gai looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gai fails to land with a series of punches.
Gai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nomor Gai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai is the new lightweight champion!
Nomor Gai took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It Feels Really Good To Become A Champion Again, I Wanna Shout To Fans, Family, Friends And My Training Camp The Forge. Feel Sorry For John Brown As It His 5th Title Shot And We Fought 3 Times And He My Wrestling Partner As Im His Striking, He A Great Fighter And A Good Man'.

Event: PANDA 1: New Beginning
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gai tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gai sprawls well. Gai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Gai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gai fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Brown scores with a takedown into Gai's guard.
Gai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Gai looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown is trying to control the position but Gai postures up.
Gai being controlled here momentarily.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown managing to control the position.
Gai stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown pulls Gai in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gai connects with a leg kick.
Gai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gai with a nice calf kick.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gai.#TD#
Gai tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Brown wants to advance to full mount but Gai doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Gai has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gai working a defensive guard here.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gai is trying to keep Brown in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Gai's guard.
Gai seems keen to control Brown's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nomor Gai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gai throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Gai's guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Gai has wrist control.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai managing to control the position.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Gai keeps moving.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Gai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gai's guard. #REVR#
Brown throws a strike but Gai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gai being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gai preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brown.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gai circles away.
Gai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Gai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Gai scores with a hook.#TD#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gai on his heels. He'll look to pass Gai's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Gai has wrist control.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gai for as long as he can get away with.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nomor Gai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Gai misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Gai connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Gai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gai throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gai.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown tries to counter by clinching up but Gai breaks away and moves out of range.
Gai throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai is looking to land body kicks.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Gai catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Gai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nomor Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Gai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Gai misses.
Gai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
A low kick from Gai misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Gai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai works the jab nicely.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Gai takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Gai.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Gai throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown avoids the body shot from Gai.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gai.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Gai throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gai throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Gai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gai scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gai.
Gai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nomor Gai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gai misses the jab.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Gai.
Gai with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Gai had a free shot at his head there.
Gai blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown backing away here, and Gai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gai defends well and Brown ends up having to push Gai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Gai misses.
Gai looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Gai throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gai.
Gai swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gai being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown throws a strike but Gai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nomor Gai really dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##TD#
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown prevents Gai from standing back up.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Gai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown thows a huge punch but Gai dodges it nicely.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown is looking to stall here but Gai recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Gai has wrist control.
Brown postures up in Gai's guard and throws a big left but Gai blocks it.
Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Gai blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown throws a strike but Gai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brown stands and throws Gai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown lands an elbow.
Gai being controlled for a moment.
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Brown trying to control the position but Gai is working away.
Gai dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Gai's head but Gai avoids it well.
Gai gets back to half guard.
Gai is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Gai defending well.
Brown is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gai reverses the position - he's now on top in Brown's guard. #T4#
Brown keeping full guard, as Gai tries to pass.
Gai won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gai stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown had his way with Nomor Gai in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Gai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Gai sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gai.
Gai throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Gai throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gai wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Gai's back!#T1#
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Brown. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gai staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Can Gai hold on?! Brown is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Brown connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gai to escape the position.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown is throwing strikes but Gai counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Gai regains half guard.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown looks to land a strike but Gai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
Gai dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
Gai wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown trying to control the position but Gai is working away.
Brown with the ground and pound but Gai regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gai defending well though.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gai taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

Event: PF21 Tripp v Baby!
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dead manages to circle out of the way.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Dead misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Dead is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dead is looking to land body kicks.
Dead throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Dead wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side#TD#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Brown working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Dead wants to sweep but no luck.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dead looking to control.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown pushing down on Dead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dead.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Dead wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now.
Dead looking for a sweep. Not yet Dead, not yet.
Brown is in close to Dead's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dead wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dead is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dead's head.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Dead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
We've been informed that Dead has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dead pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Dead is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Dead has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Brown wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Dead controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown won't allow Dead to get back to his feet.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dead after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Brown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brown manages to end up in side control.
Dead sneaks back into half guard.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead is looking to escape.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Dead is working away.
Dead is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Dead's temple.
Dead is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dead tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dead taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown is nestled in close to Dead, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Dead's hands, connecting with Dead's forehead.
Dead desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dead moves into full guard. #T2#
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dead wants to control but Brown postures up.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
Dead struggling a bit here.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Dead takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dead takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown is putting a hurting on Dead here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dead is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dead takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dead is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Brown stalls from top position.#T3#
Dead is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dead is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dead is looking to reverse the position.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dead down.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Dead takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dead wants to control but Brown postures up.
Dead is looking to reverse the position.
Brown wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dead down.
Dead takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dead is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown working away.
Dead takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown lands an elbow. #ROC#Dead is rocked!
Brown working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Dead is right now.
Brown cracks Dead with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Dead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown works over Dead with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown distracts Dead with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dead is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Dead wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown prevents Dead from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Brown trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown won't allow Dead to sweep him here.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown won't allow Dead to get back to his feet.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown cracks Dead with a solid left hand.
Brown wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown postures up.
Brown is working Dead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dead controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Dead has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown stands up over Dead, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dead seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dead's head.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Dead wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dead is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brown dives into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dead tries to escape but Brown is in control.
You can see the frustration on Dead's face as Brown controls the position.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dead trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brown happy to just control the position for now.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is working Dead over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dead is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
John Brown took some time post fight to say the following; 'Afa Sila, Let Fight Mate, Me And You 2 Mates Slug It Out In The Cage For 1st Time Before We Retire'.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: PF12 Choo v Menezes
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Brown misses
and Sityodtong counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sityodtong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sityodtong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sityodtong scores with a nice strike.
Brown dives in and grabs Sityodtong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sityodtong pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
A big left from Sityodtong misses.
Sityodtong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Sityodtong.
Brown blocks a jab.
Sityodtong lands a right hook to the body.
Sityodtong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Brown is rocked!
Sityodtong lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sityodtong's waist but Sityodtong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Yodsanan Sityodtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Nice uppercut lands for Sityodtong. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Sityodtong finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown staying out of range there.
Sityodtong pounces like a tiger and cracks Brown with a vicious hook! Brown is down but not out! Sityodtong follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yodsanan Sityodtong!

Event: PF7 Tripp v Steinheiser
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Duff loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Duff misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danny Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Brown drives through with a takedown into Duff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Duff is wriggling around but Brown manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Duff is working away.
Brown prevents Duff from standing back up.
Duff has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown prevents Duff from standing back up.
Brown working Duff over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Duff is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duff taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Duff is trying to stand.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Duff is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown is nestled in close to Duff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Duff's head. #SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Duff is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Brown working Duff over with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duff is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown is nestled in close to Duff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown working over Duff with some ground and pound. Duff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duff pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Duff pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown moves into full mount! Duff won't be happy about that!
Duff is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
Brown raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Duff's face.
Brown looking to finish Duff with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duff!
Duff tries to buck Brown off but he can't manage it.
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown cracks Duff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Duff trying desperately to get to his feet.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Duff looks a forlorn figure.
Duff takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Duff?
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Duff is rocked!
Duff takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Brown's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
Post fight, an emotional John Brown said 'Gap Turner Let Fight Again Boy, I Want My Rematch. Cmon Aleksander Pawik Book It And Gap Turner Stop Ducking Boy'.

Event: PF2 Nti v Nikil Jr
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Riku gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brown to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brown postures up in Riku's guard and throws a big left but Riku blocks it.
Riku is adopting a defensive guard.
Riku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brown keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Riku sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Riku postures up.
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Riku has managed to pass to side control instead.
Riku controls the position.
Brown regains half guard.#SU2#
Riku decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brown swings for the body but Riku moves out of range.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Riku feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Riku throws out a powerful jab.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.#TD#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Riku's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riku taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Riku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Riku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Riku is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riku trying to control from the bottom.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown is trying to control. Riku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riku trying to control but Brown postures up.
Riku gets back to full guard.
Brown is working Riku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Brown wants to control from the top but Riku keeps moving.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Riku being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Riku blocks nicely.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riku keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brown lands a head kick!
Riku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riku moves away from the strike by Brown.
Riku misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riku counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Riku misses its intended target. #T1#
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Riku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Riku manages to avoid it.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riku.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown thumps Riku with a low kick.
Riku lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown checks a leg kick.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Riku misses.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!#T2##TD#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riku's guard.#ES2#
Riku manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Brown has hold of one of Riku's legs. Riku is fighting the takedown attempt but Brown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Riku is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown postures up.
Brown stands up over Riku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown wants to control from the top but Riku keeps moving.
Riku is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Brown throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Riku pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Riku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riku moves away.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riku looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riku is trying to control but can't.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Riku wants to get back to full guard.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lazuran Riku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Riku.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Riku throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Riku swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riku throws a one two combo.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riku counters with a straight that turns Brown's legs to rubber! Riku pushes forward with more strikes and Brown goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TR13: BOAGRIUS VS. KEMP
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Midget gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Midget working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Midget working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily. #SUB#
Midget has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Midget working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Midget keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Midget is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Midget has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Midget's legs - danger averted.
Brown stands up over Midget, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Midget can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Midget is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Midget is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB#
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Midget won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Midget's hands, connecting with Midget's forehead.
Midget is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown moves nicely into side control.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Midget can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
Midget takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Midget is looking for a sweep.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Midget is looking for a sweep.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brown working the head with strikes. #T3#
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Midget to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Midget to see if he's OK.
Brown landing strikes.
Midget taking punishment in the form of punches.
Midget tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
Midget wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Midget sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Brown there. #SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Midget trying to control from the bottom.
Midget on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Midget is working away.
Midget has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Midget with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Midget!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Midget is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Midget's guard.
Midget keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Midget working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Midget being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Midget looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Midget has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Midget might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown distracts Midget with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown trying to control but Midget is working from the bottom.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Midget working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.
Brown is in close to Midget's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown trying to control but Midget is working from the bottom.
Midget tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Brown works over Midget with some ground and pound from guard.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown pushes down on Midget's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Midget on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the action but Midget is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Midget's head. #SUB#
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Brown there. #SUB#
Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Brown controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Brown there. #T3#
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown winds up and cracks Midget with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Midget is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Midget is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown not doing much here.
Midget is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown prevents Midget from improving his position.#SUB#
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Midget is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Midget is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown stalling.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Midget defending well.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Midget is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Midget is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Midget's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.#TD2#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Midget defends it.
Midget is not content to let Brown control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown working over Midget with some ground and pound. Midget looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB#
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown is trying to control. Midget wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Midget haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown working over Midget with some ground and pound. Midget looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown working over Midget with some ground and pound. Midget looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is thwarting Midget's attempts to control the position.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Midget works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown postures up.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Midget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Brown is working Midget over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Brown is in close to Midget's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Midget working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##SUB#
Midget is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown stays in close to Midget's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Midget's brow.
Brown stays in close to Midget's body and controls the position.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Midget's guard.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Midget is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown prevents Midget from improving his position.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Midget knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
John Brown took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Gap Turner Let Fight Again Boy, I Want My Rematch. Cmon Aleksander Pawik Book It And Gap Turner Stop Ducking Boy'.

Event: TR10: ORSINI VS. MAHMOUD
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Del Bosque tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Bosque seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Del Bosque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Del Bosque scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Bosque fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Del Bosque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Del Bosque.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Del Bosque appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Bosque definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Del Bosque counters with a two punch combo.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Del Bosque circles away.
As Brown looks to move away, Del Bosque throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Del Bosque tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown avoids the head kick by Del Bosque.
A head kick misses from Del Bosque.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Del Bosque misses with a few strikes there.
Del Bosque scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Del Bosque connects with a body shot.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown dodges the punch combination from Del Bosque.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Del Bosque shows good takedown defense.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Del Bosque, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Del Bosque throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown. #T3#
Brown blocks an elbow strike.
Del Bosque goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Del Bosque tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Del Bosque drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Del Bosque defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown thuds a left hand into Del Bosque's body.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Del Bosque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Del Bosque is looking for a counter combo.
Brown throws a low kick but Del Bosque avoids it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Del Bosque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Del Bosque throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Del Bosque tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Del Bosque sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Del Bosque avoids it this time.
Del Bosque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Bosque tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Bosque to the ground. Del Bosque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Del Bosque misses.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Del Bosque thumps Brown with a low kick.
Del Bosque swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Bosque stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Del Bosque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Brown cracks Del Bosque with a big right hand but Del Bosque just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Del Bosque is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Del Bosque holds on to Brown's head and controls the position momentarily.
Del Bosque is looking to reverse the position.
Del Bosque is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Del Bosque is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Del Bosque on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Del Bosque moves into full guard.
Del Bosque keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown preventing the sweep. #T2#
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Del Bosque is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Bosque seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Del Bosque.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Del Bosque is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Del Bosque keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Del Bosque is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Del Bosque sprawls well. Del Bosque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Del Bosque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Bosque throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Del Bosque just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Del Bosque.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Severo Del Bosque is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Bosque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Brown grinds an elbow into Del Bosque's temple. #T4#
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Bosque struggling a bit here.
Del Bosque manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Brown thows a huge punch but Del Bosque dodges it nicely.
Del Bosque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Del Bosque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Del Bosque's hands, connecting with Del Bosque's forehead.
Del Bosque wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Del Bosque is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Del Bosque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Del Bosque seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Del Bosque to the ground. Brown is now in Del Bosque's guard.
Brown is pushing down on Del Bosque's leg trying to pass to half guard. Del Bosque is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown trying to control the action but Del Bosque is working from the bottom.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Del Bosque tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Del Bosque with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown is keen to just control but Del Bosque is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown prevents Del Bosque from improving his position.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Del Bosque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Del Bosque blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown wants to take a breather but Del Bosque is having none of it.
Del Bosque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Del Bosque is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Del Bosque.#T2#
Del Bosque trying to control the position.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Del Bosque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVR#
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Del Bosque trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Bosque throwing strikes but missing.
Brown is pulling down on Del Bosque's head. It's preventing any offense from Del Bosque, at least for the moment.
Brown controls Del Bosque momentarily but Del Bosque frees himself. #T3#
Del Bosque showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Del Bosque throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Del Bosque manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Del Bosque keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Del Bosque.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Del Bosque trying to control the position here.
Brown won't allow Del Bosque to sweep him here. #T4#
Del Bosque is working hard here to advance position.
Del Bosque is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Del Bosque manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Bosque postures up.
Brown is controlling Del Bosque's posture.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Bosque is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Bosque throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown controlling Del Bosque's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
In his post fight interview, John Brown gave a big smile as he said 'Gap Turner Let Fight Again Boy, I Want My Rematch. Cmon Aleksander Pawik Book It And Gap Turner Stop Ducking Boy'.

Event: TR7: KUBOTA VS. SITSONGRIT
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Tepes throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tepes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tepes is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Tepes circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tepes's guard.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tepes's guard.
Tepes is trying to stand.
Brown wants to control but Tepes is keeping him busy. #T1#
Brown trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Tepes manages to get to full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Tepes is keeping the position.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Tepes pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown passes Tepes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Tepes defends the submission attempt.
Brown wants to control but Tepes is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is looking to stall here but Tepes recovers full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tepes keeps moving.
Tepes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tepes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruno Tepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes misses the shot to the body.
Tepes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Tepes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tepes blocks it well.
Tepes blocks a head kick by Brown.
Bruno Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Tepes saw it coming and moves away.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Tepes avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes avoids a kick to the body.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Tepes misses with a few strikes there.
Brown tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Tepes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tepes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Tepes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Tepes misses its intended target.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tepes defends well and Brown ends up having to push Tepes into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tepes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Tepes misses its intended target.
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lands a head shot.
Tepes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Brown takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes.#T1#
A jab from Tepes misses.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown looks for a takedown but Tepes sprawls well.
Tepes throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Tepes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown checks a low kick from Tepes.
Tepes connects with a looping right hand.
Brown thuds his right hand into Tepes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tepes dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tepes's sensitive parts.
Bruno Tepes is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
A good leg kick by Tepes.
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Tepes is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Tepes slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Tepes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Tepes slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Tepes.
Tepes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown defending well as Tepes loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Tepes leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruno Tepes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes.
Tepes is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tepes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tepes lands with a nice body kick.
Brown avoids the body shot from Tepes.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes avoids it really well and circles away.
Tepes tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Brown is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Brown defending well as Tepes loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tepes.
A good leg kick by Tepes.
Tepes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes.
Tepes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Tepes throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tepes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Tepes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tepes needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Tepes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Tepes throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Tepes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tepes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Tepes settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Tepes.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tepes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tepes throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Tepes scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tepes lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Tepes is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tepes defends it nicely.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Tepes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tepes lands with a nice body punch.
Tepes tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tepes defends it well.
Tepes gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Tepes fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Tepes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tepes manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Tepes's guard. #T2#
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepes pulls Brown in to control the position. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Tepes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes tries a body shot but Brown blocks it. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tepes fails to land.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes lands a body punch.
Tepes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tepes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bruno Tepes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown blocks a body shot from Tepes.
Bruno Tepes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tepes gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Tepes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tepes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes scores with a body shot.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tepes's waist but Tepes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Tepes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brown just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tepes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes scores with a leg kick.
Brown defending well as Tepes loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Tepes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tepes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Tepes!
Bruno Tepes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TR4: CAMARA VS. SAADES
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown walks into a jab.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Magomedov is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Magomedov tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Brown won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Brown won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking to control.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet. #SUB2#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.#SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Brown showing good submission defense here.
Magomedov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries to escape the position.
Magomedov is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown misses with the body kick
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick. #TD#
Brown shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Brown!#REVR#
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown passes into half guard.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown trying to control the action but Magomedov just sinks the hooks in.
Brown wants to escape the position.
Magomedov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Magomedov is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown can't escape the position. #T2#
Magomedov looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #SUB2#
Brown fending off the submission attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown breaks Magomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVR#
Marat Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Brown. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Brown 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. #T4##SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Magomedov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Brown wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Magomedov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Magomedov is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Brown continues to stall.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown controlling Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov. #T2#
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard. #REVR#
Brown won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Magomedov has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Brown trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to keep Brown in close. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown stops Magomedov from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marat Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Magomedov!
Marat Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: XF 42
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Puto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Puto fights it but they end up in guard.
Puto trying to control the position here.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown is looking to advance position but Puto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Puto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Puto tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown keeping control of the position. #SU#
Puto decides to stand up. #T1#
Brown moves away from the strike by Puto.
Brown throws a head kick but Puto moves out of range.
Puto connects with an inside leg kick.
Puto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puto doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Puto sprawls well.
Puto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Puto.
Puto throws a head kick that misses.
Puto tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puto throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown. #ES#
Puto pushes Brown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puto throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Puto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a counter combo.#T2#
Brown moves out of range as Puto throws a body kick. #TD2#
Puto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Puto wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puto is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Puto is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
Puto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Puto blocks the body kick.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but Puto manages to duck under it in time.
Puto throws a head kick that misses.
Puto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Puto is wise to it.
Puto connects with the punch.
Brown blocks a head kick by Puto.
Pinchi Puto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Puto throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Puto #TD2#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puto is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.#SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown prevents Puto from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinchi Puto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Puto!
Brown lands with a hook. Puto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Brown blocks a head kick by Puto.
Puto looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Puto misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown pushing down on Puto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Brown 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.
Puto wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well. #T1#
Brown is thwarting Puto's attempts to control the position.
Puto is trying to stand.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown wants to control but Puto has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura but Puto is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Brown 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. #T2##SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puto is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Puto wants to get back to full guard.
Puto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Puto is concentrating on defense, preventing Brown from advancing position.
Puto trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Puto is trying to stand.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Puto!
Puto is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puto is looking to escape.
Puto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown looking to control but Puto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4##SUB2#
Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown avoids the attempt from Puto to control.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puto is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Puto wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Puto throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Puto lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Pinchi Puto is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Puto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily.
Puto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Puto backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Puto manages to avoid it all.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Puto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brown's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A solid body kick from Puto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Puto in his tracks momentarily.
Brown blocks a head kick by Puto.
Brown moves out of range as Puto throws a body kick.
Puto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.#T1#
Puto misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puto is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Puto circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown avoids the head kick by Puto.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puto circles away quickly and effectively.
Puto lands with a cross.
Puto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Puto is predictable there
and Puto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puto missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown avoids the head kick by Puto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puto takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Puto misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Puto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Puto swivels and escapes.
Pinchi Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Puto throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Puto looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Puto throws a head kick that misses.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Puto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Puto. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
Puto throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Puto didn't expect that.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Puto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet.
Puto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T4#
Puto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puto avoids the head kick by Brown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!
Puto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pinchi Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Puto throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinchi Puto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Puto looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Puto looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puto won't be happy with that.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puto is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Brown wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura but Puto is defending well.
Puto struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puto gets back to half guard.
Brown controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura but Puto is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Puto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puto wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Puto tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Puto is trying to stand.
Puto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Puto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puto wants to get back to his feet.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puto looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puto - that will leave a mark!
Puto thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Puto throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown shoots in and drives through. Puto sprawls well.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but John Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circling - Puto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Puto throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Puto throws a lazy body kick
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Puto.
Puto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Puto.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puto.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Puto misses with a kick to the body
and Brown counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Puto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puto sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Puto avoids it this time.
Brown avoids the head kick by Puto.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but Puto shakes him off and moves away.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Puto.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Puto throws a body kick that misses.
Brown goes for a double leg but Puto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Puto continues to drive forward.
Puto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown avoids the head kick by Puto.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puto's hands.
Puto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Puto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Puto.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Puto misses the jab.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Puto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puto scrambles back to his feet.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Puto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinchi Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puto misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Puto lands a front kick.
Puto looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Puto.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Puto throws a body kick that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Puto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puto backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Puto misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puto can pounce on him.
Puto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puto misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puto throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Puto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Puto throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown blocks a head kick by Puto.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Puto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puto tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Puto misses #CL2#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puto tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Puto back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinchi Puto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinchi Puto!

Event: XF 38
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Zeus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeus misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Zeus misses.
Nice jab there from Zeus.
Brown throws a series of punches but Zeus avoids them all with ease.
Brown slips a jab from Zeus.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zeus pinned against the cage. Zeus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zeus 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.
Zeus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeus misses the jab.
Zeus looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Zeus is wise to it.
Zeus misses with a looping right.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Zeus saw it coming and moves away.
Zeus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeus tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zeus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dredman Zeus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Zeus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown dives in and grabs Zeus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zeus pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Zeus throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Zeus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zeus scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Zeus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Zeus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Zeus misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Zeus avoids it with no problem.
Zeus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
A nice combination there by Brown.
We've been told by Zeus's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zeus throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Zeus backing up. Zeus nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Zeus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zeus blocks a low kick nicely.
Zeus misses with an uppercut.
Brown defending well as Zeus loads up on a big left hand.
Zeus throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Zeus throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Zeus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Zeus misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown throws a body punch but Zeus moves out of range.
Zeus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Zeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Zeus throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Zeus misses with a straight left.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeus but Zeus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dredman Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Zeus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zeus misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely. #T4##TD2#
Brown scores with a takedown into Zeus's guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeus working a defensive guard here.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Zeus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zeus's head.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dredman Zeus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zeus misses with a combination
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Zeus swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeus throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Dredman Zeus is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Zeus.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zeus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown. #TD2#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zeus to the ground. Brown is now in Zeus's guard.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Zeus blocks nicely.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown postures up in Zeus's guard and throws a big left but Zeus blocks it.
Zeus trying to control the position.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zeus's head.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zeus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zeus swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Brown defending well as Zeus loads up on a big left hand.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Zeus pushes him away.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zeus.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Zeus avoids it with no problem.
Zeus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Zeus throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Zeus works Brown's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeus misses the target.
Zeus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a head kick.
Zeus misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Zeus misses. #T3#
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Zeus.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zeus throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Zeus throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeus. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown slips a jab from Zeus.
Zeus connects with a looping right hand.
Zeus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown slips a jab from Zeus.
Zeus stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Zeus slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Zeus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Zeus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Zeus misses.
Brown throws a series of punches but Zeus avoids them all with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zeus pinned against the cage. Zeus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zeus misses with a body shot.
Zeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a right and a left that Zeus avoids nicely.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeus throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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 Dredman Zeus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown with the counter takedown but Zeus avoids it easily.
Brown slips under a jab.
Zeus takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Zeus misses.
Zeus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Zeus.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Zeus misses.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zeus.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown wants to slow Zeus down by chopping away at his legs.
Zeus misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Zeus throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Zeus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Zeus misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a leg kick but Zeus moved away.
Zeus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zeus just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Zeus backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Zeus manages to avoid it all.
Zeus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeus.
As Zeus backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Zeus manages to avoid it all.
Zeus swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Zeus throws a head punch that misses.
Zeus misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brown working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown postures up in Zeus's guard and throws a big left but Zeus blocks it.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Zeus has wrist control.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeus checks a leg kick.#T3#
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeus sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zeus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Zeus is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Zeus's guard.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Dredman Zeus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zeus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Zeus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to control but Zeus is working from the bottom. #T4#
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown distracts Zeus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown wants to control from the top but Zeus keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Zeus blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zeus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dredman Zeus!
Dredman Zeus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: XF Brawl 2
Date: Sep 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #REF3#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
Brown throws a head kick that misses. #CUT#
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. #T1##TD2#
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!#REVR#
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
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! #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#ROC2#
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 ' '.

Event: XF 34
Date: Sep 24, 2019

#R1#
Valens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Brown misses. #TD2#
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valens is adopting a defensive guard.
Valens 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 throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Valens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brown managing to control the position.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Valens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Valens is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown working over Valens with some ground and pound. Valens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Valens wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valens wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brown.
Brown lands with some strikes.#T3#
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Valens bucks and avoids them well.
Valens is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valens is looking to escape.
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
Valens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown misses with a head shot.
Valens is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Brown throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valens is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Valens blocking the ground and pound.
Brown looking to finish with strikes here!
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown landing punches.
Valens holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brown tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown throws some wild stikes that Valens manages to avoid easily.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valens can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Valens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valens throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
A combination from Valens does no damage.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valens works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Valens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valens leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valens throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Valens misses its intended target.
Brown avoids the body shot from Valens.
And Brown responds with a good body kick, but Valens manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Valens scores with a leg kick.
Valens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown shapes to counter with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Valens misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Valens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valens lands with a nice body punch.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Valens tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.#T2#
Valens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown slips a straight right by Valens.#CL#
Valens clinches up against the cage.
Valens works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Valens lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valens.
Brown throws a right and a left that Valens avoids nicely.
It looked like Valens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Brown throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Valens misses its intended target.
Brown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valens throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valens.
Brown slips a straight right by Valens.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Valens just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valens lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Valens.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Valens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Valens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Valens.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Brown tries for a takedown but Valens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown looks to land a combination. Valens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Valens misses with a looping left.
Brown lands a front kick.#TD2#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valens keeps working.
Valens is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown in side control, throwing shots but Valens defends.
Brown throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Brown working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Valens is looking for a sweep.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Valens down.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valens is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valens parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valens to escape.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Valens is being controlled here.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Valens's shoulder. That is not cool.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Valens to see if he's OK.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Brown lands an elbow.
Valens avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Valens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Valens some visible discomfort.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown wants to control but Valens is keeping him busy.
Valens dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Valens some visible discomfort.
Valens being controlled for a moment.
Valens stops Brown from passing to mount. #T4#
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brown wants to control but Valens is keeping him busy.
Valens parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valens to escape.
Brown working the ground and pound but Valens is defending the strikes.
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Valens takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Valens is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Valens parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valens to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!

Event: XF 28
Date: Sep 05, 2019

#R1#
Valens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown lands with a cross. #TD#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valens's guard.#ES2#
Valens wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Valens.
Brown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valens.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Valens.
Brown looks for a takedown but Valens sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown throws a leg kick but Valens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Valens misses.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valens lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Valens misses with a wild combination.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valens misses with a body shot #CL#
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Valens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valens stalling the fight.
Valens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Valens throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Valens didn't expect that.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Valens has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown postures up in Valens's guard and throws a big left but Valens blocks it.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Valens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Valens!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Valens stands up and waves to Brown to follow him. #TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into Valens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Valens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Valens!#REVB##SU2#
Valens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown thuds a left hand into Valens's body.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Valens throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Valens throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Valens misses with a looping left.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valens.
Valens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valens.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Valens. Those never looked like landing.
Valens throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Valens misses.
Valens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
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 working the ground and pound.
Valens is looking to reverse the position.
Brown laying and praying for a moment but Valens takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valens as he jumps to the side.
Valens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valens 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 throws a series of strikes that have Valens backpedaling.
Valens swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valens trying to control here.
Valens is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Valens trying to control but Brown postures up.
Valens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown throws a strike but Valens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Valens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Valens with a nice head shot there.
Valens lands a couple of elbows.
Brown has control of Valens's left arm, preventing Valens from doing any damage. #T2#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Valens controlling the position.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Valens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Valens!#REVB#
Valens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valens works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown with the ground and pound but Valens uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Valens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Valens!#REVB#
Brown pulls Valens in close to his closed guard and prevents Valens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Valens has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Valens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valens tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Valens throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Valens is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens regains half guard, as Brown was trying to land strikes.
Brown with the ground and pound but Valens uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Valens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is working Valens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valens is keeping the position for now.
Brown throws a strike but Valens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valens being controlled here momentarily.
Valens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valens lands a couple of elbows.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valens.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Valens is proving a slippery customer.
Brown is controlling Valens's posture.
Valens throws a big elbow that misses.
Valens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valens cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valens misses with a straight right.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Valens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brown punishes Valens's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valens thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Valens feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valens finish him?! #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Jan Paul Valens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown slips a straight right by Valens.
Valens throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valens lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Brown out cold! Brown is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Paul Valens!
An out of breath Jan Paul Valens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: XF 23
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Gai cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Gai is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Gai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gai misses with a looping right.
Gai throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Gai scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gai.
Gai jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Gai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown swinging wildly here.
Gai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.#T1#
Brown throws a leg kick
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Gai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Gai.
Gai throws a right hand that misses
and Gai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gai misses with a straight left.
Gai cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gai lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Gai with a nice cross.
Gai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gai throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Brown misses with a body kick.
Gai tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gai back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brown blocks a head kick by Gai.
Brown checks a low kick from Gai.
Gai backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brown shoots in but Gai avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Gai defends the submission attempt.
Brown trying to advance position but Gai counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Brown trying to control but Gai is working from the bottom.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown stays in close to Gai's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gai throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nomor Gai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Brown does no damage.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gai throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown stands and throws Gai's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Gai is defending well.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gai keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gai is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gai has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Gai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Gai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gai being controlled here momentarily.
Gai content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown pulls Gai in close to his closed guard and prevents Gai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gai postures up.
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 Nomor Gai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Gai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gai cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gai misses with a looping left.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Gai misses its intended target.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown moves out of range as Gai strikes.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown throws a head kick but Gai moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Gai. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Brown is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brown wants to control but Gai is keeping him busy.
Gai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gai prevents Brown from moving into mount.
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gai!
Brown tries to push Gai's head away but Gai is holding on tight.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gai!
Gai being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Gai preventing the sweep.
Brown controls Gai momentarily but Gai frees himself.
Gai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown controlling the position.
Brown working a defensive guard here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard. #REVB#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown stands and throws Gai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gai is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gai, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control the position but Gai is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but John Brown just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Gai with a hook.
Gai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gai throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Gai sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Gai avoids it this time.
Gai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gai jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gai throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Gai wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown scores with a head kick. Gai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but Gai manages to duck under it in time.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily. #T1#
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Gai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brown just manages to avoid it.
Gai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Gai lands the left hand.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown stalks Gai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gai's face. Gai staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown avoids the body shot from Gai.
Gai is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Gai throws a body kick that misses.
Gai misses with a looping right.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Gai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown moves out of range as Gai throws a body kick.
Gai pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Gai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gai leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Gai's guard.#T3#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gai managing to control the position.
Brown pushing down on Gai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Gai defends the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to advance position but Gai won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Gai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nomor Gai had his way with John Brown in that round.
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! This is the final round!
#R5#
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
Gai throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Gai misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Gai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nomor Gai is winning the standup battle so far.
Gai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown. #TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for submissions but instead, Gai has regained full guard. #T1#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown trying to control but Gai is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gai being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown controlling the position.
Gai is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T3##SUB2#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gai is not content to let Brown control the position. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gai is not content to let Brown control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown wants to control for a moment but Gai uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Gai defending well.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Nomor Gai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: XF 18
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Midget drives through with a takedown into guard.
Midget trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Midget told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Midget throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Midget tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Midget preventing the sweep.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Midget trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown pulls Midget in close to his closed guard and prevents Midget from doing any damage or advancing position.
Midget wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Midget drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Midget off! Midget jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Midget throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown wants to sweep here but Midget controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard. #REVR#
Brown stands up over Midget, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Midget looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Midget has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Midget escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Midget looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Midget is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Midget looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Midget is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Midget looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown wants to control from the top but Midget keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Midget looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Midget has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Midget's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Midget looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.
Brown works over Midget with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Midget has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Midget's legs - danger averted.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Midget keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stays in close to Midget's body and controls the position. #T4#
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown is working Midget over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown cracks Midget with a solid left hand.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown is in close to Midget's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Midget is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Midget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Midget escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brown takes a swing at Midget's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a right and a left that Midget avoids nicely.
Midget with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Midget decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Midget is one step ahead there.
Brown has control of Midget's left arm, preventing Midget from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Midget drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Midget is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Midget throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.#SUB2#
Midget working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Midget working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily. #T2#
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Midget working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Midget has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Midget can do to turn this around?
Midget controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown works over Midget with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown distracts Midget with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Midget can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.#SUB2#
Midget working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Midget escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Midget has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Midget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Midget has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Midget's head.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Midget has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Midget is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Midget is breathing heavily.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown stands and throws Midget's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown landing strikes.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is working Midget over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Midget needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Midget shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Midget shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brown keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Midget is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Midget.
Brown is positioning himself well to prevent Midget advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Midget seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Midget thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Midget is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well. #SUB2#
Midget is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Midget takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Midget from advancing to side control.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Midget with a flurry of punches that miss.
Midget postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Midget is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Midget looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Midget being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown is in close to Midget's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Midget has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Midget has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brown is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Midget.
Brown cracks Midget with a big elbow.
Midget is looking for a sweep.
Brown controlling from side mount. #T4#
Midget takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Midget tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown taking a breather here.
Midget strikes from the bottom but Brown takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Brown.
Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Midget sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!

Event: XF 12
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Turner cracks Brown with a good jab.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Turner misses with a hook.
Gap Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Brown counters by clinching up.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Turner to the ground. Brown is now in Turner's guard.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Brown postures up. #T1#
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
A counter left hand to the body from Turner misses its target.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turner.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.#TD2#
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turner working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown stands up over Turner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Brown stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Turner is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gap Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.#TD2#
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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Turner tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #T1#
Turner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Turner is looking to reverse the position.
Turner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Turner is not content to let Brown control the position.
Turner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown is thwarting Turner's attempts to control the position.
Turner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turner tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown is looking to advance position but Turner won't allow it.
Turner trying to control but Brown postures up.
Turner landing a few short strikes.
Turner trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.#T3#
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner blocks a head kick by Brown.
Turner is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gap Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
A nice combination there by Turner.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Turner takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown is nestled in close to Turner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Brown.
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 Gap Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brown trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Turner wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Brown wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown slips under a jab.
Turner with a nice cross.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Turner's guard.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Turner distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Turner wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Turner.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown. #TD2#
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner is not content to let Brown control the position.
Turner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gap Turner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gap Turner!

Event: XF 6
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Lazzez with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Lazzez and move into the clinch.
Lazzez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown avoids the head kick by Lazzez.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Lazzez with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lazzez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lazzez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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! #T1#
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Lazzez is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Lazzez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lazzez looks a forlorn figure.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown avoids the attempt from Lazzez to control.
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazzez is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brown lands a big elbow - Lazzez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lazzez is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Finally I Did It, After Hard Work And Training And Been So Many Fights. I Am World Champion, Shoutout To My Trainers, Family And Friends And My Hood In Baltimore . Respect Norman Gai Good Fighter And Tough Fight. But I Did It, I Am Champ Baby'.

Event: XF 2
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Gai scores with a punch to the head.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown throws a head kick but Gai moves out of range.
A big right from Brown misses.
Gai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Gai throws a leg kick that misses.
Gai misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Gai moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Gai slips a jab from Brown.
Gai misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Gai moves away and avoids it.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Gai's head but Gai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Gai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Gai blocks the leg kick.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Gai checks it.
Brown throws a low kick but Gai moves out of range easily.
Gai scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.#T1#
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Gai's leg but Gai calmly moves out of range.
Brown throws a leg kick but Gai moved away.
Nice shot lands for Gai.
Gai keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gai.
Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Gai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Gai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown jabs Gai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Gai sees coming a mile off.
Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gai is looking to land body kicks.
Gai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Gai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Gai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Gai missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gai missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gai ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Danga de danga de dang - Gai scores with a four punch combination!
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Gai avoids it.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Gai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown throws a low kick but Gai avoids it.
Gai throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gai.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Gai avoided it.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gai throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
As Gai backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gai misses with a looping right.#T3#
Gai throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gai.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Gai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gai misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gai lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Gai digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gai. Gai obviously looking to wear him down.
Gai defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gai! But no joy.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Gai.
Gai misses the shot to the body.
Gai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gai throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Gai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gai scores with a decent looking hook.
Gai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gai checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Gai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Gai.
Nice shot by Gai.
Gai thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Gai throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gai cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Gai counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Brown looks for the body kick but Gai saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nomor Gai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Gai swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
That kick from Brown tenderised Gai's leg. Gai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gai checks a low kick from Brown.
It seemed like Gai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown throws a leg kick but Gai moved away.
A solid body kick from Gai.
Gai avoids the body shot from Brown.
Gai misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Gai is looking to score with low kicks.
Gai cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Gai lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased. #T1#
Gai moves out of range of the body kick.
Gai clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Gai settles back down.
Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Gai moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a body punch but Gai moves out of range.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Gai avoids it.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Gai.
Brown throws a leg kick but Gai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gai tries to land a body kick
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gai checks the leg kick.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Gai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown misses with a hook. Gai ducked under it nicely.
Gai feints a counter leg kick.
Gai throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Brown avoids the body shot from Gai.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gai.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown motions for Gai to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Gai.
Brown lands with a hook. Gai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gai throws out the jab.
Brown throws a leg kick but Gai moved away.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Gai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gai's head.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Gai slips under a jab from Brown.#T3#
Gai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gai avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Gai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gai throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Gai lands a slapping body shot.
Gai is looking to score with low kicks.
Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Gai lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown catches Gai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gai throws a body kick that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Brown
and Gai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Gai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gai moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Brown misses
enabling Gai to counter with a crisp jab.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Brown slips a jab from Gai.
Brown throws a leg kick but Gai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gai.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gai lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nomor Gai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Gai as he checks the leg kick.
Gai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Gai.
Gai throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gai momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Gai.
Gai misses with a lunging right hand
and Gai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Brown catches Gai right on the button with a cross.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gai checks it well.
Nomor Gai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown swings for the body but Gai moves out of range.
Gai checks the leg kick.
Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Gai moved away.
Gai only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Gai is just out of range.
Gai moves out of range of the body kick.
Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Gai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Brown.
Gai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gai throws a leg kick that misses.
Gai throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Gai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gai moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Gai.
As Gai backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gai blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Gai misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gai.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gai scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Gai blocks the low kick.
Gai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gai throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Gai lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Brown throws a hook but Gai blocks it.
Gai misses with a low kick.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Gai avoids it.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gai throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Gai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
A lazy left from Gai finds it's target.
Gai misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gai blocks a leg kick.
Gai lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Gai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown throws a lazy head kick
and Gai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gai.
Brown misses with a low kick as Gai jumps back.
Gai misses with a wild combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gai tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
As Gai backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Gai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Gai.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gai connects with a solid leg kick.
Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gai!
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Gai counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown throws a push kick but Gai slaps the foot to one side.
Gai blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gai.
Gai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Gai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gai! Brown is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai is the new lightweight champion!
Nomor Gai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durnagoz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Durnagoz!
Durnagoz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brown landing strikes.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durnagoz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Durnagoz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Brown stalls from top position.
Brown landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Durnagoz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Brown cracks Durnagoz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Durnagoz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Durnagoz is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Durnagoz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Durnagoz is breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Brown cracks Durnagoz with a big elbow.
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown cracks Durnagoz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Durnagoz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Durnagoz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown is staying tight to Durnagoz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Durnagoz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brown lands an elbow.
Durnagoz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Durnagoz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Durnagoz's temple.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown controlling the action here.
Durnagoz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Durnagoz shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Durnagoz has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Durnagoz to the mat! Durnagoz manages to get full guard.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown happy to just control the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Durnagoz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Durnagoz is being controlled here.
More stalling from Brown.
Brown cracks Durnagoz with a big elbow.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Durnagoz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Durnagoz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Brown staying calm.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Durnagoz to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown controls the position from side control.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Durnagoz trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
Brown is working Durnagoz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Brown remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Durnagoz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Durnagoz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#
Durnagoz is rocked!
Durnagoz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Durnagoz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Brown has hold of Durnagoz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Durnagoz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Durnagoz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Durnagoz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Brown!
Post fight, John Brown took to the microphone: 'I Finally Got My Revenge Over Royal Pain, Hey Sparky Anderson. I Heard You Left CEFC, Come Down Sign With Trash Fighting And This Trilogy Pussy '.

Event: Trash Fights 23(155 structure)
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pain to the ground. Brown is now in Pain's guard.#ES#
Pain pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Pain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brown slips a straight right by Pain.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pain throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Pain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Pain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown wants to control but Pain postures up.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Pain is controlling well.
Pain trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Pain postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Brown 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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Pain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Pain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Pain looking for a triangle here. Brown is fighting it but it looks tight! Pain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brown is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

Event: Trash Fights 18(155 structure)
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Nahtic swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Nahtic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Brown misses with a combination #TD2#
and Nahtic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nahtic trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Nahtic winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Nahtic sits in half guard.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
Nahtic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Nahtic throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Nahtic trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahtic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown controlling the position.
Nahtic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown is controlling Nahtic's posture.
Nahtic tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nahtic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nahtic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nahtic takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Nahtic throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
As Nahtic looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Nahtic just gets out of the way.
A shot to the body from Nahtic misses #CL#
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Nahtic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Nahtic.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Nahtic checks it.
Nahtic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nahtic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Nahtic throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nahtic thinking.
Nahtic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nahtic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown. #TD#
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nahtic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Brown working away.
The strikes coming from Brown are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nahtic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nahtic sneaks back into half guard.
Nahtic wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Brown there. #T4#
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Nahtic's temple.
Brown wants to take a breather but Nahtic is having none of it.
Brown with the ground and pound but Nahtic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brown won't allow Nahtic to sweep him here.
Nahtic trying to control the position.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Nahtic's brow.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Nahtic throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nahtic to the mat! Nahtic manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Nahtic pushes Brown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nahtic misses with a looping right.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nahtic throws out the jab. #T1#
Nahtic throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown slips under a jab from Nahtic.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nahtic throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Nahtic looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Nahtic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Nahtic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown. #T2#
Brown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nahtic's head.
Brown slips a jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Nahtic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Nahtic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nahtic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nahtic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nahtic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nahtic is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nahtic wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nahtic is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown prevents Nahtic from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Brown there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nahtic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown thows a huge punch but Nahtic dodges it nicely.
Nahtic tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown stalling.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nahtic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Nahtic is rocked!
Brown working over Nahtic with some ground and pound. Nahtic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nahtic is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown not doing much here.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nahtic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nahtic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Nahtic.
Nahtic seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Nahtic tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nahtic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nahtic wants to get back to full guard.
Nahtic has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Nahtic's head.
Brown lands a big elbow - Nahtic is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Trash Fights 14(155 structure)
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Creepy.
Brown defending well as Creepy loads up on a big left hand.
Uncle Creepy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Creepy.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Creepy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creepy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Creepy wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown throws a counter high kick but Creepy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creepy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Creepy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Creepy takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creepy effectively controlling the action here.
Creepy throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creepy dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Creepy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Creepy throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Creepy works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Creepy throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Creepy throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown slips under a jab.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Creepy manages to circle out of the way.
Creepy lands with a cross.
Creepy tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Creepy throws a leg kick
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Creepy closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Creepy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creepy takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Creepy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown jabs at Creepy's body.
Creepy misses with a straight right.
Creepy scores with a jab to the body.
Creepy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Creepy counters with an inside leg kick.
Creepy cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Creepy has managed to clinch.
Creepy lands a left hand. #T3#
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Brown lands a takedown into guard.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Creepy looking for a sweep. Not yet Creepy, not yet.
Creepy seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Creepy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Creepy!#REVB#
Creepy wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown pulls Creepy in close to his closed guard and prevents Creepy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU2#
Creepy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Creepy is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Brown misses with a combination
and Creepy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creepy throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Creepy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creepy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Creepy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Creepy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Creepy does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Creepy moves into the clinch.
Creepy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uncle Creepy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Creepy thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Creepy backing up. Creepy nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Creepy throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Creepy throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Creepy kicks Brown off and gets to his feet.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creepy.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creepy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creepy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creepy tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Creepy drops Brown with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brown! Creepy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Creepy!
A relieved looking Uncle Creepy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Trash Fights 10(155 structure)
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Cider lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cider stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cider wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense.
Cider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cider is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cider is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Brown advances to half guard.
Cider wants to get back to his feet.
Cider is looking to get back to is feet but Brown passes into side control.
Cider is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Cider is defending well.
Cider is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cider is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cider is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Cider denies him.
Cider is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.#T2#
Brown trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Cider is defending well.
Cider is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the position but Cider is working away.
Cider is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cider keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cider is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown slips under a jab from Cider .
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target.
Cider keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Cider scores with a shot to the body.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Cider blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cider defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cider throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Cider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Cider .
Cider throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Cider had a free shot at his head there.
Cider scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cider blocks a head kick by Brown.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider with a nice cross.
Cider cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Cider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cider looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Cider backing up. Cider nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
A jab from Cider finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown blocks a jab.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cider misses with a straight left.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cider digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown throws a leg kick but Cider moved away.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Cider tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Cider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cider thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Cider .
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cider back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cider ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Cider throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cider is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Cider motions for Brown to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Cider scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cider , as that shot connected.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cider misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Cider fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cider wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown advances position into side control!
Cider wants to get back to his feet but Brown drags him back down.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Cider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cider is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cider is not content to let Brown control the position.
Cider is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cider misses the jab.
Brown defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cider manages to circle out of the way.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cider throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown slips a jab from Cider .
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Cider .
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Brown down.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown. #T1#
Cider lands with a good body shot.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider throws a leg kick #TD#
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cider keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cider wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it. #T2#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Cider is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brown presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Cider back against the cage.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown blocking some punches.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cider after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cider cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cider is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cider down to the mat. Cider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cider throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider with a jab.
Cider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Cider backing up. Cider nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Cider throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cider misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Cider backing up. Cider nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Cider . #T4#
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Cider misses.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Good shot there by Cider .
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cider throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Brown counters by clinching up.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Cider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Cider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cider winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
Justin Cider was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Trash Fights 6 (155 Structure)
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1##TD#
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sor Tienpoh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Sor Tienpoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown is in close to Sor Tienpoh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Sor Tienpoh looking for a sweep. Not yet Sor Tienpoh, not yet.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sor Tienpoh's guard.
Brown prevents Sor Tienpoh from improving his position.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sor Tienpoh wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Sor Tienpoh's hands, connecting with Sor Tienpoh's forehead.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sor Tienpoh is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown trying to control the pace. #T2#
Brown passes to full mount!
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!
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and Sor Tienpoh is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown working Sor Tienpoh over with strikes here.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown avoids the attempt from Sor Tienpoh to control.
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Sor Tienpoh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Sor Tienpoh is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sor Tienpoh's face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sor Tienpoh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sor Tienpoh trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sor Tienpoh tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sor Tienpoh hang on?
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sor Tienpoh is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sor Tienpoh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor Tienpoh is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Brown lands with some strikes.#T4#
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Sor Tienpoh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sor Tienpoh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sor Tienpoh taking shots to the head.
Sor Tienpoh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown breaks from Sor Tienpoh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sor Tienpoh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sor Tienpoh is looking to clinch.
Sor Tienpoh misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Sor Tienpoh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sor Tienpoh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Sor Tienpoh connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sor Tienpoh throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sor Tienpoh misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Sor Tienpoh misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sor Tienpoh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown cracks Sor Tienpoh with a solid left hand.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Sor Tienpoh's brow.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sor Tienpoh is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Sor Tienpoh wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sor Tienpoh there!
BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Brown controlling from mount.
Sor Tienpoh taking shots to the head.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Sor Tienpoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Sor Tienpoh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brown lands with some strikes.
Sor Tienpoh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown breaks from Sor Tienpoh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sor Tienpoh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sor Tienpoh working to try and regain half guard.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Brown scoring with strikes but Sor Tienpoh is staying in there.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sor Tienpoh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sor Tienpoh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sor Tienpoh's face.
Brown scoring with strikes but Sor Tienpoh is staying in there.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and Sor Tienpoh is in trouble!
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sor Tienpoh?
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brown working the ground and pound effectively.
Sor Tienpoh is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Sor Tienpoh is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Sor Tienpoh is rocked!
Sor Tienpoh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Sor Tienpoh is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown prevents Sor Tienpoh from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sor Tienpoh wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brown lands a big elbow.
Sor Tienpoh is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Brown lunges at Sor Tienpoh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sor Tienpoh's hand.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sor Tienpoh can do to turn this around?
Brown throws a right and a left that Sor Tienpoh avoids nicely.
Sor Tienpoh misses with a low kick.
Sor Tienpoh seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sor Tienpoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown blocks a head kick by Sor Tienpoh.
Sor Tienpoh scores with a three punch combo!
Sor Tienpoh avoids the head kick by Brown.
Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sor Tienpoh swinging wildly here.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Sor Tienpoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sor Tienpoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sor Tienpoh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a push kick but Sor Tienpoh slaps the foot to one side.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick that misses.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown staying out of range there.
Sor Tienpoh cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sor Tienpoh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sor Tienpoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Brown lands a jab.#TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sor Tienpoh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Brown landing a few strikes.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sor Tienpoh is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sor Tienpoh's face as Brown controls the position.
Sor Tienpoh is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown advances nicely into full mount.
Sor Tienpoh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown raining down hammerfists from mount.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Sor Tienpoh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Brown unloading with bombs!
Brown with good strikes from the mount here!
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown landing shots from mount. #T4#
Sor Tienpoh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown lands a couple of good shots and Sor Tienpoh has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor Tienpoh just trying to survive but Brown is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Brown biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sor Tienpoh can't escape the position.
Brown has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sor Tienpoh's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
An intense looking John Brown took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Royal Pain, Rematch Bitch '.
The defeated Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh had this to say: 'Thank '.

Event: Trash Fights 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
Yaj connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Yaj has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Yaj avoids it.
Yaj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Yaj feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yaj connects with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Yaj swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown throws a leg kick but Yaj sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick.
Yaj tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.#T1#
Yaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj walks into a jab.
Yaj blocks a low kick nicely.
Yaj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yaj scores with a jab to the body.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Yaj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Yaj. Those never looked like landing.
Yaj scores with a body shot.
Yaj attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Yaj scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaj throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Yaj's ribs.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Yaj counters with a left to the body.
Yaj moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Brown tries to work over Yaj's front leg with a kick but Yaj checks it.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yaj misses with a body kick.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yaj.
Yaj throws a quick counter head kick but Brown was just out of range.
Yaj lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yaj connects with a crisp jab.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yaj stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown feints a counter leg kick.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown wants to slow Yaj down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Yaj seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yaj defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yaj is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Yaj misses its target.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yaj's head backwards.
Yaj throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yaj throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Yaj cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown throws a leg kick but Yaj moved away.
Jab by Brown.
Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Brown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yaj had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yaj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Yaj scores with a body shot.
Yaj lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws a low kick but Yaj moves out of range easily.
Yaj appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown lands with a straight right. Yaj didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Brown.
Jab by Yaj.
Yaj connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yaj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown stuns Yaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yaj takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yaj throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Yaj checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Yaj drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling him.
Yaj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Yaj.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yaj avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.#T2#
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Yaj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yaj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yaj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Knees to the body from Yaj.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yaj obliges.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Yaj keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brown tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it. #T4#
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Yaj.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands an elbow inside.
Yaj lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
A short uppercut from Yaj. #CUT#
That has opened up John Brown's cut even more.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Eon Yaj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj lands a body shot.
Yaj jabs at Brown's body.
Yaj fails to land with a series of punches.
Yaj lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Yaj lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Yaj throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Yaj.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Yaj on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yaj.
Brown thumps Yaj with a low kick.#T1#
Yaj tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
John Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Yaj sees coming a mile off.
Yaj throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yaj blocks it well.
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yaj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Yaj. Those never looked like landing.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yaj checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yaj connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yaj crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Yaj gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Yaj manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yaj lands with a shot to the body.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown throws a leg kick but Yaj sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.#T3#
Yaj feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown misses with a low kick as Yaj jumps back.#CL#
Yaj clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown blocks an elbow strike from Yaj.
Yaj lands an elbow inside.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Yaj blocks it.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown works on Yaj's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Brown tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Yaj works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Yaj.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Yaj.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yaj.
Yaj lands with a good body shot.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Yaj's side.
Brown wants to slow Yaj down by chopping away at his legs.
Yaj throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eon Yaj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yaj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CEFC 323
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Kyle throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Kyle looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
Kyle throws a head kick that misses.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.#CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyle misses the target.
Kyle tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kyle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown throws a right and a left that Kyle avoids nicely. #T1##CL#
Kyle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kyle working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Kyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyle wants to clinch.#CL#
Kyle darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Kyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kyle avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Kyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kyle regains guard.
Kyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown prevents Kyle from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Kyle has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brown has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries for a takedown but Kyle manages to get underhooks.
Kyle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Kyle lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyle is defending well.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Kyle.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyle is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Brown stalling the fight. #BC#
Kyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kyle moves into the clinch.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kyle works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to stall but Kyle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Kyle fails to land.
Kyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Kyle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kyle trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Brown blocking some punches. #TD2#
Brown has clasped his hands together around Kyle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrys Kyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Kyle saw it coming and moves away.
Kyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Kyle tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyle moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrown.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyle is looking to clinch.
A cross from Kyle lands.#CL#
Kyle clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Kyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kyle stops a takedown attempt from Brown. #T1#
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
A nice left hand lands by Kyle.
Chrys Kyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kyle breaks from the clinch.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyle.
Nice defenses there by Kyle.
Kyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyle tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyle to the ground. Kyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kyle!#ES#
Kyle throws Brown to one side and escapes!
Chrys Kyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Brown shoots in and bounces Kyle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kyle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Kyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Kyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kyle after a bit of a struggle.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A shot in the inside from Kyle.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kyle here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown looking to stall.
Kyle gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Kyle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown blocking some punches.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kyle fails to land.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Kyle scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kyle breaks from the clinch.
Kyle scores with a jab.
Kyle tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown wants to counter the offense by Kyle and move into the clinch position.
Chrys Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Kyle's defenses.
Chrys Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Kyle sends Brown down but not out. Kyle dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Chrys Kyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Kyle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyle finish him?
Kyle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Kyle sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Kyle avoids it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyle tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Kyle connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Brown tumbling to the canvas! Kyle pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Brown was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chrys Kyle!
After winning the bout, Chrys Kyle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 143
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Keene there.
Brown throws a head kick but Keene moves out of range.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keene.
Keene throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Keene. That snapped Brown's head back.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keene throws a big shot that misses.
Brown throws a right hand that Keene ducks under and follows up with a left that Keene also avoids with ease.
Keene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Keene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Keene shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Keene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keene misses with a looping left.
Brown tries to counter by clinching up but Keene breaks away and moves out of range.
Keene cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Keene swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Keene scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Keene throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown defending well as Keene loads up on a big left hand.
Keene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keene connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keene misses with an uppercut.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keene throws a big shot that misses.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Keene and move into the clinch.#T2#
Keene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keene moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keene just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keene throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Keene takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keene lands the left hand.
Keene misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Brown slips a straight right by Keene.
Brown misses with a double jab. #T3#
Keene just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keene.
Keene dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Keene sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Keene misses.
Brown throws a head kick but Keene moves out of range.
Keene throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Keene misses.
Brown seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Keene does no damage.
Keene feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keene misses with a left hand #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keene won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Keene is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here.
Keene defending against the ground and pound.
Keene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Keene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Keene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keene pinned against the cage. Keene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Keene.
Keene scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keene 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keene.
Keene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keene loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Keene misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keene misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Keene looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Keene fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scott Keene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Keene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Keene. #TD#
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keene manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown trying to control but Keene is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Keene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Keene!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Keene trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Keene preventing the sweep. #T3#
Keene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keene's guard. #REVR#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Keene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Keene!#REVB#
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keene is one step ahead there.
Brown is pulling down on Keene's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Keene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keene.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Keene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keene misses with a straight left.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown staying out of range there.
Keene cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Keene.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Keene cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Keene misses the target.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Keene moves out of range easily. #T1#
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Keene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keene throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a right and a left that Keene avoids nicely.
Keene lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Keene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keene lands with a cross.
Keene misses with the combination.
Brown throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keene is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Keene has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Scott Keene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Keene sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Keene misses #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Keene is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keene pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into Keene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving. #T3#
Keene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keene is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Keene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Keene!#REVB#
Keene won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown pulls Keene in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keene being controlled here momentarily.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Keene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keene winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Keene!
Scott Keene decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Live 68
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
A low kick from Szczęsny misses
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szczęsny thinking.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Jitsu Jim that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Szczęsny lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into Szczęsny's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Szczęsny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Szczęsny looking to control. #T1#
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Szczęsny has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Szczęsny has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Szczęsny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown works over Szczęsny with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Brown cracks Szczęsny with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Szczęsny is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Szczęsny stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Szczęsny looking to pass the guard.
Szczęsny seems to have recovered his senses.
Szczęsny won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is pushing down on Szczęsny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Szczęsny is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Szczęsny slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown is in close to Szczęsny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
Brown cracks Szczęsny with a solid left hand.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Szczęsny looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szczęsny holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown throws a right hand that Szczęsny ducks under and follows up with a left that Szczęsny also avoids with ease.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Szczęsny throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is in close to Szczęsny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown distracts Szczęsny with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczęsny can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny looking to control. #T1#
Brown is working Szczęsny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown trying to control but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown stands up over Szczęsny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown pushes down on Szczęsny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Szczęsny trying to control here.
Brown wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy. #T2#
Szczęsny tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szczęsny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to full guard.
Szczęsny has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to full guard.
Szczęsny tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Szczęsny is defending well.
Szczęsny is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Szczęsny is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Szczęsny's hands, connecting with Szczęsny's forehead.
Brown not doing much here.
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't.
Szczęsny might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy.
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczęsny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown lands a big elbow - Szczęsny is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 240
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alviso. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alviso did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown working Alviso over with strikes.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Alviso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alviso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alviso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alviso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown stalling.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Brown is nestled in close to Alviso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alviso trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Alviso 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.#SUB#
Alviso looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alviso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Alviso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alviso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alviso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Brown is in close to Alviso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown stands up over Alviso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alviso has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Alviso has wrist control.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alviso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Alviso's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown trying to control but Alviso is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Alviso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Alviso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Alviso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alviso manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Alviso's guard. #SUB#
Alviso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Alviso working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Alviso's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Alviso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Alviso wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Alviso looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is in close to Alviso's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Alviso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alviso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Alviso was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alviso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Alviso.
Alviso shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Alviso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alviso fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Alviso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alviso's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Alviso throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brown uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown wants to control but Alviso is keeping him busy.
Alviso is looking for a sweep.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Brown cracks Alviso with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown landing a few strikes.
Alviso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown controls the position from side control.
Alviso tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alviso to see if he's OK.
Alviso wants to control but Brown postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Brown controls the position.
Alviso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Alviso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alviso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Alviso's head.
Alviso is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Alviso's head. #ROC2#
Alviso is rocked!
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Alviso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown winds up and cracks Alviso with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Alviso quite badly. Alviso pulls Brown in close trying to recover. Brown postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Alviso on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Alviso doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
The defeated Jerome Alviso had this to say: 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.

Event: CEFC 314
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Nice jab there from Brown.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Buchanan.
Brown clobbers Buchanan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buchanan misses with a looping left.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
Buchanan misses with a body kick.
Brown lands with a right hand.
Buchanan swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Buchanan saw it coming and moves away.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Brown lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buchanan misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Buchanan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown avoids the body shot from Buchanan.
Brown cracks Buchanan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buchanan.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buchanan moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Buchanan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown avoids the head kick by Buchanan.
Buchanan checks a leg kick nicely.
Buchanan throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Buchanan throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buchanan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Buchanan throws out a powerful jab.
Buchanan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.#T2#
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown swings for the body but Buchanan moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buchanan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown clobbers Buchanan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Buchanan is out of range.
Buchanan loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Buchanan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown with a hook.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buchanan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buchanan. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Buchanan moves out of range easily.
Buchanan misses with a body kick.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Buchanan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Buchanan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buchanan lands with a shot to the body.
Brown throws a low kick but Buchanan avoids it.
Buchanan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Buchanan gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Buchanan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buchanan moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Buchanan thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Buchanan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buchanan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Buchanan takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Buchanan.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.#T4#
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Buchanan counters with a right hand to the body.
Buchanan misses with a body shot.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Buchanan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Buchanan checks it.
Buchanan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buchanan throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Buchanan blocks a head kick by Brown.
It seemed like Buchanan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown throws a head kick but Buchanan moves out of range.
Buchanan misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buchanan thinking.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Buchanan ducks down to avoid it.
Brown with a hook.
Brown avoids the head kick by Buchanan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Buchanan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Buchanan misses with a low kick.
Buchanan misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Buchanan throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Buchanan moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Buchanan.
Buchanan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
A jab from Buchanan misses.
Brown misses with a hook. Buchanan ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buchanan's head backwards.
Buchanan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buchanan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Buchanan ducks down to avoid it.
Buchanan tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Buchanan throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Brown thuds his right hand into Buchanan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown throws a leg kick but Buchanan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Buchanan throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown slips a straight right by Buchanan.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Buchanan tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buchanan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buchanan scrambles back to his feet.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
John Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown lands a head shot.#T2#
Buchanan misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Buchanan. Those never looked like landing.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Buchanan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Buchanan - just one landing.
Buchanan connects with a high kick.
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Buchanan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buchanan misses the shot to the body.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buchanan checks it well. #T3#
Buchanan tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buchanan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buchanan lands a right hook to the body.
Buchanan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown slips a straight right by Buchanan.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Buchanan.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Buchanan just manages to avoid it.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Buchanan is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown misses with a hook
and Buchanan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brown really felt that one!
Buchanan throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Buchanan should have avoided that one. #T4#
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Buchanan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Buchanan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buchanan's knee momentarily.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buchanan tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Despite the aggression on Buchanan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Buchanan.
Brown clobbers Buchanan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buchanan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buchanan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buchanan scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Buchanan sees coming a mile off.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buchanan misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a jab to Buchanan's midsection.
Buchanan misses with a body kick.
Buchanan misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Buchanan's ribs.#T1#
Buchanan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Buchanan is able to avoid easily.
Buchanan misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Buchanan's knee but Buchanan avoids it well.
A big right from Buchanan misses.
Buchanan avoids a kick to the body.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Buchanan's head back.
Some wild striking there from Buchanan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buchanan.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Buchanan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchanan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buchanan checks a leg kick.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buchanan.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Buchanan avoided it.
Brown throws a leg kick but Buchanan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left lands for Brown.
Buchanan throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown slips a straight right by Buchanan.
As Buchanan backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown slips a straight right by Buchanan.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown cracks Buchanan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buchanan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Buchanan moves out of range easily.
Buchanan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
A low kick from Buchanan is predictable there
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown with a nice cross.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Buchanan swinging wildly here.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
A little jabbing left from Buchanan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buchanan misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a left hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Buchanan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buchanan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Buchanan scores with a push kick.
Buchanan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand. #T4#
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Buchanan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buchanan fails to land with a series of punches.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buchanan moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brown defending well as Buchanan loads up on a big left hand.
Buchanan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buchanan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brown blocks it well.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buchanan throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the body from Buchanan misses
and Brown counters with a good, hard body kick but Buchanan shrugs it off.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Brown.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!

Event: CCEFC Fight Night 237
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Jetson shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown managing to control the position.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jetson's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jetson keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB#
Jetson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Jetson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Jetson is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Jetson trying to control the position. #T1#
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jetson trying to control the position.
Brown lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Brown is posturing up here but Jetson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Brown tries to roll out but it's too tight and Brown has to tap! Slick submission there by Jetson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riff Jetson!

Event: CEFC 307
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holgersson! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holgersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holgersson throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Holgersson moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Holgersson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Holgersson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holgersson is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.#T1#
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holgersson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Holgersson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
Holgersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVB##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holgersson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown seems keen to control Holgersson's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holgersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holgersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown pulls Holgersson in close to prevent any damage.
Brown wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Holgersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holgersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holgersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Holgersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgersson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Brown seems keen to control Holgersson's posture.
Holgersson throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Holgersson stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown seems keen to control Holgersson's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice sprawl there from Holgersson as Brown shoots in.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Holgersson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown tries to bum rush Holgersson with a series of wild strikes but Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holgersson misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Holgersson clinches with his opponent.
Holgersson tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Holgersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holgersson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Holgersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Holgersson lands with a shot to the body.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holgersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown. #TD2#
Holgersson tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard.
Holgersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throwing strikes but missing.
Brown managing to control the position.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully.
Holgersson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nils Holgersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown wants to sweep here but Holgersson controlling him for the moment.
Brown controlling Holgersson's posture.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holgersson is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Holgersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holgersson looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
John Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nils Holgersson.
Brown throws a right hand that Holgersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Holgersson also avoids with ease.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holgersson swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Holgersson.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Holgersson shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Holgersson moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Holgersson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Holgersson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Holgersson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holgersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Holgersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Holgersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holgersson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown prevents a body shot from Holgersson.
Holgersson can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Holgersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
Brown can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holgersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown avoiding damage as Holgersson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Holgersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Holgersson as Brown shoots in.
Holgersson throws a lazy head kick
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holgersson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Holgersson, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Holgersson against the cage but Holgersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Holgersson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown blocks the body kick.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown sizes up Holgersson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Holgersson.#TD#
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!
Holgersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Holgersson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Holgersson trying to control the position. #T2#
Holgersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Holgersson pulls Brown in to control the position.
Holgersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holgersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Holgersson, not yet.
Holgersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Holgersson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holgersson with a nice head shot there.
Brown looking to control.
Holgersson content to stall in guard here.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holgersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Holgersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown controlling Holgersson's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown throws a right hand that Holgersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Holgersson also avoids with ease.
Holgersson tries a quick counter leg kick but Brown is wise to it.#CL2#
Holgersson has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holgersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holgersson backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson misses with some punches.
Holgersson trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Holgersson jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nils Holgersson.
I've got Holgersson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC Live 62
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
As Szczęsny looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Szczęsny just gets out of the way.
Szczęsny tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Szczęsny misses with a hook #CL#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
Szczęsny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szczęsny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny trying to land knees to the body.
Brown prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Brown stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Szczęsny avoiding damage. #TD#
Brown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brown manages to end up in side control.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Szczęsny takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown trying to control the action but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Szczęsny some visible discomfort.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Szczęsny on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Szczęsny seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown is working Szczęsny over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!#T2#
Brown working the ground and pound.
Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Szczęsny takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Szczęsny struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Szczęsny takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brown slows the pace down.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Szczęsny wants to control but Brown postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Szczęsny is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Szczęsny is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Szczęsny gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Szczęsny is trying to escape the mount.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown landing shots from mount.
Szczęsny is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown working Szczęsny over with strikes here.
Brown connects with a bit shot that sees Szczęsny covering up! More strikes from Brown and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brown is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!

Event: CEFC Live 61
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pain momentarily.
Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pain is looking to land body kicks.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pain on the side of the head.
Pain missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pain lands with an overhand left.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Pain misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown slips under a jab from Pain.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pain wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Pain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it. #T1#
Pain throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pain but great work by Brown.
Pain tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Pain striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Pain looks to move to half guard but instead Brown has passed into mount! Damn!
Pain is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown controlling from mount. #T2#
Brown avoids the attempt from Pain to control.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Pain can't escape the position.
Pain sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pain is trying to keep Brown in close. #SUB2#
Pain working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
Pain trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Pain tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back!
Pain is really stuck here.
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Pain buck him off.
Pain tries to roll but Brown sticks to his back.
Brown has good solid back control here.
Pain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Pain.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Pain ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pain looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
A left lands for Brown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pain is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Pain blocks a head kick by Brown. #TD2#
Brown tries to sprawl but Pain drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pain is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Pain trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pain has Brown in his guard.#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pain is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Pain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brown has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pain is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Pain looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3#
Pain is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brown.
Pain is really stuck here.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pain.
Pain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pain scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brown manages to mount him!
Pain is trying to escape the mount.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brown has taken his back.
Pain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Pain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Pain throws an overhand right that drops Brown like a sack of potatoes! Pain dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Pain!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Royal Pain made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEFC 299
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Santana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana blocks a head kick by Brown.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Santana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doherty's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brown throws a leg kick but Santana moved away.
Brown throws a leg kick but Santana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santana.
Santana scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown moves forwards but Santana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Brown scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Antonio Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown slips a jab from Santana.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Santana is out of range.
It looked like Santana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Santana looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Santana lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Santana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Santana tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Santana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santana checks a leg kick.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santana.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
A good leg kick by Santana.
Santana misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
Santana throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown moves away from the strike by Santana.
Santana cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana scores with a hook.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Santana lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Brown head around and knocks him out cold! Santana hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Santana!
After winning the bout, Antonio Santana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 229
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Komaroff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Komaroff.
Brown throws out a counter right but Komaroff avoids it with no problem.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komaroff.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Komaroff throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Komaroff throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Komaroff blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Komaroff sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Komaroff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Komaroff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komaroff misses with the ground and pound.
Komaroff scoring with punches and elbows.
Komaroff in side control, throwing shots but Brown defends.
Komaroff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Komaroff. #T1#
The ground and pound from Komaroff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Komaroff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Komaroff misses with the ground and pound.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Komaroff.
Komaroff trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Komaroff lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Komaroff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Komaroff.
Komaroff sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Brown won't allow Komaroff to pass to mount.
Komaroff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Komaroff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Komaroff sits in half guard.
Brown is trying to stand.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Komaroff. #T3#
Komaroff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Komaroff wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Komaroff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Komaroff is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Komaroff not doing much here.
Komaroff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Komaroff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Komaroff has control of the leg.
Komaroff throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Komaroff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Komaroff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Komaroff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Komaroff chips away with some ground and pound.
Komaroff stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Komaroff working the ground and pound but Brown is defending the strikes.
Komaroff throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Komaroff wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Komaroff working the ground and pound but Brown is defending the strikes.
Komaroff landing a few strikes.
Komaroff working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Komaroff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Komaroff misses with a double jab.
Brown misses with a body kick. #TD#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Komaroff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Komaroff passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Komaroff wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Komaroff.
Komaroff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Komaroff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Komaroff is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Komaroff seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Komaroff is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Komaroff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Komaroff can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Brown has control of an arm but Komaroff manages to advance to Brown's back!
Komaroff throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Brown is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Komaroff 's hooks.
Vasili Komaroff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Komaroff tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Komaroff.
Komaroff thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Komaroff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brown looks a forlorn figure.
Komaroff with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Komaroff throws a strike there. Brown manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Komaroff is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Komaroff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Komaroff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Komaroff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Komaroff tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komaroff is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.#T3#
Komaroff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Komaroff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Komaroff is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Komaroff is controlling the pace.
Komaroff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Komaroff is looking to stall here but Brown recovers full guard.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Komaroff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Komaroff pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Komaroff wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Komaroff lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Komaroff sits in half guard.
Komaroff throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Komaroff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Komaroff dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Komaroff tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Komaroff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brown defending against the ground and pound.
Komaroff working the strikes but Brown uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Komaroff is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Komaroff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Komaroff thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Komaroff throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Komaroff's guard. Nice move by Brown!#REVB##T1#
Komaroff has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Komaroff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Komaroff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Komaroff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Komaroff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Komaroff looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Komaroff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Komaroff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Komaroff wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
Vasili Komaroff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Komaroff wants to get back to full guard.
Brown stops Komaroff from getting back to his feet.
Komaroff is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Komaroff avoid being mounted?
Komaroff is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Komaroff is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komaroff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Komaroff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Komaroff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Komaroff throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Komaroff should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Komaroff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Komaroff ducks under a wild hook from Brown.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Brown.
Well Komaroff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Komaroff!
As Vasili Komaroff got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: IM THE FUCKING CHAMPION! GIVE ME ANYBODY AND I WILL KILL THEM LIKE I JUST KILLED GAULTIER'.

Event: CEFC 295
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
Brown in side control, throwing shots but Anderson defends.
Anderson parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anderson to escape.
Anderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Brown staying calm.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Anderson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown working away.
Brown trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to control for a moment but Anderson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Anderson is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Anderson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson keeping hold of Brown's head, controlling as best he can.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Anderson gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Brown is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Brown working Anderson over with strikes.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD2#
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a straight left. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there #TD#
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Brown trying to control the position.
Anderson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
Anderson stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Brown throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson lands a body shot. #T3#
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson slips a jab from Brown.
Anderson misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson misses the jab.#T4#
Brown throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson jabs at Brown's body.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but John Brown just about did enough to take it.
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!
#R4#
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown misses with a straight right. #T1#
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Brown.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Brown.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anderson thumps Brown with a low kick.#T2#
Brown defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.#TD2#
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!#T3#
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Anderson is not content to let Brown control the position.
Anderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
Brown lands an elbow.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown landing strikes.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Brown breaks away and moves out of range.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Brown shoots in.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch. #BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Anderson throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown throws a body kick that misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Anderson thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Brown throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Brown has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Sparky Anderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, John Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck This Bullshit, I Got Robbed, I Won This Fight And Fuck This Company And Corwin Anstey Fuck Him. Yeah Fuck You Corwin, I Got Screwed And Robbed. I Quit Fuck This Bullshit Company '.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 227
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dickson wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Dickson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dickson.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickson has wrist control.
Dickson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dickson controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickson has wrist control.#T1#
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Dickson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Dickson!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown pulls Dickson in to control the position.
Dickson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dickson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dickson's guard. #REVB#
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Dickson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickson has wrist control.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dickson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dickson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickson has wrist control.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Dickson's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dickson tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Dickson blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dickson is looking to counter punch.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dickson back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dickson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Dickson moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Dickson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4##TD2#
Dickson tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dickson trying to control from the bottom.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dickson trying to control but Brown postures up.
Dickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dickson to regain full guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dickson trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickson trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dickson cracks Brown with a good jab.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dickson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dickson sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Dickson avoids it this time.
Dickson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dickson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown swings for the body but Dickson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Dickson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.#T1##TD2#
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying to control. Dickson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown thows a huge punch but Dickson dodges it nicely.
Dickson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dickson controlling the position.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown trying to control but Dickson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
Dickson tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Dickson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown thows a huge punch but Dickson dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown slips a nice elbow through Dickson's hands, connecting with Dickson's forehead.#T3#
Dickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dickson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown is trying to control. Dickson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown trying to control from Dickson's half guard. Dickson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brown postures up.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Dickson blocks nicely.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Dickson counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Brown thows a body kick. Dickson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Dickson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Brown shoots in and bounces Dickson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickson. #TD2#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Dickson is trying to improve his position.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dickson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown in the domination position with Dickson hanging on.
Dickson is not content to let Brown control the position.
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Brown remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dickson is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dickson some visible discomfort.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Dickson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickson taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dickson parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dickson to escape.
Brown throws an elbow but Dickson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Dickson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dickson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dickson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
John Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dickson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dickson is being controlled here.
Dickson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dickson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Dickson is right now.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brown working away.
Dickson being controlled for a moment.
Brown trying to control the position but Dickson is working away.
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dickson wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown lands an elbow.
Dickson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Teninch Dickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickson can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown trying to control the position but Dickson is working away.
Dickson is looking to reverse the position.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickson is not content to let Brown control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 225
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Nazarethyan misses with a jab to the body
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
As Nazarethyan backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Nazarethyan manages to avoid it all.
Nazarethyan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Nazarethyan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nazarethyan throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazarethyan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nazarethyan tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nazarethyan's coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brown prevents Nazarethyan from escaping the position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazarethyan keeps working. #T1#
Nazarethyan parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nazarethyan to escape.
Nazarethyan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nazarethyan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarethyan is trying to buck Brown off.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
Nazarethyan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brown slows the pace down.
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown looking to control but instead Nazarethyan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nazarethyan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T2#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarethyan.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Nazarethyan blocks nicely.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazarethyan has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nazarethyan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazarethyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazarethyan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown passes Nazarethyan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nazarethyan sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown is nestled in close to Nazarethyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Nazarethyan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown cracks Nazarethyan with a solid left hand.
Nazarethyan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown passes Nazarethyan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Brown passes to full mount!
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nazarethyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nazarethyan is looking to get to half guard.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nazarethyan hang on?
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown trying to control but Nazarethyan is having none of it.
Brown working Nazarethyan over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Nazarethyan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brown scoring with strikes but Nazarethyan is staying in there. #ROC2#
Nazarethyan is rocked!
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nazarethyan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazarethyan's head.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazarethyan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown works over Nazarethyan with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nazarethyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown cracks Nazarethyan with a solid left hand.
Nazarethyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Brown cracks Nazarethyan with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown works over Nazarethyan with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nazarethyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown won't allow Nazarethyan to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Brown does no damage. #TD2#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nazarethyan's guard.
Nazarethyan wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving. #T3#
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nazarethyan's head.
Nazarethyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Nazarethyan blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nazarethyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown avoids the head kick by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown. #TD2#
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Nazarethyan's guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown works over Nazarethyan with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Nazarethyan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVR#
Brown trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Brown 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown is in close to Nazarethyan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown postures up.
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.
Nazarethyan wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Nazarethyan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nazarethyan looking to control.
Brown postures up in Nazarethyan's guard and throws a big left but Nazarethyan blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nazarethyan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown lands with a straight right. Nazarethyan didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Nazarethyan taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Oh Nazarethyan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nazarethyan!
Brown cracks Nazarethyan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brown looking to finish Nazarethyan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nazarethyan!
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarethyan working to try and regain half guard.
Brown connects with a bit shot that sees Nazarethyan covering up! More strikes from Brown and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brown is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
In his post fight interview, John Brown gave a big smile as he said 'I Hear Vasili Komaroff Bitching About Not Getting The Vacant Title Shot. Well Fight Me, Me And You Money Fight. Hear Your Top Dog Of The Lightweight Divsion Bitch Please Im Taking Over. MAIN EVENT FIGHT BITCH '.
Suren Nazarethyan spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.

Event: CEFC 289
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Montero misses its intended target.
Toshiro Montero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montero misses with a looping right.
Brown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good shot there by Montero.
Montero misses with a low kick.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montero is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Montero circles away and we're back to standing.
Montero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montero.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montero swivels and escapes.
Montero throws a leg kick
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montero throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Montero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Brown scores with a takedown into Montero's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Brown content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Montero has locked up a guillotine! Montero's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Brown is holding on here and Montero must be using up a lot of energy. Brown has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Montero gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toshiro Montero!
Toshiro Montero was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, John Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry Fans I Lost, But I'll Comeback And Be Better Before'.

Event: CEFC Live 53
Date: May 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
McKregor moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
McKregor avoiding damage. #BC#
McKregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKregor throws a head kick that misses.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
McKregor clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McKregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As McKregor backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but McKregor manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet.
Brown takes a little break here. McKregor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brown trying to control the position but McKregor is working away.
McKregor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brown with the ground and pound but McKregor regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown throwing shots but McKregor is blocking nicely.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKregor's head.
McKregor wants to get back to his feet.
McKregor is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
McKregor tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into McKregor's guard.
McKregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
McKregor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brown presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McKregor looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
McKregor scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
McKregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
McKregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKregor misses with a looping right.
McKregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKregor wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
McKregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Konner McKregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Konner McKregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
McKregor kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
McKregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McKregor moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McKregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konner McKregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McKregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Konner McKregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKregor tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
McKregor misses with a looping left.
Brown misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by McKregor.
Brown misses with a looping right.
McKregor scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKregor throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
McKregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKregor circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like McKregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McKregor punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
McKregor misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Brown avoids the body shot from McKregor.
McKregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Brown scores with a takedown into McKregor's guard.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKregor is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown is in close to McKregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown works over McKregor with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown trying to control but McKregor is working from the bottom.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown trying to control but McKregor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKregor lands with a shot to the body.
Brown is looking to slow McKregor down with leg kicks.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
As McKregor backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but McKregor manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but McKregor shows good takedown defense.
McKregor throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
McKregor needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Brown checks a low kick from McKregor.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown avoids the head kick by McKregor.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but McKregor manages to duck under it in time.
McKregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown throws out a counter right but McKregor avoids it with no problem.
McKregor throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but McKregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McKregor fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McKregor!
McKregor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
McKregor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown. #T4#
McKregor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brown throws an elbow but McKregor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown wants to control but McKregor is keeping him busy.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKregor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McKregor dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
McKregor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Brown just content to control the position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKregor keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McKregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKregor tries to clinch up
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
McKregor is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McKregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McKregor fails to land with a series of punches.
McKregor tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
McKregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKregor tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKregor scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
McKregor throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
McKregor gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
McKregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McKregor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown is continuing to stall.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McKregor's head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
McKregor has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
McKregor working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from McKregor. #BC#
McKregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for McKregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McKregor scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3##TD2#
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
McKregor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKregor misses with the combination.
McKregor sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! McKregor avoids it this time.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McKregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by McKregor.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
McKregor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.#T4#
McKregor scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from McKregor misses.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McKregor swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. McKregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
McKregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
McKregor is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Oh McKregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKregor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McKregor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McKregor bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Brown and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!

Event: CEFC Live 52
Date: Apr 12, 2018

#R1#
Face looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Face takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Face avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Face throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face connects with a body shot.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown moves out of range as Face throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown throws a series of punches but Face avoids them all with ease.
Face swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Face throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Shit Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face misses with a body shot.
Face misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Face misses with a straight left.
Face misses with an uppercut.
Face misses with a looping left.
Face throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Face circles away.
Face throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
A punch combination from Face misses.
A low kick from Face is predictable there #TD2#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Face trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Face sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Face is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Face pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Face has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Face is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Face's head.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown prevents Face from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Face on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Face keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown throwing shots but Face is blocking nicely.
Face keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Face trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown looks to land a strike but Face avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown trying to control but Face is working from the bottom.
Face working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown looks for a takedown but Face sprawls well.
Shit Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown misses with the combination.
It looked like Face was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Face throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Face throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Face walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown dives in and grabs Face's left leg, looking for a takedown. Face pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Face swinging wildly here.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Face is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Face's guard.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shit Face dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Face's guard.
Face working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Face uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Face!#REVR#
Brown keeping full guard, as Face tries to pass.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brown looks to land a strike but Face avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Face keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Face working a defensive guard here.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Face seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown wants to control from the top but Face keeps moving.
Brown stands up over Face, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Face wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Face wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Face preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Face controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A lazy left from Face finds it's target.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Face.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Face avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Face throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Face throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shit Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Face misses with an uppercut.
Face misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Face tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown catches Face with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Face misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Face tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Face to the ground. Face escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Face tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Face's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throws a strike but Face rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Face postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Face throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Face manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Face can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Face's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Face sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Face is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Face's head.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Face defending well though.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Face is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown avoids the head kick by Face.
Some wild striking there from Face.
Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Face. That snapped Brown's head back. #T2#
A big right from Face misses. #TD2#
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Face is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Face is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Face blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Face avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Face is working away. #T3#
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Face defending well though.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown thows a huge punch but Face dodges it nicely.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Face is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Face wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Face blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown trying to control from Face's half guard. Face has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown wants to control from the top but Face keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Face.
Face on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Face rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Face getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Brown.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Brown!
John Brown took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 120
Date: Mar 22, 2018

#R1#
Polyanskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown throws a right and a left that Polyanskiy avoids nicely. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Polyanskiy did well to prevent Brown getting side control.#SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown trying to control the action but Polyanskiy is working from the bottom.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Brown postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Polyanskiy is working away.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is taking a breather. Polyanskiy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Polyanskiy trying to control from the bottom.
Polyanskiy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the action but Polyanskiy is working from the bottom.
Polyanskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Polyanskiy has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown is thwarting Polyanskiy's attempts to control the position.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Polyanskiy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown working Polyanskiy over with strikes. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Brown 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.
Polyanskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polyanskiy keeps working.
Brown prevents Polyanskiy from improving his position.#T3#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Polyanskiy is working away.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Polyanskiy defending well.
Polyanskiy trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Polyanskiy wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him!
Polyanskiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Polyanskiy's face.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Polyanskiy looks a forlorn figure.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Brown is having none of it.#T4#
Polyanskiy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Polyanskiy is looking to escape.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Polyanskiy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Polyanskiy regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown looks to land a combination but Polyanskiy avoids it well.
Brown misses with a straight left. #TD#
Polyanskiy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Polyanskiy wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown pulls Polyanskiy in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polyanskiy wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well. #T2#
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown working over Polyanskiy with some ground and pound. Polyanskiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is trying to control. Polyanskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Brown postures up. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown winds up and cracks Polyanskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown not doing much here.
Brown is nestled in close to Polyanskiy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown working Polyanskiy over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Polyanskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown winds up and cracks Polyanskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polyanskiy controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #T4#
Brown stands up over Polyanskiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Polyanskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown is working Polyanskiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is working Polyanskiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Polyanskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Polyanskiy tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Polyanskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Polyanskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Polyanskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Polyanskiy is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Brown passes to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Polyanskiy's face.
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown cracks Polyanskiy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown scoring with strikes but Polyanskiy is staying in there. #ROC2#
Polyanskiy is rocked!
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Polyanskiy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Polyanskiy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Brown and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC Live 49
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Brown swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range. #TD#
Anderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet. #T1#
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Anderson!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown working Anderson over with strikes.
Anderson is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown working Anderson over with strikes. #T3#
Brown working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson keeping control of the position.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Brown. #T4#
Anderson pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.#TD#
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Anderson is now in Brown's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is trying to stand. #T1#
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown. #T2#
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Anderson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.#T3#
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrown.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Brown.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Brown tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brown just manages to avoid it.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.#CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.#T2#
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Anderson forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson is stalling here. #BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.#T3#
Anderson wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Brown's defenses. #T4#
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Brown thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, John Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry Fans I Lost, But I'll Comeback And Be Better Before'.

Event: DUEL#128 Muller vs Eirikson
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Brown throws a series of punches but N`bagr avoids them all with ease.
N`bagr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
N`bagr 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.
N`bagr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as N`bagr throws out the jab.
Brown slips a straight right by N`bagr.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but N`bagr defends it well.
N`bagr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
N`bagr looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N`bagr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
N`bagr lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
N`bagr lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
N`bagr gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but N`bagr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
N`bagr throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown checks a low kick from N`bagr.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for N`bagr.
N`bagr dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Ogmak N`bagr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N`bagr lands with a thumping leg kick.
N`bagr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
N`bagr wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
N`bagr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
N`bagr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!#T2#
Brown avoids the body shot from N`bagr.
N`bagr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from N`bagr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
N`bagr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
N`bagr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. N`bagr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
N`bagr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brown just manages to avoid it.
N`bagr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! N`bagr scrambles back to his feet.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but N`bagr gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
N`bagr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
N`bagr connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
N`bagr lands with a thumping leg kick.
N`bagr scores with a decent looking hook.
N`bagr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
N`bagr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows N`bagr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
N`bagr is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
N`bagr is trying to get back to full guard.
N`bagr is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is keen to just control but N`bagr is a slippery customer.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T4#
N`bagr wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB#
N`bagr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
N`bagr trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control from half guard but N`bagr is working away.
N`bagr wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him!
The referee warns N`bagr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
N`bagr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
N`bagr trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
N`bagr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
N`bagr tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ogmak N`bagr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
N`bagr checks a low kick from Brown.
N`bagr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
N`bagr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown fails with the takedown.
N`bagr is looking to counter punch.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. N`bagr tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag N`bagr to the ground. N`bagr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. N`bagr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in N`bagr's guard.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but N`bagr blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from N`bagr.
N`bagr looking to control.
Brown trying to control but N`bagr is working from the bottom. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now N`bagr is on top in guard. #REVR#
N`bagr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
N`bagr scoring with some ground and pound.
N`bagr throws a big right hand that misses.
N`bagr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
N`bagr is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
N`bagr trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. N`bagr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
N`bagr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVR#
N`bagr preventing the sweep.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as N`bagr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
N`bagr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
N`bagr is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
N`bagr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N`bagr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
N`bagr working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
N`bagr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
N`bagr has Brown pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
N`bagr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown works over N`bagr with some ground and pound from guard.
N`bagr is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. N`bagr is keeping the position for now.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
N`bagr managing to control the position.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
N`bagr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
N`bagr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown distracts N`bagr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
N`bagr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
N`bagr managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
N`bagr throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
N`bagr misses with a hook.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Ogmak N`bagr will probably get the nod.
That's time! N`bagr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown avoids the body shot from N`bagr.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown cracks a nice hook into N`bagr's ribs.
N`bagr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N`bagr moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
N`bagr rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
N`bagr misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr misses with a short punch on the inside.
N`bagr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow. #BC#
N`bagr breaks the clinch. #CL#
N`bagr clinches. #T1#
N`bagr throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but N`bagr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
N`bagr throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
N`bagr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
N`bagr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
N`bagr misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
N`bagr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
N`bagr throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. N`bagr moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
N`bagr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brown to score an easy takedown into full guard.
N`bagr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
N`bagr won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
N`bagr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
N`bagr with a flurry of punches that miss.
N`bagr working some strikes from top position.
Brown has N`bagr pulled in close to control his posture.
N`bagr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N`bagr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown wants to sweep here but N`bagr controlling him for the moment.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
N`bagr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Brown is thwarting N`bagr's attempts to control the position.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
N`bagr is holding on to half guard well.
N`bagr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
N`bagr is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
N`bagr trying to control the position.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown is in close to N`bagr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
N`bagr wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ogmak N`bagr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but N`bagr has wrist control.
Brown postures up.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
N`bagr seems keen to control Brown's posture.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
N`bagr throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ogmak N`bagr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for N`bagr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ogmak N`bagr!
A relieved looking Ogmak N`bagr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
John Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Fans I Lost, But I'll Comeback And Be Better Before'.

Event: DUEL#116 Kapaldi vs Saibot
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Bundles misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bundles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Bundles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bundles as he avoids it easily.
Brown slips under a jab from Bundles.
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown moves away from the strike by Bundles.
A big left from Bundles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bundles.
Bundles throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown. #T1#
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Bundles.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bundles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bundles throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bundles as he jumps to the side.
Ray Bundles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bundles swivels and escapes.
Brown slips a straight right by Bundles.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Bundles pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Bundles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bundles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Bundles staying out of range there.
Bundles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bundles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Brown goes for a double leg but Bundles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bundles continues to drive forward.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bundles as he avoids it easily.
Bundles misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Bundles loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Bundles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ray Bundles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Bundles connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Bundles misses.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown scores with a hook.#TD2#
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Bundles is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Bundles's guard.
Bundles pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown distracts Bundles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bundles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Bundles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bundles won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Bundles postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown pulls Bundles in close to his closed guard and prevents Bundles from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundles trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bundles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bundles looking to pass the guard.
Brown has Bundles pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Bundles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Bundles.
Bundles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Bundles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Bundles's head.
A big left from Bundles misses.
Brown is looking to slow Bundles down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Bundles.
Bundles misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bundles under the eye.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Ray Bundles is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bundles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Bundles, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Bundles against the cage but Bundles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ray Bundles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Bundles misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bundles defends it well.
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Bundles looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Bundles misses. #CL#
Bundles closes the distance and clinches.
Bundles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Bundles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bundles stalls.
Bundles throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Bundles lands a shoulder strike.
Bundles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Bundles to work.
Bundles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bundles lands a left hand.
Bundles lands a right hand. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Bundles.
Bundles trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Bundles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Bundles lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bundles throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bundles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brown's brow.
Bundles throws an elbow but it misses.
Bundles effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Bundles working aggressively here.
Bundles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bundles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundles pushes off an throws an elbow but Brown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bundles looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Bundles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bundles connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bundles missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundles takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Bundles looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Bundles looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Bundles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Bundles tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
A swing and a miss from Bundles.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Bundles.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Bundles gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Bundles misses with a head kick.
Brown with the counter takedown but Bundles avoids it easily.#T1#
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Bundles misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown throws a body punch but Bundles moves out of range.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bundles pinned against the cage. Bundles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bundles walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Bundles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bundles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bundles loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.#T2#
Bundles throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bundles throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
The fighters circling - Bundles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Bundles.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Bundles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Bundles's defenses.
Bundles throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bundles.
Brown defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Bundles pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Ray Bundles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Bundles lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Brown takes a swing at Bundles's ribcage but misses.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bundles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bundles.
Bundles throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown grinds an elbow into Bundles's temple.
Brown is working Bundles over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brown wants to control but Bundles is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundles is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Bundles is working hard here to advance position.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Bundles is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bundles manages to get back to half guard.
Bundles wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Bundles's head.
Bundles tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bundles is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Ray Bundles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bundles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Bundles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bundles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bundles!
A victorious Ray Bundles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
John Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry Fans I Lost, But I'll Comeback And Be Better Before'.

Event: DUEL#115 Arjuna vs Jihad
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasilev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vasilev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown stuns Vasilev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Vasilev. Vasilev maintains the clinch.
Vasilev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasilev pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasilev throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasilev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Vasilev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Vasilev misses with a knee to the head. #T1##BC#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adrik Vasilev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilev throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Vasilev tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Vasilev throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Vasilev closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Vasilev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasilev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Vasilev manages to break the clinch.
Vasilev throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Vasilev swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Vasilev throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasilev avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasilev tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilev throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilev moves away.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasilev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vasilev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Brown.#TD2#
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Vasilev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasilev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown working Vasilev over with strikes.
Vasilev wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Brown throwing shots but Vasilev is blocking nicely.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasilev defending well though.
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.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vasilev is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vasilev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasilev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Vasilev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Vasilev gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Vasilev manages to retain guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasilev working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vasilev seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasilev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Brown misses with an uppercut. Vasilev saw that one coming.#TD2#
Brown feints and as Vasilev raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vasilev pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Vasilev trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Vasilev keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown trying to control but Vasilev is working from the bottom.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vasilev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasilev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Vasilev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVR#
Vasilev trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilev won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Brown 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.
Vasilev stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.#T3#
Brown pulls Vasilev in to control the position.
Vasilev stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vasilev wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasilev tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasilev to the ground. Vasilev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown slips a straight right by Vasilev.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vasilev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vasilev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasilev loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasilev but Vasilev pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Vasilev throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Brown dives in and grabs Vasilev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasilev pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Adrik Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Vasilev tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
A jab from Vasilev misses.
Vasilev stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Vasilev dominated that second round.
That's time! Vasilev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasilev. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vasilev did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Vasilev wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown throwing shots but Vasilev is blocking nicely.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasilev's head.
Brown with the ground and pound but Vasilev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vasilev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brown wants to control but Vasilev is keeping busy. #T1#
Brown controlling the position for now.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Vasilev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown has control of Vasilev's left arm, preventing Vasilev from doing any damage.
Brown keeping full guard, as Vasilev tries to pass.
Vasilev sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasilev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Brown moves away from the strike by Vasilev. #T3#
Vasilev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Brown.
Adrik Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasilev jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vasilev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Adrik Vasilev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Vasilev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasilev throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Vasilev counters with a leg kick.
Brown blocks a jab.
Vasilev jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasilev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Vasilev misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrik Vasilev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasilev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrik Vasilev!
Adrik Vasilev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
John Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Fans I Lost, But I'll Comeback And Be Better Before'.

Event: Sun
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolek tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolek.
Bolek misses with a two punch combination.
Bolek tries to clinch up.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolek tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bolek throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bolek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.#T1#
Bolek throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown prevents Bolek from standing back up.
Brown controlling the action here.
Bolek is trying to control but Brown passes into side control!
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bolek will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bolek some visible discomfort.
Brown trying to control the position but Bolek is working away.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown throws an elbow but Bolek slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bolek felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bolek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bolek will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brown landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bolek's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bolek taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Brown tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bolek regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bolek taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Bolek is trying to stand.
Bolek trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown controlling the pace. #T4#
Brown is nestled in close to Bolek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Bolek wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Bolek taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Bolek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brown throws out a loose jab but Bolek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolek dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bolek swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a nice hook to Bolek's body. Bolek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolek throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Bolek shows good takedown defense.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolek is just out of range.
Billy Bolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bolek on his heels. He'll look to pass Bolek's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Bolek kicks Brown off and gets to his feet.
Brown misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bolek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Brown.
Bolek misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown wants to control from the top but Bolek keeps moving.
Brown prevents Bolek from getting back to his feet.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolek can do to turn this around?
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolek wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control but Bolek is working from the bottom.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Bolek blocks nicely.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Bolek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bolek fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Bolek.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown wants to break free but Bolek has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bolek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bolek duly obliges.
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Bolek is quick to defend against it.
Brown scores with the left hand. Bolek knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolek throws out the jab.
Billy Bolek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown takes a swing at Bolek's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolek wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Bolek misses with a right hand #TD#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bolek!
Brown is putting a hurting on Bolek here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bolek is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Bolek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Bolek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bolek regains half guard.
Brown working over Bolek with some ground and pound. Bolek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown prevents Bolek from improving his position.
Brown stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Bolek's temple. #T2#
Brown prevents Bolek from standing back up.
Bolek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolek is looking to improve his position.
Brown controlling the pace.
Bolek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolek's head.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown prevents Bolek from standing back up. #T3#
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown controlling the pace.
Bolek is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Bolek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolek connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Bolek tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Brown moves away from the strike by Bolek.
Bolek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown shoots and misses
and Bolek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billy Bolek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bolek.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Bolek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolek takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
John Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: FSF 14: Bronze
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Brown with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Brady Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brady Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Barnes.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Brown blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown slips a jab from Barnes.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brady Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.#TD2#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barnes on his heels. He'll look to pass Barnes's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Barnes wriggles free and stands up.
Brown swinging wildly here. #T3##CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
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!
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Barnes 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnes is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barnes to see if he's OK.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Brown wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown moves into full guard.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown controlling Barnes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnes trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Brown controlling Barnes's posture. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Barnes has Brown up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Barnes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Brown trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#ES#
Barnes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brown has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown blocking some punches.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brady Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown but Barnes manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown slips a jab from Barnes.#T4#
A head kick by Barnes misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Barnes clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnes takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Barnes digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Barnes's guard.#T1#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Brown won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Barnes throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Brown. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Barnes lands a high kick!
Brown blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Brown throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brady Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Brady Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnes's guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown with the counter takedown but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Jab by Barnes.
Brown swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Brown scores with a one two! Barnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnes takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Nice shot by Barnes.
Brown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnes.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Brown throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Brown works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnes was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brady Barnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Brown wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Barnes!
Brady Barnes retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Brady Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated John Brown had this to say: 'Sorry Fans I Lost, But I'll Comeback And Be Better Before'.

Event: FSF 10: Power
Date: Oct 03, 2017

#R1#
Franchise misses with a looping left.
Stevie Franchise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franchise misses with a wild body shot.
Franchise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Franchise takes one on the button.
Franchise misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Franchise throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Franchise won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franchise tries to escape but Brown is in control.
Brown wants to control but Franchise is keeping him busy.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Franchise controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
The strikes coming from Brown are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brown happy to just control the position for now.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown landing a few strikes.
Brown with the ground and pound but Franchise regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Franchise felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown is trying to control. Franchise wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Franchise takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Franchise wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown wants to control from the top but Franchise keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Franchise is keeping the position.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franchise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Franchise misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Franchise throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franchise takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franchise throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franchise sprawls and moves away.
Franchise lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Franchise lands a jab to the nose.
Franchise throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franchise sprawls and moves away.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Franchise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franchise misses with a right hand #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Franchise won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franchise is trying to buck Brown off.
Brown trying to control the action but Franchise is working from the bottom.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brown cracks Franchise with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Franchise. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Franchise takes one on the button.
Franchise misses the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Franchise scores with a four punch combination!
Franchise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to the liver by Franchise. Beautiful body shot.
Franchise moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Franchise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Franchise throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Franchise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franchise. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stevie Franchise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Franchise throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Franchise throws a big shot that misses.
Franchise tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Franchise throws a big shot that misses.
Stevie Franchise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown avoids the body shot from Franchise.
Franchise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Franchise manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franchise falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Franchise won't be happy with that.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
Brown is staying tight to Franchise's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Franchise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Franchise is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franchise on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Franchise taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control but Franchise is keeping him busy.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
Brown cracks Franchise with a big right hand but Franchise just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3##ES2#
Franchise throws Brown to one side and escapes!
Franchise looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown dives in and grabs Franchise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franchise pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franchise looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stevie Franchise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franchise throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Franchise connects with a body shot.
Franchise throws a body shot but no joy.
Franchise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Franchise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Franchise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franchise scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franchise drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
A big right from Franchise misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Franchise shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Franchise misses.
Franchise drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Franchise.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Franchise is quick to defend against it.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Franchise.
Franchise wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Franchise misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Franchise wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Franchise's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Franchise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Franchise lands a right hook to the body.
Franchise misses with a straight left.
Franchise throws a big shot that misses.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Franchise throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franchise takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franchise misses with a looping left.
Franchise misses with a right hand #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown cracks Franchise with a solid left hand.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franchise's head.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Franchise is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown wants to control from the top but Franchise keeps moving.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Franchise wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown is in close to Franchise's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown distracts Franchise with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown stands up over Franchise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franchise wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown is in close to Franchise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franchise's head.#T3#
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown prevents Franchise from getting back to his feet.
Franchise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown stands up over Franchise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franchise has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown trying to control but Franchise is working from the bottom.
Brown prevents Franchise from getting back to his feet.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franchise's guard.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.#T4#
Franchise taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown wants to control but Franchise is keeping him busy.
Franchise is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Franchise defends it.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, John Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FSF 7: Valhalla
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Tiernan coming out on top.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Tiernan is quick to defend against it.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tiernan.
Brown blocks a head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan misses with a body shot.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Tiernan.
Conor Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tiernan, right into the meat. #T1#
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiernan.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiernan digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Tiernan throws a leg kick #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Tiernan has his feet on Brown's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tiernan has a takedown stuffed.
Tiernan looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiernan tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tiernan!
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Tiernan can't escape the position.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tiernan tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Tiernan wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Tiernan is working to get back to half guard.
Brown landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working the ground and pound effectively.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Tiernan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tiernan tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Tiernan can't escape the position.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tiernan tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
The referee warns Tiernan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brown landing punches.
Tiernan regains half guard.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Brown working over Tiernan with some ground and pound. Tiernan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tiernan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiernan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Tiernan's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tiernan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Tiernan's brow.
Brown stops Tiernan from standing up.
Brown distracts Tiernan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Tiernan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiernan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tiernan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Conor Tiernan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Tiernan misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Tiernan jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiernan.
Brown moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Tiernan avoids it well and moves away.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiernan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown avoids the head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tiernan wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown is keen to just control but Tiernan is a slippery customer.
Tiernan is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tiernan looking for submissions off his back.
Tiernan trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiernan sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Tiernan trying to control but Brown postures up.
Tiernan moves into full guard.
Tiernan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tiernan looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Tiernan being controlled here, momentarily.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiernan has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tiernan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Tiernan's legs - danger averted.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tiernan keeps moving.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tiernan pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown trying to control but Tiernan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tiernan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tiernan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Tiernan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brown throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tiernan's body to avoid the submission. Tiernan has instead reached around Brown's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tiernan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Conor Tiernan!
A very excited looking Conor Tiernan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead looks to clinch #TD#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Dead fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to control the position here.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dead told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Dead wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown preventing the sweep. #T1#
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dead wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dead is continuing to stall.
Dead is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Dead blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Dead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead is on top in guard. #REVB#
Brown managing to control the position. #SU2#
Dead decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Dead throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dead is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Dead seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dead is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Dead.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Dead.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown postures up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dead manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Dead cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Dead will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dead walks into a jab.
Dead lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dead is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Dead circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dead. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Dead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown clobbers Dead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Dead gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dead clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
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 John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dead has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Dead steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Brown is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Dead tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Dead throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle, before Dead throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Brown's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dead lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Better Dead!
Better Dead made sure to mention his sponsor, House of Valor in his post fight interview.

Event: Ascension 0527
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Gold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Gold's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gold shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Gold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gold looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.#TD2#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gold to the ground. Brown is now in Gold's guard.#SUB#
Gold looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gold's head.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Gold's brow.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T1#
Gold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Gold blocks nicely.
Brown stands up over Gold, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Gold misses with a hook.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Gold is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Gold lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold scores with a jab to the head.
Gold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Gold.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown digs a good hook to Gold's body.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Brown feints and as Gold raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown stands and throws Gold's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brown controls the position.
Gold is not content to let Brown control the position.
Gold tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Brown with the ground and pound but Gold regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Gold defends it.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gold is trying to control but can't.
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 Jack Gold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gold tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Gold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Gold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown slips a jab from Gold.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Gold pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Gold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gold lands a nice looking body kick.
Gold lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gold.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Gold there.
Gold misses with a head kick. #T2##TD2#
Gold gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Gold manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold trying to control the position.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown distracts Gold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Gold is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Gold is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Gold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Gold defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Brown there. #T4#
Brown trying to pass the guard but Gold defending well.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown trying to control from Gold's half guard. Gold has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Gold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Gold won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
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 Jack Gold will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gold tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown happy to just control the position for now.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gold some visible discomfort.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gold dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
Gold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Gold is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Gold is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Gold manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Gold throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown wants to take a breather but Gold is having none of it.
Gold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown blocks the strikes from Gold.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Gold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Gold is defending well.
Gold is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jack Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gold defends it well.
Gold slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.#T4#
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Gold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown moves away from the strike by Gold.
Gold misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Gold looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gold is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Brown.
I think Gold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund and John Brown. Brown has chosen Living in America as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

189 cm
36 yrs
189 lbs

180 cm
30 yrs
170 lbs

Backlund

Brown

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Backlund with that takedown attempt.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Backlund.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Backlund (0) vs (4) Brown
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Backlund preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Backlund is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Backlund avoid being mounted?
Brown wants to pass the guard but Backlund is defending well.
Brown wants to take a breather but Backlund is having none of it.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Backlund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Backlund tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Backlund is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at *****POLAR*****. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Let's hope that Brown 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Brown.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Backlund trying to control from the bottom.
Backlund desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown prevents Backlund from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Backlund avoid being mounted?
Brown is controlling the pace.
Backlund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (4) vs (4) Brown
Backlund trying to control.
Backlund biding his time, looking for the opening.
Backlund wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown is really stuck here.

Backlund is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown is keeping busy.
Brown tries to escape but Backlund has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Backlund is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brown is defending well though. Backlund let's go of the attempt for now.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown just trying to survive but Backlund is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brown is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Backlund off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Backlund haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Backlund is staying active.
Backlund really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brown.
Backlund controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Backlund to control.
Backlund is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Backlund controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Backlund is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown trying to control the position but Backlund manages to sink in the hooks.

Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Backlund.
Backlund doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (4) vs (6) Brown
Backlund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (6) vs (6) Brown

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund not doing much here.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Backlund is working away from the top position though.
Brown is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Backlund jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (9) vs (6) Brown
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown is not content to let Backlund control the position.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Backlund tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Backlund is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown wants to control but Backlund is keeping busy.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Backlund sits in half guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Backlund is working away from the top position though.
Backlund sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Backlund uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (12) vs (6) Brown

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Backlund is controlling the pace.
Brown trying to control but Backlund postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Backlund from advancing to side control.
Backlund wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown is concentrating on defense, preventing Backlund from advancing position.
Brown trying to hold on to Backlund's head to control him but Backlund postures up.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Backlund's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Backlund's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Backlund (12) vs (10) Brown

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brown.
Backlund trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Backlund is really stuck here.
What can Backlund do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Backlund staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Backlund is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Backlund controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Backlund staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is in bad spot here.
Brown controls the action.
Brown is not going to allow Backlund to sit and survive in this position.
Brown trying to control momentarily.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Backlund.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Backlund is keeping busy.
Backlund looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Backlund tries to escape the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to control his opponent's hands but Brown gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Backlund right now.
Backlund is working hard here to advance position.
Brown trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Backlund doesn't escape.
Backlund is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Backlund takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Bob Backlund bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Brown and Gary Tonon. Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Living in America. Tonon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What About Now. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

180 cm
30 yrs
170 lbs

174 cm
28 yrs
158 lbs

Brown

Tonon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brown feints and as Tonon raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Tonon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Tonon keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tonon is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Tonon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tonon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Tonon defends it.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Tonon
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonon is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tonon wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Tonon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Tonon is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is still trying to improve position.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Tonon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown avoids the attempt from Tonon to control.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Tonon is looking to get to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonon is trying to escape the mount.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon is trying to escape the mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonon regains half guard.
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown controlling the pace.
Tonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Tonon is defending the position.
Tonon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
Tonon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon looking to control.
Tonon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown is taking a breather. Tonon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown is thwarting Tonon's attempts to control the position.
Brown is taking a breather. Tonon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonon wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown is taking a breather. Tonon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Tonon defending well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonon trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tonon keeping hold of Brown's head, controlling as best he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to control but can't.
Brown not doing much here.
Tonon trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown controlling the action here.
Tonon trying to control here.
Brown is looking to advance position but Tonon won't allow it.
Brown not doing much here.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Tonon is defending well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to control from the bottom.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown is pressing down on Tonon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tonon is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tonon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonon trying to control the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonon looking to control but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Tonon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Tonon is looking to improve his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Tonon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tonon is controlling Brown's trapped leg to prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Tonon defends it.
Brown controlling the action here.
Tonon is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Tonon

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking John Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergio Bujol and John Brown. Brown has chosen Living in America as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
31 yrs
159 lbs

180 cm
30 yrs
170 lbs

Bujol

Brown

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sergio Bujol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Bujol moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bujol after a bit of a struggle.

Bujol manages to pull guard.
My spies in *****POLAR***** inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bujol pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bujol wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Bujol is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bujol can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bujol wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bujol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown won't allow Bujol to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes Bujol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bujol is trying to control but can't.
Bujol won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Bujol tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Bujol trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Bujol won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Bujol is looking to improve his position.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bujol is trying to control but can't.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Brown 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.
Bujol tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Bujol wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bujol won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bujol tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown is looking to advance position but Bujol won't allow it.
Brown moves into full mount! Bujol won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bujol (0) vs (3) Brown

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bujol tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown tries to control but Bujol wriggling away.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bujol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling from mount.
Bujol wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown controlling the pace for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bujol is looking to get to half guard.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
The adventures of Brown the control monster continue. Boring.
Brown tries to control but Bujol wriggling away.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Brown.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bujol is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bujol is looking to escape.
Brown controlling from mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bujol working to try and regain half guard.
Brown controlling from mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bujol sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Bujol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bujol tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Bujol wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Bujol is defending well.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bujol is trying to get back to full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bujol gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bujol keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bujol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bujol can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bujol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Bujol defending well.
Bujol trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bujol is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bujol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bujol wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bujol won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Bujol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bujol.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Bujol wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown wants to control from the top but Bujol keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 3 to 0.
A very excited looking John Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown with a hook.#TD#
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harvey's head.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harvey is holding on to half guard well.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harvey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown won't allow Harvey to sweep him here.
Harvey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Brown being controlled here momentarily.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harvey has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Harvey.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Harvey. #TD#
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Harvey is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Harvey's guard.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Harvey working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown is pushing down on Harvey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harvey is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Harvey's hands, connecting with Harvey's forehead.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Harvey's hands, connecting with Harvey's forehead.
Harvey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown winds up and cracks Harvey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Harvey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harvey keeping hold of Brown's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown working over Harvey with some ground and pound. Harvey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harvey is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harvey avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harvey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Harvey backpedaling.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harvey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Harvey wants to clinch.
Brown lands a jab to Harvey's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Harvey backpedaling.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Harvey has managed to clinch.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown stalling. #T1#
Harvey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
A short left from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a punch on the inside.
Harvey tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Harvey tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Harvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harvey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harvey is defending well.#T2#
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Harvey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harvey can do to turn this around?
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harvey has Brown pressed against the cage.
Harvey looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Brown stalling the fight.
Harvey gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Harvey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown tries for a takedown but Harvey manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Harvey fails to land. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harvey wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harvey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harvey.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harvey pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Harvey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harvey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harvey is letting Brown control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey is looking to reverse the position.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
Harvey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harvey taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes. #T1#
Harvey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harvey is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown just content to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position but Harvey is working away.
Harvey can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
Brown working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harvey!
Brown lands a big elbow.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Harvey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brown working Harvey over with strikes here.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harvey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown cracks Harvey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harvey tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harvey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harvey's face.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harvey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Harvey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brown looking to finish Harvey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harvey!
Brown with good strikes from the mount here!
Harvey is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Harvey tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harvey tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Van Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown blocks Harvey's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
John Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AD390: Oya Ma Hakase
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Brown misses.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Pillowhands's defenses. #TD#
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 taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Brown has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
A head kick misses from Brown.
Pillowhands feints the counter takedown.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pillowhands changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Pillowhands gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pillowhands keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pillowhands keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pillowhands is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pillowhands swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Pillowhands pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pillowhands sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pillowhands keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Pillowhands is keeping the position.#T4#
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pillowhands keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pillowhands for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown jabs at Pillowhands's body.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Brown tests Pillowhands's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Brown forces Pillowhands back against the cage and clinches.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pillowhands can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Pillowhands tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard.
Pillowhands looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Pillowhands to get to half guard. #T1#
Brown is staying active underneath Pillowhands, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to control but Pillowhands is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pillowhands trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pillowhands is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pillowhands avoids the head kick by Brown.
And Pillowhands tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pillowhands.
Pillowhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown misses with a hook. Pillowhands ducked under it nicely.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Pillowhands changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pillowhands ducks right into an uppercut from Brown. #T3#
A head kick misses from Brown.
And Pillowhands tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pillowhands is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pillowhands is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pillowhands trying to control the position. #T4#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pillowhands blocks a head kick by Brown.
Pillowhands feints the counter takedown.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Pillowhands changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pillowhands takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pillowhands's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pillowhands blocks a head kick by Brown.
Pillowhands with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Pillowhands slips a straight right by Brown.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Pillowhands.
Brown throws a head kick but Pillowhands moves out of range.
Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Pillowhands counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pillowhands.
Brown has Pillowhands pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pillowhands won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #T1#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Pillowhands wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pillowhands is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Douche Pillowhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douche Pillowhands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Pillowhands moves out of range easily.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Pillowhands is just out of range.
Pillowhands drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Pillowhands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pillowhands checks a leg kick.
And Pillowhands tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pillowhands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pillowhands slips under a jab.
And Pillowhands tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Pillowhands saw that one coming.#T3#
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pillowhands feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Pillowhands tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Pillowhands keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Pillowhands has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pillowhands's guard.
Pillowhands trying to control but Brown postures up. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pillowhands is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
Our winner, John Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Douche Pillowhands had this to say: 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.

Event: AD384: Mafia
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Gutz lands a body shot.
Brown tries to clinch up but Gutz circles away and keeps his distance.
Gutz missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gutz throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown looks for a takedown but Gutz sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Gutz takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutz jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Brown stuns Gutz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Gutz moves out of range easily.
Gutz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gutz lands an overhand right.
Gutz loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Gutz defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Gutz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Gutz settles back down.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Gutz avoids it with no problem.
Gutz throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz misses with a straight left.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gutz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gutz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gutz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.#T2#
Gutz needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Gutz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well. #CL2#
Brown clinches up with Gutz and pushes him back against the cage.
Gutz misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gutz looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gutz sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Gutz pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gutz in his tracks.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Gutz throws a body kick that misses.
Gutz tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Brown misses with a hook. Gutz ducked under it nicely.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown throws a head kick but Gutz moves out of range.
Brown jabs Gutz right on the nose. Gutz blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Brown forces Gutz back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Gutz manages to break the clinch.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gutz on the side of the head.
Gutz lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gutz, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Brown manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Gutz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gutz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Gutz just misses with a punch to the body.
Gutz blocks a head kick by Brown.
Gutz misses with a body shot.
Gutz backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gutz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gutz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gutz scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown cracks Gutz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gutz throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gutz misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gutz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown is working Gutz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gutz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Brown keeps control of the position as Gutz tries to break free.
Gutz covering up well under a series of strikes from Brown. #T1#
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Gutz trying to control the action but Brown just sinks the hooks in.
Gutz wants to get back to his feet.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown keeps control of the position as Gutz tries to break free.
Gutz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brown biding his time, controlling Gutz.
Well, with Brown on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gutz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Gutz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Even with his hooks in, Brown manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Brown is not going to allow Gutz to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gutz.#T3#
Brown struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown missing with strikes from the back.
Brown wants to control the position but Gutz frees himself and scrambles - Brown manages to regain control in side control.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gutz trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
Brown wants to control but Gutz is keeping him busy.
Brown controls the position.
Gutz prevents Brown from improving position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown wants to clinch up but Gutz keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown throws a right hand that Gutz ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutz also avoids with ease.
It looked like Gutz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Gutz.
John Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Gutz throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Gutz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Gutz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Gutz.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Gutz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gutz moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Gutz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Gutz counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gutz.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gutz is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick from Gutz misses. #T1#
Gutz throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown cracks the inside of Gutz's front leg.
Gutz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gutz defends it nicely.
Brown works Gutz's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Gutz.
Gutz misses with a body shot.
Gutz misses the shot to the body.
Cormac Gutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gutz counters with a left right combination that sends Brown crashing to the mat - Gutz wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Brown out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Gutz!
A relieved looking Cormac Gutz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AD379: The Dance of Dragons
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Moh throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Moh moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moh blocks a head kick by Brown.
Moh moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD#
Moh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown is looking to sweep but instead, Moh has passed into half guard.
Moh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moh tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moh lands a nice short elbow.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is staying active underneath Moh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Moh working Brown over with strikes.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Moh working Brown over with strikes.
Brown trying to control here.
Moh is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brown to regain full guard.
Moh is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.#SUB#
Moh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown! #REVB##T2#
Brown happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Moh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Moh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
I wouldn't like to be where Moh is right now.
You can see the frustration on Moh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Moh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Moh gets back to half guard.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moh trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moh tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB#
Moh actively working from the bottom here.
Moh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Brown 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moh swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moh. Moh obviously looking to wear him down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Moh is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tat Moh dominated that round.
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!
#R2#
Brown lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Tat Moh has been cut.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Moh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moh showed some decent athleticism there.
Tat Moh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moh is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Moh winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moh working Brown over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Moh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Moh scoring with strikes but Brown is staying in there.
Moh scoring with strikes but Brown is staying in there. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Moh connects with a bit shot that sees Brown covering up! More strikes from Moh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Moh is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tat Moh!
Tat Moh looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. '.

Event: AD372: Blackwater
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Union.
Union misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Union shows good takedown defense.
Union looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Union jabs at Brown's body.
A punch combination from Union misses.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Union manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Union works Brown's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Union defends it.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Union trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up. #T1#
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Union is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Union wants to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Union defends it.
Union is holding on to half guard well.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Union blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown thows a huge punch but Union dodges it nicely.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Union defending well.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Union is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount.
Union regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown wants to pass the guard but Union is keeping the position.#T3#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Union.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown passes to full mount! #T4#
Union is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Union looks a forlorn figure. #CUT#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Union is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Brown working Union over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands with some strikes.
Union tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Union tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brown blocks a head kick by Union.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Union makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Union pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Union.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Union throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Union connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Union connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Union looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Union cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Union lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown throws a one two combo.
Union throws an overhand right that drops Brown like a sack of potatoes! Union dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bregan Union!
During a confident post fight interview, Bregan Union thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AD368: 21th Storm
Date: Aug 05, 2016

#R1#
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Alvarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Brown winds up and cracks Alvarez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alvarez's face.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Brown with shots to the head and body - Alvarez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown landing strikes from the mount and Alvarez is in trouble!
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown landing shots from mount.
Brown looking to finish Alvarez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alvarez!
Brown cracks Alvarez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Alvarez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Brown! Alvarez is hurt baaadly! Brown is firing away with more strikes - Alvarez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
A victorious John Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AD364: 155lb Tournament Finale
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1##TD#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aremis is looking to get back to is feet but Brown passes into side control.
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aremis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aremis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aremis defending well though.
Aremis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Aremis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown. #T1#
Brown is working Aremis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Aremis looking for a sweep. Not yet Aremis, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aremis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Aremis is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown passes Aremis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aremis trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown thows a huge punch but Aremis dodges it nicely.
Brown is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aremis reverses the position - he's now on top in Brown's guard.
Aremis wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown wants to sweep here but Aremis controlling him for the moment.
Aremis trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brown postures up in Aremis's guard and throws a big left but Aremis blocks it.
Aremis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown passes Aremis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aremis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown with the ground and pound but Aremis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aremis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aremis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown cracks Aremis with a solid left hand.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aremis looking to control.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aremis's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is looking to pass into half guard but Aremis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aremis is in guard.#REVB#
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown thows a huge punch but Aremis dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aremis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Aremis scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown tries to clinch there but Aremis circles away.
Aremis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown fails with the takedown.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Aremis is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aremis is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aremis down to the mat. Aremis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aremis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Aremis throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Aremis scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aremis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aremis darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Aremis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Aremis getting side control.#T1#
Brown is looking for a sweep. Aremis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Aremis controlling the action here.
Aremis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Aremis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aremis connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Brown moves into full guard.
Aremis won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Aremis scoring with punches to the head and body.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown wants to sweep here but Aremis controlling him for the moment.
Aremis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown controls Aremis momentarily but Aremis frees himself.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aremis.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aremis lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aremis throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Aremis is quick to defend against it.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Aremis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Aremis lands a lovely overhand right.
Aremis with a nice cross.
Aremis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Aremis.
Aremis swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Decent striking displayed by Aremis there.#T4#
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Aremis as Brown shoots in.
Aremis throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Aremis tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aremis's head.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aremis's head.
Brown prevents Aremis from improving his position.
Aremis manages to get to full guard.
Aremis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xantos Aremis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aremis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aremis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aremis pinned against the cage. Aremis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Aremis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aremis lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aremis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Aremis tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aremis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xantos Aremis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Aremis circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Aremis.
Aremis connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Aremis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aremis knocks out Brown with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Aremis before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Aremis picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xantos Aremis!
A very excited looking Xantos Aremis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AD359:155lb Tournament R2
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Alvarez's head back.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvarez regains guard.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Alvarez is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard. #REVR#
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Brown cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alvarez is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvarez connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alvarez prevents Brown from improving his position.#T4#
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 John Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown. #TD#
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!
Alvarez is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alvarez wants to control but Brown postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Brown is putting a hurting on Alvarez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez regains half guard.#T1#
Alvarez wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is nestled in close to Alvarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Alvarez's hands, connecting with Alvarez's forehead.
Brown trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. #REVR#
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alvarez moves into full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?#T3#
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Alvarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Alvarez pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
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 John Brown will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alvarez is defending well.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt. #T1#
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Carlo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.#BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.#T3#
Alvarez scores with a head kick.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carlo Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!#T4#
Good leg kick by Alvarez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Alvarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face. #CUT2#
John Brown's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AD355:Lindgren Vs Bailey Sr.
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Brown checks it #TD#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald controlling Brown's posture.
Brown postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald prevents Brown from improving position.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McDonald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Brown takes a little break here. McDonald wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Brown is working McDonald over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown throws an elbow but McDonald slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
McDonald dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown is trying to move to mount but McDonald reverses beautifully and ends up in Brown's guard.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Brown!#REVR##T4#
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
Brown working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McDonald to regain full guard.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown tries for a takedown but McDonald manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald.
McDonald gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Brown has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McDonald.
McDonald trying to get back to his feet but Brown is in full control for now.
Brown lands strikes to the head. #T1#
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but McDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McDonald is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and McDonald is in trouble!
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown unloading with bombs!#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Brown loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McDonald scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Brown land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Brown stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AD352: Doolittle Vs Long
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Sis scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown controlling Sis's posture.
Sis won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sis trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Sis scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown controls Sis momentarily but Sis frees himself.
Brown striking from his own guard. #T1#
Sis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Sis cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sis is one step ahead there.
Sis chips away with some ground and pound.
Sis stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Sis throws a big right hand that misses.
Sis looking to pass the guard.
Sis is working hard here to advance position.
Sis stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Sis is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Sis has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sis.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sis lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Sis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sis.
Sis working Brown over with strikes.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Sis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Brown wants to sweep here but Sis controlling him for the moment.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sis is adopting a defensive guard.
Sis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown throws a strike but Sis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Sis forces his way into half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Sis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sis's back!
Sis tries to roll but Brown sticks to his back.
Brown wants to control the position but Sis frees himself and scrambles - Brown manages to regain control in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sis struggling a bit here.
Sis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brown is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown landing shots from mount.
Sis regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nem Sis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sis misses with a leg kick.
Sis cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Sis shows good takedown defense.
Sis loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Sis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Sis feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Sis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sis postures up.
Sis trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sis working some strikes from top position.
Brown wants to sweep here but Sis controlling him for the moment.
Brown throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sis content to stall in guard here.
Sis wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Sis wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Sis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Sis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sis wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Sis stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Sis wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sis throws a big right hand that misses.
Sis passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sis trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well. #T3#
Brown is not content to let Sis control the position.
Brown gets full guard.
Sis is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sis preventing the sweep.
Sis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sis trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sis chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nem Sis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Sis has wrist control.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Sis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sis forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nem Sis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sis is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sis's head.
Sis is trying to get back to full guard.
Sis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ground and pound from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Sis is working away.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Sis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown passes into half guard.
Sis trying to control here.
Sis tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Sis is trying to control but can't.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown throwing shots but Sis is blocking nicely.
Nem Sis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Brown working Sis over with strikes.
Brown wants to control but Sis is keeping him busy.
Sis trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Sis tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Sis's hands, connecting with Sis's forehead.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Sis taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard. #T3#
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sis has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Sis trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up. #SUB#
Sis looking for submissions off his back.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Sis's head. #T4#
Sis wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sis taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown is nestled in close to Sis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown is keen to just control but Sis is a slippery customer.
Brown is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown stays in close to Sis's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sis looking for a sweep. Not yet Sis, not yet.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Sis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nem Sis!
After winning the bout, Nem Sis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AD349: Princess Daisy
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Myles misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
A left and a right from Myles both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
It looks like Darren Myles has been cut.
Myles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myles misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Myles sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Myles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Myles's head.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Myles has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Myles back against the cage.#TD2#
Myles is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brown is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Myles to the mat. Myles regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown stands and throws Myles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Myles down.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brown throwing strikes but Myles manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Myles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Brown trying to hold on to Myles's head to control him but Myles postures up.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Myles sits in half guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Myles wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Myles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown pulls Myles in close to his closed guard and prevents Myles from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myles is one step ahead there.
Brown keeping full guard, as Myles tries to pass.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Myles pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Myles defending well.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Myles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Myles tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Myles has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Myles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Myles.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Myles looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Myles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darren Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Myles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myles defends well and Brown ends up having to push Myles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Myles avoids the body shot from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
A shot to the body from Myles misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Myles didn't expect that.
Myles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Myles is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Brown trying to control the position but Myles is working away.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Brown advances to mount.
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brown looking to finish Myles with some ground and pound. This is bad for Myles!
Brown throwing strikes here but Myles is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brown unloading with bombs!
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Brown throws a sloppy strike and Myles uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Myles has ended up in Brown's guard.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Myles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown pushes down on Myles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Brown thows a huge punch but Myles dodges it nicely.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown prevents Myles from standing back up.
Brown thows a huge punch but Myles dodges it nicely.
Myles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown wants to take a breather but Myles is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown wants to control but Myles is keeping him busy. #T4#
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Myles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown wants to advance to full mount but Myles doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Myles is retaining full guard.
Myles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Myles's guard.
Brown works over Myles with some ground and pound from guard.
Myles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Myles lands with a cross.
Myles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myles defends well and Brown ends up having to push Myles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Myles.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Myles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darren Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Myles is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Brown landing punches.
Brown lands a couple of good shots and Myles has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Myles prevents Brown from getting a body triangle.
Myles has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myles looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brown.
Brown is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Myles up.
Brown somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
John Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Myles is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown scores with punches to the body. #T3#
Brown controlling from the back.
Brown throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Brown controlling the position well here. Myles rolled but Brown kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Brown on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Myles is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Myles avoids the strikes from Brown.
Brown lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Brown. #T4#
What can Myles do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Brown is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More stalling from Brown.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
A victorious John Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AD342: Super Mario
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metsast.
Metsast throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Metsast didn't expect that. #SUB#
Metsast has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metsast has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Metsast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Metsast is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metsast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
My spies in The Gym inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown is pressing down on Metsast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metsast is holding on for now.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown is nestled in close to Metsast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Metsast trying to control here.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Brown throwing shots but Metsast is blocking nicely.
Brown working Metsast over with strikes.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Metsast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown is looking to advance position but Metsast won't allow it.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metsast is looking to improve his position.
Metsast taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Metsast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Metsast's temple.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown is nestled in close to Metsast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown wants to take a breather but Metsast is having none of it.
Brown prevents Metsast from improving his position.
Brown wants to take a breather but Metsast is having none of it.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Metsast knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metsast is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metsast defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown trying to control from Metsast's half guard. Metsast has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brown goes for a double leg but Metsast avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metsast continues to drive forward.
Metsast walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Metsast leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metsast swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast stuffs the takedown.
Metsast throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Metsast gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Brown is working Metsast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown is pushing down on Metsast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Metsast is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Metsast has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metsast defending well though.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Metsast's thigh. Metsast counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Metsast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Metsast!#REVR#
Metsast controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Metsast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown prevents Metsast from getting back to his feet.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metsast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metsast will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brown is in close to Metsast's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown cracks Metsast with a solid left hand.
Brown landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Metsast working a defensive guard here.
Metsast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Metsast keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Metsast is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown postures up in Metsast's guard and throws a big left but Metsast blocks it.
Brown won't allow Metsast to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Metsast working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Metsast's hands, connecting with Metsast's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Metsast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Metsast throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Metsast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metsast avoids it really well and circles away.
Metsast looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Metsast counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metsast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Brown lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metsast darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metsast as he avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Metsast counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metsast. That's going to slow Brown down.
Metsast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Metsast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Metsast looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
John Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brown postures up in Metsast's guard and throws a big left but Metsast blocks it.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Brown 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.#SUB#
Metsast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Metsast working a defensive guard here.
Brown content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Metsast did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Mees Metsast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Brown.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
An out of breath John Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AD340: Lighthouse
Date: Mar 20, 2016

#R1#
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Union manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Union throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bregan Union has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Union throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Union defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Union misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Union stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Union.
Bregan Union seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Union throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Union connects with a crisp jab.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Union tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Union manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown slips a jab from Union.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Union defends it nicely.
Brown tries for a takedown but Union sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Union ducks under a wild hook from Brown.#T2#
Brown staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown slips under a jab from Union.
Union throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Union as he jumps to the side.
As Brown backs away, Union returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Union throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Union misses with a straight right.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Union.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Union.
Union slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Union tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Union counters with a nice uppercut.
Union looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Union misses with an uppercut.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Union tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Union manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Union on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Union sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Union scores with a jab.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Union as Brown shoots in.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Union misses.
Union lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown slips under a jab from Union.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Union swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Union throws out the jab. #TD2#
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown throws an elbow but Union slips to the side and avoids it well.
Union pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
My spies in The Gym inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Union is looking to reverse the position.
Brown cracks Union with a big right hand but Union just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Union tries to improve position but can't.
Union is working hard here to advance position.
Brown landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bregan Union dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Union defends it nicely.
Union stuffs the takedown.
Union throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Union is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Union stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Union wants it to stay on the feet.
Bregan Union has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Union can pounce on him.
Union throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Union won't be happy with that. #ES#
Union throws Brown to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Union gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Union keeps moving.
Union wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Union keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Union looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Union keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Union keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Union keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Union tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown wants to take a breather but Union is having none of it.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Brown.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Union is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Union desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Union's head.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Union slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown trying to control but Union is working from the bottom.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Union keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Union preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Union wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Union gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brown wants to sweep here but Union controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Union finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Union throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Union enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Union manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Union is retaining full guard.
Union avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Union's head.
Brown distracts Union with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Union blocks nicely.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Union looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Union has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A low kick from Union is predictable there
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Union bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Union!
Union wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Union takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown cracks Union with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Union keeps working.
Union is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Union can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Union's head but Union avoids it well.#T4#
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown working the ground and pound but Union is defending the strikes.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Union pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Union parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Union to escape.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown wants to control but Union is keeping him busy.
Union is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
John Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
John Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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