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Event:
AFC Oladipo vs Bison
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Eric Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Eric Brown tries to clinch up#TD#
and Ethan Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ethan Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Eric Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ethan Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethan Brown pushing down on Eric Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ethan Brown in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ethan Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eric Brown scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ethan Brown manages to mount him!
Ethan Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ethan Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eric Brown is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ethan Brown prevents Eric Brown from getting the reversal.
Ethan Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eric Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Ethan Brown tries to control but Eric Brown wriggling away.
Ethan Brown controlling the pace for now.
Ethan Brown lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Ethan Brown tries to control but Eric Brown wriggling away.
Eric Brown wants to control but Ethan Brown is having none of it.
Eric Brown throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ethan Brown. What's that going to do exactly?
Eric Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Ethan Brown looking to control but Eric Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eric Brown flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eric Brown is looking to improve his position but Ethan Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Ethan Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eric Brown is looking to escape.
Ethan 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.
Eric Brown wants to hold on but Ethan Brown pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eric Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eric Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ethan Brown as he jumps to the side.
Ethan Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eric Brown sprawls well. Eric Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ethan Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Ethan Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eric Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Eric Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eric Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Eric Brown as Ethan Brown shoots in.
Eric Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Ethan Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ethan Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Eric Brown is quick to defend against it.
Eric Brown shoots in for a double leg but Ethan Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ethan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brown.
Eric Brown moves to clinch but Ethan Brown breaks away
and Ethan Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Eric Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ethan Brown swivels and escapes.
Eric Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ethan Brown swivels and escapes.
Ethan Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eric Brown is breathing heavily.
Ethan Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Eric Brown. Eric Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Eric Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eric Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Eric Brown feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Ethan Brown rushes Eric Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ethan Brown successfully pulls guard.
Ethan Brown keeping full guard, as Eric Brown tries to pass.
Eric Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ethan Brown trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Eric Brown wants to pass the guard but Ethan Brown is keeping the position.#T2#
Ethan Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ethan Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eric Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eric Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ethan Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Ethan Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eric Brown wants to control from the top but Ethan 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.
Ethan Brown stalks Eric Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eric Brown's face. Eric Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Eric Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Ethan Brown tries to score with a low kick but Eric Brown moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Ethan Brown with a nice cross.
Ethan Brown keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ethan Brown closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Ethan Brown pulls Eric Brown into guard.
Ethan Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eric Brown can do to turn this around?
Eric Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eric Brown prevents Ethan Brown from getting back to his feet.
Ethan Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Eric Brown wants to control from the top but Ethan Brown keeps moving. #T4#
Ethan Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eric Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Eric Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Ethan Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ethan Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ethan Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ethan Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eric Brown looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ethan Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eric Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eric Brown tries for a takedown but Ethan Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ethan Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Eric Brown was just out of range.
Eric Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ethan Brown.
Eric Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ethan Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eric Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ethan Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ethan Brown misses with a low kick.
Ethan Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Ethan Brown shoots in but Eric Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethan Brown fails to land the takedown.
Eric Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ethan Brown but Ethan Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ethan Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Ethan Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Eric Brown, looking for a takedown. Ethan Brown pushes Eric Brown against the cage but Eric Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eric Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Ethan Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eric Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ethan Brown fails with the takedown.
Ethan Brown swinging wildly here.
Ethan Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ethan Brown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Eric Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Eric Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ethan Brown tries to avoid it but Eric Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ethan Brown to the ground. Ethan Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eric Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eric Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eric Brown.
Nice takedown defense from Ethan Brown. No joy for Eric Brown on that attempt. #CL#
Ethan Brown instigates a clinch.
Eric Brown tries for a takedown but Ethan Brown manages to get underhooks.
Ethan Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eric Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eric Brown tries to pull guard but Ethan Brown won't allow it.
Eric Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Ethan Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Eric Brown regains guard.
Ethan Brown is pushing down on Eric Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eric Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Ethan Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ethan Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Ethan Brown decides to stand and escape the position.
Ethan Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Ethan Brown has closed the distance and engaged Eric Brown in a clinch.
#BC#
Ethan Brown breaks the clinch.
Ethan Brown misses with a body kick.
Eric Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Eric Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ethan Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Eric Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eric Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eric Brown fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Ethan Brown has Eric Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ethan Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Eric Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ethan Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ethan 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Cathaway
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White blocks a head kick by Brown.
#CL#
White gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
White lands an elbow inside.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
Brown tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Brown pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
White content to slow the pace in the clinch.
White crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
Brown is breathing heavily.#T1#
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Brown has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
White lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
White lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
White lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands a nice elbow.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
White lands a nice elbow.
White lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye. #CUT2#
Eric Brown's cut is getting worse.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses. #T2#
White taking a breather.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
White lands an elbow inside.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White working Brown over with knees to the body.
White working Brown over with knees to the body.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
White lands an elbow inside.
White lands an elbow inside.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
White landing knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Eric Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
White working Brown over with knees to the body.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
White stalls.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
White crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
White lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White working Brown over with knees to the body.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
White lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
White lands a nice knee to the body.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brown letting White take a breather here.
White landing knees to the body.
White working Brown over with knees to the body.
White crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
The referee calls for White to work.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Jeez, Eric Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White lands an elbow inside.
Brown is pressed against the cage. White pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Brown! Two more big strikes from White and Brown crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sonny White!
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Whittaker
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allakaev quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Allakaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Allakaev is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Brown is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Allakaev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brown is looking to defend but Allakaev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brown! Allakaev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brown taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Asker Allakaev!
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Allakaev
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Manson's defenses.
Manson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown jabs Manson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Manson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown is looking to clinch but Manson is avoiding it.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Manson pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Manson, which made it look bad.
Manson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
It looks like Eric Brown has been cut.#T1#
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Manson. Manson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Manson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manson goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown wants to clinch.
As Brown looks to move away, Manson throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.#CL#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Manson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Manson. #T2#
Brown can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Manson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Manson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Brown has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Manson doesn't defend quickly enough and Brown has managed to lock this one up! Can Manson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brown on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Brown!
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Event:
AFC Marques vs Silva II
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown shoots and misses #TD#
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into 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.
Brown trying to control the position.
Franco controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Franco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franco content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Franco stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Franco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silva Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Brown scores with a one two! Franco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
John Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brown.
Franco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown moves out of range as Franco throws a body kick.
#KD#
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Eric Brown has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Franco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Franco finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Franco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2##TD#
Franco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Franco passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Franco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Franco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Franco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Franco in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brown tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Franco!
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Event:
AFC New Breed
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown looks to land a combination. Cathaway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cathaway's calf.#CL#
Cathaway moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown looking to stall.
Cathaway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway stalling the fight.
Cathaway wants a takedown.
#T1#
Cathaway leaning against his opponent.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
Cathaway with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Eric Brown has been cut.
Brown is trying to stall.
Brown tries to pull guard but Cathaway holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brown.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Cathaway keeps him there for the moment.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cathaway.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cathaway to keep the fight standing.
Cathaway misses with a knee to the head.
Cathaway looking for a takedown.
Cathaway misses with a knee strike.
Cathaway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cathaway stalling against the cage.
Brown is trying to drag Cathaway to the mat but Cathaway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Cathaway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Cathaway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cathaway.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cathaway.
Cathaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown wants to stall.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#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 a takedown but no success here.
Cathaway is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Cathaway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Cathaway lands a takedown into guard.
Cathaway wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Cathaway 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 really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cathaway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cathaway has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Cathaway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cathaway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Cathaway shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown is wriggling around but Cathaway manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Cathaway 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. #SUB#
Cathaway working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway with shots to the head and body - Brown looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cathaway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Cathaway working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay. #T1#
Cathaway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cathaway cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cathaway controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cathaway jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and Cathaway has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Cathaway happy to just control the position for now.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cathaway is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Cathaway trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Cathaway taking a breather here.
Brown wants to control but Cathaway postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cathaway is staying tight to Brown's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eric Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cathaway scores with a head kick.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cathaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Cathaway throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
We've been told by Cathaway's head coaches at Silva Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Cathaway looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown!
Brown is being controlled here.
Brown parries the strikes from Cathaway easily there. Cathaway is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brown to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cathaway is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Cathaway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric 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!
#R3##TD2#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cathaway manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Cathaway, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Cathaway against the cage but Cathaway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Cathaway closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cathaway showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cathaway cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Cathaway is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Cathaway has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Cathaway content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Cathaway is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cathaway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Cathaway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cathaway lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Brown wants to control but Cathaway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cathaway is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cathaway is looking for a kimura here.
Cathaway trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Cathaway is really struggling to control Brown but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cathaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Cathaway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cathaway. That's going to slow Brown down.
Cathaway misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Cathaway has been cut.
Cathaway lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Cathaway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cathaway scores with a hook to the body.
Jimmy Cathaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cathaway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Cathaway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Cathaway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cathaway 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Cathaway!
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Event:
AFC Genisis
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Franco.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Franco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Franco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Franco gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franco's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franco is aware though and is defending well.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Franco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franco stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Franco decides to stand back up. Franco steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Franco. #TD2#
Franco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown!#SU2#
Franco decides to stand back up. Franco steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Brown is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Franco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Franco controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Franco 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.
Franco advances to full mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Franco controlling from the full mount.
Franco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Franco is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brown to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brown shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Franco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Franco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown has hold of Franco's hands but Franco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Franco stands up from half guard.
Brown throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Eric Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franco feints the counter takedown.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franco circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Franco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Eric Brown has been cut.#TD2#
Franco feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Franco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Franco drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Franco seems to have locked his on tight now - Brown screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Franco, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Franco!
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