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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
LeBron scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barron is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
LeBron has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A jab from LeBron finds it's way through Barron's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Guy Barron has been cut.
LeBron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barron eats them both and turns towards LeBron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
LeBron shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barron napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barron is looking to get back to his feet here but LeBron is keeping cool and he's managed to take Barron's back.
LeBron is throwing strikes but Barron counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Barron regains half guard.
Barron is holding on to half guard well.#T1##SUB2#
LeBron is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barron is just riding it out for now. LeBron eventually gives up the hold.
LeBron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LeBron trying to control from Barron's half guard. Barron has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
LeBron throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LeBron controls the pace.
LeBron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
LeBron wants to pass the guard but Barron is keeping the position.
Barron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barron trying to control the position.
LeBron wants to control from the top but Barron keeps moving.
Barron could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
LeBron preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barron is pulling down on LeBron's head. It's preventing any offense from LeBron, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
LeBron looking to score a takedown here. Barron is defending well but LeBron drives through and ends up in Barron's guard.#ES#
Barron has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. LeBron has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Barron trying to stall but LeBron improves his position.
Barron is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBron is defending well for now.#T4#
LeBron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
LeBron jumps guard and drags Barron to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
LeBron trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barron wanted to stand there but LeBron had control of the position.
LeBron wants to sweep here but Barron controlling him for the moment.
Barron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barron landing with the ground and pound.
LeBron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
LeBron has his foot on Barron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barron works his way back into a safe position though.
Barron is looking to stand up but LeBron won't let him.
Barron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny LeBron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Barron's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
LeBron misses with a wild body shot.
Barron is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
LeBron darts in and clinches Barron up against the cage.
Barron blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
LeBron decides to pull guard.
Barron lands a couple of digs.
Barron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeBron throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
LeBron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barron.
LeBron wants to get back to his feet but Barron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barron lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barron wanted to stand there but LeBron had control of the position.
Barron 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##SU#
Barron stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barron tries for a takedown but LeBron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeBron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Barron misses the target.
LeBron scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Barron 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.#ES2#
LeBron pushes Barron off and gets back to his feet.
Danny LeBron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeBron as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
LeBron looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeBron is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barron is on top in guard.
#REVR#
LeBron wants to stand up but Barron is controlling him.
LeBron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeBron tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
LeBron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barron defends it easily.
Barron won't allow LeBron to sweep him here.
Barron connects with a couple of short punches.
Barron scoring with some ground and pound.
Barron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barron throwing strikes from guard but LeBron blocks nicely. #T3#
Barron tries to stand but LeBron is controlling from the bottom.
Barron working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barron landing with the ground and pound.
Barron lands a couple of digs.
Barron connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
LeBron kicks Barron off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
LeBron gets a double leg takedown into Barron's guard.
Guy Barron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeBron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barron keeping moving, preventing LeBron from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
LeBron has gone for a leg lock! Barron slips out almost immediately though and dives into LeBron's guard.#REVR#
Barron working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Barron stands and steps away. LeBron gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
LeBron clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny LeBron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guy Barron'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##CL2#
LeBron gets a clinch.
Barron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBron's efforts to push away.
LeBron is trying to break the clinch but Barron is controlling him.#TD2#
LeBron has hold of one of Barron's legs. Barron is fighting the takedown attempt but LeBron gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU2#
LeBron stands up from Barron's guard - LeBron perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
LeBron looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barron!
Barron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Barron is trying to control but can't.
LeBron is just content to waste time from the top position. Barron takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barron wants to sweep here but LeBron controlling him for the moment.
LeBron wants to stand and escape but instead Barron has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##ES2#
LeBron manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
LeBron closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barron quickly recovers to half guard.
LeBron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LeBron prevents Barron from getting back to his feet. #T2#
LeBron has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barron is proving hard to escape from.
Barron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Barron looking for a guillotine here but LeBron defends easily.
LeBron trying to control but Barron is working from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
LeBron stands up from Barron's guard - LeBron perhaps looking for a knockout.
LeBron throws a combination. Barron tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
LeBron drives through and clinches with Barron against the cage.
#TD2#
LeBron wants the takedown. Barron is fighting it off but LeBron persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barron's guard against the cage.
LeBron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barron works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
LeBron looking to sit in guard and control but Barron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barron lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for LeBron. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Barron trying to stand up but can't free himself from LeBron's guard.
Barron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeBron is trying to keep Barron in close.
#SU#
Barron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on LeBron, up you get! #CL2#
LeBron gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Barron breaks from the clinch.
Guy Barron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny LeBron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LeBron stuns Barron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny LeBron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBron 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny LeBron!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Feer clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Feer breaks from the clinch.
Zimmerman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Feer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Feer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zimmerman is fending him off so far but Feer persists. Nope, Zimmerman circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Zimmerman tries to keep at a distance but Feer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Feer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zimmerman uses from the top position.
Zimmerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Feer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Feer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Feer or perhaps it was just good defense by Zimmerman, which made it look bad.
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Feer is having none of it.
Zimmerman throws a head kick but Feer moves out of range.
#T1#
Feer darts in looking for a takedown but Zimmerman gets double underhooks and turns Feer into the cage.
Gerry Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Feer.
Feer goes for a double leg but Zimmerman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zimmerman continues to drive forward.
Feer with a poor takedown
and Zimmerman counters with a three punch combo that has Feer backing up. Feer nods at Zimmerman to acknowledge the strikes.
Feer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Feer defends it nicely.
Zimmerman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown.
Zimmerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Feer sprawls well. Feer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet.
Feer fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Zimmerman misses its target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zimmerman has Feer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Feer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zimmerman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Feer is trying to trip Zimmerman. He has hold of a leg but Zimmerman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Feer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
Feer looking to sit in guard and control but Zimmerman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Feer looks winded!#SUB2#
Feer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Feer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zimmerman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Feer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zimmerman uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Feer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman trying to control the position but Feer is working away.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feer can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Feer 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.
#R2##CL#
Zimmerman clinches up with Feer and pushes him back against the cage.
Zimmerman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Feer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zimmerman doesn't manage to clinch there - Feer circles away.
Feer thinks about the counter body kick.
Feer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Feer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zimmerman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Feer.#CL#
Zimmerman forces Feer back against the cage and clinches.
Zimmerman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Feer walks away with a smile on his face. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown but Feer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zimmerman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Feer wants to counter the offense by Zimmerman and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Zimmerman. 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.
Zimmerman wants to clinch up but Feer keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Zimmerman clinches with his opponent.
Zimmerman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Feer smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Feer clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Feer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Feer jumps guard but Zimmerman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Feer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zimmerman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Feer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zimmerman tries to clinch up.
Zimmerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Feer shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zimmerman but Zimmerman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Feer scores with a nice body kick.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Zimmerman clinches. #BC2#
Feer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Feer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerry Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nick Feer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zimmerman trying to control but Feer is working from the bottom.
Feer trying to control the position here. #T3#
Feer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there.
Feer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feer keeping moving, preventing Zimmerman from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Feer has eaten all the pies!#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.
Feer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zimmerman is now in half guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Feer is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feer is refusing to be controlled, as Zimmerman sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Zimmerman 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#
Zimmerman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Feer misses with a takedown attempt - Zimmerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Zimmerman has Feer up against the cage in a clinch.
Zimmerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feer pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Feer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Feer dives in and grabs Zimmerman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes down on Feer's head and hops out.
Feer works over Zimmerman's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman moves in looking to clinch but Feer pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zimmerman.#CL2#
Feer has closed the distance and engaged Zimmerman in a clinch.
Zimmerman has a couple of punches blocked by Feer.
#TD2#
Feer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Feer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zimmerman stays in close to Feer's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Feer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Feer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feer is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Feer looking to sit in guard and control but Zimmerman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Feer keeping moving, preventing Zimmerman from controlling successfully.
Feer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Feer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Feer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zimmerman defends it easily.
Feer looking to control.
Zimmerman trying to control but Feer is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Feer tries to strike from the bottom.
Feer has Zimmerman pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Feer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zimmerman manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman prevents Feer from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Feer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Feer 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gerry Zimmerman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Nutkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Nutkins 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.
Wallace is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nutkins dives into side control.
#REVR#
Nutkins wants to stand but Wallace is controlling his arm.
Nutkins 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 Wallace's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wallace is trying to get back to half guard.
Wallace is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nutkins is staying tight to Wallace's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wallace takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nutkins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutkins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nutkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Wallace is defending well.
The referee asks Nutkins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nutkins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Nutkins controlling the position.
Wallace is trying to work for a sweep but Nutkins has mounted him!#T2#
Nutkins prevents Wallace from getting the reversal.
Wallace could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nutkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wallace can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Wallace has been cut.
Nutkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Nutkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wallace manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wallace tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nutkins presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nutkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Wallace that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wallace keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nutkins lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Wallace is rocked!#CUT2#
Dennis Wallace's cut is getting worse.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Nutkins looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Wallace covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Nutkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roman to the ground. Brown is now in Roman's guard.
Roman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brown wanted to stand there but Roman had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Roman throws a couple of heel strikes.
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.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Roman is defending well.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roman is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown wants to take a breather but Roman is having none of it.
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 throwing shots but Roman is blocking nicely.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roman is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Roman regains half guard.#T3#
Brown is pressing down on Roman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roman is holding on for now.
Roman is looking to improve his position.
Roman is trying to control but can't.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roman's head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roman!
Brown content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry 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 throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Roman.#BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Roman manages to get underhooks.
Roman has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roman is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks. #BC#
Roman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is looking to land body kicks.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roman but Roman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Roman throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roman avoids it really well and circles away.
Roman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Josiah Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Brown.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Roman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown seems keen to control Roman's posture.
Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roman landing with the ground and pound.
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 taking a breather. Roman 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.#T2#
Roman is trying to control but Brown passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roman has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Roman is trying to improve his position.
Brown trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
Roman wants to control but Brown postures up.#SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Roman!
Roman distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him.
Brown is pulling down on Roman's head. It's preventing any offense from Roman, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roman lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown has his hands on Roman's head, controlling the position.
Roman tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown looks for a takedown but Roman sprawls well.
Josiah Roman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roman moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Roman is looking for a counter combo.
Brown moves to clinch but Roman breaks away
and Roman counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roman's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Roman working a defensive guard here.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving. #T1#
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Roman controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Roman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Josiah Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Brown.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Roman, which made it look bad.
Roman avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Roman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown has Roman pulled in close to control his posture.
Roman wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SU#
Roman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches Roman up against the cage.#BC#
Roman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Roman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roman. #BC#
Roman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Roman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Roman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Roman manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Roman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4##SU#
Roman gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Roman gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Roman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roman is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roman throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Roman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Josiah Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Brown pushes a forearm under Roman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Brown!
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