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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Platinum Fox (ranked 1495 p4p, 3733 weight class) and Billy Bob Brown (ranked 180 p4p, 425 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Platinum Fox has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Platinum Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Brown misses.
Fox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Fox blocks the leg kick.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fox's head.
It looks like Platinum Fox has been cut.
Brown throws a leg kick but Fox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Fox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Billy Bob Brown has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown misses with a hook
and Fox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown'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.
Fox looking to pass the guard.
Fox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown is pulling down on Fox's head to control his posture.
Fox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to bench press Fox off him but Fox keeps the position.
Fox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Fox wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Fox goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fox's guard! Nice work there by Brown!
Fox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Fox isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Fox on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown!
Fox is trying to improve his position.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown working away.
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.
Fox tries to improve position but can't.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Platinum Fox will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown rushes Fox and presses him up against the cage.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Fox feinted with a counter takedown.
Billy Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Fox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Brown feints and then cracks Fox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fox down.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Brown misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Fox down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown lands a head shot.
Fox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Fox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab by Brown.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brown. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a kick to the body
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Fox down.
Brown cracks Fox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Billy Bob Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown wants to clinch but Fox slips to the side
and Fox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown is looking to chop away at Fox's legs.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fox counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
Fox is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in 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!
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fox wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox is trying to keep Brown in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brown misses with a hook. Fox ducked under it nicely.
Fox appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
Fox appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown has Fox pushed against the cage.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Fox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown lunges at Fox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fox's hand.
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
Fox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fox checks a leg kick.
Fox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown wants to clinch but Fox slips to the side
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch
and Fox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billy Bob Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Fox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown tries to clinch
and Fox counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fox's sensitive parts.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Fox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fox's defenses.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Fox pulls guard effortlessly.
Fox isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Fox on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown!
Fox is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bob 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob Brown!
An out of breath Billy Bob Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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mgr
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