PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Brown (ranked 3470 p4p, 2805 weight class) and Aleksandr Grishov (ranked 415 p4p, 360 weight class). Aleksandr Grishov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Brown
vs
Grishov

187 cm
25
160
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
156
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Grishov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Grishov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Grishov 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 Grishov but great work by Brown.
Grishov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Brown stands up.
Grishov shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grishov.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grishov's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grishov.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grishov has a takedown stuffed.
Johnny Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Grishov.

Grishov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grishov showed some decent athleticism there.
Grishov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grishov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grishov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Grishov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grishov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grishov has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Grishov 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 lands a nice shot to the body.
Grishov tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grishov has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grishov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grishov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grishov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Grishov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grishov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Grishov. Grishov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grishov backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grishov.
Grishov with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grishov 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.
Grishov looks winded!
No luck for Grishov with that takedown attempt.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown leaves Grishov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Brown 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.

Brown cracks Grishov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grishov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grishov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown jabs Grishov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brown throws a series of punches but Grishov moves out of range.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grishov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grishov tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grishov.
Johnny Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Grishov.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grishov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnny Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tests Grishov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grishov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Grishov persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Grishov drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnny Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown with a jab.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Grishov's head.

Grishov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grishov slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grishov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grishov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Grishov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Grishov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown kicks off Grishov and gets to his feet.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grishov with a poor takedown
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown thuds a left hand into Grishov's body.
Grishov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grishov is breathing heavily.
Grishov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there 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!
Brown with a hook.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grishov.
Grishov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Grishov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grishov off to one side.
Grishov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grishov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Grishov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown punishes Grishov's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown feints a jab promting Grishov to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grishov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grishov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grishov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Brown scores with a one two! Grishov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grishov with a poor takedown
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grishov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown scores with a one two! Grishov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Grishov is rocked!
Grishov has his takedown stuffed
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grishov is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Johnny Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Grishov.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one 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.
Grishov misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Aleksandr Grishov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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 shot to the body.
Grishov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown clobbers Grishov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Brown! Grishov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Brown!
Johnny Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.