PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 1533 p4p, 2479 weight class) and Arman Brown (ranked 232 p4p, 339 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arman Brown enters the cage!

Dupree Holton
vs
Brown

190 cm
23
215
6 - 2 - 0

194 cm
24
210
7 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arman Brown!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree Holton walks into a left hand.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dupree Holton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Dupree Holton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dupree Holton doesn't seem phased though.
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dupree Holton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dupree Holton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dupree Holton shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dupree Holton defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dupree Holton won't be happy with that.

Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton is trying to work for a sweep but Brown has mounted him!
Dupree Holton's coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dupree Holton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree Holton is trying to get back to full guard.

Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Dupree Holton is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dupree Holton is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is thwarting Dupree Holton's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dupree Holton is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Brown has gone for a leg lock! Dupree Holton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.

Dupree Holton tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dupree Holton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dupree Holton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Dupree Holton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Dupree Holton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Dupree Holton seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.

Brown actively working from the bottom here.

Dupree Holton wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupree Holton pulls his head out easily.

Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree Holton moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Dupree Holton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dupree Holton controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Dupree Holton wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Dupree Holton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton struggling to keep hold of the position.

Dupree Holton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton has good solid back control here.
Brown is trying to break free.

Dupree Holton is looking for a rear naked choke here but Brown reverses the position brilliantly into Dupree Holton's guard!
Dupree Holton working a defensive guard here.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dupree Holton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Brown drops back looking for a leg! Dupree Holton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupree Holton manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Dupree Holton's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dupree Holton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Brown drops back looking for a leg! Dupree Holton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupree Holton manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Dupree Holton's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dupree Holton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Brown tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dupree Holton wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Dupree Holton prevents Brown from improving his position.

Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown wants to improve his position but Dupree Holton is controlling well.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.

Dupree Holton seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Dupree Holton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree Holton looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Dupree Holton 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.
Brown with the counter takedown but Dupree Holton avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree Holton.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Dupree Holton wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.

Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupree Holton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree Holton forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Brown actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShaun Dupree Holton.
I think Dupree Holton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

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