PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arm Sanderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Brownie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arm Sanderland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sanderland
vs
Brownie

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arm Sanderland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Brownie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanderland doesn't seem bothered though.
Brownie throws an overhand right that lands on Sanderland's shoulder, as Sanderland tries to avoid the shot.
Sanderland shoots in and drives through. Brownie sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Brownie. That snapped Sanderland's head back.
Sanderland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanderland shoots for a takedown but Brownie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brownie with a hook.
Sanderland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
Sanderland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Sanderland is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sanderland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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.

Sanderland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brownie is just riding it out for now. Sanderland eventually gives up the hold.
Sanderland is breathing heavily.
Brownie tries to kick Sanderland off but Sanderland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Sanderland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brownie has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanderland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanderland stops Brownie from getting back to his feet.

Sanderland wants to work for an arm triangle but Brownie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie is looking to escape.

Sanderland is looking for a kimura but Brownie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanderland to get the leverage.
Brownie wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Brownie makes his way to full guard, as Sanderland worked for a kimura.
Sanderland prevents Brownie from getting back to his feet.

Sanderland drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brownie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brownie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brownie!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie tries to stand but Sanderland is controlling his head.
Sanderland is trying to improve his position.
Sanderland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanderland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanderland looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brownie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanderland trying to hold on to Brownie's head to control him but Brownie postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanderland wants to get back to full guard but Brownie has mounted him!
Brownie wants to get back to his feet but Sanderland is holding on tight.
Sanderland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brownie wants to get back to his feet but Sanderland is holding on tight.

Brownie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Brownie 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.

Brownie tries to bum rush Sanderland with a series of wild strikes but Sanderland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benjamin Brownie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brownie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanderland.
Sanderland shoots in for a takedown but Brownie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderland ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Brownie throws a hook to the side of Sanderland's head but Sanderland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brownie looks to land a right hand but Sanderland moved out of range.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Sanderland moves out of range.
Brownie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brownie lands a lovely overhand right.
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brownie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brownie throws a looping overhand right but Sanderland ducks down to avoid it.
Brownie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanderland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sanderland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brownie wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanderland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brownie defends it well.
Brownie wants to get back to his feet.

Sanderland is trying to work for a kimura but Brownie is defending well.

Sanderland is trying to work for a kimura but Brownie is defending well.
Brownie wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Sanderland is looking for a kimura here.
Sanderland prevents Brownie from standing back up.

Sanderland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brownie wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanderland seems to be working for a kimura but Brownie defends the submission attempt.
Sanderland stops Brownie from getting back to his feet.

Brownie is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanderland.
Brownie is trying to stand up here but Sanderland is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Sanderland is looking for a kimura but Brownie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanderland to get the leverage.
Brownie is trying to stand back up but Sanderland is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brownie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Brownie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brownie catches Sanderland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanderland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brownie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brownie scores with a jab. Sanderland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brownie digs a good body shot into Sanderland's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Brownie. That snapped Sanderland's head back.
Brownie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brownie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Brownie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Sanderland gets the takedown into side control.

Sanderland is trying to get an arm triangle but Brownie is defending well.
Brownie wants to get back to his feet but Sanderland drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanderland goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brownie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanderland but great work by Brownie.
Sanderland is looking to regain half guard here but Brownie keeps moving and retains side control.
Brownie wants to stand but Sanderland is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderland is trying to improve his position.

Brownie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanderland tries to improve position but can't.
Benjamin Brownie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Brownie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanderland keeps working.
Brownie wants to stand but Sanderland has his arm trapped.
Sanderland tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brownie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Brownie tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderland wants to control but Brownie is having none of it.
Brownie wants to get back to his feet but Sanderland is holding on tight.
Brownie prevents Sanderland from getting the reversal.
Brownie wants to get back to his feet but Sanderland is holding on tight.
Sanderland tries to reverse the position but Brownie maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brownie wants to stand but Sanderland is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Sanderland tries to lock up and control but Brownie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanderland tries to reverse the position but Brownie maintains control.
Arm Sanderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanderland is working hard here to advance position.
Brownie wants to stand but Sanderland is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Brownie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brownie 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Brownie!