PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Brashear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bailey
vs
Brashear

180 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
206 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Champ Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald Brashear!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brashear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brashear off to one side.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt.
Brashear misses with a leg kick

and Bailey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brashear won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Brashear's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brashear is looking to regain half guard here but Bailey keeps moving and retains side control.

Bailey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bailey punishes Brashear's body with a nice straight punch.
Bailey shoots and misses
enabling Brashear to counter with a crisp jab.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brashear throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Brashear drives through and clinches with Bailey against the cage.
Brashear wants to break free but Bailey has control.
Brashear jumps guard but Bailey stands there with Brashear around his waist. Brashear gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brashear tries to pull guard but Bailey won't allow it.
Champ Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Brashear.

Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Brashear leaves Bailey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Bailey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brashear quickly recovers to half guard.
Brashear wants to sweep but Bailey has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Brashear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brashear struggling a bit here.
Bailey trying to control the action but Brashear is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bailey decides to stand back up.

Brashear has closed the distance and engaged Bailey in a clinch.
Bailey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brashear lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Bailey decides to pull guard.
Bailey managing to control the position.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Brashear from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is pulling down on Brashear's head. It's preventing any offense from Brashear, at least for the moment.
Brashear trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Brashear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bailey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bailey tries to clinch up

and Brashear decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bailey's guard.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Brashear wants to stand and escape but instead Bailey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bailey works over Brashear with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brashear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bailey is one step ahead there.

Bailey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brashear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bailey has managed to get both his arms back between Brashear's legs - danger averted.
Bailey trying to control but Brashear is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey postures up in Brashear's guard and throws a big left but Brashear blocks it.
Bailey stopping the sweep attempt from Brashear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Bailey 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.

Bailey throws a head kick but Brashear moves out of range.

Brashear feints and as Bailey raises his hands in defense, Brashear changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Brashear drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bailey dives on top into guard.
Bailey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brashear's guard.
Brashear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bailey.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bailey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brashear keeps working.
Brashear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brashear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brashear is trying to get back to full guard.
Bailey seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Brashear is defending against the submission attempts here by Bailey.
Bailey trying to mount his opponent but Brashear defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brashear is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bailey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brashear is trying to stand back up but Bailey is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brashear trying to control here.
Brashear tries to roll over but Bailey keeps him under control.
Brashear is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bailey trying to control from half guard but Brashear is working away.
Bailey prevents Brashear from standing back up.

That's four 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.
Brashear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bailey is working away from the top position though.
Brashear is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Brashear with that takedown attempt.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brashear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bailey doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Brashear counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bailey manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Brashear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Brashear shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailey defends it nicely.
Brashear wants to clinch up but Bailey keeps it at a distance.
Brashear has his takedown stuffed
and Bailey counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bailey is defended easily by Brashear.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brashear shoots in looking for a takedown but Bailey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brashear's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Champ Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Brashear.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a head kick. Brashear tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brashear moves away.
Brashear shoots for a takedown but Bailey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bailey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bailey fails with the takedown.
Bailey misses with a takedown

and Brashear moves into the clinch.

Bailey decides to pull guard.
Brashear is stalling in the full guard.
Bailey wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brashear tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
Bailey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bailey keeping full guard, as Brashear tries to pass.

Brashear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bailey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brashear has managed to get both his arms back between Bailey's legs - danger averted.
Champ Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brashear accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brashear must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Brashear from controlling successfully.

Bailey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brashear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brashear manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brashear wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Brashear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brashear engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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.
Brashear throws a big right hand that misses.
Brashear tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet but Brashear is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Bailey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brashear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brashear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bailey 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Bailey!