PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hopkins
vs
Brown

180 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
26
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Brown!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins blocks an elbow strike.

Brown gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins manages to get to full guard.
Hopkins managing to control the position.
Hopkins looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hopkins gets back to half guard.
Hopkins trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brown thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brown looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brown.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hopkins?

It looks like Henry Hopkins has been cut.
Brown thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hopkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brown.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Hopkins bucks and avoids them well.
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hopkins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hopkins hang on?
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 content just to control the position here.

Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Hopkins prevents Brown from improving position.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hopkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hopkins clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Brown.

Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hopkins to the mat! Hopkins manages to get full guard.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
Hopkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!
Hopkins trying to control but Brown is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopkins wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Hopkins wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopkins is looking to stand but Hopkins has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hopkins is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hopkins tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hopkins is trying to escape the mount.

Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hopkins is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown striking off his back but it's not causing Hopkins any problems.
Hopkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown just leaning against Hopkins, taking a breather.
Brown prevents Hopkins from breaking the clinch.

Brown has Hopkins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brown pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hopkins tumbling to the mat - Brown dives into Hopkins's guard.
Brown postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyson Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Henry Hopkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.

Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hopkins is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Hopkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hopkins gets back to his feet. Brown is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown takes one on the button.
Brown tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Hopkins cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brown looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hopkins finish him?

Brown is rocked!
Henry Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hopkins just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Brown has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Hopkins!
After winning the bout, Henry Hopkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.