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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shewmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Dope - I'm Back as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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217 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Brown!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shewmaker is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Shewmaker 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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shewmaker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shewmaker looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shewmaker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shewmaker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brown defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shewmaker doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shewmaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shewmaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shewmaker is keeping the position for now.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown passes Shewmaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shewmaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shewmaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shewmaker keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Shewmaker has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Shewmaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shewmaker manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Shewmaker's guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shewmaker is keeping the position for now.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shewmaker is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Shewmaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shewmaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Shewmaker has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shewmaker's guard.
Brown postures up in Shewmaker's guard and throws a big left but Shewmaker blocks it.
Shewmaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shewmaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shewmaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shewmaker looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shewmaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Shewmaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Shewmaker is defending well.
Shewmaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shewmaker gets back to full guard.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shewmaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shewmaker looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shewmaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shewmaker has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Shewmaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shewmaker has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Shewmaker keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shewmaker keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Shewmaker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brown tries to hold on but Shewmaker pushes him away.
Shewmaker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and Shewmaker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shewmaker working away.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown gets full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Shewmaker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top!
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Shewmaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shewmaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shewmaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Shewmaker's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Brown will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shewmaker's guard.
Shewmaker has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Shewmaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shewmaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shewmaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Shewmaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shewmaker manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Shewmaker's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Shewmaker's brow.
Shewmaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shewmaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown stands up over Shewmaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shewmaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shewmaker's head.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Shewmaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shewmaker manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Shewmaker's guard.
Shewmaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Mark Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shewmaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Shewmaker is keeping the position.
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Shewmaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
Shewmaker preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling Shewmaker's posture.
Shewmaker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks Shewmaker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shewmaker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Brown is in bad spot here.
Shewmaker is looking for the choke from the back position but Brown is controlling his hands well.
Shewmaker looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shewmaker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shewmaker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and Shewmaker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shewmaker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shewmaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura here.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shewmaker.
Shewmaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shewmaker.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shewmaker prevents Brown from improving his position.
Shewmaker is working for a kimura here but Brown manages to reverse the position and he's now in Shewmaker's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shewmaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown pushing down on Shewmaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shewmaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shewmaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown throwing shots but Shewmaker is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shewmaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shewmaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shewmaker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shewmaker is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shewmaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Shewmaker eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown is trying to control the position but Shewmaker postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shewmaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown is trying to control the position but Shewmaker postures up.
Brown keeping full guard, as Shewmaker tries to pass.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shewmaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shewmaker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown working the head with strikes.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shewmaker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Shewmaker looking for submissions off his back.
Shewmaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking for a kimura but Shewmaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Shewmaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker looking for submissions off his back.
Brown in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shewmaker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Brown!
An out of breath Mark Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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