PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Django Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirsad Vranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirsad Vranic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Brown
vs
Vranic

167 cm
20
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
143 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

DJs Locker

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Django Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mirsad Vranic!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vranic moves out of range as Brown strikes.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vranic just misses with a punch to the body.
Django Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Vranic misses with a straight left.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Vranic moved away.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Vranic counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Vranic.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Vranic throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Vranic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vranic stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Django Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vranic takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vranic. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vranic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Vranic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Vranic
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Vranic was not able to check.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vranic cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Vranic should have avoided that one.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vranic.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Vranic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
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!
Vranic blocks a low kick nicely.
Vranic moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vranic throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Vranic throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a spinning back kick!
Brown wants to clinch.
Vranic avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Vranic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Vranic.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
Good work by Vranic as he checks the leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.

Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes to side control.
Vranic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vranic tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Django Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vranic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vranic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Brown closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Vranic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vranic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown prevents a body shot from Vranic.
Vranic tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Vranic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown misses with the head strike.

Vranic breaks from the clinch.
Vranic blocks the body kick.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Vranic slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vranic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown slips a jab from Vranic.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirsad Vranic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Vranic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Vranic avoids it.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Vranic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Vranic moves out of range easily.
Brown swings for the body but Vranic moves out of range.
Vranic tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vranic ducks under a wild hook from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vranic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vranic slips under a jab.
Vranic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown throws a push kick but Vranic slaps the foot to one side.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vranic looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vranic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Brown misses.
A low kick from Vranic is predictable there

and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vranic keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vranic keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Vranic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Vranic is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Vranic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown stands and throws Vranic's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vranic is not content to let Brown control the position.
Vranic wants to control but Brown postures up.
Vranic is not content to let Brown control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Django Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vranic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown throws a hook but Vranic blocks it.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vranic.
Vranic moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vranic.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Vranic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vranic staying out of range there.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vranic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vranic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Vranic.
Vranic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Vranic misses with a wild body shot.
Brown lands with a hook. Vranic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vranic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vranic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown tries to clinch but Vranic moves out of range.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vranic.
Brown tries to clinch but Vranic is having none of it.
Vranic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a leg kick but Vranic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vranic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vranic lands a right hook to the body.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vranic. Vranic obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a leg kick but Vranic moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Vranic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Vranic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vranic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Django Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vranic is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Vranic.
Vranic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vranic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vranic to the mat! Vranic manages to get full guard.
Vranic can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vranic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Vranic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vranic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mirsad Vranic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Vranic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vranic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Django Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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