PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Aldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Aldridge
vs
Brown

180 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Aldridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Brown!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Aldridge misses.
Aldridge misses with a right hand
and Aldridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldridge lands a two punch combo.
Aldridge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aldridge throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aldridge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldridge but Aldridge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldridge as he avoids it easily.
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldridge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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 has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aldridge.
Aldridge lands a slapping body shot.
Aldridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Aldridge throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Aldridge misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aldridge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldridge wants it to stay on the feet.
Scott Aldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Brown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aldridge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aldridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Brown looks for a takedown but Aldridge sprawls well.
Brown looks winded!
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldridge pinned against the cage. Aldridge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldridge.
Aldridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldridge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldridge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aldridge cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.

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!
Aldridge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aldridge connects with a high kick.
Good exchange - Aldridge coming out on top.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldridge.
Aldridge scores with a push kick.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Aldridge counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldridge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Brown is rocked!
Aldridge lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldridge finish him?
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Aldridge.
Some wild striking there from Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Scott Aldridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Aldridge.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Aldridge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Aldridge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aldridge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aldridge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aldridge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Aldridge lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Aldridge. Those never looked like landing.
Aldridge thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Aldridge lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldridge.
Aldridge throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldridge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Aldridge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldridge, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Aldridge counters with a body kick.
Aldridge tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aldridge.
Aldridge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Aldridge tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldridge lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aldridge throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Aldridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Brown is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aldridge is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Brown.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aldridge to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice combination there by Aldridge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Aldridge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aldridge with a hook.
Aldridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.

Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aldridge's 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.

Aldridge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Aldridge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aldridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.

Aldridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldridge has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Aldridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Aldridge tries to strike from the bottom.

Aldridge is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Aldridge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aldridge controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldridge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aldridge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aldridge throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Aldridge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Aldridge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Aldridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aldridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldridge, not yet.
Brown cracks Aldridge with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown postures up.

Aldridge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Aldridge lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brown is not content to let Aldridge control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aldridge.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Aldridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aldridge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown has a hand on Aldridge's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aldridge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Aldridge looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Aldridge looking to finish Brown with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brown!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Aldridge dominated that second round.
That's time! Aldridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Aldridge tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Aldridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Aldridge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott Aldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Brown.
Aldridge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown blocks a head kick by Aldridge.
Marcus Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut lands for Aldridge. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aldridge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Aldridge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scott Aldridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Aldridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldridge throws a shot to the body.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldridge avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldridge.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aldridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Aldridge tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldridge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aldridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Aldridge gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Aldridge gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Aldridge.
Brown wants a takedown.
Aldridge tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Aldridge back against the cage.
Aldridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldridge throws an elbow but it misses.
Aldridge lands with a right to the head.
Aldridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldridge prevents it.
Aldridge tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldridge stops a takedown attempt from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge throws an elbow that misses.

Aldridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aldridge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldridge scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Aldridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Aldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldridge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aldridge cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Aldridge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aldridge scores with a body shot.
Aldridge lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Brown tries for a takedown but Aldridge circles away easily
and Aldridge counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldridge lands an overhand right.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldridge, as that shot connected.
Aldridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldridge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldridge digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Aldridge throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldridge connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marcus Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Aldridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldridge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Aldridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aldridge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Aldridge!
After winning the bout, Scott Aldridge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.