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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Materson (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.
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190 lbs
10 - 21 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Materson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Materson darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Materson into the cage.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Materson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Materson is predictable there
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Materson gets the takedown into side control.
Materson wants to take a breather but Brown manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Materson.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Materson looking to pass the guard.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Materson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Materson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
That's two 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.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Materson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Materson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materson feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Materson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Materson advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Materson connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Materson thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Materson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Materson throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Materson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Materson thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Materson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown pushes Materson off looking to stand but Materson dives back in and keeps control.
Materson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Materson.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Materson throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Materson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Materson throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Materson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Materson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Materson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Materson postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Materson scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Materson throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Materson's guard. Nice move by Brown!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Materson looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Materson drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Materson has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Materson's guard.
Materson wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Materson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Materson wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Materson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Materson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Materson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Materson lands a couple of elbows.
Brown wants to stand up but Materson is controlling him.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materson throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown prevents Materson from getting back to his feet.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Materson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Materson sprawls well. Materson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Materson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Materson is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Materson is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materson is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Materson looks to land a strike but Brown avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materson fails with the takedown.
Materson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobby Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materson is defended easily by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Materson as Brown shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Materson gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Materson misses.
Materson scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Materson connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown is rocked!
Materson gets to his feet and stands over Brown, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brown felt that one! Materson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brown from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Materson!
After the big win, Mike Materson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 8$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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