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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anna Velvet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anna Velvet!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velvet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velvet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velvet regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown prevents Velvet from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Velvet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown thows a huge punch but Velvet dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velvet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Velvet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Velvet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Velvet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Velvet is not content to let Brown control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edward Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown digs a good body shot into Velvet's ribs.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Velvet sprawls well.
Brown drives through with a takedown into Velvet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Velvet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velvet is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
Velvet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velvet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown has his foot on Velvet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velvet works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velvet stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Velvet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Velvet's shoulder, as Velvet tries to avoid the shot.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Velvet moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Velvet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Velvet.
Brown tries to clinch up
and Velvet counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Velvet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edward Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Velvet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Velvet blocks nicely.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Velvet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velvet can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 tries to pass to full mount but Velvet defends it.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velvet is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown wants to take a breather but Velvet is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velvet has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown stalling.
Velvet tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Velvet is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Velvet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velvet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Anna Velvet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown drives through with a takedown into Velvet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stops Velvet from getting back to his feet.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velvet can do to turn this around?
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Velvet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown is keen to just control but Velvet is a slippery customer.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown trying to pass the guard but Velvet defending well.
Velvet is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velvet's head backwards.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown gets a clinch.
Velvet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown prevents Velvet from breaking the clinch.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velvet's elbow.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown gets through Velvet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Velvet.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velvet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velvet blocking some punches.
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Velvet uses from the top position.
Velvet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown is trying to keep Velvet in close.
Velvet wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velvet is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Velvet from controlling successfully.
Velvet wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Velvet enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Velvet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velvet has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brown has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velvet just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velvet backwards.
Velvet tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Velvet back against the cage.
Brown presses Velvet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velvet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Velvet tries to tie him up.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Brown tries to work over Velvet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velvet struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown blocks a body shot from Velvet.
Brown is looking to control Velvet's arms but Velvet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velvet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velvet throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velvet counters with a nice body shot.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Velvet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velvet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edward Brown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velvet as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Velvet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velvet as he avoids it easily.
Brown shoots and misses
and Velvet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velvet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velvet is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velvet is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Velvet is defending well.
Velvet is looking to reverse the position.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velvet, who protects the arm well.
Velvet avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
That's two 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.
Brown working away.
Brown remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Velvet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Velvet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velvet, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velvet, who protects the arm well.
Velvet trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Velvet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velvet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Velvet sprawls well.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Velvet counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velvet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Velvet is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Velvet's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Velvet keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velvet's guard.
Velvet is looking to escape.
Velvet is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velvet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Brown had his way with Anna Velvet in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velvet sprawls well. Velvet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velvet.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown feints and as Velvet raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velvet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown is fighting to break Velvet's control of his arms but Velvet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Velvet is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velvet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown trying to control but Velvet is working from the bottom.
Velvet scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brown fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Velvet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edward Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Velvet gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velvet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Velvet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Velvet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Velvet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brown tries for a takedown but Velvet circles away easily
letting Velvet counter with a right hand.
Anna Velvet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Brown misses.
Velvet throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Velvet is quick to defend against it.
Brown shoots and misses
and Velvet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velvet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velvet was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Velvet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velvet walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Velvet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown scores with a jab.
Brown cracks Velvet with a good jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Velvet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velvet but Velvet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velvet appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velvet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velvet.
Velvet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velvet but Velvet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Velvet.
Velvet lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Velvet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anna Velvet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Brown!
A relieved looking Edward Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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