PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Browning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avanchel Uryurvkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avanchel Uryurvkos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steven Browning's chin.

Browning
vs
Uryurvkos

206 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

204 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Browning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avanchel Uryurvkos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uryurvkos with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Browning to counter with a crisp jab.
Uryurvkos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Browning's waist but Browning gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uryurvkos off to one side.

Uryurvkos clinches.
Browning gets underhooks to prevent Uryurvkos's takedown attempt.
Steven Browning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avanchel Uryurvkos.
Uryurvkos prevents the takedown attempt.
Browning wants a takedown but no success here.
Uryurvkos is trying to pull guard but Browning has him pressed against the cage.
Uryurvkos is looking for a takedown.

Browning ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Browning no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Uryurvkos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning looking to control.
Uryurvkos is looking to work some ground and pound but Browning has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning wants to stand but Uryurvkos is controlling the position.
Uryurvkos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Browning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uryurvkos is fighting to break Browning's control of his arms but Browning is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Browning stuffs the takedown.
Uryurvkos fails to land the takedown.
Uryurvkos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uryurvkos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Browning was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uryurvkos.
Uryurvkos tries to clinch there but Browning circles away.
Browning throws a right and a left that Uryurvkos avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uryurvkos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uryurvkos tries to clinch but Browning moves out of range.
Browning swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avanchel Uryurvkos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Browning as Uryurvkos shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uryurvkos lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Steven Browning has been cut.
Uryurvkos fails with the takedown
and Browning counters with a left to the body.
Uryurvkos looks winded!
Uryurvkos throws a series of punches but Browning avoids them all with ease.
Uryurvkos throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Browning counters with a shoot takedown. Uryurvkos fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uryurvkos wants to control the position but Browning says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Browning is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uryurvkos defends it well.
Uryurvkos misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browning scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Browning seems to be looking for submissions.

Browning wants to work for an arm triangle but Uryurvkos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uryurvkos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Browning jumps into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uryurvkos is trying to control Browning's posture but Browning avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Browning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Browning's cut.
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.

Uryurvkos misses with a body shot.
Uryurvkos wants to clinch up but Browning keeps it at a distance.
Browning shoots in looking for a takedown. Uryurvkos tries to sprawl out of it but Browning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uryurvkos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Uryurvkos with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Browning misses.

Browning clinches.
Uryurvkos is pressed up against the cage. Browning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uryurvkos down to the mat. Uryurvkos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uryurvkos throws a head kick but Browning moves out of range.
Uryurvkos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Browning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Browning avoids the head kick by Uryurvkos.
Uryurvkos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browning as he jumps to the side.
Browning is looking to counter punch.

Uryurvkos pushes Browning up against the cage in a clinch.
Browning is trying to pull guard but Uryurvkos has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Browning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uryurvkos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Browning is defending well.

Browning has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uryurvkos uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uryurvkos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Browning is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uryurvkos is controlling him.
Browning is controlling Uryurvkos's posture.
Browning continues to stall.
Uryurvkos trying to control the position from guard on top but Browning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browning is trying to control the position but Uryurvkos postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Browning has his hands on Uryurvkos's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uryurvkos has a takedown stuffed.
Uryurvkos is breathing heavily.
Uryurvkos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uryurvkos moves in looking to clinch but Browning pushes him off.
Uryurvkos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Browning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uryurvkos closes the distance and clinches up with Browning, looking for a takedown. Uryurvkos pushes Browning against the cage but Browning circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four 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.
Uryurvkos moves in looking to clinch but Browning pushes him off.
Uryurvkos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Browning defends well and Uryurvkos ends up having to push Browning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uryurvkos misses with a combination
and Browning counters with a stiff right hand.

Uryurvkos gets caught napping as Browning dives in and scores a takedown. Uryurvkos manages to retain guard.
Browning advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uryurvkos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Browning is working away from the top position though.

Browning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uryurvkos has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Browning dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Browning's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Browning swinging wildly here.

Uryurvkos moves into the clinch.
Uryurvkos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Browning drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Browning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uryurvkos walks away with a smile on his face. Browning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uryurvkos goes for a double leg but Browning avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Browning continues to drive forward.
Browning half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uryurvkos blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning slaps away a takedown attempt from Uryurvkos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uryurvkos misses with a kick to the body
and Browning counters with a left and a right that stings Uryurvkos.
Uryurvkos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uryurvkos with a hook.
Uryurvkos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uryurvkos tries to clinch up but Browning circles away and keeps his distance.
Uryurvkos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Browning avoids it really well and circles away.
Steven Browning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avanchel Uryurvkos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uryurvkos goes for a double leg but Browning avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Browning continues to drive forward.
Browning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Browning as Uryurvkos shoots in.
It looked like Browning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Browning stuffs the takedown.
Browning swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uryurvkos slips a jab and a cross from Browning.
Uryurvkos throws a leg kick that is checked

and Browning counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uryurvkos won't be happy with that.
Uryurvkos tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Browning is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Uryurvkos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Browning with shots to the head and body - Uryurvkos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Uryurvkos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uryurvkos tries to lock up and control but Browning gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Browning lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Uryurvkos hang on?
Browning is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browning lands a couple of good shots and Uryurvkos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Browning working for a choke but Uryurvkos is defending well.

Uryurvkos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Browning is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Uryurvkos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Browning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Browning, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Browning!