PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Lupus (ranked 6596 p4p, 671 weight class) and Simon Browne (ranked 5383 p4p, 605 weight class). Duke Lupus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lupus
vs
Browne

193 cm
30
208 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

177 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duke Lupus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Browne!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupus dives in for a single leg takedown but Browne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupus was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
Browne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Browne blocks the low kick.
Browne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lupus circles away.
Lupus looks for a takedown but Browne sprawls well.
Browne throws a right and a left that Lupus avoids nicely.
Lupus dives in for a single leg takedown but Browne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Lupus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Browne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Browne fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne checks a low kick from Lupus.
Browne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lupus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Browne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Browne wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupus darts in looking for a takedown but Browne gets double underhooks and turns Lupus into the cage.
Browne darts in looking for a takedown but Lupus gets double underhooks and turns Browne into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Browne.
Lupus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Browne.
Lupus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Browne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lupus somewhat.
A cross from Lupus lands.
Lupus misses with a leg kick.
Browne checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Browne defends it nicely.
Browne fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Browne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Browne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Browne is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Check out the look on Browne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Lupus's face as Browne controls the position.
Lupus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Browne on the ground.
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!
Browne postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lupus is trying to control Browne's posture but Browne avoids it.
Lupus is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupus tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Browne controlling his opponent.
Browne lands a heavy elbow.
Lupus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Browne with good strikes from the mount here!
Browne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lupus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupus wants to hold on but Browne pushes him away.
Lupus is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Browne.
Browne thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Browne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Browne controlling the pace for now.
Browne landing strikes from the mount and Lupus is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Browne dominated that round.
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.

Lupus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Browne blocks the low kick.
Browne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Browne misses the shot to the body.
Lupus fails with the takedown.
Duke Lupus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Browne.
Browne dives in and grabs Lupus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lupus pushes down on Browne's head and hops out.

Lupus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Browne wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lupus.

Lupus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lupus trying to keep a closed guard but Browne is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Browne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Browne sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Browne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Browne chips away with some ground and pound.
Lupus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Browne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Browne stuffs the takedown attempt from Lupus. Lupus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lupus throws a head kick but Browne moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Browne.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon Browne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Browne misses with the ground and pound.
Lupus tries to bench press Browne off him but Browne keeps the position.
Lupus is working hard here to advance position.
Browne taking a breather here.
Lupus struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne lands a few punches from side control.
Browne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lupus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Browne in side control, throwing shots but Lupus defends.
Browne working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Browne staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Browne cracks Lupus with a big elbow.
Browne controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Browne misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Browne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Browne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lupus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Browne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lupus darts in looking for a takedown but Browne gets double underhooks and turns Lupus into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Browne misses.
Lupus doesn't manage to clinch there - Browne circles away.
Lupus is looking to chop away at Browne's legs.
Browne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Browne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Browne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lupus throws a front kick aimed at Browne's knee but Browne avoids it well.
Browne throws a counter combo.
Browne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Browne throws a series of punches but Lupus avoids them all with ease.
Lupus connects with a crisp jab.
Browne misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lupus.
It seemed like Browne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Lupus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Lupus. No joy for Browne on that attempt.
Lupus closes the distance but Browne moves to the side
and Browne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Lupus moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Browne checks a leg kick.
Lupus is looking to clinch but Browne is avoiding it.
Browne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Browne circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lupus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lupus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Browne's defenses.

Lupus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupus fails with a takedown attempt.
Browne swinging wildly here.
Lupus wants to clinch up but Browne keeps it at a distance.
Browne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Browne jabs Lupus right on the nose. Lupus blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Browne misses.

Lupus has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne can't get the takedown.
Browne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Browne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lupus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Browne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Browne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lupus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lupus breaks from the clinch.
Lupus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Browne circles away.
Lupus doesn't manage to clinch there - Browne circles away.
Lupus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Browne is looking for the big counter here.

Lupus gets a clinch.
Lupus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Browne up against the cage.
Browne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lupus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Browne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lupus prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Simon Browne has been cut.
Browne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lupus after a bit of a struggle.
Lupus lands a damaging elbow.
Lupus is pressed up against the cage. Browne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lupus down to the mat. Lupus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lupus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Browne is out of range and Lupus settles back down.
Lupus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Browne.

Lupus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Browne has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lupus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Browne can turn it around.
Lupus lands a nice elbow.
Lupus lands a damaging elbow.

Lupus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duke Lupus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupus misses with a head kick.
Browne throws a counter combo.

Lupus moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lupus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Browne uses from the top position.
Lupus keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully.
Lupus wants to get back to his feet but Browne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lupus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lupus controls Browne momentarily but Browne frees himself.
Lupus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Browne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Lupus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Browne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Simon Browne!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Simon Browne!

Simon Browne wins by majority decision!
After the fight, Simon Browne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.