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Event:
AFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Reaves pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Reaves is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reaves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Reaves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reaves moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Reaves has locked up a guillotine! Reaves's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Brown is holding on here and Reaves must be using up a lot of energy. Brown has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Reaves gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Reaves!
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Event:
AFC Friday Night Fights
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Brown rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Jones gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is controlling Brown's posture.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones controlling the position.#ES#
Jones has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brown is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Brown misses. #T1##CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown. #ES#
Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brown works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Brown.#CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Jones looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Jones staying calm.
Jones working away.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones is trying to ground and pound but Brown uses the momentary lack of control by Jones to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ethan Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones controlling the pace.
Brown is looking to escape.#T2#
Brown tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
Brown is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #SU#
Jones decides to stand back up.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Jones ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Jones tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Jones prevents Brown from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Brown rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Brown is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Jones jumps guard.
#SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Brown trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#T2#
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Jones is standing up over Brown. Brown looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
#T4#
Jones controlling from mount. #SUB#
Brown defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones. #SUB#
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Jones!
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Event:
AFC Grappling Championships
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ethan Brown (ranked 5746 p4p, 568 weight class) and Barry Reaves (ranked 4571 p4p, 478 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barry Reaves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Reaves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Reaves sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reaves rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reaves has hold of one of Brown's legs. Brown is fighting the takedown attempt but Reaves gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Reaves
Reaves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reaves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaves content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaves is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reaves has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reaves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Reaves
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Reaves is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Reaves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barry Reaves! |
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Event:
AFC Thursday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanna works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown stalks Sanna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanna's face. Sanna staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut.
Sanna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanna lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanna. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown avoids the body shot from Sanna.
Sanna keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown fails with the takedown
and Sanna counters with a left to the body.
Sanna drops Brown with a big left hand! Brown is injured, injured bad! Sanna jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huffy Sanna!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 14
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonald shoots and misses
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
McDonald gets a clinch.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.#TD#
McDonald gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown is sitting in close to McDonald's body. McDonald has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Brown is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Brown is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 13
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Dann on that attempt.
Dann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dann blocks a head kick by Brown.
#TD#
Dann looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Dann drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brown manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Dann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick but Dann moved away.
Brown misses with a body kick. #TD#
Dann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dann trying to control the pace. #T1#
Brown tries to roll over but Dann keeps him under control.
Dann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Dann controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.
Dann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dann works his way into side control.
Dann working the ground and pound.
Dann taking a breather here.
Dann working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Dann scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brown gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Dann has taken his back!
Dann just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dann is loading up with his shots from the back and Brown is in big trouble! Brown taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 12
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vasquez there!
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vasquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vasquez is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Vasquez is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Vasquez is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasquez avoid being mounted?
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vasquez is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasquez's head.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vasquez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vasquez taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown prevents Vasquez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasquez tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vasquez is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Brown rushes Vasquez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Vasquez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brown uses from the top position.
Vasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vasquez trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasquez.
#T4##ES2#
Brown kicks off Vasquez and gets to his feet.
Vasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown wants to counter the offense by Vasquez and move into the clinch position.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Brown rushes Vasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vasquez wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Vinnie Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquez cracks Brown with a good jab.#CL2#
Brown instigates a clinch.
Vasquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.#BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasquez misses with a takedown
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Brown rushes Vasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Vasquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown jumps guard but Vasquez stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasquez is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Vasquez tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasquez tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
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 Vasquez uses from the top position.
Vasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasquez. #T2#
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vasquez trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Vasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Vasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Vinnie Vasquez has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasquez. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasquez is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
No luck for Vasquez with that takedown attempt.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Vasquez pushes him away.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Vasquez backpedaling.
#T4#
Vasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vasquez on his heels. He'll look to pass Vasquez's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Vasquez controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Vasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brown throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Vasquez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasquez moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Vasquez fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Brown clinches up with Vasquez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown looks to land a combination but Vasquez avoids it well.
Vasquez is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Vasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasquez has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasquez prevents it.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vasquez is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasquez.
#T2#
Vasquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown jumps guard but Vasquez stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Vasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquez.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasquez shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasquez stuffs the takedown.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown leaves Vasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquez is looking to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch.#T4#
Vasquez shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasquez swivels and escapes.#TD2#
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!
Vasquez manages to get back to half guard.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown throwing shots but Vasquez is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 11
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Theodore in a clinch.
#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theodore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Theodore ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theodore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theodore is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Theodore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodore wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.
Brown prevents Theodore from breaking the clinch.
Theodore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Theodore jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theodore taking a breather.
Theodore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Theodore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Theodore fails to pull guard.
Theodore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Theodore jumps guard but Brown stands there with Theodore around his waist. Theodore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Theodore dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Theodore backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Theodore manages to avoid it all.
Theodore lands a body shot.
Theodore throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Brown moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Brown pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodore stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Theodore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown wants to stand up but Theodore is controlling him.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
Brown seems keen to control Theodore's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Theodore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Theodore leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown avoids the body shot from Theodore.
Theodore fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
A quick step to the side and Theodore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC2#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Theodore sprawls well.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Theodore's guard.
Brown won't allow Theodore to sweep him here.
Theodore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theodore trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Brown stands up and waves to Theodore to follow him.
Sloppy strikes from Theodore. Those never looked like landing.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Theodore, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Theodore against the cage but Theodore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown 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.
#R2##CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Theodore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Brown clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Brown jumps guard and drags Theodore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore stops Brown from standing up.
Theodore passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Theodore is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Theodore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Theodore tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Theodore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown wants to control but Theodore is keeping busy.
Theodore trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theodore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Theodore tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodore shoots and misses
and Theodore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Theodore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Theodore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Theodore back into the cage.
Theodore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Theodore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Theodore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Theodore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Theodore persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Theodore.#T4#
Brown has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Brown has managed to clinch.
Theodore trying to land knees to the body.
Theodore wants to break free but Brown has control.
Theodore is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theodore trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Theodore into the cage.#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Theodore throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Brown clinches.
Theodore is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Theodore into the cage.
Ethan Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Theodore pulls guard. #SUB#
Theodore looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Theodore.#T1#
Theodore is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theodore is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Theodore wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Theodore wants to sweep but Brown has passed to side control!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown cracks Theodore with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Brown has hold of Theodore's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Theodore manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Theodore tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back! #T3#
Theodore trying to control but not successfully.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Theodore.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Theodore is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodore is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brown.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 9
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steve.
A low kick from Brown misses #CL#
and Steve moves into the clinch.
Brown stalling.
Steve tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch.
Steve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Steve, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steve goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Steve tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Steve ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Steve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steve misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steve leaning against his opponent.
Steve utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Steve jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.#T2#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brown manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Brown trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Steve changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steve seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4##CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Brown ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Steve dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Steve rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Steve jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Steve wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T1#
Steve keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Steve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Steve stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
#T2##BC#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Steve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Iggy Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Brown.#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Steve looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Steve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
Steve closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Steve avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Steve shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Steve will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Steve. Steve gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Steve dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Steve shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown fails with the takedown#CL#
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown but Steve manages to get underhooks.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iggy Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Brown.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Steve is stalling here.
#T1#
Brown is trying to drag Steve to the mat but Steve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Brown tries to tie him up. #BC#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a straight that turns Brown's legs to rubber! Steve pushes forward with more strikes and Brown goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iggy Steve!
After winning the bout, Iggy Steve thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Whittaker misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whittaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whittaker misses with a hook.
Brown is looking to clinch. #TD#
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Whittaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whittaker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker is trying to stand.
Whittaker wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Brown wants to pass the guard but Whittaker is defending well.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Whittaker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Whittaker.
Whittaker gets back to half guard.
Whittaker is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown prevents Whittaker from getting back to his feet.
Whittaker wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whittaker trying to control the position here.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Whittaker.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whittaker looking to control.
Whittaker pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Whittaker wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whittaker lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Whittaker misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whittaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown misses the body punch
and Whittaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Whittaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Whittaker's coach down at All Star Performance Institute was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Whittaker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Whittaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whittaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Whittaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whittaker stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Whittaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whittaker scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Whittaker thumps Brown with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Whittaker drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Whittaker is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ethan Brown has been cut.
Are you kidding me?! Whittaker ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Brown clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Whittaker!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valentine with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Valentine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Valentine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valentine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Valentine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valentine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Brown lying in Valentine's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Valentine decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Brown taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corwin Valentine!
As Corwin Valentine got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I've fought in Vegas, Japan, and now in Brazil. My fighting has taken me everywhere and I will always love the fans for being there for me.'.
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Event:
AFL Manuel vs Silva
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahikaroa walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.#CL#
Ahikaroa clinches.
Ahikaroa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahikaroa is defending well.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahikaroa stalling.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Ahikaroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ahikaroa to the mat! Ahikaroa manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahikaroa trying to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ahikaroa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ahikaroa working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Ahikaroa is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Ahikaroa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ahikaroa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#KD#
Ahikaroa drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahikaroa is looking for the KO!
Ahikaroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Ahikaroa drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Ahikaroa tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahikaroa blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Ahikaroa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahikaroa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ahikaroa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahikaroa tries to get out of the position.
Ahikaroa looking to control.
Brown trying to control but Ahikaroa is working from the bottom.
Brown is fighting to break Ahikaroa's control of his arms but Ahikaroa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Ahikaroa working a defensive guard here.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahikaroa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Ahikaroa, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Ahikaroa against the cage but Ahikaroa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahikaroa as he avoids it easily.
Ari Ahikaroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Brown.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Ahikaroa has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Ahikaroa steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Brown gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ahikaroa points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Brown wakes up just in time to hear Ahikaroa thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Ahikaroa!
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Event:
AFC Oladipo vs Bison
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Eric Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Eric Brown tries to clinch up#TD#
and Ethan Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ethan Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Eric Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ethan Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethan Brown pushing down on Eric Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ethan Brown in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ethan Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eric Brown scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ethan Brown manages to mount him!
Ethan Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ethan Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eric Brown is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ethan Brown prevents Eric Brown from getting the reversal.
Ethan Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eric Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Ethan Brown tries to control but Eric Brown wriggling away.
Ethan Brown controlling the pace for now.
Ethan Brown lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Ethan Brown tries to control but Eric Brown wriggling away.
Eric Brown wants to control but Ethan Brown is having none of it.
Eric Brown throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ethan Brown. What's that going to do exactly?
Eric Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Ethan Brown looking to control but Eric Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eric Brown flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eric Brown is looking to improve his position but Ethan Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Ethan Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eric Brown is looking to escape.
Ethan Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Eric Brown wants to hold on but Ethan Brown pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eric Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eric Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ethan Brown as he jumps to the side.
Ethan Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eric Brown sprawls well. Eric Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ethan Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Ethan Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eric Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Eric Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eric Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Eric Brown as Ethan Brown shoots in.
Eric Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Ethan Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ethan Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Eric Brown is quick to defend against it.
Eric Brown shoots in for a double leg but Ethan Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ethan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brown.
Eric Brown moves to clinch but Ethan Brown breaks away
and Ethan Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Eric Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ethan Brown swivels and escapes.
Eric Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ethan Brown swivels and escapes.
Ethan Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eric Brown is breathing heavily.
Ethan Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Eric Brown. Eric Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Eric Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eric Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Eric Brown feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Ethan Brown rushes Eric Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ethan Brown successfully pulls guard.
Ethan Brown keeping full guard, as Eric Brown tries to pass.
Eric Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ethan Brown trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Eric Brown wants to pass the guard but Ethan Brown is keeping the position.#T2#
Ethan Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ethan Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eric Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eric Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ethan Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Ethan Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eric Brown wants to control from the top but Ethan Brown keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ethan Brown stalks Eric Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eric Brown's face. Eric Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Eric Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Ethan Brown tries to score with a low kick but Eric Brown moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Ethan Brown with a nice cross.
Ethan Brown keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ethan Brown closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Ethan Brown pulls Eric Brown into guard.
Ethan Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eric Brown can do to turn this around?
Eric Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eric Brown prevents Ethan Brown from getting back to his feet.
Ethan Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Eric Brown wants to control from the top but Ethan Brown keeps moving. #T4#
Ethan Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eric Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Eric Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Ethan Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ethan Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ethan Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ethan Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eric Brown looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ethan Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eric Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eric Brown tries for a takedown but Ethan Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ethan Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Eric Brown was just out of range.
Eric Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ethan Brown.
Eric Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ethan Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eric Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ethan Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ethan Brown misses with a low kick.
Ethan Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Ethan Brown shoots in but Eric Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethan Brown fails to land the takedown.
Eric Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ethan Brown but Ethan Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ethan Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Ethan Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Eric Brown, looking for a takedown. Ethan Brown pushes Eric Brown against the cage but Eric Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eric Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Ethan Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eric Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ethan Brown fails with the takedown.
Ethan Brown swinging wildly here.
Ethan Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ethan Brown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Eric Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Eric Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ethan Brown tries to avoid it but Eric Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ethan Brown to the ground. Ethan Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eric Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eric Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eric Brown.
Nice takedown defense from Ethan Brown. No joy for Eric Brown on that attempt. #CL#
Ethan Brown instigates a clinch.
Eric Brown tries for a takedown but Ethan Brown manages to get underhooks.
Ethan Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eric Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eric Brown tries to pull guard but Ethan Brown won't allow it.
Eric Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Ethan Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Eric Brown regains guard.
Ethan Brown is pushing down on Eric Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eric Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Ethan Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ethan Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Ethan Brown decides to stand and escape the position.
Ethan Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Ethan Brown has closed the distance and engaged Eric Brown in a clinch.
#BC#
Ethan Brown breaks the clinch.
Ethan Brown misses with a body kick.
Eric Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Eric Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ethan Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Eric Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eric Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eric Brown fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Ethan Brown has Eric Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ethan Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Eric Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ethan Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ethan Brown 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Cathaway
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Manson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Manson breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Manson 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 working Manson over with strikes.
Manson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control!
Manson wants to control but Brown postures up.
Manson tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manson to see if he's OK.
Manson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown swings around for an armbar but Manson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown pulls Manson in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES#
Brown pushes Manson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Manson circles away.
#CL2#
Manson darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Manson is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Manson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brown regains guard immediately. #ES#
Brown is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Manson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown wanted to stand there but Manson had control of the position. #T3#
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manson's head.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Manson is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manson is not content to let Brown control the position.
Manson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manson leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Manson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard. #ES#
Brown pushes Manson off and gets back to his feet.
Manson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Manson gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Manson feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manson is defended easily by Brown.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manson manages to circle out of the way.
Brown shoots in but Manson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Manson fails with a takedown attempt.
Manson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Ethan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Manson.#CL2#
Manson closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Manson taking a breather.
Manson landing knees to the body.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manson blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Manson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Brown has his feet on Manson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Manson tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manson is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVB#
Brown seems keen to control Manson's posture.#T3#
Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown trying to strike off his back.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Manson pulls Brown in to control the position. #SUB2#
Manson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Manson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown!
Brown prevents Manson from escaping the position.
Manson wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Manson's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Manson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Manson is quick to defend against it.
Manson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Manson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manson.#T1##TD2#
Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Manson manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Manson trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Manson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown gets full guard.#T2#
Manson is stalling in the full guard.
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Manson working a defensive guard here.
Brown stops Manson from standing up.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown postures up.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manson holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown passes Manson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson controlling the position well.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown working over Manson with some ground and pound. Manson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manson defends well and Brown ends up having to push Manson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Manson moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
George Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Manson has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ethan Brown.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!
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Event:
AFC Murphy vs Hedes
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landa finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head. #CL#
Landa rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Landa.
#BC#
Landa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Landa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Landa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #BC#
Landa breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Landa pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Landa scores with a shoulder strike.
Landa lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landa dips a shoulder and cracks Brown with a mighty uppercut! Brown falls back against the cage and Landa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brown is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Landa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lalo Landa!
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Oliveira
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Rua gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Rua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Rua passes into half guard.
Rua perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Rua might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
Rua looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
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.
Rua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown pushes Rua off looking to stand but Rua dives back in and keeps control.
Brown tries to kick Rua off in order to stand up. Rua Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Rua politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rua prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rua advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Rua is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rua controlling the pace for now.
Rua scoring with strikes but Brown is staying in there. #SUB2#
Rua has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
BOOM! Rua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rua with good strikes from the mount here!
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Rua dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ethan Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rua closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Rua jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rua is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua looking to pass the guard. #T1##SU2#
Rua stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Brown tries to counter by clinching up but Rua breaks away and moves out of range.
Ethan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Rua.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rua back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rua misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Rua. #TD#
Rua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rua holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rua is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rua pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Rua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rua seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SU2#
Rua stands up out of the half guard.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.#TD#
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Rua moves into full guard.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown is fighting to break Rua's control of his arms but Rua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##ES2#
Rua is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brown presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Brown decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown trying to control but Rua postures up.
Rua with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rua lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Rua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brown leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Rua looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Rua just gets out of the way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Rua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rua is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Rua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rua stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rua!#SU2#
Rua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Brown feints and as Rua raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rua has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brown is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Rua is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rua clinches.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position. #TD#
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rua regains guard.
#ES2#
Rua uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ethan Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Rua.#CL2#
Rua rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Rua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Rua breaks the clinch.
Rua shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Rua shoots in.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture. #T4##SU#
Brown stands up from Rua's guard - Brown perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Rua's guard.#ES2#
Rua wriggles free and stands up.
Ethan Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Rua!
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Event:
AFC Halloween Horror
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
White closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.#BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
As White looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but White just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
White has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silva Jiu Jitsu . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#ES#
Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
White pulls Brown into guard.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Brown preventing the sweep.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White 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.#SU#
Brown stands up from guard. Let's bang!
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
White has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by White!#REVB##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sonny White will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into White's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ethan Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has White pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
White looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
White wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
White being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.#SU#
Brown stands and steps away. White gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ethan Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from White. #TD#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White!
Brown landing strikes.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
White is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
White keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on White's face as Brown controls the position.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A combination from White does no damage. #TD#
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brown uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
Brown has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
White throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Brown shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. White quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown content just to control the position here.
White's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown landing punches.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!
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Event:
AFC New Breed
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Brown crumples to the floor! Oliveira milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matheus Oliveira!
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Event:
AFC Genisis
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
And White tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Brown trying to mount his opponent but White defends it. #SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but White is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
White is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
White 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.
White is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
White taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that!
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force White to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so White shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Brown.
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from White enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. White manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
White pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White is breathing heavily.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
White tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. #CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Brown gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
White trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown is taking a breather. White says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
White is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
Brown not doing much here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonny White seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sonny White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Brown clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
White can't get the takedown.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters with a thumping low kick. #TD#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White!
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White struggling a bit here.#T1#
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.
Brown has control of an arm but White manages to advance to Brown's back!#ES#
White has his opponent's back but Brown is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off White. #T2#
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brown shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
White darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown prevents a body shot from White.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
White wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White moves into full guard.
Brown won't allow White to sweep him here.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White being controlled for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Brown decides to stand back up. Brown steps back and let's White get back to his feet.
White misses with a hook.
Brown cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Brown!
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