Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Kidman tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Kidman's front leg but catches the back leg as Kidman tries to avoid it.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kidman.
Kidman jabs at Brown's body.
Kidman defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Kidman throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Kidman defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidman.
Kidman unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kidman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #T1#
Brown tries to bench press Kidman off him but Kidman keeps the position.
Brown dodges the ground and pound from Kidman.
Kidman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kidman lands a nice forearm strike.
Kidman trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kidman trying to control the position but Brown is working away. #T2#
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kidman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kidman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kidman tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Kidman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kidman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidman trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kidman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kidman is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Kidman in his half guard.
Kidman is looking to stall here but Brown recovers full guard.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kidman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kidman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brown has locked up a guillotine! Brown's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kidman is holding on here and Brown must be using up a lot of energy. Kidman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brown gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arman Brown!
Our winner, Arman Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Dupree Holton walks into a left hand.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dupree Holton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Dupree Holton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dupree Holton doesn't seem phased though.
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dupree Holton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dupree Holton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dupree Holton shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dupree Holton defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dupree Holton won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Dupree Holton is trying to work for a sweep but Brown has mounted him!
Dupree Holton's coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dupree Holton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree Holton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dupree Holton is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is thwarting Dupree Holton's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dupree Holton is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Dupree Holton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.#REVR#
Dupree Holton tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dupree Holton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dupree Holton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Dupree Holton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Dupree Holton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Dupree Holton seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupree Holton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Dupree Holton moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Dupree Holton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dupree Holton controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Dupree Holton wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Dupree Holton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble. #T2#
Dupree Holton struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Dupree Holton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton has good solid back control here.
Brown is trying to break free. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a rear naked choke here but Brown reverses the position brilliantly into Dupree Holton's guard!
Dupree Holton working a defensive guard here.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dupree Holton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Brown 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.
Dupree Holton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Brown 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. #SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Dupree Holton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupree Holton manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Dupree Holton's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Dupree Holton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupree Holton manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Dupree Holton's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Dupree Holton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Brown tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Dupree Holton prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton is taking a breather. Brown 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown wants to improve his position but Dupree Holton is controlling well.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Dupree Holton 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. #T3#
Dupree Holton looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Dupree Holton 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.
Brown with the counter takedown but Dupree Holton avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree Holton.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Dupree Holton wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.#T4#
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dupree Holton 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. Dupree Holton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree Holton forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.

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 DeShaun Dupree Holton.
I think Dupree Holton 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
During a confident post fight interview, DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHKI 61
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Steel's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel! #REVB##T1#
Brown is trying to escape the position but Steel is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
Steel advances to mount.
Steel 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 is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Steel trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Brown looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Brown is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Steel gets his way!
I would not like to be Brown right now.
Steel doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB#
Brown 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. #SUB#
Brown 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.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Steel has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown slips under a jab from Steel.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Steel blocks a leg kick.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Steel.#T2#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Steel has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Steel 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.
Steel trying to control the position. #SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Steel pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arman Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Brown 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. #SUB#
Brown 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel moves away from the strike by Brown. #TD#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cole Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Steel cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steel is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Steel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Steel trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.#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.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Steel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Steel trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well. #SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Brown is not content to let Steel control the position.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brown is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Steel!

Event: MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern avoids the body shot from Brown. #TD#
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Stern is retaining full guard.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Stern rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Stern is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arman Brown!
Arman Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 46
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Klimov's defenses.
Klimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimov throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown jabs Klimov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Klimov misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klimov under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Klimov works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Klimov lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Klimov slips under a jab.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Klimov defends the submission attempt.
Klimov wants to control but Brown is keeping busy. #T2#
Klimov wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klimov defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klimov is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well. #SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klimov trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Klimov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klimov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klimov misses with a wild combination.
Klimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klimov misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Klimov misses its intended target. #T4#
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Klimov misses.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arman Brown will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brown misses with a low kick.
Klimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Klimov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Klimov stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Klimov wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown. #T1#
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klimov backwards. #BC2#
Klimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klimov tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klimov to the ground. Klimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klimov prevents it.
Klimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klimov controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Klimov.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimov.
Brown lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Klimov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klimov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Klimov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brown wants a takedown.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Klimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Klimov misses.
Brown tries for a takedown but Klimov circles away easily
and Klimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klimov lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Klimov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Klimov avoided it.
Enokentiy Klimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Klimov misses with the combination.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brown tests Klimov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown lunges at Klimov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klimov's hand.
Enokentiy Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Klimov moved out of range nicely.
Klimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Klimov tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Klimov throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Klimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Klimov misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Klimov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimov is just out of range.
Klimov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimov lands with a cross.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
A big left from Klimov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enokentiy Klimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Brown.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Klimov. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Klimov throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Klimov just manages to avoid it.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klimov.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Klimov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown slips under a jab from Klimov.
Klimov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Klimov scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Klimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown staying out of range there.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Klimov misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Klimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimov throws out the jab.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Klimov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Klimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Klimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Klimov avoided it.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Klimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Klimov throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimov misses with a straight right.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klimov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Klimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
A jab from Klimov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Klimov sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klimov.
Klimov throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Klimov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Klimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimov connects with a looping right hand.
Klimov tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enokentiy Klimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klimov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enokentiy Klimov!
A very excited looking Enokentiy Klimov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
A low kick lands for Gordon.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks. #CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Gordon lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Gordon gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gordon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown blocking some punches. #T2#
Brown misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Gordon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.#BC2#
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Lamar Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown misses with a straight right. #T3#
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gordon.
Brown thows a leg kick but Gordon checks it #CL2#
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown working aggressively here.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a body punch.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Gordon gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gordon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gordon lands with a right to the head.
Gordon works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A short right from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Gordon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Gordon pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #ROC2#Brown is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brown blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gordon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon throws a combination that misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Lamar Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gordon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon is looking to land body kicks.
Gordon digs a good hook to Brown's body. #T1#
Gordon lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
Gordon lands a big uppercut and Brown crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Brown looks OK. Gordon waves Brown back to his feet!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Brown! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lamar Gordon!
Lamar Gordon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Lamar Gordon took to the microphone: 'All thanks to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ. You are my sheppard and I thank you for saving me my king.'.

Event: MMAHKI 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Brown throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Brown is pulling down on Tsuruta's head to control his posture. #T1#
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsuruta controls the pace.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Brown cracks Tsuruta with an open hand slap.
Brown tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Brown drops Tsuruta with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brown follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Brown!
Arman Brown retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Arman Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHKI 24
Date: Jan 23, 2023

#R1#
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Kluz's head.#CL#
Kluz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kluz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown cracks Kluz with a nice body shot.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kluz - that landed with a thud.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kluz.
Kluz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kluz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Kluz misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz lands a right hand.
Kluz blocking some punches.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with some punches.
Kluz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Kluz lands a left hand. #T1#
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Brown pulls guard successfully.
Brown controls Kluz momentarily but Kluz frees himself.
Kluz wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kluz 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 Kluz!
Brown felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown tries to buck Kluz off but Kluz is having none of it.#T2##SU#
Kluz decides to stand back up. Kluz steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Kluz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluz smiles and moves away.
Kluz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kluz's knee momentarily.
Kluz walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Kluz walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Kluz.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kluz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Kluz is looking to clinch. #CL#
Kluz pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Brown jumps guard and drags Kluz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kluz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kluz stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Kluz is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
Kluz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kluz trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T4##SU#
Kluz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kluz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kluz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kluz wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Kluz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Kluz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluz wants to clinch.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman 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#
Kluz tries to land a body kick
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown pounces like a tiger and cracks Kluz with a vicious hook! Kluz is down but not out! Brown follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arman Brown!
Arman Brown is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Arman Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHKI 18
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Isiah Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Isiah Brown moves into range and clinches up with Arman Brown.
Arman Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Isiah Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Arman Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Isiah Brown just leaning against Arman Brown, taking a breather.
Arman Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Isiah Brown pushes Arman Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arman Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Isiah Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Isiah Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arman Brown backwards.
Arman Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arman Brown lands a body shot.
Arman Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arman Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Arman Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Isiah Brown smiles and moves away.
Isiah Brown misses with a hook
and Arman Brown counters with a huge left! Isiah Brown is in big trouble! He's backing up but Arman Brown isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Isiah Brown from any more damage. A dominating finish by Arman Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Brown!
A relieved looking Arman Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHKI 11
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Brown lands with a straight right. Sextius didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Sextius.#CL2#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown tries to work over Sextius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Brown pulls guard.
Sextius controlling from the top position.
Sextius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sextius controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sextius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Sextius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sextius has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Sextius stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Sextius back into the cage.
Sextius is struggling to control the position.
Sextius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Sextius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Brown decides to pull guard.
Sextius controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Sextius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Sextius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sextius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sextius.#T4#
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.
Brown felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sextius continues to hold on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sextius, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arman Brown will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sextius throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Sextius misses with a looping right.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sextius throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown with a hook.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sextius.
Sextius moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sextius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Sextius throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown is looking to slow Sextius down with leg kicks.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sextius.
Sextius throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Sextius pushes him away.
Sextius moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Sextius gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Sextius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sextius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sextius throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Arman Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sextius.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Brown clinches up with Sextius and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Sextius tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sextius controls the pace.#SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sextius is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Sextius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Sextius passes into half guard.
Sextius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sextius is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Sextius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sextius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Sextius controlling from the full mount.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sextius controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sextius throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sextius.
Sextius misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sextius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sextius stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Sextius tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sextius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Sextius passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sextius looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sextius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown slips a jab from Sextius.
Brown scores with the left hand. Sextius knows he should have avoided that one.
Sextius throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Sextius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brown cracks Sextius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3##CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sextius fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sextius is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Sextius into the cage.
Sextius lands with a light punch inside.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sextius is trying to stall.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sextius backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sextius.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sextius swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is working Sextius over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sextius fails to land.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Sextius controls the action.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Brown pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Sextius defends it easily.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Toutius Sextius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sextius controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arman 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Brown!
A very excited looking Arman Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMAHKI 7
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kluz drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kluz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kluz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kluz misses with some punches.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown jumps guard but Kluz stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kluz tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluz misses with some punches.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kluz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kluz gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Kluz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kluz walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluz swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Kluz shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kluz tries to clinch up.
Brown thuds a left hand into Kluz's body.
Kluz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kluz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Kluz's head.
Kluz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Arman Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kluz leaning against his opponent.
Kluz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Kluz jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluz wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kluz's guard.
Kluz wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Kluz is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kluz keeps working.
Kluz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kluz is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kluz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kluz has his hands clasped together around Brown's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown is thwarting Kluz's attempts to control the position.
Brown is stalling here. Kluz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brown seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kluz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
An elbow from Kluz crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU2#
Kluz decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Kluz closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Kluz working aggressively here.
Kluz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kluz.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kluz prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown jumps guard but Kluz stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kluz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Brown blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Brown jumps guard and drags Kluz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kluz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Kluz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Celestyn Kluz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Kluz dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kluz passes into half guard. #SU2#
Kluz decides to return to a standing position.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kluz on the side of the head.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kluz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kluz's head.#CL2#
Kluz has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Kluz is looking for a takedown.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluz stalling the fight.
Brown blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kluz to keep the fight standing.
Kluz taking a breather.
Kluz tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Kluz back against the cage.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Kluz's head.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Kluz controls the action.
Brown blocking some punches.
Kluz lands a right hand.
Kluz's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kluz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kluz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kluz misses with some punches.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kluz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Kluz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluz.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kluz leaning against his opponent.
Brown misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Brown manages to pull guard.
Kluz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Kluz moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Kluz controlling from the full mount.
Brown tries to hold on but Kluz postures up.#T3#
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Kluz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kluz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Kluz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kluz working Brown over with strikes here.
Kluz 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#
Kluz throwing strikes here but Brown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Kluz thowing shots but they're missing.
Kluz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brown to take his back!
Brown trying to control the hands but Kluz breaks the grip.
Brown wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kluz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brown is defending well though. Kluz let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Celestyn Kluz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kluz darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kluz.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluz smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Kluz closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kluz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kluz controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Kluz wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it. #T1#
Kluz keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kluz controlling the position.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Kluz is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left lands for Brown.#CL2#
Kluz darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kluz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arman Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with some punches.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kluz misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
Kluz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz. #BC2#
Kluz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Brown.#CL2#
Kluz clinches with his opponent.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kluz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kluz stalling in the clinch.
Kluz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Kluz holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kluz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brown pushes Kluz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown tries to pull guard but Kluz won't allow it.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kluz just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Kluz tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard.
Kluz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Kluz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kluz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kluz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Celestyn Kluz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kluz postures up.
Kluz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kluz trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kluz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kluz doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Kluz throws a big shot that misses.
Kluz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kluz closes the distance and clinches.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kluz avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Kluz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kluz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arman Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Celestyn Kluz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kluz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Celestyn Kluz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kluz 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Celestyn Kluz!

Event: Big Wave XX: 135 Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
Klimov works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown throws a jab when Klimov was well out of range.
Klimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klimov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Klimov misses the jab.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Klimov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Klimov and move into the clinch.#T1#
Klimov misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Klimov swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Brown digs a good hook to Klimov's body.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Klimov looks winded!#KD#
Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Klimov sprawling to the canvas! Klimov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Brown.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been informed that Klimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Klimov scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Brown misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown slips under a jab.
Klimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Klimov checks a low kick from Brown.
Klimov throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#KD#
Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Klimov sprawling to the canvas! Klimov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?! #ROC#Klimov is rocked!
Brown throws a low kick but Klimov moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Klimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Klimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.#KD#
Brown lands a big uppercut and Klimov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Klimov looks OK. Brown waves Klimov back to his feet!
Klimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Brown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klimov misses with a hook
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Klimov manages to avoid it.
Klimov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
and Brown counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Klimov! He's just covering up as Brown starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Brown!
A relieved looking Arman Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Big Wave XV
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Brown.
Thibodeaux takes one to the chin there.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thibodeaux sprawling to the canvas! Thibodeaux rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?! #ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throws a pinpoint strike between Thibodeaux's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Thibodeaux crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Brown scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arman Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Arman Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2022

#R1#
Brown throws a leg kick
and Jennings counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown throws a head kick but Jennings moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jennings misses the target.
Jennings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jennings misses with a body shot.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jennings counters with a nice body shot.
Jennings misses with a body shot.
Jennings checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jennings blocks a head kick by Brown.
Jennings blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Jennings connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown tries to move into range but Jennings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Jennings lands a big right hand that sends Brown crashing to the mat! Jennings stays standing though and waves Brown back to his feet!#ROC#Brown is rocked!
Jennings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Jennings finish him?
Brown looks winded!
Jennings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jennings fakes the body blow, causing Brown to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Brown goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Struggle Jennings!

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