PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 3079 p4p, 1758 weight class) and Alexander Korolev (ranked 414 p4p, 255 weight class). Korolev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KILLSHOT. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Brown
vs
Korolev

177 cm
31
190
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
199
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Brooklyn Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Korolev sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Korolev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.

Korolev cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Korolev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brown to stand back up!

It looks like John Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korolev doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korolev sees it coming and defends easily.

Korolev is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korolev defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korolev defends it well.
Korolev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.

Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Korolev is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korolev keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korolev defending well though.
Korolev tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.

Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.

Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korolev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Korolev is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korolev sees it coming and defends easily.

Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korolev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Korolev is looking to improve his position.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Korolev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Korolev, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Korolev against the cage but Korolev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Brown feints and as Korolev raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.

Korolev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Korolev 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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korolev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korolev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Korolev is keeping the position.
Korolev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Korolev keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Korolev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
Donk. Korolev catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Korolev avoids it well and moves away.
Korolev 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 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexander Korolev!
A victorious Alexander Korolev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.