PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Brown
vs
Hanzo

180 cm
23
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
182 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shannon Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kato Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanzo tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Hanzo scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanzo tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Hanzo tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Hanzo tries to clinch up.

Hanzo clinches up against the cage.
Hanzo lands a body punch.
Hanzo lands with a light punch inside.
Hanzo is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanzo lands a shoulder strike.
Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Hanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Hanzo lands with a short shot to the head.

Hanzo has Brown pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hanzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brown tumbling to the mat - Hanzo dives into Brown's guard.
Hanzo thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanzo drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Hanzo off! Hanzo jumps back into Brown's guard.
Hanzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hanzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hanzo 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.

Hanzo drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Hanzo off! Hanzo jumps back into Brown's guard.
Hanzo looks gassed!

Hanzo has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanzo's guard.

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.
Hanzo working a defensive guard here.
Brown prevents Hanzo from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Hanzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanzo trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown content to stall in guard here.

Hanzo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brown takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown is looking to control Hanzo's arms but Hanzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Hanzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a left hand.
Hanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hanzo lands a right hand.
Hanzo lands a nice uppercut.
Hanzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanzo lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Hanzo prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Hanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Hanzo lands a nice uppercut.
Brown trying to stall but Hanzo improves his position.
Hanzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzo's elbow.
A short right from Hanzo on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kato Hanzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hanzo scores with a body shot.

Hanzo gets a clinch.
Hanzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Hanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanzo lands with a right to the head.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzo prevents a body shot from Brown.
Hanzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanzo cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hanzo.

Brown is rocked!
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanzo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanzo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanzo.

Hanzo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Hanzo manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hanzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to stand up but Hanzo is controlling him.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.

Hanzo drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Hanzo off! Hanzo jumps back into Brown's guard.
Hanzo postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hanzo is trying is best to control the position here.

Hanzo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hanzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanzo is looking to clinch.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown throws a hook but Hanzo avoids it easily.
Kato Hanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo lands a body shot in the clinch.

Hanzo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Brown fending off the submission attempt from Hanzo.

Hanzo looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brown fending off the submission attempt from Hanzo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown turns into Hanzo and is now in his guard.
Hanzo pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.

Hanzo wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kato Hanzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown throws a right hand that Hanzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanzo also avoids with ease.

Hanzo has managed to clinch.
Hanzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanzo is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown tries a body shot but Hanzo blocks it.
Hanzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Hanzo gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanzo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Hanzo.
A short body shot lands from Hanzo as the two fighters clinch.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Hanzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Hanzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Hanzo tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hanzo works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shannon Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Hanzo.
Hanzo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo.
Hanzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Hanzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Hanzo.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Hanzo.
Hanzo digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Hanzo lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanzo.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo lands a nice uppercut.
Hanzo pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanzo lands a left hand.
Hanzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo.
Nice body punch from Hanzo - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hanzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hanzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hanzo as the two fighters clinch.
Hanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown is trying to break free.
Hanzo is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hanzo lands a nice uppercut.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Hanzo keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzo.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzo fails to land.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanzo.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Hanzo's takedown attempt.
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Hanzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanzo working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Hanzo - that landed with a thud.
Hanzo works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzo won't allow it.
Hanzo lands with a right to the head.
Hanzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanzo lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hanzo wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.

Hanzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanzo is keeping busy.
Hanzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Hanzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Hanzo lands with a left to the head.
Hanzo lands with a light punch inside.
Brown tries to circle away but Hanzo has him pinned against the cage.
Hanzo scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Hanzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hanzo prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Kato Hanzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hanzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hanzo digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Shannon Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanzo lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hanzo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kato Hanzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanzo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kato Hanzo!