PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derren Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherman has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Frank Sherman looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Sherman
vs
Brown

209 cm
24
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Sherman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Derren Brown!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Sherman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Brown lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sherman sprawling to the canvas. Brown follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sherman hang on?

It looks like Frank Sherman has been cut.
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 thows a huge punch but Sherman dodges it nicely.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Sherman tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sherman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sherman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown is taking a breather. Sherman 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.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Sherman is not content to let Brown control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to stand but Sherman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sherman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but Sherman is blocking nicely.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Sherman's temple.
Sherman taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sherman is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Sherman is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Sherman's head.
Brown tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Ground and pound from Brown.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Sherman defends it.
Brown is keen to just control but Sherman is a slippery customer.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working Sherman over with strikes.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sherman is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Sherman trying to control here.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Sherman defending well.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sherman is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.

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.
Sherman tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sherman missing with punches from the bottom.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Sherman defending well.
Sherman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown working Sherman over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sherman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derren Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Sherman's cut.
That's time! Sherman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brown dives in and grabs Sherman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sherman pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Brown misses.

Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sherman on his heels. He'll look to pass Sherman's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown postures up in Sherman's guard and throws a big left but Sherman blocks it.
Derren Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown trying to control but Sherman is working from the bottom.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Sherman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown cracks Sherman with a solid left hand.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sherman's head.
Brown trying to control but Sherman is working from the bottom.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sherman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown stalks Sherman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sherman's face. Sherman staggers backwards, shaken.
Sherman looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sherman shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Sherman 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.
Sherman misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sherman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a combination

and Sherman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.
Sherman is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Sherman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sherman stuffs the takedown.
Sherman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derren Brown.
Brown has his takedown stuffed

and Sherman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sherman.
Sherman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sherman throwing strikes but missing.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman forces his way into half guard.
Brown trying to hold on to Sherman's head to control him but Sherman postures up.
Sherman wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Sherman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Sherman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sherman swivels and escapes.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Sherman backpedaling.
Frank Sherman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sherman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sherman somewhat.
Brown stalks Sherman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sherman's face. Sherman staggers backwards, shaken.
Sherman tries to clinch
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Sherman shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sherman wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derren Brown.
Sherman tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Sherman dodges the punch combination from Brown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Sherman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries for a takedown but Sherman circles away easily

and Sherman counters by clinching up.
Sherman lands with a left to the head.
Sherman looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown has Sherman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sherman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown tries to pull guard but Sherman won't allow it.

Sherman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Sherman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sherman prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.

Sherman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Derren Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws a combination that misses

and Sherman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherman 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.

Sherman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice sprawl there from Sherman as Brown shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a series of punches but Sherman avoids them all with ease.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt

and Sherman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Sherman manages to get underhooks.
Brown tries to break free but Sherman pushes him back against the cage.
Sherman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Sherman jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown postures up.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Sherman is keeping the position.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sherman is on top in guard.

Sherman stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Sherman.
Sherman looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
Sherman wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Derren Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown feints a jab promting Sherman to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sherman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sherman doesn't seem phased though.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Sherman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sherman 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!