PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. Russo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Volbeat - The Human Instrument kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Brown
vs
Russo

182 cm
28
176 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

181 cm
28
185 lbs
15 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Valhalla 160
Conviction

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 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Russo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russo scoring well with a low kick there.
Russo lands a two punch combo.
Russo misses with a body punch
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Russo ducks down to avoid it.
Brown misses with a hook
and Russo counters with an inside leg kick.
Russo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown misses with the combination.
Russo tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Donk. Russo catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Russo fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russo, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Russo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Russo misses with some punches.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russo's elbow.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russo prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Russo is controlling him.
Brown tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Russo.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Russo keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown works on Russo's body with a couple of short punches.
Russo misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with some punches.

Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russo tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russo to the ground. Russo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Russo.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Russo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Russo.
Nice cross by Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russo thumps Brown with a low kick.
Russo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russo counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Russo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Russo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Russo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Russo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russo throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russo scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Russo sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Russo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Russo thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Russo.
Vinny Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Russo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Russo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Russo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Russo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown takes a swing at Russo's ribcage but misses.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
Russo just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russo throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russo misses with a head kick.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Russo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown with a nice cross.
Russo cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown moves out of range as Russo throws a body kick.

Russo gets a clinch.
Russo lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown lands with a hook. Russo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Russo has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Russo.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Russo leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks Russo with a good jab.
Russo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Russo to the ground. Brown is now in Russo's guard.
Russo is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Russo is trying to control but can't.
Brown wants to take a breather but Russo is having none of it.
Russo trying to control but Brown postures up.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Russo trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown is pressing down on Russo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russo is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Russo's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russo defending well though.

Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Russo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Brown dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Russo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Russo throws a body kick that misses.
Russo digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Russo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Russo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Russo's head but Russo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Russo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Russo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Russo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Russo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Russo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russo. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a hook but Russo blocks it.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Russo.
Russo looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Russo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.

Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Russo's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Russo 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.
Russo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russo wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brown landing punches.
Russo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mr Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russo tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown with good strikes from the mount here!
Vinny Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with some strikes.
Brown looking to finish Russo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Russo!
Russo wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Russo taking shots to the head.

It looks like Vinny Russo has been cut.
Russo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.

Russo is rocked!
Brown looking to control but Russo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown cracks Russo with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Brown!