PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Avery Jackson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cugler Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Next Episode - Snoop Dogg kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cugler Araujo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jackson Brown
vs
Araujo

171 cm
18
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avery Jackson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cugler Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Araujo misses with a two punch combination.

Jackson Brown drives through with a takedown into Araujo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson Brown is in close to Araujo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Araujo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Jackson Brown from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Avery Jackson Brown.

Jackson Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Jackson Brown there.
Araujo is trying to stand back up but Jackson Brown is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson Brown in particular looking to stall.
Jackson Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson Brown content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson Brown.
Jackson Brown is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
Jackson Brown not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Jackson Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson Brown throws a strike but Araujo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson Brown tries to get out of the position.

Araujo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson Brown is looking to clinch.
Jackson Brown throws a series of punches but Araujo moves out of range.
Araujo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Araujo misses with a double jab

and Jackson Brown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Araujo!
Araujo looks gassed!
Jackson Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson Brown controlling the pace for now.
Jackson Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson Brown controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Araujo scores with a jab to the body.
Araujo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Araujo tries to bum rush Jackson Brown with a series of wild strikes but Jackson Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Araujo stuffs the takedown.
Araujo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson Brown.
Araujo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Jackson Brown scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson Brown trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Jackson Brown misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Brown thowing shots but they're missing.
A nice elbow there by Jackson Brown.
Jackson Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araujo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson Brown.
Araujo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Jackson Brown controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown dominating with strikes here.
Jackson Brown raining down hammerfists from mount.

Araujo is rocked!

Jackson Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Araujo is now in Jackson Brown's guard. A big mistake from Jackson Brown there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson Brown.
Araujo is looking to stand up but Jackson Brown won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson Brown stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Jackson Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson Brown controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Araujo but Araujo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jackson 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.
Jackson Brown stops Araujo from standing up.
Jackson Brown throws a strike but Araujo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avery Jackson Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Araujo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Araujo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson Brown circles away quickly and effectively.

Jackson Brown shoots in and bounces Araujo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson Brown looking to pass the guard.
Jackson Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Avery Jackson Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Jackson Brown tries to pass.
Jackson Brown with a nice head shot there.
Jackson Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Jackson Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jackson Brown drives through with a takedown into Araujo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Brown wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Jackson Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jackson Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Araujo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson Brown, into his guard.
Araujo wanted to stand there but Jackson Brown had control of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson Brown has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Araujo throws a series of punches but Jackson Brown avoids them all with ease.
Cugler Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson Brown looking to score a takedown here. Araujo is defending well but Jackson Brown drives through and ends up in Araujo's guard.
Jackson Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson Brown wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Jackson Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Araujo's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo won't allow Jackson Brown to pass to mount.
Jackson Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Jackson Brown connects with a nice short shot to Araujo's temple.
Cugler Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avery Jackson Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson Brown throwing shots but Araujo is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Jackson Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Jackson Brown!