PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labra comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. Brown has chosen Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home as his entrance music. Bushido Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Berting Labra's chin.

Labra
vs
Brown

188 cm
22
191 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
29
165 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bushido Brown!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Labra but Labra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Labra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Labra enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Labra manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Labra controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Labra working a defensive guard here.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Labra trying to control the position.
Labra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Labra controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown cracks Labra with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Berting Labra.
Labra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Labra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Labra misses with a wild body shot.
Labra stuffs the takedown.
Berting Labra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bushido Brown.
Brown stuns Labra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Labra.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown wants to clinch.
Bushido Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Labra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Labra misses.
Labra stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown connects with a high kick.

It looks like Berting Labra has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Labra clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown avoiding damage as Labra throws knees to the body.
Labra lands a nice knee to the body.
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 on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown is trying to drag Labra to the mat but Labra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Brown has clasped his hands together around Labra's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Labra tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.

Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Labra has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Labra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bushido Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berting Labra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown is looking to clinch but Labra is avoiding it.
Brown shoots in but Labra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown looks for a takedown but Labra sprawls well.

Brown has closed the distance and engaged Labra in a clinch.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Labra.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Labra prevents it.
Berting Labra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bushido Brown.
Brown wants to stall.

Labra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Labra tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Bushido Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labra lands a slapping body shot.
Labra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Labra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Labra wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown with a jab.
Labra throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Labra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.

Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Labra, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown prevents a body shot from Labra.
Labra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brown. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Brown is trying to push Labra away but Labra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents a body shot from Labra.
Knees to the body from Labra.
Labra tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Labra misses with a punch to the body.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Labra avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Labra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Labra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Labra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Labra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Labra as Brown shoots in.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Labra is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Labra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Labra works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Labra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Labra's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Labra controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown wants to control from the top but Labra keeps moving.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Labra has wrist control.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Labra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Labra blocks nicely.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Labra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bushido Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Berting Labra'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.

Labra takes one on the button.
A combination from Labra does no damage.
Labra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.

Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Labra avoids the damage to the body.
Labra trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Labra.
Berting Labra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Labra scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Labra regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Labra blocks nicely.
Labra is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Labra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bushido Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown trying to control but Labra is working from the bottom.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Labra is trying to keep Brown in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Labra circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Labra did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Labra's head.
Labra is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown is thwarting Labra's attempts to control the position.
Brown trying to control the action but Labra is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Labra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Labra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Labra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Labra's hands, connecting with Labra's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Labra is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labra.
Bushido Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Labra defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Labra dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Labra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Labra pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown works over Labra's head and body with a nice combination.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Labra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Labra ducks down to avoid it.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Labra is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Labra circles away and we're back to standing.
Labra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown digs a good body shot into Labra's ribs.
Brown tries to move into range but Labra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Labra.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Labra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice sprawl there from Labra as Brown shoots in.
Berting Labra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bushido Brown.
Jab from Labra.
Berting Labra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown works Labra's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Labra as he jumps to the side.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Labra moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Labra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown looks for a takedown but Labra sprawls well.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Labra's waist but Labra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Labra looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Labra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Labra moves away and avoids it.
Labra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Labra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Labra pinned against the cage. Labra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Labra drops Brown with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brown! Labra dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berting Labra!
Berting Labra is the new middleweight champion!
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