PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marco Assassin's chin.

Assassin
vs
Brown

191 cm
25
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Eric Brown!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Assassin is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Assassin trying to control from the bottom.
Assassin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking to stall here but Assassin recovers full guard.
Assassin has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Assassin's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Assassin defends it.

Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Assassin is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.

Brown is looking for a kimura but Assassin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown wants to stand up but Assassin manages to regain full guard.
Assassin pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Assassin is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Assassin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assassin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.
Assassin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Assassin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eric Brown wasn't active enough on the ground.
Assassin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Assassin on his heels. He'll look to pass Assassin's guard now, I'm sure.
Assassin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Assassin is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eric Brown.

Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Assassin did well to prevent Brown getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Assassin.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assassin defending well though.
Assassin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assassin keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Brown was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Assassin!
Who's going to make the next move?
Brown throws an elbow but Assassin slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brown scores with a takedown into Assassin's guard.
Assassin trying to control the position here.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Assassin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Assassin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.
Assassin managing to control the position.
Brown looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Assassin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Assassin 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.

Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Assassin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Assassin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assassin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Assassin has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Assassin's guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to control from the top but Assassin keeps moving.
Brown wants to get up but he can't break Assassin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Eric Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Brown instigates a clinch.
Marco Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown prevents a body shot from Assassin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Brown.
Well Brown 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Brown!
A very excited looking Eric Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.