PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Brown
vs
Masters

198 cm
31
285 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

198 cm
31
287 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Masters!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.
Masters struggling a bit here.
Masters avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown working the strikes but Masters uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown thows a huge punch but Masters dodges it nicely.
Masters is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Masters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Masters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Masters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown throwing shots but Masters is blocking nicely.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Masters takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Masters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masters trying to control the position.
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masters looking for a sweep. Not yet Masters, not yet.
Masters controlling the position.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 postures up and lands a big shot to Masters's brow.
Masters looking for a sweep. Not yet Masters, not yet.
Brown throws a strike but Masters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is trying to keep Masters in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself.
My spies in Evade MMA-LOD inform me that Masters has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown is really struggling to control Masters but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Masters wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown tries to strike from the bottom.
Masters's corner is telling him to maintain position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Masters hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice takedown defense from Masters. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Masters staying out of range there.
Masters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Brown tries for a takedown but Masters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a double jab.

Masters drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Masters trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Masters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Masters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Masters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Masters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.

Masters 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.

Masters drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
Brown working the ground and pound.

It looks like Chris Masters has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters is looking for a sweep.
Brown throws an elbow but Masters slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brown is working Masters over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That has opened up Chris Masters's cut even more.
Masters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Masters down.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.

Chris Masters's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Masters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Logan Brown!
An out of breath Logan Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.