PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isidro Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Briscow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fowler
vs
Briscow

177 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isidro Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Briscow!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briscow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Briscow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Briscow as Fowler shoots in.
Fowler shoots for a takedown but Briscow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fowler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Briscow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Fowler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Fowler decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Briscow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fowler sprawls well initially but Briscow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briscow throwing shots but Fowler is blocking nicely.
Fowler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Briscow on the ground.
Briscow trying to pass the guard but Fowler defending well.
Fowler tries to get to full guard but Briscow has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Briscow seems content to control.
Fowler is looking for a sweep. Briscow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fowler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Briscow stalling.
Fowler tries to roll over but Briscow keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Briscow in particular looking to stall.
Fowler pushes Briscow off but Briscow dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Fowler is trying to improve his position.
Briscow scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is trying to escape the position but Briscow is controlling the position.
Briscow working the head and body with strikes.

Briscow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Briscow has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PITBULL CAGE (Spar,Card,Weights) $50. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Briscow misses with the ground and pound.
Fowler is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Briscow stalls from top position.
Briscow cracks Fowler with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briscow is staying tight to Fowler's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fowler is looking for a sweep.
Briscow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Briscow is looking to take a break and control but Fowler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fowler is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Briscow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Briscow gets the takedown into side control.
Briscow taking a breather here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Briscow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fowler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fowler seems a little lost for a moment, as Briscow dominates the positioning.

Briscow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler is looking to regain half guard here but Briscow keeps moving and retains side control.
Fowler wants to control but Briscow postures up.
Lee Briscow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Briscow in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fowler is trying to control Briscow's posture but Briscow avoids it.
Fowler tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Briscow is looking to take a break and control but Fowler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fowler regains half guard.
Fowler is looking to get back to full guard here but Briscow has managed to pass to side control instead.
Briscow working the head and body with strikes.
Fowler is being controlled here.
Fowler stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briscow slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Fowler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Briscow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fowler's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Briscow is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briscow looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briscow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Briscow postures up and lands a big shot to Fowler's brow.
Briscow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Briscow prevents Fowler from getting back to his feet.
Briscow is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fowler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Briscow is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Briscow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Briscow fails with a takedown attempt.
Briscow tries to bum rush Fowler with a series of wild strikes but Fowler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Fowler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Briscow is trying to defend but Fowler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Briscow trying to hold on to Fowler's head to control him but Fowler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Briscow to regain full guard.
Fowler throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler throws an elbow that misses. Briscow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fowler's guard. Nice move by Briscow!

Fowler working a defensive guard but Briscow manages to pass into side control anyway.

Briscow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Briscow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Briscow wants to stand but Fowler is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is not content to let Briscow control the position.
You can see the frustration on Fowler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Briscow is looking to take a break and control but Fowler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fowler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briscow taking a breather here.
Briscow wants to stand but Fowler has his arm trapped.

Briscow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Briscow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Briscow working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Briscow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fowler keeps working.

Briscow is trying to get an arm triangle but Fowler is defending well.
Fowler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Briscow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Briscow working away.
Briscow controls the position from side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Isidro Fowler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Briscow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fowler throws a sloppy head kick and Briscow moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Briscow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Briscow 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Briscow!