PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapiko Lezerzordantakomakomako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Lezerzordantakomakomako

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tapiko Lezerzordantakomakomako!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lezerzordantakomakomako avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lezerzordantakomakomako takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Lezerzordantakomakomako throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Lezerzordantakomakomako takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown throws a hook but Lezerzordantakomakomako blocks it.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lezerzordantakomakomako has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Lezerzordantakomakomako's head.

Lezerzordantakomakomako gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lezerzordantakomakomako pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown distracts Lezerzordantakomakomako with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Lezerzordantakomakomako is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Lezerzordantakomakomako controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stands up over Lezerzordantakomakomako, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to control the position.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lezerzordantakomakomako works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lezerzordantakomakomako wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lezerzordantakomakomako's head.
Lezerzordantakomakomako is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lezerzordantakomakomako has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lezerzordantakomakomako works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lezerzordantakomakomako really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lezerzordantakomakomako avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lezerzordantakomakomako lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brown's guard.
Lezerzordantakomakomako must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lezerzordantakomakomako wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
My spies in Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) inform me that Lezerzordantakomakomako has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown wants to stand and escape but Lezerzordantakomakomako is having none of it.
Lezerzordantakomakomako wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Lezerzordantakomakomako prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Lezerzordantakomakomako is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Lezerzordantakomakomako drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lezerzordantakomakomako jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown misses with a hook. Lezerzordantakomakomako ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Brown.
Lezerzordantakomakomako has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Lezerzordantakomakomako's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lezerzordantakomakomako stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Lezerzordantakomakomako sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lezerzordantakomakomako goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Alex Brown has been cut.

Lezerzordantakomakomako shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lezerzordantakomakomako tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Brown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lezerzordantakomakomako wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Lezerzordantakomakomako tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Brown is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Lezerzordantakomakomako looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tapiko Lezerzordantakomakomako will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lezerzordantakomakomako displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Lezerzordantakomakomako displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown sets himself, and Lezerzordantakomakomako steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Lezerzordantakomakomako slips a straight right by Brown.
Alex Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Lezerzordantakomakomako counters with a head kick.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Lezerzordantakomakomako fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Lezerzordantakomakomako persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lezerzordantakomakomako prevents Brown from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lezerzordantakomakomako wants to stand up but Brown has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Lezerzordantakomakomako is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lezerzordantakomakomako wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Lezerzordantakomakomako.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Lezerzordantakomakomako does a little dance to reset his feet.

Lezerzordantakomakomako gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brown to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Lezerzordantakomakomako 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.
Brown prevents Lezerzordantakomakomako from getting back to his feet.
Lezerzordantakomakomako working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to control the position.
Brown stops Lezerzordantakomakomako from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Lezerzordantakomakomako is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.

Lezerzordantakomakomako is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Lezerzordantakomakomako.

Lezerzordantakomakomako is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Lezerzordantakomakomako is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up.
Lezerzordantakomakomako wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lezerzordantakomakomako's head.
Lezerzordantakomakomako wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Lezerzordantakomakomako utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Lezerzordantakomakomako has wrist control.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Lezerzordantakomakomako has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Alex Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown is working Lezerzordantakomakomako over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Lezerzordantakomakomako, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Lezerzordantakomakomako against the cage but Lezerzordantakomakomako circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown sets himself, and Lezerzordantakomakomako steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Lezerzordantakomakomako is just out of range.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Lezerzordantakomakomako throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Lezerzordantakomakomako uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.

Lezerzordantakomakomako shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lezerzordantakomakomako tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lezerzordantakomakomako stops Brown from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lezerzordantakomakomako trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Lezerzordantakomakomako throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lezerzordantakomakomako not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lezerzordantakomakomako is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lezerzordantakomakomako moves into the clinch.

Lezerzordantakomakomako pulls guard effortlessly.
Lezerzordantakomakomako looking to control.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lezerzordantakomakomako looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lezerzordantakomakomako is trying to keep Brown in close.

Lezerzordantakomakomako working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lezerzordantakomakomako working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown stops Lezerzordantakomakomako from standing up.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Lezerzordantakomakomako is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lezerzordantakomakomako's head.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lezerzordantakomakomako works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lezerzordantakomakomako has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Lezerzordantakomakomako's legs - danger averted.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown postures up in Lezerzordantakomakomako's guard and throws a big left but Lezerzordantakomakomako blocks it.
Lezerzordantakomakomako is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Lezerzordantakomakomako blocks nicely.

Lezerzordantakomakomako is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lezerzordantakomakomako takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lezerzordantakomakomako throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Brown goes for a double leg but Lezerzordantakomakomako avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lezerzordantakomakomako continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lezerzordantakomakomako closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Lezerzordantakomakomako is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapiko Lezerzordantakomakomako comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lezerzordantakomakomako has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tapiko Lezerzordantakomakomako!