PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heath Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Slater
vs
Brown

179 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heath Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Brown!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slater stuffs the takedown.
Slater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Slater bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Slater is looking to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch.
Brown throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Slater shoots in.

Brown clinches up against the cage.

Slater jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slater is working an open guard so Brown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Brown moves into the clinch.
Slater prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.

Slater jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Slater to get back to his feet.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Slater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slater wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slater keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slater is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.
Brown trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.

Slater 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.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Slater working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Slater is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown works over Slater with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Slater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.

Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Slater gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Brown drives through and clinches with Slater against the cage.

Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.

Brown clinches up against the cage.

Slater jumps guard.
Brown stops Slater from standing up.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.

Slater has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brown has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Heath Slater will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brown darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.
Brown is working for takedown but Slater is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slater tries for a takedown. No joy.

Slater decides to pull guard.
Heath Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Slater manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Slater fails to pull guard.
Slater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slater tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Slater has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brown uses from the top position.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
Brown is in close to Slater's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slater's head.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.

Slater is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown jumps guard but Slater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Slater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown jumps guard but Slater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slater wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slater is not content to let Brown control the position.

Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slater is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.

Brown moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Brown closes the distance and clinches.

Slater manages to pull guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown stops Slater from standing up.

Slater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Slater is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Oh Slater is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown is standing up over Slater. Slater looks to escape but Brown dives into side control.
Slater takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slater is being controlled here.
Slater takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Brown moves into the clinch.

Brown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brown manages to end up in side control.
Slater wants to get back to his feet but Brown is dominant here and he's now got Slater's back!
What can Slater do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Brown looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater wants to get back to his feet.
Brown lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Slater defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brown scores with punches from the back.

Slater is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brown is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brown is continuing to stall.
Slater trying to get back to his feet but Brown is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown looking to break Slater's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Slater remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Slater tries to escape the position.
Brown biding his time, controlling Slater.
Brown is punishing Slater with strikes - can he finish him?!

Brown patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Good control from Brown.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Slater manages to turn into his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slater's guard.

Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The adventures of Brown the control monster continue. Boring.

Slater looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked Slater up and slammed him! Slater can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control!

Brown has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Slater has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brown is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Brown drives through and clinches with Slater against the cage.
Slater gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Slater is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brandon Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Brown has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Slater is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slater after a bit of a struggle.
Slater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Heath Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slater napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Slater bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Brown drives through with a takedown into Slater's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slater wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brown manages to pass to side control.
Slater is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.

Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Slater defending well.
Brown controlling the action here.

Brown stands up and beckons Slater to join him on the feet.

Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Slater is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Heath Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Brown.

Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slater won't allow Brown to sweep him here.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown trying to control the position here.

Brown is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Slater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slater seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Brown closes the distance and pushes Slater back into the cage.

Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Slater gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Slater.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Brown!