PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Guile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brown
vs
Guile

184 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Guile!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown gets tackled into the cage by Guile. Guile maintains the clinch.
Guile is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guile looking for a takedown.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Guile in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guile postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guile looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guile lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guile throws a big elbow that misses.

Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Guile has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Guile manages to pass to side control!
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Guile is trying to ground and pound but Brown uses the momentary lack of control by Guile to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to improve his position but Guile is controlling well.
Guile thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guile is working away from the top position though.
Brown is positioning himself well to prevent Guile advancing to mount.
Brown has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Guile missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guile wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to roll over but Guile keeps him under control.
Guile winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries to roll over but Guile keeps him under control.
Guile thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Guile missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guile working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guile.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Guile in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown has one foot on Guile's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Guile shoots in.
Dave Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Guile.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown throws a series of punches but Guile moves out of range.
Guile wants to clinch.
Brown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guile.
Guile throws a shot to the body.
Brown lands a nice hook to Guile's body. Guile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Guile is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Guile's face as Brown controls the position.
Guile managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guile is looking for a sweep.

Brown decides to stand back up.
Brown throws a right hand that Guile ducks under and follows up with a left that Guile also avoids with ease.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Guile sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Guile throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guile off to one side.
Guile closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown throws a combination. Guile tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Logan Guile has been cut.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guile circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guile.
Guile looks winded!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.

Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Guile's cut.
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 pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Guile back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brown looks to land a combination but Guile avoids it well.
Guile tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Guile avoids a punch combination nicely.

Guile shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Guile throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guile trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guile won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown is trying to keep Guile in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guile postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Guile throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guile's guard. Nice move by Brown!

Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guile can do to turn this around?

Guile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Guile is looking for a triangle here but Brown uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Guile taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Guile tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Guile managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guile is trying to improve his position.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guile can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Guile avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Guile is trying to get back to half guard.
Guile gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Guile wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guile regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown wants to control from the top but Guile keeps moving.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown stalling.

Guile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.

Guile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Guile is breathing heavily.
Guile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Guile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guile regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.

That has opened up Logan Guile's cut even more.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Guile is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Guile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown won't allow Guile to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Logan Guile's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guile, pushing him back against the cage.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Guile eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Guile lands a right hook to the body.
Guile misses with a series of wild punches.
Guile doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guile fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guile avoids it really well and circles away.
Guile tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Guile fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown connects with a high kick.

The cut above Logan Guile's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dave Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Guile clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown can't get the takedown.
We've been informed that Guile has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guile uses from the top position.
Guile postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guile manages to get himself to full guard.

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.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Guile 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 passes Guile's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Guile is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guile with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Logan Guile'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 Logan Guile's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.