PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zulu Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmitt Brown Jr (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.

Zulu
vs
Brown Jr

170 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zulu Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emmitt Brown Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Brown Jr misses its intended target.
Zulu drops his hands momentarily and Brown Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zulu. That did some damage!
Zulu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zulu's head backwards.
Zulu looks to land a body kick but Brown Jr moved away.

Brown Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zulu is trying to pull guard but Brown Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown Jr's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brown Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brown Jr has Zulu pressed against the cage, preventing Zulu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.

Zulu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu wants to control from the top but Brown Jr keeps moving.

Brown Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zulu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zulu slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zulu is working for a kimura but Brown Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Zulu wants to pass to mount but Brown Jr is defending the position.
Brown Jr is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown Jr trying to control from the bottom.

Zulu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown Jr defends it well.
Brown Jr is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zulu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Zulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Brown Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Zulu.
Zulu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown Jr trying to control here.

Brown Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Brown Jr is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zulu not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Zulu.
Brown Jr wants to control the action here but instead Zulu manages to pass to full mount!
Brown Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zulu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zulu controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zulu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown Jr working to try and regain half guard.

Zulu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brown Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Zulu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brown Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brown Jr shrugs it off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.

Zulu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brown Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zulu Zulu dominated that round.
That's time! Zulu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zulu throws a head kick that Brown Jr semi-blocks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zulu!
Brown Jr lands with a straight right. Zulu didn't see that one coming.
Brown Jr checks a leg kick.
Brown Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brown Jr throws a wild body kick that Zulu sees coming a mile off.
Brown Jr throws the kick towards the body but Zulu avoids it.
Zulu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Brown Jr.
The fighters circling - Brown Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Brown Jr. No joy for Zulu on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zulu throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Zulu's head coaches at KING OF PAIN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown Jr throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
Brown Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu throws a low kick but Brown Jr moves out of range easily.
Brown Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Zulu misses.
Zulu throws a leg kick but Brown Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zulu backing away here, and Brown Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown Jr.
Zulu looks to throw a body kick
and Zulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown Jr throws a jab when Zulu was well out of range.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown Jr throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
Zulu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brown Jr.
Emmitt Brown Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Zulu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown Jr wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
Zulu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu wants to take Brown Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Zulu content just to control the position here.
Brown Jr gets back to half guard.
Zulu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Zulu wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Zulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown Jr is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zulu wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.
Zulu Zulu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zulu is taking a breather. Brown Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown Jr is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown Jr avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zulu is looking to take a break and control but Brown Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown Jr can do to turn this around?
Brown Jr wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu is looking to take a break and control but Brown Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown Jr trying to control but Zulu postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown Jr throws the kick towards the body but Zulu avoids it.
A head kick by Zulu misses
and Brown Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Zulu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Zulu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zulu trying to mount his opponent but Brown Jr defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zulu Zulu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Zulu drops his hands momentarily and Brown Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brown Jr throws a leg kick which misses Zulu's front leg but catches the back leg as Zulu tries to avoid it.
Brown Jr takes a swing at Zulu's ribcage but misses.
Zulu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zulu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown Jr. Brown Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown Jr thows a body kick. Zulu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zulu throws a lazy body kick
and Brown Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown Jr moves out of range as Zulu throws a body kick.
Zulu avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Zulu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zulu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu misses with a low kick.
Brown Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zulu.
Zulu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zulu Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Zulu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zulu throws a push kick but Brown Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Brown Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zulu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Brown Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown Jr connects with a single shot there.
Zulu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown Jr but Brown Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown Jr connects with a leg kick. Zulu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zulu throws a leg kick
and Brown Jr counters with a good low kick that Zulu was not able to check.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emmitt Brown Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brown Jr jabs Zulu right on the nose. Zulu blinks but takes it well.
Brown Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Brown Jr.
Zulu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zulu needs to keep his hands up - Brown Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Zulu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown Jr lands a jab.
Zulu takes one to the chin there.
Emmitt Brown Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Brown Jr as Zulu shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zulu Zulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zulu has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown Jr as he connects with a hook.
Brown Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zulu's head.

Zulu is rocked!
Brown Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zulu's hands.
Oh Zulu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zulu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown Jr cracks Zulu on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zulu falls backwards against the cage. Brown Jr follows up with more strikes that drop Zulu to his knees. Brown Jr keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zulu! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmitt Brown Jr!