PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vojtech Brown (ranked 7110 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 23489 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brown
vs
Spasov

184 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
159 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vojtech Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Spasov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Spasov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spasov dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Spasov's head and hops out.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spasov sprawls and moves away.
Vojtech Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spasov somewhat.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spasov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Spasov with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Spasov on that attempt.

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.
Spasov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spasov somewhat.
Spasov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spasov's guard.
Spasov is looking to stand back up but Brown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spasov.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown thows a huge punch but Spasov dodges it nicely.
Spasov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.

Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spasov is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
Spasov can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
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 with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lands a big elbow.
Brown lands a couple of good shots and Spasov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brown has the hooks in. Spasov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Spasov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brown loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Spasov hold on?
Brown lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vojtech Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A left lands for Spasov.
Spasov scores with a nice head shot.
Spasov with a poor takedown

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throwing shots but Spasov is blocking nicely.

Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Spasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown thows a huge punch but Spasov dodges it nicely.
Spasov has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Spasov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spasov is trying to get back to full guard.

Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown passes to full mount!
Brown lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and Spasov is in trouble!
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.

Brown moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spasov has worked his arm free - good work by Spasov!
Brown wants to control but Spasov is keeping him busy.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spasov can do to turn this around?
Spasov struggling a bit here.
Spasov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spasov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spasov is trying to get back to half guard.

Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spasov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Spasov.
Brown prevents Spasov from improving position.
Brown struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Brown is not content to let Spasov control the position.
Spasov tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Spasov controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vojtech Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Spasov doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.

Spasov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spasov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brown to regain full guard.
Spasov 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.

Brown working for a triangle but Spasov defends it easily.
Spasov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov postures up.
Spasov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spasov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown has his hands on Spasov's head, controlling the position.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Spasov is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spasov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.

Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spasov is aware though and is defending well.
Spasov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spasov preventing the sweep.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Spasov from controlling successfully.
Spasov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spasov misses with a double jab

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.

Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spasov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spasov stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Spasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Spasov stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Spasov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Spasov feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Spasov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spasov won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spasov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Spas Spasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vojtech Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spasov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spas Spasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

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