PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Unterweger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Brown (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.

Unterweger
vs
Brown

189 cm
24
193 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Unterweger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Brown!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unterweger shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

Unterweger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Unterweger is working to get back to half guard.

Brown has control of Unterweger's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Unterweger regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Unterweger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking to control but Unterweger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Unterweger is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.
Unterweger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unterweger is working hard here to advance position.
Unterweger is breathing heavily.

Unterweger defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.

Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Unterweger is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.
Unterweger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown fails to take his opponent's back.
Brown moves to back control.
Brown trying to control momentarily.

Unterweger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unterweger tries to break free.

Unterweger fending off the submission attempt from Brown.
Unterweger has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Brown.

Unterweger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brown controlling well, preventing Unterweger from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unterweger has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Brown.
Unterweger wants to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Unterweger is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brown gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Unterweger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brown tries to keep control of the position but Unterweger is staying busy.
Unterweger rolls, trying to escape but Brown keeps control of the position.

Unterweger showing good submission defense here.
Brown misses with a punch to the head.

Brown tightening his grip on Unterweger, looking for the choke.
Unterweger turns into Brown and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Unterweger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Unterweger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Unterweger postures up.

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

Unterweger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
Brown moves into full mount!
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Unterweger is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unterweger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown postures up in Unterweger's guard and throws a big left but Unterweger blocks it.
Brown trying to control but Unterweger is working from the bottom.

Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Unterweger, up you get!
Unterweger tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Unterweger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Unterweger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Unterweger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unterweger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Unterweger is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Unterweger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Unterweger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown.
Brown looking to pass the guard.

Brown gets to his feet - Unterweger follows without any prompting.
Unterweger misses with a takedown attempt

and Brown counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Unterweger's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown drops back looking for a leg! Unterweger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Unterweger manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Unterweger's guard.

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unterweger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Unterweger's legs - danger averted.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Unterweger keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Unterweger is keeping the position.

Unterweger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Unterweger looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Unterweger working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Unterweger can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Unterweger tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brown has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Unterweger is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.

Brown is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Unterweger fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Unterweger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Unterweger blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown scores with a jab. Unterweger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jack Unterweger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Unterweger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andrew Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown scores with a takedown into Unterweger's guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard.

Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unterweger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unterweger is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unterweger keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.

Unterweger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown scores with a jab. Unterweger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Brown shoots in and bounces Unterweger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
Andrew Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Unterweger looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Unterweger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown passes to full mount!
Unterweger is trying to escape the mount but Brown keeps good control and instead manages to take Unterweger's back.
I really don't envy Unterweger right now.
Brown slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Unterweger tries to escape but Brown has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Unterweger doesn't escape.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brown is trying to stick to Unterweger's back but Unterweger is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Unterweger.

Unterweger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Unterweger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top!
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Unterweger keeps moving.

Despite being in the dominant position, Andrew Brown just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Unterweger misses with a takedown
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Unterweger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Unterweger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jack Unterweger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Unterweger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

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