PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Browning (ranked 918 p4p, 882 weight class) and Big Red Machine (ranked 124 p4p, 118 weight class). Big Red Machine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Browning
vs
Machine

190 cm
26
211
8 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
215
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerome Browning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Red Machine!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Browning shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Browning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Browning.
Browning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machine's head.
Browning is trying to control. Machine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Browning scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Browning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browning throwing shots but Machine is blocking nicely.
Browning lands with a punch from half guard.
Browning looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Browning 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning is thwarting Machine's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Browning working Machine over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning drops an elbow to the side of Machine's head.
Browning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Browning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Browning throwing shots but Machine is blocking nicely.
Machine is not content to let Browning control the position.
Browning drops an elbow to the side of Machine's head.
Browning lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Machine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Browning is pressing down on Machine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machine is holding on for now.
Browning throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Browning wants to free his trapped foot but Machine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Browning not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browning is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Browning throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Browning has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Browning scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Big Red Machine has been cut.
Browning dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Browning cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Machine is rocked!

That has opened up Big Red Machine's cut even more.
Browning is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Machine goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Browning!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Browning!