PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabiono Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Browley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rodrigues
vs
Browley

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Tianada Energy- 15$ 144

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabiono Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Art Browley!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Browley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Browley. That did some damage!
No joy there for Browley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Browley.
Browley swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.

Browley drives through and clinches with Rodrigues against the cage.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Browley stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues looking to slow down the pace here.

Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigues fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Browley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabiono Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browley moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Browley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Browley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues looks to clinch

and Browley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Browley.
Browley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Browley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
Browley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Browley gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Browley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Browley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Browley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Browley.
Rodrigues fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Browley lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Browley - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Browley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Browley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Browley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodrigues drops down looking for an ankle pick but Browley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Browley wants to clinch.
No joy there for Rodrigues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Art Browley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Browley wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Browley circles away easily

and Browley moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Browley.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Browley has the dominant position.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Browley holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigues drops back down to his feet.
Browley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Rodrigues.
A body shot lands from Browley.
Browley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguess head.
Browley pushes Rodrigues back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Browley lands a body shot.
Browley lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Browley - that landed with a thud.
Browley cracks Rodrigues with a nice body shot.
Rodrigues is looking to break free of the clinch but Browley has double underhooks.
Rodrigues fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigues is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Browley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Browley.
A short body shot lands from Browley as the two fighters clinch.
Browley keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Browley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Browley walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Browley tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Browley tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Browley clinches but Rodrigues breaks the clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a thumping low kick.
Browley doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Browley tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
No luck for Rodrigues with that takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Art Browley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Browley swivels and escapes.
Browley wants to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Browley has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Browley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Browley is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Browley wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.

Browley gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Browley as Rodrigues tries to tie him up.
Browley lands a right hand.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Browley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Browley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Browley.
A short left from Browley.
Rodrigues wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Browley has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Browley as the two fighters clinch.

Rodrigues pulls Browley into guard.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Browley from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to sweep here but Browley controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues trying to keep a closed guard but Browley is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Browley stands up and waves to Rodrigues to follow him.
Browley wants to clinch.

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.
Browley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.

Browley closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Browley has him pressed against the cage.
Browley works on Rodrigues's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Browley manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Browley as Rodrigues tries to tie him up.
Browley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Browley wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Browley lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Browley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabiono Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browley is working Rodrigues over against the cage.
Browley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Browley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigues or not.
Browley lands a shoulder strike.
Browley works on Rodrigues's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Browley.
Browley presses Rodrigues against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Browley as Rodrigues tries to tie him up.
Browley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Browley.
Browley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Browley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigues or not.
Browley is working Rodrigues over against the cage.
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Browley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four 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.
A right handed body shot lands from Browley.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Browley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Browley.
Browley digs a right hand underneath Rodrigues's ribcage. Rodrigues let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Browley.
Browley tries to break free but Rodrigues pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Browley.
Browley lands a left hand.
Rodrigues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Browley's elbow.
Rodrigues drops down looking for an ankle pick but Browley pulls his leg out and moves away.

Browley closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browley lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Browley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Browley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Browley moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodrigues is trying to maintain a safe position but Browley gets an underhook and turns Rodrigues into the cage.
A short right from Browley on the inside.
Rodrigues wants to stall.
Browley lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Browley.
Browley lands a shot to the body.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Browley manages to get underhooks.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.
Rodrigues working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Browley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Browley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Browley.
Rodrigues fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Browley digs a right hand underneath Rodrigues's ribcage. Rodrigues let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodrigues misses with a knee to the head.
Browley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Browley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Browley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabiono Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browley darts in trying to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a body kick that stops Browley in his tracks momentarily.

Browley rushes Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Browley digs a right hand into Rodrigues's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodrigues's gas tank.
A short right from Browley.
Browley lands a left hand.
Browley gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Browley.
Nice body punch from Browley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Browley.
Browley can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Browley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Browley.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Browley.
Browley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigues or not.
Browley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Browley walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.

Browley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Browley lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Browley.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown attempt but Browley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Browley doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Browley, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Browley against the cage but Browley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Browley pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Browley.
Browley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Browley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguess head.
Browley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Browley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Browley.
Browley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Browley.
Browley lands a shot to the body.
Browley tries to circle away but Rodrigues has him pinned against the cage.
Browley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Browley scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Browley has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Browley lands with a right to the head.
Rodrigues wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Browley.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Browley.
Rodrigues tries to stall but Browley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Browley stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues is looking to break free of the clinch but Browley has double underhooks.
Rodrigues is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Browley is keeping busy.
Browley lands a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browley lands a right hand.
Browley is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodrigues has double underhooks.
Fabiono Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Art Browley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Browley blocks it.
Browley lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Browley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Browley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Browley!