PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Havvik Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes into the arena with Bleed It Out blaring out of the sound system. Brown has chosen UGK - Murder as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Maia
vs
Brown

185 cm
23
193 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

175 cm
29
191 lbs
19 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Firebird Designs
Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Havvik Brown!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.

Maia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Maia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Maia trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sheldon Maia just wasn't active enough.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maia shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maia's knee momentarily.
Havvik Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia is breathing heavily.

Brown rushes Maia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown has Maia pushed against the cage.
Maia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown works on Maia's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown gets through Maia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maia lands a shoulder strike.
Brown cracks Maia with a nice body shot.
Maia tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Come on Maia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maia misses with a punch to the body.
Maia presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maia prevents a body shot from Brown.
Maia misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Maia breaks from the clinch.

Maia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maia lands in his opponent's guard.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown controls Maia momentarily but Maia frees himself.
Maia won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown pulls Maia in to control the position.

Havvik Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Maia shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
Maia tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Havvik Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maia fails with the takedown

and Brown counters by clinching up.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia blocking some punches.
Brown works on Maia's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Maia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Maia controls the action.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Maia.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown blocks a body shot from Maia.
Maia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Maia can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maia misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maia.
Maia stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maia lands a shoulder strike.
Maia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Maia has Brown pushed against the cage.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.

Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia fails with the takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt

and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
Brown presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown blocks a body shot from Maia.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maia cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown tries to work over Maia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Maia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.

Maia breaks the clinch.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia with a poor takedown
letting Brown counter with a right hand.

It looks like Sheldon Maia has been cut.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown lands a jab to Maia's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Havvik Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Maia down.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Havvik Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sheldon Maia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maia fails with the takedown
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a hook. Maia ducked under it nicely.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Maia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.

Maia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown seems keen to control Maia's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown cracks Maia with a solid left hand.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maia trying to control the position.
Brown trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking.

Maia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown won't allow Maia to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.

Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt

and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Havvik Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Brown lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Maia misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Brown.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow.
Maia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Havvik Brown really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheldon Maia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A jab from Brown finds it's way through Maia's defenses.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maia's knee momentarily.

Brown tries to sprawl but Maia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brown reverses the position - he's now on top in Maia's guard.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.

Maia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maia wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sheldon Maia has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brown swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Brown misses with a body punch

and Maia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia passes into half guard.
Maia is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.

Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
Maia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.

Maia is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.

Maia looking for a submission but Brown manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Maia passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maia prevents Brown from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sheldon Maia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sheldon Maia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Maia tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Maia gets a takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.

Maia wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Maia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maia wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.

That's two 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sheldon Maia just wasn't active enough.
Maia shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maia fails with the takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Sheldon Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Maia tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maia. That did some damage!
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maia.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown jabs Maia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maia rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Maia's belly button to the back.
Brown lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maia at a distance.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maia shoots and misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sheldon Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Maia tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maia can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Havvik Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Havvik Brown! Havvik Brown retains his middleweight title!