PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Sumi (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.

Brown
vs
Sumi

187 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Sumi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sumi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is concentrating on defense, preventing Sumi from advancing position.
Sumi prevents Brown from improving his position.

Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Sumi.
Sumi is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumi is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Sumi sits in half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Vito Sumi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Sumi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Sumi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Brown swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Sumi shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sumi doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Caleb Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Sumi.

Sumi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Sumi getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumi is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sumi wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vito Sumi.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Caleb Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sumi gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Sumi stalling against the cage.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Sumi has the dominant position.
Sumi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Sumi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sumi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sumi.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sumi looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown scores with a one two! Sumi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumi misses with a body kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sumi sprawls well. Sumi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caleb Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sumi shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumi trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Sumi wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brown has control of Sumi's left arm, preventing Sumi from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sumi looking to pass the guard.

Vito Sumi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sumi misses with a few strikes there.

Sumi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sumi is in Brown's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Sumi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sumi stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Sumi wants to clinch.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sumi.
Sumi is breathing heavily.
Sumi tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sumi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Brown scores a takedown into full mount!
Sumi tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Vito Sumi has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brown looking to finish Sumi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sumi!
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown trying to control but Sumi is having none of it.
Sumi wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sumi?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown wants to control the pace but Sumi is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sumi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Sumi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown scoring with strikes but Sumi is staying in there.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Brown dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brown digs a good hook to Sumi's body.
Sumi slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Sumi throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Caleb Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sumi.
Sumi shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown checks a low kick from Sumi.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sumi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown slips under a jab from Sumi.
Sumi tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sumi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sumi gets slowly back to his feet.
Caleb Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Sumi.
Brown cracks Sumi with an open hand slap.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Brown feints and as Sumi raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sumi working a defensive guard here.
Sumi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Sumi is retaining full guard.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown wants to control from the top but Sumi keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown stands up and waves to Sumi to follow him.
Brown throws a right and a left that Sumi avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Caleb Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.

Sumi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with a punch to the body.

Sumi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumi is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sumi looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Sumi throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown swinging wildly here.

Sumi has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.

Sumi pulls guard effortlessly.

Sumi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumi keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Caleb Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sumi keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sumi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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