PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raider Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks has chosen Sparks as his entrance music. 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.

Browne
vs
Sparks

180 cm
23
168 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

179 cm
31
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raider Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne jabs Sparks right on the nose. Sparks blinks but takes it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Browne - that will leave a mark!

Sparks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Browne is trying to defend but Sparks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Browne wants to improve his position but Sparks is controlling well.
Well, if Sparks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Browne is pressing down on Sparks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
Sparks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Browne working for a triangle but Sparks defends it easily.

Browne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparks's guard.
Sparks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Browne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Browne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browne throwing strikes but missing.
Browne 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.
Browne wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Browne looking to pass the guard.
Sparks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Browne trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Browne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Browne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Raider Browne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Browne avoids a punch combination nicely.

Sparks dives in and scores a takedown into Browne's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
Sparks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Browne's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparks is one step ahead there.
Browne trying to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Browne is looking for a triangle but Sparks pushes his legs off easily.
Browne trying to control the position.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Browne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sparks uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sparks misses with a looping right.
Sparks throws the left hand but Browne avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sparks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Browne misses with a right hand
enabling Sparks to counter with a crisp jab.
Browne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Browne throws a series of punches but Sparks avoids them all with ease.
Browne misses with a looping right.
Browne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Sparks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Browne is pressing down on Sparks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browne is keeping the position for now.
Browne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Browne looking for a submission but Sparks manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sparks working a defensive guard here.
Browne slips nicely into half guard.
Sparks is looking for a sweep. Browne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Browne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparks is just riding it out for now. Browne eventually gives up the hold.
Sparks is refusing to be controlled, as Browne sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is trying to stand up here but Browne is controlling him well.

Browne is looking for a kimura here.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Browne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Browne is trying to control. Sparks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Browne connects with a nice short shot to Sparks's temple.
Sparks is trying to stand.
Browne is pressing down on Sparks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparks is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparks won't allow Browne to pass to mount.

Browne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Browne.
Browne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Browne stops Sparks from getting back to his feet.
Sparks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Browne.
Browne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Browne looking to secure an arm triangle but Sparks defends it well.
Sparks is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Browne throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Browne wants to finish this one by submission but Sparks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Browne.
Browne looking to ground and pound but Sparks is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browne thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raider Browne dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sparks slips under a jab.
Browne misses with a looping left.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks wants to clinch up but Browne keeps it at a distance.

Sparks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Browne's half guard.
Browne is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Browne is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne is pressing down on Sparks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Browne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparks trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.

Browne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sparks drops back looking for a leg! Browne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Browne manages to kick Sparks off! Sparks jumps back into Browne's guard.
Sparks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Browne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Browne wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment.

Browne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Browne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparks defends well.
Sparks stands up over Browne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Browne has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sparks should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Browne has tightened it up now! Sparks should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raider Browne!
Raider Browne looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Special shout out to my Team , Team Best and my main training partner Agung Kang. Shogun , it was a good fight but its obvious you can't hang '.