PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 2198 p4p, 289 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 3568 p4p, 431 weight class). Brown has chosen Some Bodies Gonna Get It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

N`bagr
vs
Brown

187 cm
34
175 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

180 cm
34
170 lbs
17 - 21 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a series of punches but N`bagr avoids them all with ease.
N`bagr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
N`bagr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
N`bagr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as N`bagr throws out the jab.
Brown slips a straight right by N`bagr.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but N`bagr defends it well.
N`bagr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
N`bagr looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
N`bagr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
N`bagr lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
N`bagr lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
N`bagr gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but N`bagr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
N`bagr throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown checks a low kick from N`bagr.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for N`bagr.
N`bagr dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Ogmak N`bagr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N`bagr lands with a thumping leg kick.
N`bagr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
N`bagr wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
N`bagr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
N`bagr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoids the body shot from N`bagr.
N`bagr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from N`bagr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
N`bagr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
N`bagr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. N`bagr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
N`bagr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brown just manages to avoid it.
N`bagr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! N`bagr scrambles back to his feet.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but N`bagr gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
N`bagr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
N`bagr connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
N`bagr lands with a thumping leg kick.
N`bagr scores with a decent looking hook.
N`bagr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows N`bagr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

N`bagr is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
N`bagr is trying to get back to full guard.
N`bagr is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is keen to just control but N`bagr is a slippery customer.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.

N`bagr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
N`bagr trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control from half guard but N`bagr is working away.
N`bagr wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him!
The referee warns N`bagr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
N`bagr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
N`bagr trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
N`bagr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
N`bagr tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ogmak N`bagr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

N`bagr checks a low kick from Brown.
N`bagr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
N`bagr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown fails with the takedown.
N`bagr is looking to counter punch.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. N`bagr tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag N`bagr to the ground. N`bagr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. N`bagr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in N`bagr's guard.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but N`bagr blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from N`bagr.
N`bagr looking to control.
Brown trying to control but N`bagr is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now N`bagr is on top in guard.

N`bagr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
N`bagr scoring with some ground and pound.
N`bagr throws a big right hand that misses.
N`bagr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
N`bagr is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
N`bagr trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. N`bagr manages to get himself to full guard.

N`bagr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.

N`bagr preventing the sweep.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as N`bagr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

N`bagr is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
N`bagr 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N`bagr regains full guard. Nicely done.

N`bagr working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
N`bagr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
N`bagr has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr 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.
Brown works over N`bagr with some ground and pound from guard.
N`bagr is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. N`bagr is keeping the position for now.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
N`bagr managing to control the position.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
N`bagr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
N`bagr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.

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.
Brown wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown distracts N`bagr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
N`bagr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
N`bagr managing to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
N`bagr throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
N`bagr misses with a hook.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ogmak N`bagr will probably get the nod.
That's time! N`bagr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown avoids the body shot from N`bagr.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown cracks a nice hook into N`bagr's ribs.
N`bagr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
N`bagr moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.

N`bagr rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
N`bagr misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr misses with a short punch on the inside.
N`bagr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.

N`bagr breaks the clinch.

N`bagr clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but N`bagr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
N`bagr throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
N`bagr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
N`bagr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
N`bagr misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
N`bagr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
N`bagr throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. N`bagr moves away and avoids it.

N`bagr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brown to score an easy takedown into full guard.
N`bagr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
N`bagr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
N`bagr with a flurry of punches that miss.
N`bagr working some strikes from top position.
Brown has N`bagr pulled in close to control his posture.
N`bagr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N`bagr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown wants to sweep here but N`bagr controlling him for the moment.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
N`bagr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is thwarting N`bagr's attempts to control the position.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
N`bagr is holding on to half guard well.
N`bagr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
N`bagr is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
N`bagr trying to control the position.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown is in close to N`bagr's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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.
N`bagr wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ogmak N`bagr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but N`bagr has wrist control.
Brown postures up.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
N`bagr seems keen to control Brown's posture.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
N`bagr throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ogmak N`bagr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for N`bagr, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ogmak N`bagr!
A relieved looking Ogmak N`bagr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
John Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Fans I Lost, But I'll Comeback And Be Better Before'.