PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch McGee (ranked 6408 p4p, 4889 weight class) and Jackson Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch McGee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

McGee
vs
Brooks

200 cm
21
180
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
188
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee fails with the takedown.
Brooks wants to clinch.

Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGee is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGee tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks lands a nice knee to the body.
Brooks lands a good knee to the midsection. McGee won't want to take too many of those.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Brooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands a nice knee to the body.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks keeps control of McGee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Brooks.
Brooks lands a nice knee to the body.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but McGee blocks with his arms.
McGee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGee wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGee blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGee blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks landing knees to the body.
McGee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brooks to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brooks crunches a lovely knee into McGee's ribcage.
McGee lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Brooks.
Brooks keeps control of McGee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brooks scores a nice knee to the body.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brooks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brooks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brooks landing knees to the body.
Brooks landing knees to the head.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee letting Brooks take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from McGee.
Brooks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks connects with a knee to the head.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks landing knees to the head.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.

McGee has hold of one of Brooks's legs. Brooks is fighting the takedown attempt but McGee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McGee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McGee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brooks, up you get!
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch but McGee is having none of it.
McGee feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Brooks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGee misses with a two punch combination.

Brooks gets caught napping as McGee dives in and scores a takedown. Brooks manages to retain guard.
McGee preventing the sweep.
McGee lands a couple of digs.
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there.
McGee slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks trying to control but McGee postures up.
McGee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks is trying to stand up here but McGee is controlling him well.
McGee is taking a breather. Brooks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McGee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brooks tries to roll over but McGee keeps him under control.

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.
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. McGee connects with a nice short shot to Brooks's temple.
McGee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGee working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGee not doing much here.
McGee 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.
Brooks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.

McGee stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brooks stuffs the takedown.
Mitch McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Brooks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brooks lands a knee to the body.
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks just leaning against McGee, taking a breather.
McGee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
Brooks working McGee over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Brooks.
Brooks lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

McGee pulls Brooks into guard.
Mitch McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
McGee keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
McGee has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackson Brooks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGee looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGee.
Jackson Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Brooks connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.
Brooks connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGee's face.
McGee is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGee is trying to pull guard but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
Brooks landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks lands a good knee to the midsection. McGee won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but McGee blocks it.
Brooks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Brooks.
McGee tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brooks obliges.
Brooks lands a nice knee to the body.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but McGee blocks with his arms.
McGee tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
McGee can't break the clinch.
Brooks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brooks with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brooks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brooks taking a breather.
Brooks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks crunches a lovely knee into McGee's ribcage.
Jackson Brooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brooks walks away with a smile on his face. McGee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGee.
McGee sets himself, and Brooks steps forward looking for the clinch! McGee avoids it this time.
Brooks tries to clinch there but McGee circles away.

McGee tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but McGee is blocking nicely.
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but Brooks has double underhooks.
Brooks keeps control of McGee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGee working hard to break the clinch.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks trying to control the position but instead, McGee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brooks into the cage.
Brooks landing knees to the body.

McGee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brooks sprawls well. Brooks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGee gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
McGee is looking to counter the offense by Brooks and move into the clinch.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up but McGee circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brooks defends well and McGee ends up having to push Brooks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brooks wants to clinch.
McGee appears to be looking for a big counter.

Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitch McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brooks 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Brooks!