PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 2127 p4p, 2903 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 236 p4p, 313 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kehveli
vs
Brooksbank

169 cm
30
159
6 - 8 - 0

175 cm
40
160
19 - 37 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimmo Kehveli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brooksbank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kehveli!
Brooksbank is looking to take a break and control but Kehveli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooksbank tries to advance to mount but Kehveli denies him.

Brooksbank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kehveli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli tries to buck Brooksbank off but Brooksbank is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brooksbank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kehveli, who protects the arm well.
Brooksbank looking to control but instead Kehveli has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brooksbank wants to control but Kehveli is keeping him busy.
Brooksbank wants to advance to full mount but Kehveli doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kehveli controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooksbank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brooksbank looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Brooksbank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brooksbank throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kehveli to regain full guard.
Brooksbank looking to sit in guard and control but Kehveli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brooksbank gets a clinch.

Brooksbank pulls guard effortlessly.

Kehveli stands up and waves to Brooksbank to follow him.
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Brooksbank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kehveli.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brooksbank sprawls and moves away.
Brooksbank throws a body shot but no joy.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Brooksbank is quick to defend against it.
Brooksbank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dave Brooksbank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooksbank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehveli was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooksbank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brooksbank.
Kehveli checks a leg kick nicely.
Kehveli blocks a head kick by Brooksbank.

Brooksbank clinches up with Kehveli and pushes him back against the cage.
Kehveli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooksbank's efforts to push away.

Brooksbank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooksbank wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.

Kehveli gets to his feet. Brooksbank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Brooksbank dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kehveli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kehveli is trying to improve his position.

Brooksbank working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooksbank tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli tries to bench press Brooksbank off him but Brooksbank keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Kehveli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kehveli being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kehveli is trying to improve his position.
Brooksbank tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank throws a right hand that Kehveli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehveli also avoids with ease.
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick which misses Kehveli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kehveli tries to avoid it.
Kehveli avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.

Brooksbank dives in and scores a takedown into Kehveli's guard.
Brooksbank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooksbank stands and throws Kehveli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brooksbank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kehveli keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brooksbank's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kehveli trying to hold on to Brooksbank's head to control him but Brooksbank postures up.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Brooksbank has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Brooksbank is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kehveli makes his way to full guard, as Brooksbank worked for a kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Brooksbank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Brooksbank throws a series of punches but Kehveli avoids them all with ease.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.
Brooksbank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehveli moves out of range of the body kick from Brooksbank.

Brooksbank drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kehveli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooksbank looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank trying to move into half guard but instead Kehveli has managed to sweep!

Brooksbank has a closed guard, preventing Kehveli from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kehveli gets to his feet. Brooksbank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brooksbank throws the kick towards the body but Kehveli avoids it.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brooksbank sprawls and moves away.

Brooksbank has managed to clinch.
Brooksbank is trying to break free.

Brooksbank ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brooksbank no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Brooksbank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kehveli defends well.

Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brooksbank, up you get!
Kehveli avoids the body shot from Brooksbank.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brooksbank drives through with a takedown into Kehveli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kehveli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brooksbank tries to free his leg and advance position but Kehveli is retaining full guard.
Brooksbank trying to control but Kehveli is working from the bottom.
Brooksbank stands and throws Kehveli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dave Brooksbank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brooksbank working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brooksbank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kehveli's legs.
Brooksbank wants to take a breather but Kehveli manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Brooksbank.
Brooksbank preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Brooksbank has gone for a leg lock! Kehveli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brooksbank's guard.

Kehveli gets to his feet - Brooksbank follows without any prompting.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Brooksbank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kehveli avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Brooksbank rushes Kehveli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kehveli lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Brooksbank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooksbank has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Brooksbank!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Brooksbank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.