PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brooks (ranked 3093 p4p, 3166 weight class) and Henry Theodore (ranked 339 p4p, 347 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.

Brooks
vs
Theodore

185 cm
25
162
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
162
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Theodore!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodore throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Theodore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Theodore throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Theodore has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.

Theodore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore shoots in but no luck this time.
Theodore swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theodore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Theodore.
Theodore throws a one two combo.
Theodore misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Theodore fails to land the takedown.
Theodore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodore somewhat.
Theodore stuffs the takedown.
Theodore unleashes a big counter combination but Brooks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Brooks clinches up with Theodore and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Brooks jumps guard and drags Theodore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Theodore controlling him for the moment.
Theodore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks pulls Theodore in to control the position.
Brooks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Theodore trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Theodore isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses
and Theodore counters with a nice body shot.
Brooks misses with a jab to the body

and Theodore counters by moving into the clinch.

Theodore manages to break the clinch.

Theodore clinches with his opponent.

Theodore manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brooks trying to control but Theodore is working from the bottom.
Theodore is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brooks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Theodore for as long as he can get away with.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Theodore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brooks has managed to clinch.

Theodore manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Theodore kicks Brooks off and gets to his feet.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Theodore moves into the clinch.

Brooks breaks the clinch.

Theodore clinches up against the cage.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Theodore drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Theodore.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Theodore.
Theodore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.

Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theodore circles away quickly and effectively.
Danny Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Theodore sprawls well.
Theodore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Theodore has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.

Theodore breaks the clinch.
Theodore dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Theodore's head and hops out.
Theodore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from Theodore. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theodore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodore or perhaps it was just good defense by Brooks, which made it look bad.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Theodore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Theodore manages to pull guard.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theodore wants to get back to his feet but Brooks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theodore swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Theodore keeps moving.
Theodore wants to sweep but no luck.
Theodore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Theodore trying to control the position.
Theodore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.

Brooks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Theodore, up you get!

That's four 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.
Theodore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Theodore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Theodore.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks lands a jab-cross combination.
Theodore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Theodore has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Theodore is pressed up against the cage. Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theodore down to the mat. Theodore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks with a poor takedown
and Theodore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theodore is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Theodore circles away and we're back to standing.

Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Theodore drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Theodore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Brooks darts in looking for a takedown but Theodore gets double underhooks and turns Brooks into the cage.
Theodore raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Theodore stalls.

Theodore successfully pulls guard.
Theodore throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Theodore keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brooks stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore darts in looking for a takedown but Brooks gets double underhooks and turns Theodore into the cage.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Theodore circles away and keeps his distance.
Theodore wants to counter with a clinch but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Theodore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Theodore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Theodore.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Theodore circles away.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theodore sprawls well. Theodore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theodore.
Theodore shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Theodore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Theodore fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Theodore.
Theodore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Theodore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brooks forces Theodore back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Theodore is defending well for now.

Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Theodore scores with a four punch combination!
Brooks moves to clinch but Theodore breaks away
and Theodore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theodore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brooks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Theodore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theodore defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodore stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl out of it but Theodore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brooks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up with Theodore, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes Theodore against the cage but Theodore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Theodore moves into the clinch.
Danny Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Theodore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks tries a body shot but Theodore blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Theodore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Theodore 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Theodore!