PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Brookins
vs
Brookins

168 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Brookins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Brookins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rock Brookins misses.
Rock Brookins throws a shot from downtown. Duncan Brookins moves away and avoids it.
Rock Brookins avoids the body shot from Duncan Brookins.

Rock Brookins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duncan Brookins is trying to defend but Rock Brookins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rock Brookins is trying to control. Duncan Brookins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duncan Brookins is trying to maintain the position but Rock Brookins is very close to passing his half guard.
Duncan Brookins wants to improve his position but Rock Brookins is controlling well.
Rock Brookins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duncan Brookins on the ground.
Rock Brookins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rock Brookins is trying to control the action in half guard but Duncan Brookins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rock Brookins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Rock Brookins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Duncan Brookins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rock Brookins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duncan Brookins is in Rock Brookins's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Duncan Brookins postures up.
Duncan Brookins stopping the sweep attempt from Rock Brookins.
Rock Brookins is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Brookins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duncan Brookins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock Brookins is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Duncan Brookins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duncan Brookins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duncan Brookins trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Brookins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan Brookins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock Brookins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Brookins has control of Duncan Brookins's left arm, preventing Duncan Brookins from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rock Brookins misses with a takedown attempt

and Duncan Brookins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duncan Brookins trying to control the action but Rock Brookins is working from the bottom.
Duncan Brookins trying to control the pace.
Rock Brookins won't allow Duncan Brookins to pass to mount.
Rock Brookins wants to improve his position but Duncan Brookins is controlling well.
Duncan Brookins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duncan Brookins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rock Brookins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duncan Brookins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duncan Brookins throws a hook but Rock Brookins avoids it easily.
Rock Brookins misses with a takedown attempt

and Duncan Brookins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock Brookins is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duncan Brookins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rock Brookins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duncan Brookins passes Rock Brookins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duncan Brookins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duncan Brookins looks to land a strike but Rock Brookins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Duncan Brookins is looking to work some ground and pound but Rock Brookins has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Brookins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A head kick misses from Duncan Brookins.

Duncan Brookins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rock Brookins parries the strikes from Duncan Brookins easily there. Duncan Brookins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rock Brookins to escape.
Duncan Brookins laying and praying for a moment but Rock Brookins takes advantage and regains half guard.
Duncan Brookins is trying to control. Rock Brookins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Duncan Brookins 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.
Rock Brookins is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan Brookins is keen to just control but Rock Brookins is a slippery customer.
Duncan Brookins thows a huge punch but Rock Brookins dodges it nicely.

Duncan Brookins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rock Brookins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duncan Brookins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Duncan Brookins is trying to control the action in half guard but Rock Brookins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rock Brookins trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Duncan Brookins.
Duncan Brookins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rock Brookins won't allow Duncan Brookins to pass to mount.
Rock Brookins wants to get back to full guard.
Duncan Brookins is taking a breather. Rock Brookins 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.
Rock Brookins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duncan Brookins is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan Brookins moves into full mount! Rock Brookins won't be happy about that!

Duncan Brookins is working for a guillotine from mount but Rock Brookins frees his head quite easily.

Duncan Brookins goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rock Brookins is on top in guard.
Rock Brookins passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Brookins stalling away here and it's allowed Duncan Brookins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Duncan Brookins is controlling Rock Brookins's posture.
Duncan Brookins is trying to control the position but Rock Brookins postures up.
Rock Brookins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duncan Brookins wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Duncan Brookins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock Brookins is aware though and is defending well.
Rock Brookins trying to control the position from guard on top but Duncan Brookins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock Brookins looking to sit in guard and control but Duncan Brookins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Brookins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Duncan Brookins pushes Rock Brookins up against the ropes in a clinch.

Duncan Brookins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Rock Brookins misses.

Duncan Brookins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rock Brookins's half guard.
Duncan Brookins controlling the pace.
Rock Brookins wants to control but Duncan Brookins is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan Brookins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rock Brookins wants to improve his position but Duncan Brookins is controlling well.
Duncan Brookins controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Duncan Brookins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rock Brookins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duncan Brookins.
Rock Brookins shoots and misses

and Duncan Brookins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock Brookins trying to keep a closed guard but Duncan Brookins is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan Brookins trying to control but Rock Brookins is working from the bottom.

Duncan Brookins drops back looking for a leg! Rock Brookins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rock Brookins manages to kick Duncan Brookins off! Duncan Brookins jumps back into Rock Brookins's guard.
Duncan Brookins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock Brookins is keeping the position for now.
Duncan Brookins is pushing down on Rock Brookins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rock Brookins is fighting to maintain full guard but Duncan Brookins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rock Brookins is staying active underneath Duncan Brookins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Brookins is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Duncan Brookins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rock Brookins wants to get back to full guard.

Duncan Brookins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Duncan Brookins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rock Brookins to the mat! Rock Brookins manages to get full guard.
Rock Brookins is trying to control the position but Duncan Brookins postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock Brookins keeping moving, preventing Duncan Brookins from controlling successfully.

Rock Brookins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duncan Brookins stands up over Rock Brookins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Duncan Brookins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rock Brookins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Brookins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duncan Brookins 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 James Glass scores the fight for Duncan Brookins!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Duncan Brookins!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Duncan Brookins!

Duncan Brookins wins by unanimous decision!