PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bent Leikvold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Leikvold
vs
Brookins

170 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bent Leikvold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brookins throws a low kick but Leikvold avoids it.
Leikvold really is a fat lump.
Brookins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leikvold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leikvold misses with a takedown
and Brookins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leikvold misses with a takedown

and Brookins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brookins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leikvold is trying to control the position but Brookins postures up.
Brookins wants to control from the top but Leikvold keeps moving.
Brookins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Leikvold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brookins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leikvold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leikvold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brookins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leikvold is trying to keep Brookins in close.
Brookins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leikvold keeping full guard, as Brookins tries to pass.
Brookins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brookins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leikvold is keeping the position for now.
Brookins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leikvold working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins is working Leikvold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brookins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brookins is working Leikvold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brookins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leikvold trying to keep a closed guard but Brookins is proving a slippery customer.
Brookins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brookins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leikvold's head.

Leikvold is rocked!

It looks like Bent Leikvold has been cut.
Brookins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leikvold is keeping the position for now.
Oh Leikvold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brookins throws a strike but Leikvold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins wants to sweep here but Leikvold controlling him for the moment.
Leikvold seems to have got his legs back now.
Brookins has his hands on Leikvold's head, controlling the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leikvold's head.
Leikvold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leikvold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leikvold controlling Brookins's posture.
Brookins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leikvold is trying to control the position but Brookins postures up.
Brookins scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brookins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brookins preventing the sweep.
Brookins throws a big right hand that misses.
Brookins distracts Leikvold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leikvold working a defensive guard here.
Leikvold keeping full guard, as Brookins tries to pass.
Leikvold is trying to keep Brookins in close.
Brookins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leikvold keeping moving, preventing Brookins from controlling successfully.
Leikvold is trying to keep Brookins in close.
Leikvold will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brookins tries to free his leg and advance position but Leikvold is retaining full guard.
Brookins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leikvold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brookins is looking to work some ground and pound but Leikvold has wrist control.
Brookins tries to free his leg and advance position but Leikvold is retaining full guard.
Leikvold is trying to keep Brookins in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bent Leikvold wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Leikvold misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Brookins to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bent Leikvold. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leikvold has his takedown stuffed

and Brookins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leikvold won't be happy with that.
Leikvold prevents Brookins from moving into mount.
Brookins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Leikvold is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brookins lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brookins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leikvold sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leikvold is trying to control Brookins's posture but Brookins avoids it.
Brookins cracks Leikvold with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Brookins immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Leikvold is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Brookins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Brookins!
Damian Brookins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ironhand Fightwear (Everything $9.00 or less!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.