PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Norris Broderick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox has chosen Razormind Remix as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Broderick
vs
Cox

185 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Project Mayhem

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norris Broderick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Cox!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cox lands in his opponent's guard.
Cox is stalling in the full guard.

Broderick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cox is aware though and is defending well.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Broderick.
Broderick seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Broderick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cox trying to control but Broderick is working from the bottom.
Cox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Broderick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jesse Cox wasn't active enough on the ground.

Broderick gets caught napping as Cox dives in and scores a takedown. Broderick manages to retain guard.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Broderick.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Broderick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Broderick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesse Cox.

Cox gets caught napping as Broderick dives in and scores a takedown. Cox manages to retain guard.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Broderick from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broderick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox pulls Broderick in close to his closed guard and prevents Broderick from doing any damage or advancing position.

We're going to have a standup here because Norris Broderick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Cox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Broderick controlling the position for now.

Cox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Broderick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cox.

Cox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Broderick has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox prevents Broderick from standing back up.
Cox lands with a punch from half guard.
Broderick is trying to control but can't.
Cox is keen to just control but Broderick is a slippery customer.

Cox is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broderick is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Cox 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.

Broderick keeps the fight on the outside.

Cox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Broderick to the mat! Broderick manages to get full guard.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Broderick.
Broderick striking off his back but it's not causing Cox any problems.
Cox content to stall in guard here.
Broderick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broderick passes to side control.
Cox gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox wants to improve his position but Broderick is controlling well.

Broderick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cox is trying to stand.
Broderick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick trying to control from half guard but Cox is working away.

Broderick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cox sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Broderick 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.
Broderick wants to stand up but Cox is controlling the position.
Broderick stalling away here and it's allowed Cox to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Broderick from controlling successfully.

Cox looking for a guillotine here but Broderick defends easily.
Broderick pushes down on Cox's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
Broderick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Broderick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cox tries to hold on but Broderick pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broderick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norris Broderick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Broderick moves into the clinch successfully.
Cox stops a takedown attempt from Broderick.
Broderick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Cox gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Broderick wants to get back to his feet.
Broderick tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.
Broderick trying to control but Cox postures up.
Cox trying to control the action but Broderick is working from the bottom.
Cox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jesse Cox wasn't active enough on the ground.

Cox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Broderick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cox passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Cox controlling the pace.
Broderick trying to control but Cox postures up.
Broderick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Broderick keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Broderick throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Broderick wants to control but Cox passes easily into half guard.
Broderick trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Broderick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Cox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Broderick to the mat! Broderick manages to get full guard.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Broderick is trying to keep Cox in close.

Cox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Broderick can't keep his opponent in guard - Cox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Broderick trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broderick is trying to stand back up but Cox is controlling him
Cox trying to control from half guard but Broderick is working away.
Cox tries to pass to full mount but Broderick defends it.
Cox stops Broderick from getting back to his feet.
Cox is just content to waste time from the top position. Broderick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Broderick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Broderick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Cox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Cox!
Jesse Cox decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.