PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waffle Sidekick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Brokeyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waffle Sidekick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Brokeyes's chin.

Sidekick
vs
Brokeyes

178 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
173 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Waffle Sidekick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Brokeyes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brokeyes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sidekick as he avoids it easily.

Brokeyes dives in and scores a takedown into Sidekick's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brokeyes postures up.
Sidekick keeping full guard, as Brokeyes tries to pass.
Sidekick is trying to control the position but Brokeyes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidekick trying to control the position here.
Sidekick working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Waffle Sidekick.
Sidekick misses with a hook. Brokeyes ducked under it nicely.
Brokeyes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brokeyes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Brokeyes.
Sidekick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brokeyes.
Sidekick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sidekick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brokeyes shoots in for a takedown but Sidekick shows good takedown defense.
Waffle Sidekick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Brokeyes.
Brokeyes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sidekick pinned against the cage. Sidekick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidekick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Brokeyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brokeyes slips a jab and a cross from Sidekick.
Brokeyes dives in and grabs Sidekick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sidekick pushes down on Brokeyes's head and hops out.
Sidekick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Brokeyes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sidekick's guard.
Sidekick trying to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Waffle Sidekick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brokeyes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Waffle Sidekick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brokeyes is defended easily by Sidekick.
Sidekick scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidekick misses with a hook. Brokeyes ducked under it nicely.
Sidekick swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brokeyes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Sidekick misses.
Sidekick with a nice cross.
Brokeyes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sidekick as he jumps to the side.
Brokeyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brokeyes looks for a takedown but Sidekick sprawls well.
Sidekick throws out a leg kick but Brokeyes moves out of range and Sidekick only half commits.
Brokeyes fails with a takedown attempt.
Brokeyes shoots in looking for a takedown but Sidekick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brokeyes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidekick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brokeyes.
Sidekick looks to score with a jab to the body but Brokeyes is just out of range.
Brokeyes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sidekick.
Sidekick throws a big shot that misses.
Brokeyes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidekick avoids it really well and circles away.
Sidekick takes a swing at Brokeyes's ribcage but misses.

Sidekick gets caught flat footed, as Brokeyes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brokeyes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy - UK. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brokeyes postures up.
Brokeyes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sidekick trying to keep a closed guard but Brokeyes is proving a slippery customer.
Brokeyes throws a big elbow that misses.
Sidekick looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brokeyes looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidekick tries to close the distance and clinch but Brokeyes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brokeyes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sidekick sprawls well. Sidekick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brokeyes gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brokeyes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidekick avoids it really well and circles away.
Sidekick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brokeyes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sidekick wants to clinch up but Brokeyes keeps it at a distance.
Sidekick misses with a low kick.
Brokeyes shoots in for a double leg but Sidekick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sidekick moves into range and clinches up with Brokeyes.
Sidekick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Brokeyes.
Sidekick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidekick stalling in the clinch but Brokeyes improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waffle Sidekick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brokeyes looking to score a takedown here. Sidekick is defending well but Brokeyes drives through and ends up in Sidekick's guard.
Sidekick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brokeyes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidekick is retaining full guard.

Brokeyes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sidekick scores with a decent looking hook.
Sidekick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sidekick wants it to stay on the feet.
Sidekick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sidekick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brokeyes momentarily.

Brokeyes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sidekick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brokeyes trying to control the action but Sidekick is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sidekick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brokeyes trying to control the position but Sidekick is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidekick tries to buck Brokeyes off but Brokeyes is having none of it.

Brokeyes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sidekick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sidekick is being controlled here.
Brokeyes is looking to take a break and control but Sidekick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnny Brokeyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sidekick is looking to regain half guard here but Brokeyes keeps moving and retains side control.
Sidekick manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sidekick trying to control here.
Brokeyes trying to pass the guard but Sidekick defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidekick trying to control here.
Brokeyes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sidekick is trying to maintain the position but Brokeyes is very close to passing his half guard.
Sidekick moves into full guard.
Brokeyes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Brokeyes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brokeyes shoots in looking for a takedown. Sidekick tries to sprawl out of it but Brokeyes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sidekick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sidekick leaves Brokeyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Waffle Sidekick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Brokeyes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sidekick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brokeyes shoots in for a takedown but Sidekick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sidekick tries to clinch up but Brokeyes circles away and keeps his distance.
Sidekick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brokeyes.
Sidekick wants to clinch up but Brokeyes keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brokeyes.
Brokeyes shoots for a double leg takedown but Sidekick sprawls well. He's pushed Brokeyes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brokeyes is breathing heavily.
A big left from Sidekick misses.
Sidekick tries to clinch up but Brokeyes circles away and keeps his distance.
Brokeyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidekick throws out the jab.
Brokeyes darts in looking for a takedown but Sidekick gets double underhooks and turns Brokeyes into the cage.
Sidekick looking to stall.
Sidekick lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brokeyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidekick controls his hands.
Sidekick looking to slow down the pace here.
Sidekick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sidekick misses with some punches.
Sidekick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sidekick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidekick struggles to land a body shot inside as Brokeyes controls his hands.
Brokeyes leaning against his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brokeyes.
Sidekick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidekick misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Waffle Sidekick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sidekick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brokeyes on the side of the head.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brokeyes.
Brokeyes is looking to take a break and control but Sidekick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sidekick is looking for a sweep.
Brokeyes scoring with punches and elbows.
Brokeyes scoring with punches from side control.
Sidekick is looking for a sweep.

Brokeyes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sidekick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brokeyes momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidekick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sidekick digs a good hook to Brokeyes's body.
Sidekick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brokeyes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brokeyes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidekick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brokeyes somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Sidekick both land. Nice combination.
Sidekick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brokeyes doesn't seem bothered though.
Sidekick throws a jab but it's blocked by Brokeyes.
Brokeyes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sidekick stuffs the takedown.
Sidekick scores with a jab to the body.
Brokeyes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brokeyes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidekick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brokeyes somewhat.
Waffle Sidekick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Brokeyes.
Brokeyes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sidekick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brokeyes scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Sidekick does no damage.
Sidekick leaves Brokeyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brokeyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sidekick throws a jab but it's blocked by Brokeyes.
Brokeyes moves out of range as Sidekick strikes.
Sidekick wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidekick misses with a looping right.
Sidekick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Sidekick misses.
Brokeyes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidekick misses with a body shot.
Sidekick misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brokeyes is defended easily by Sidekick.
Nice takedown defense from Sidekick. No joy for Brokeyes on that attempt.
Sidekick misses with a straight right.
Brokeyes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidekick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brokeyes somewhat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sidekick.
Brokeyes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sidekick circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidekick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brokeyes.
Brokeyes walks into a jab.
Brokeyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Brokeyes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brokeyes lands in his opponent's guard.
Brokeyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidekick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidekick controls Brokeyes momentarily but Brokeyes frees himself.
Sidekick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brokeyes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Waffle Sidekick wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Brokeyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Sidekick which made him look bad.
Brokeyes keeps the fight on the outside.
Sidekick throws a one two combo.
Sidekick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brokeyes misses with a takedown attempt - Sidekick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidekick throws a body punch but Brokeyes moves out of range.
Sidekick doesn't manage to clinch there - Brokeyes circles away.
Sidekick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brokeyes.
Sidekick tests Brokeyes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sidekick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brokeyes.
No luck for Brokeyes with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waffle Sidekick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sidekick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waffle Sidekick!