PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Random Collective (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collective kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Barricade. Brophy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Collective
vs
Brophy

175 cm
36
175 lbs
19 - 22 - 1

170 cm
39
175 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Dissolution Fight Wear

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 19 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Random Collective!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grant Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collective.
Collective checks a leg kick.
Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collective has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collective looks to land a combination. Brophy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Collective avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Collective attempts a counter takedown but Brophy avoids it well and moves away.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Brophy misses with a low kick as Collective jumps back.

Collective shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brophy is trying to defend but Collective finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brophy is looking to improve his position.
Collective wants to pass to mount but Brophy is defending the position.

Collective decides to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy throws a leg kick that misses.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brophy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brophy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collective to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collective throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collective throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Collective gets to his feet. Brophy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Collective misses with a takedown
and Brophy counters with an outside leg kick.

Collective darts in and clinches Brophy up against the cage.
Collective blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Collective lands with a light punch inside.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Collective lands an elbow inside that Brophy shrugs off.
Brophy lands with a right to the head.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collective avoids it.
Collective trying to stall but Brophy improves his position.
Collective lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy gets through Collective's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collective throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collective.
Our sources have told us that Collective has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Collective blocks an uppercut.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brophy throws an elbow but misses.
Collective blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy is trying to force a seperation but Collective has the dominant position.
Collective throws an elbow that misses.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Collective misses with an elbow strike.
Brophy lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collective.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy blocks an elbow strike from Collective.
Brophy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collective backwards.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Collective.
Collective's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brophy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Collective is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brophy is keeping busy.
Collective tries for a takedown but Brophy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Collective. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Collective - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brophy blocks the elbow strike.
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collective blocking some punches.

Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Brophy throws a chopping leg kick but Collective manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collective closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy tries to land knees in the clinch but Collective avoids the damage to the body.
Collective lands an elbow just above Brophy 's eye.

Collective manages to break the clinch.

Collective closes the distance and pushes Brophy back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collective lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collective blocks an uppercut.
Collective lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Grant Brophy has been cut.
Collective wants to take the fight to the mat but Brophy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brophy is trying to push Collective away but Collective has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Collective lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Collective lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Collective.
Brophy throws an elbow but it misses.
Brophy wants to get back to striking at distance but Collective won't allow it.
Collective on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Random Collective will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Brophy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Brophy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collective.
Brophy throws the kick towards the body but Collective avoids it.
Collective tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collective wants to clinch.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brophy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collective checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Collective tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been informed that Brophy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Collective shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Collective pushes Brophy up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Collective just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brophy's brow.
Brophy blocks an elbow strike.
Collective lands an elbow that stopped Brophy in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collective throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Collective.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collective.
Random Collective has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brophy lands an uppercut.
Brophy blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Collective throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy crunches a lovely knee into Collective's ribcage.
Collective gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Collective shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brophy but Brophy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Collective. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collective.
Collective checks a leg kick.
As Brophy tries to get set, Collective tries to push him back and clinch up but Brophy manages to avoid the attempt.
Brophy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Collective wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Collective tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Collective fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collective misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brophy, right into the meat.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.

Collective closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Collective lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collective lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Collective backwards.
Collective avoiding damage as Brophy throws knees to the body.
Collective using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brophy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brophy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Collective.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Brophy blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Collective avoids the elbow strike from Brophy, against the cage.
Collective tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Collective goes for a takedown attempt but Brophy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grant Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Collective's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Collective blocks the leg kick.
Collective shoots in for a takedown but Brophy shows good takedown defense.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collective chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
Collective wants to clinch.

Collective fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brophy, pushing him back against the cage.
Collective lands an elbow inside that Brophy shrugs off.
Brophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collective blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collective.
Collective pushes off an throws an elbow but Brophy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Collective lands a damaging elbow.
Brophy throws a knee to the head but misses.

Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Collective moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
Collective is looking to counter the offense by Brophy and move into the clinch.
Collective tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collective backing away here, and Brophy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Collective is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brophy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brophy throws a low kick but Collective moves out of range easily.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collective lands with a light punch inside.
Brophy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brophy pushes Collective back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collective throws an elbow but it misses.
Collective blocking some punches.

Collective breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collective checks a low kick from Brophy.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collective blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Collective tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brophy, right into the meat.
Brophy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Collective is looking to clinch.
Collective avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brophy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grant Brophy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Brophy throws a head kick but Collective moves out of range.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Collective sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brophy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Collective.
Collective looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Brophy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Collective tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.

Collective throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brophy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collective is in Brophy's guard.
Brophy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brophy keeping full guard, as Collective tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collective is one step ahead there.
Brophy is trying to control the position but Collective postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy pulls Collective in close to prevent any damage.
Brophy wants to sweep here but Collective controlling him for the moment.
Collective wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Collective missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collective trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Brophy misses.
Collective tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Collective moves out of range easily.
Collective has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collective looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brophy!
You can see the frustration on Brophy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Collective is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brophy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brophy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Collective seems to be looking for submissions.
Brophy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collective is working away from the top position though.
Brophy is looking for a sweep. Collective is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collective trying to mount his opponent but Brophy defends it.
Collective wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brophy keeps working.
Collective is controlling the pace.
Collective is looking to take a break and control but Brophy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brophy is pressing down on Collective's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brophy trying to keep a closed guard but Collective is proving a slippery customer.
Brophy pulls Collective in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Collective gets to his feet - Brophy follows without any prompting.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brophy thumps Collective with a low kick.

Collective moves into the clinch.
Collective blocks an elbow strike from Brophy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Collective just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brophy's brow.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Collective in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Collective uses good head movement to avoid it.

Brophy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collective tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collective's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Brophy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. Collective looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brophy stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brophy 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Brophy!
After the fight, Grant Brophy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.