PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Korell Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker has chosen The Platters - Only You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tucker has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Korell Brooks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Todd Tucker's chin.

Brooks
vs
Tucker

220 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
312 lbs
2 - 35 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 Las Vegas, Korell Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brooks keeps Tucker at a distance using the push kick.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Brooks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tucker is trying to defend but Brooks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooks wants to control but Tucker is keeping him busy.

Brooks decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korell Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Tucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Todd Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooks is defended easily by Tucker.
Tucker unleashes a big counter combination but Brooks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
As Tucker tries to get set, Brooks tries to push him back and clinch up but Tucker manages to avoid the attempt.
Brooks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and Brooks counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker backing up. Tucker nods at Brooks to acknowledge the strikes.
Tucker throws a lazy head kick
and Brooks counters with an outside leg kick.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks throws a big counter combination but Tucker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brooks scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker throws a lazy head kick
and Brooks counters with a two punch combo.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks tries to counter with a takedown but Tucker is quick to defend against it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Tucker tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and Brooks counters with a right hand to the body.
Brooks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Brooks forces Tucker back against the cage and clinches.
Tucker is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tucker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brooks'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.
Tucker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
Brooks has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tucker tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks lands an elbow just above Tucker 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks throws a front kick that sends Tucker stumbling back into the cage.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and Brooks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Tucker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses
and Brooks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tucker's waist but Tucker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brooks off to one side.

Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korell Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Tucker's cut.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brooks.
Brooks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tucker's waist but Tucker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brooks off to one side.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Tucker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker stuffs the takedown.
Tucker throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korell Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tucker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brooks stands up and waves to Tucker to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tucker pinned against the cage. Tucker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Korell Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Tucker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tucker unleashes a big counter combination but Brooks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Brooks moves into range and clinches up with Tucker.

Brooks decides to pull guard.

Brooks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tucker stacks Brooks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tucker!

Tucker decides to stand back up. Tucker steps back and let's Brooks get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Brooks has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brooks prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.

Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tucker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Todd Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker stuffs the takedown.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Tucker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brooks goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks looks for a takedown but Tucker sprawls well.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses
and Brooks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Brooks drives through and clinches with Tucker against the cage.
Tucker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brooks digs a right hand underneath Tucker's ribcage. Tucker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brooks lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Tucker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brooks keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tucker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tucker is trying to break free.

Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tucker throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws a big counter combination but Tucker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Tucker misses
and Brooks counters with a series of strikes. Tucker will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 Korell Brooks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Todd Tucker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tucker misses with a head kick.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Tucker in a clinch.

Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Brooks lands a head kick. Tucker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tucker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Brooks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tucker is trying to defend but Brooks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Brooks is looking for a kimura but Tucker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brooks to get the leverage.
Brooks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Tucker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brooks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tucker's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks trying to control but Tucker is having none of it.

Tucker bucks up and throws Brooks to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a lazy head kick
and Brooks counters with a series of strikes. Tucker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brooks darts in looking for a takedown but Tucker gets double underhooks and turns Brooks into the cage.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Brooks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and Brooks counters with a left and a right that stings Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses
and Brooks counters with a series of strikes. Tucker will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tucker.
A right-left combo lands from Brooks.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Korell Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Tucker. No joy for Brooks on that attempt.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Brooks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tucker manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooks is defended easily by Tucker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korell Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Tucker shows good takedown defense.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tucker after a bit of a struggle.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tucker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks looking to stall.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Brooks jumps guard but Tucker stands there with Brooks around his waist. Brooks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Tucker manages to get underhooks.
Brooks is pushing Tucker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Todd Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korell Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Korell Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brooks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korell Brooks!
In defeat, Todd Tucker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.