PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between First Name Second Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Not Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Name Second Name
vs
Brock

178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Name Second Name!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Not Brock!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Second Name changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brock tries to avoid it but Second Name manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brock to the ground. Brock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Brock moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Brock - that landed with a thud.
Second Name is looking to control Brock's arms but Brock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Second Name has his back to the cage.

Brock breaks the clinch.
Second Name shoots in for a takedown but Brock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Second Name fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for First Name Second Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brock gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Second Name closes the distance and clinches up with Brock, looking for a takedown. Second Name pushes Brock against the cage but Brock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Second Name is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brock thuds a left hand into Second Name's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brock gets a clinch.
Second Name takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brock lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Second Name is trying to pull guard but Brock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Second Name tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock lands an elbow inside.

Brock breaks the clinch.

Brock gets a clinch.
Second Name trying to stall but Brock improves his position.
Second Name is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brock to keep the fight standing.
Second Name is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Brock to work.
Second Name tries to pull guard but Brock holds him up against the cage and eventually Second Name drops back down to his feet.

Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Brock moves into range and clinches up with Second Name.
Brock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Second Name.
Second Name tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brock smiles and moves away.
Second Name will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Brock closes the distance and clinches.
Second Name wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second Name is looking to control Brock's arms but Brock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Second Name has his back to the cage.
Brock is working Second Name over against the cage.
Brock gets through Second Name's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brock lands an elbow just above Second Name 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Second Name with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brock lands an elbow just above Second Name 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Brock.
Second Name takes an elbow to the temple.
Second Name misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brock.
Second Name takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brock.
Second Name has had enough of the clinch but Brock keeps him there for the moment.
Brock should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second Name shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brock as he jumps to the side.
Brock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Second Name on the side of the head.
Second Name shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brock pinned against the cage. Brock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Brock drives through and clinches with Second Name against the cage.
Second Name trying to control the position but instead, Brock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Second Name into the cage.
Second Name is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brock is defending well.
Brock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Second Name tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Brock.
Second Name looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
Second Name is trying to force a seperation but Brock has the dominant position.
Second Name takes an elbow to the forehead.

Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Second Name misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brock.

Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Second Name has a takedown stuffed.
Brock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!

Brock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Second Name trying to control the position but instead, Brock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Second Name into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Not Brock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Second Name fails to land the takedown.

Brock closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Brock.
Brock prevents Second Name from breaking the clinch.
Brock lands an elbow that stopped Second Name in his tracks for a moment.
Brock lands an elbow inside.
Brock is working Second Name over against the cage.
Brock digs a right hand into Second Name's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Second Name's gas tank.
Brock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brock presses Second Name against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Second Name's defenses.
A knee to the head by Brock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Brock has managed to clinch.
Second Name wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brock lands a nice uppercut.
Brock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Second Name's defenses.
Second Name tries to pull guard but Brock won't allow it.
Brock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Second Name's defenses.

Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Second Name drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Second Name closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brock circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for First Name Second Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Second Name shoots for a takedown but Brock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Second Name shoots in for a takedown but Brock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Second Name shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Brock gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Second Name shoots in looking for a takedown. Brock tries to sprawl out of it but Second Name keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brock darts in and clinches Second Name up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brock.
Brock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Second Name goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brock prevents it.
Brock crunches a lovely knee into Second Name's ribcage.
Brock stalling the fight.
Second Name can't break the clinch.
Second Name looking for a takedown.
Brock lands an elbow inside that Second Name shrugs off.

Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brock works over Second Name's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like First Name Second Name has been cut.
Second Name darts in looking for a takedown but Brock gets double underhooks and turns Second Name into the cage.

Brock moves into range and clinches up with Second Name.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Not Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Brock darts in and clinches Second Name up against the cage.
Brock lands a nice elbow.
Second Name tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brock smiles and moves away.

Brock instigates a clinch.
Second Name has had enough of the clinch but Brock keeps him there for the moment.
Brock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Second Name's face.
Good body shot from Brock.
A frustrated look appears on Second Name's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brock lands a body shot.
Second Name jumps guard but Brock stands there with Second Name around his waist. Second Name gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Second Name is working for takedown but Brock is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock connects with a knee to the head.
Second Name is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Second Name's defenses.
Second Name tries a body shot but Brock blocks it.
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!
Brock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Second Name backwards.

Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Brock forces Second Name back against the cage and clinches.

Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Brock darts in and clinches Second Name up against the cage.
Brock lands an elbow that stopped Second Name in his tracks for a moment.

Brock breaks from the clinch.

Brock moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Brock.
Brock lands a knee to the head.
Second Name is trying to break the clinch but Brock has him pressed against the cage.

Brock breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Not Brock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on First Name Second Name's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Brock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Second Name, pushing him back against the cage.
Brock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Second Names head.
Not Brock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Brock clinches up with Second Name and pushes him back against the cage.
Brock blocking some punches.

Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Brock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Second Name, pushing him back against the cage.
Brock lands a knee to the head.
Second Name fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brock lands an elbow that stopped Second Name in his tracks for a moment.
Brock stalling against the cage.
Second Name has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Second Name has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock connects with a nice looking jab.

Second Name gets tackled into the cage by Brock. Brock maintains the clinch.
Brock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Brock breaks the clinch.

Brock clinches with his opponent.
Second Name tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brock just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for First Name Second Name. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brock manages to break the clinch.

Brock moves into the clinch successfully.
Brock lands a damaging elbow.
Second Name can't get the takedown.
Brock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Second Name takes an elbow to the forehead.

Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Not Brock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Second Name shoots for a takedown but Brock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
First Name Second Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brock moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brock.
Brock lands a body shot in the clinch.

Brock manages to break the clinch.

Brock instigates a clinch.
Second Name struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Brock stalling in the clinch.
Brock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Second Name jumps guard but Brock stands there with Second Name around his waist. Second Name gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Second Name has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brock lands a damaging elbow.
Brock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brock lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brock breaks from the clinch.

Second Name gets tackled into the cage by Brock. Brock maintains the clinch.

Brock breaks the clinch.
Second Name fails to land the takedown.
Brock stuffs the takedown.

Brock moves into range and clinches up with Second Name.
Brock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Second Name is trying to break the clinch but Brock has him pressed against the cage.

Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Brock closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Brock.
Brock lands a knee to the head.
Brock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Second Name fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock lands a damaging elbow.
Brock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brock landing knees to the head.
Second Name takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Brock.
Brock lands an elbow just above Second Name 's eye.

Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Not Brock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Not Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Second Name misses with a takedown attempt - Brock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brock tries to counter by closing the distance.

Brock clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Not Brock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Not Brock!
Not Brock is the new featherweight champion!