PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Basil Brubaker (ranked 4754 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Tidwell (ranked 4361 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Brubaker
vs
Tidwell

175 cm
25
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Basil Brubaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Tidwell!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tidwell tries to keep at a distance but Brubaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brubaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brubaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brubaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brubaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Brubaker - that landed with a thud.
Brubaker scores with a shot to the side of Tidwell's head.
A body shot lands from Brubaker.
Tidwell looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Brubaker.
Brubaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Brubaker.
Tidwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Brubaker has double underhooks.
Brubaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brubaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brubaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brubaker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brubaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Brubaker manages to break the clinch.
Brubaker lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker lands an overhand right.

Brubaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Brubaker - that landed with a thud.

Brubaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tidwell takes one on the button.
Brubaker throws a head kick that misses.
Brubaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tidwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Brubaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brubaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tidwell at a distance.
Brubaker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brubaker lands the left hand.

Brubaker clinches.
Tidwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brubaker walks away with a smile on his face. Tidwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brubaker jabs at Tidwell's body.

Brubaker clinches up with Tidwell and pushes him back against the cage.

Brubaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brubaker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Brubaker thuds a left hand into Tidwell's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brubaker scores with a nice strike.
Tidwell dodges the punch combination from Brubaker.
Good exchange - Brubaker coming out on top.
Tidwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brubaker scores with a nice right hand.
Brubaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brubaker lands the left hand.
Tidwell ducks right into an uppercut from Brubaker.
Tidwell walks into a stiff left hand from Brubaker.
Tidwell closes the distance and clinches up with Brubaker, looking for a takedown. Tidwell pushes Brubaker against the cage but Brubaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brubaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brubaker, as that shot connected.
Brubaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Brubaker coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tidwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Basil Brubaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Tidwell.
Tidwell tries to clinch but Brubaker moves out of range.
Brubaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Brubaker forces Tidwell back against the cage and clinches.
Brubaker lands a left hand.
Brubaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brubaker lands with a short shot to the head.

Brubaker manages to break the clinch.
Tidwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Brubaker.
Brubaker catches Tidwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tidwell shoots in but Brubaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tidwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tidwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tidwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tidwell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tidwell walks into a straight right hand from Brubaker.
Tidwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Brubaker throwing a counter right hand but Tidwell manages to avoid it.
A jab from Brubaker does it's job there.
Brubaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tidwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tidwell shoots for a takedown but Brubaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brubaker.

Brubaker instigates a clinch.
Brubaker lands a body punch.
Brubaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tidwells head.
Brubaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
Brubaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from Brubaker.

Brubaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tidwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Basil Brubaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brubaker connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basil Brubaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brubaker looks to land a combination but Tidwell avoids it well.
Basil Brubaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Tidwell has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brubaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brubaker lands with a shot to the body.

Brubaker rushes Tidwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brubaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brubaker lands a left hand.
Brubaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brubaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brubaker lands a right hand.
Brubaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
A right hand to the body from Brubaker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brubaker.
Tidwell is breathing heavily.
Brubaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
Tidwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brubaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
Brubaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tidwell can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brubaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brubaker with a jab.
Tidwell misses with a kick to the body.
Brubaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Brubaker moves into the clinch.
Brubaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brubaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brubaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brubaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tidwell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brubaker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tidwell.
Brubaker lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Brubaker scores with a nice short uppercut.

Tidwell is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Brubaker.
Brubaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tidwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Brubaker finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tidwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Brubaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
Brubaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tidwell backwards.
Brubaker scores with a shot to the side of Tidwell's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Brubaker.
Brubaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brubaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brubaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Brubaker.
Brubaker dips a shoulder and cracks Tidwell with a mighty uppercut! Tidwell falls back against the cage and Brubaker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tidwell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brubaker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basil Brubaker!