PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy NoMates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Brockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

NoMates
vs
Brockett

178 cm
23
144 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BLKOUT Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy NoMates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Brockett!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NoMates misses with a looping left.
NoMates fails to land the takedown.
Brockett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. NoMates tries to avoid it but Brockett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag NoMates to the ground. NoMates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brockett avoids the body shot from NoMates.
NoMates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from NoMates does no damage.

Brockett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brockett landing with the ground and pound.
Brockett postures up and lands a big shot to NoMates's brow.
Brockett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
NoMates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brockett throws a big right hand that misses.
Brockett thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as NoMates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
NoMates is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brockett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
NoMates throws a shot from downtown. Brockett moves away and avoids it.

Brockett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brockett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
NoMates can't do much from the bottom here.
Brockett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but NoMates sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brockett working away.
NoMates is looking to regain half guard here but Brockett keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NoMates is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brockett connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brockett working the ground and pound.
Brockett in side control lands a decent elbow.
NoMates is breathing heavily.

Brockett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brockett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brockett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but NoMates is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brockett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but NoMates is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on NoMates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
NoMates gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brockett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
NoMates wants to get back to his feet.
Brockett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NoMates's head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NoMates has his takedown stuffed

and Brockett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockett working NoMates over with strikes.
Brockett prevents NoMates from standing back up.
NoMates avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brockett.
Brockett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brockett drops an elbow to the side of NoMates's head.
Brockett throwing shots but NoMates is blocking nicely.
NoMates taking some punishment here, with Brockett in his half guard.
NoMates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brockett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. NoMates defending well though.
NoMates taking some punishment here, with Brockett in his half guard.
Brockett winds up and cracks NoMates with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Brockett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

NoMates misses with a hook to the body

and Brockett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brockett.
NoMates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brockett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brockett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brockett trying to control the position from guard on top but NoMates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brockett postures up in NoMates's guard and throws a big left but NoMates blocks it.
Brockett distracts NoMates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brockett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brockett is in close to NoMates's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as NoMates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brockett moves out of range of the strikes.
NoMates throws a head kick but Brockett moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Brockett lands an impressive looking overhand right. NoMates doesn't seem phased though.

Brockett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
NoMates is pressing down on Brockett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bud Brockett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brockett scoring with some ground and pound.
Brockett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brockett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at NoMates to see if he's OK.
NoMates is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brockett connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brockett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but NoMates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brockett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
NoMates is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brockett off and has taken his back!

NoMates is persistently looking for the submission but Brockett is defending it well.

NoMates working for a choke but Brockett is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockett staying busy and making it hard for NoMates to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brockett is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Brockett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! NoMates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

The fighters circling - NoMates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
NoMates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Brockett counters with a nice double leg into side control. NoMates won't be happy with that.
Brockett lands a few punches from side control.
NoMates managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brockett.
Brockett is chipping away with strikes.
Brockett throws an elbow but NoMates slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brockett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NoMates avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brockett.
NoMates sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NoMates's head.
NoMates trying to control here.
Brockett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brockett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NoMates's head.
Brockett throwing shots but NoMates is blocking nicely.
Brockett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brockett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brockett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
NoMates misses with a takedown

so Brockett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockett throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brockett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
NoMates has momentary wrist control but Brockett slips an elbow through the middle.
NoMates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brockett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brockett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brockett is in close to NoMates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brockett throws a strike but NoMates rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

NoMates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brockett wants to stand but NoMates is controlling the position.
Billy NoMates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
NoMates wants to pass the guard but Brockett is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Brockett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brockett 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Brockett!