PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaev Ivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Brookins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ivan
vs
Brookins

178 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Serenity Fightwear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaev Ivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Brookins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brookins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ivan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters circling a little - Brookins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Ivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Brookins which made him look bad.
Brookins staying out of range there.
Ivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brookins as he jumps to the side.
Brookins tries to clinch up but Ivan circles away and keeps his distance.
Brookins blocks a head kick by Ivan.

Brookins scores with a takedown into Ivan's guard.
Brookins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brookins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brookins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brookins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ivan controls Brookins momentarily but Brookins frees himself.
Ivan has his hands on Brookins's head, controlling the position.
Brookins is stalling in the full guard.
Brookins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Brookins looking to pass the guard.
Ivan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Brookins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Brookins manages to move to mount!

Brookins looking to secure an arm triangle but Ivan defends it well.

Brookins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ivan manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Brookins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brookins looks gassed!
Ivan trying to control but Brookins flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brookins keeps control of the position easily here as Ivan tries to buck him off.
Ivan wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brookins scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Brookins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brookins has managed to clinch.

Brookins gets control of Ivan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brookins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brookins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brookins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brookins is controlling Ivan's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brookins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivan's guard.
Brookins sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brookins postures up.

Brookins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ivan, up you get!

Brookins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brookins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brookins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ivan looks a forlorn figure.
Brookins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brookins lands a big shot there that rocks Ivan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brookins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Brookins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brookins scoring with strikes but Ivan is staying in there.
Brookins controlling from the full mount.
Ivan tries to lock up and control but Brookins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brookins lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brookins controlling his opponent.
Brookins lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Brookins.
Brookins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brookins scoring with strikes but Ivan is staying in there.

Brookins is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Ivan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Brookins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Brookins fails to land with a series of punches.
Brookins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Brookins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brookins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brookins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brookins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by George Brookins.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brookins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins landing strikes.
George Brookins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brookins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Brookins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brookins connects with a right hand. Ivan shakes it off.
Brookins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Brookins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ivan has had enough of the clinch but Brookins keeps him there for the moment.

Brookins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ivan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Brookins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brookins is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Brookins gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Brookins gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Brookins apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Ivan gets caught flat footed, as Brookins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brookins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivan, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan is working hard here to advance position.
Brookins's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Brookins gets to his feet - Ivan follows without any prompting.
Ivan with a poor takedown

and Brookins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ivan!

Brookins looking for a guillotine from mount but Ivan is having none of it.
Brookins avoids the attempt from Ivan to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Brookins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brookins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Brookins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brookins 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 James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Brookins!