PBP Commentary

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

Brooks
vs
Thompson

168 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
27
86 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

MMA Animal

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Thompson.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brooks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brooks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thompson stalks Brooks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brooks's face. Brooks staggers backwards, shaken.
Brooks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Brooks scores a takedown into full mount!
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 looking for a guillotine from mount but Thompson is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Thompson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brooks.
Brooks misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brooks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thompson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Brooks goes for an armbar but Thompson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.

Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.

Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooks is proving hard to escape from.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Phillip Thompson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Brooks's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson punishes Brooks's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brooks backs up against the cage.
Brooks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Brooks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brooks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brooks's head.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Phillip Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson jabs at Brooks's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Brooks seems unphased.
Brooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.

Brooks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brooks lands in his opponent's guard.
Brooks 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.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thompson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brooks taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brooks scoring with punches from side control.
Thompson is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Brooks landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face as Brooks controls the position.
Brooks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Brooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thompson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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 Tyler Brooks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thompson cracks Brooks with a good jab.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson sizes up Brooks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thompson lands a jab.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Brooks throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
Brooks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thompson is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Phillip Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson lands a head shot.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Brooks should have avoided that one.
Brooks walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Brooks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brooks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brooks in his tracks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Brooks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.

Thompson gets caught napping as Brooks dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.
Brooks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillip Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brooks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Brooks!