PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuba Rozpruwacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brophy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Kuba Rozpruwacz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Brophy
vs
Rozpruwacz

170 cm
25
175 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

187 cm
25
178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuba Rozpruwacz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Rozpruwacz moves out of range easily.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. Rozpruwacz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brophy feints and then cracks Rozpruwacz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rozpruwacz down.

Brophy moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Brophy.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rozpruwacz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rozpruwacz jumps guard but Brophy stands there with Rozpruwacz around his waist. Rozpruwacz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Brophy to work.
Brophy trying to land knees to the body.
Brophy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozpruwacz is just out of range.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
Brophy throws a head kick but Rozpruwacz moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws out a leg kick but Rozpruwacz moves out of range and Brophy only half commits.
Rozpruwacz misses with a takedown

and Brophy moves into the clinch.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rozpruwacz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Brophy to work.
Brophy scores a nice knee to the body.
Brophy stalling in the clinch.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rozpruwacz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brophy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brophy tries a knee to the head but Rozpruwacz blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Brophy.
Rozpruwacz blocks an elbow strike.
Rozpruwacz wants a takedown.
Grant Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Rozpruwacz.
Brophy slowing the pace effectively.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grant Brophy.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brophy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rozpruwacz, pushing him back against the cage.
Brophy landing knees to the head.
Brophy looking to throw knees to the head but Rozpruwacz is blocking nicely.
Brophy misses with a knee to the head.
Brophy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rozpruwacz is trying to drag Brophy to the mat but Brophy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brophy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brophy tries to land knees in the clinch but Rozpruwacz avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brophy moves into range and clinches up with Rozpruwacz.
Rozpruwacz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brophy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brophy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brophy misses with a knee strike.
Grant Brophy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brophy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brophy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brophy misses with a knee to the head.
Brophy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brophy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy with a knee to the head.
Brophy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rozpruwacz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brophy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brophy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brophy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brophy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brophy looking to throw knees to the head but Rozpruwacz is blocking nicely.
Come on Brophy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brophy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brophy.

Rozpruwacz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Rozpruwacz drops back looking for a leg! Brophy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brophy manages to kick Rozpruwacz off! Rozpruwacz jumps back into Brophy's guard.

Rozpruwacz has gone for a leg lock! Brophy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rozpruwacz's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy wants to stand but Rozpruwacz is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rozpruwacz working for a triangle but Brophy defends it easily.

Rozpruwacz looking for a guillotine here but Brophy defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brophy stands up from Rozpruwacz's guard - Brophy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rozpruwacz blocks a head kick by Brophy.

Brophy takes the fight into the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rozpruwacz is defended easily by Brophy.

Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rozpruwacz avoids it.
Come on Brophy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brophy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rozpruwacz's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brophy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rozpruwacz up against the cage.
Brophy scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Brophy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Brophy clinches with his opponent.

It looks like Kuba Rozpruwacz has been cut.
Brophy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rozpruwacz.
Brophy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brophy connects with a knee to the head.
Rozpruwacz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brophy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rozpruwacz dives in and grabs Brophy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brophy pushes down on Rozpruwacz's head and hops out.
Rozpruwacz misses with a takedown attempt
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
Grant Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Rozpruwacz.

Brophy moves into the clinch.
Brophy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rozpruwacz's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brophy is struggling to control the position.
Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rozpruwacz can do to turn this around?
Rozpruwacz tries to score a body lock takedown but Brophy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brophy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rozpruwacz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brophy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brophy.
Rozpruwacz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rozpruwacz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Brophy.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Brophy.
Brophy tries a body shot but Rozpruwacz blocks it.
Brophy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brophy stalling in the clinch.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rozpruwacz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brophy stalling against the cage.
Brophy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Come on Brophy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rozpruwacz tries to score a body lock takedown but Brophy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brophy stalling in the clinch.
Brophy tries a knee to the head but Rozpruwacz blocks it.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rozpruwacz has Brophy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brophy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rozpruwacz avoids it.
Brophy avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grant Brophy.
Rozpruwacz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brophy pinned against the cage. Brophy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Brophy clinches up with Rozpruwacz and pushes him back against the cage.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rozpruwacz avoiding damage as Brophy throws knees to the body.
Kuba Rozpruwacz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brophy lands an elbow inside that Rozpruwacz shrugs off.
Brophy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Brophy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brophy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Brophy!