PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Sawyer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brooks
vs
St Pierre

168 cm
29
140 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

167 cm
34
142 lbs
27 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Dragon

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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Felix St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre slips under a jab from Brooks.
Brooks throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brooks.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
St Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
St Pierre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
St Pierre taking some punishment here, with Brooks in his half guard.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

St Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brooks connects with a nice short shot to St Pierre's temple.

Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and St Pierre defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks wants to control but St Pierre is keeping him busy.
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St Pierre's head.
Brooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.

St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brooks thows a huge punch but St Pierre dodges it nicely.
Brooks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brooks connects with a nice short shot to St Pierre's temple.
Brooks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Brooks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.

St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre taking some punishment here, with Brooks in his half guard.
St Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brooks lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brooks lands a nice short elbow.
Brooks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brooks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Brooks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St Pierre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brooks.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Brooks drops an elbow to the side of St Pierre's head.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Brooks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.

St Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

St Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brooks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brooks wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Brooks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brooks scoring with some ground and pound.
St Pierre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brooks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

St Pierre working for a submission but Brooks is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre is working for a guillotine from mount but Brooks frees his head quite easily.
Brooks is trying to escape the mount.
Brooks wants to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
Brooks can't escape the position.
Brooks tries to lock up and control but St Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

St Pierre jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brooks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

St Pierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Brooks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Pierre.
Brooks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brooks throws a looping overhand right but St Pierre ducks down to avoid it.

St Pierre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brooks to the ground. St Pierre is now in Brooks's guard.

Brooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
St Pierre preventing the sweep.

St Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

St Pierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St Pierre has managed to get both his arms back between Brooks's legs - danger averted.
Brooks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brooks connects with a nice short shot to St Pierre's temple.
Brooks lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brooks works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

St Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
St Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St Pierre.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brooks is aware though and is defending well.
Brooks landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Brooks connects with a couple of short punches.
Brooks wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.

Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
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.
Brooks cracks St Pierre with a solid left hand.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks works over St Pierre with some ground and pound from guard.
Brooks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brooks controls the pace.
Brooks landing some decent shots from guard.

St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Brooks pushes his legs off easily.

St Pierre working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brooks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brooks is in close to St Pierre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brooks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Brooks pushes his legs off easily.
Brooks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.

St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

St Pierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brooks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for St Pierre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controls the position.
St Pierre tries to bench press Brooks off him but Brooks keeps the position.
St Pierre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brooks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks St Pierre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyler Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brooks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brooks.
Brooks slips a nice elbow through St Pierre's hands, connecting with St Pierre's forehead.

St Pierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Brooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Pierre regains full guard. Nicely done.

St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
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.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brooks throws the left hand but St Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Brooks throws out a powerful jab.

St Pierre shoots in and bounces Brooks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

St Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brooks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.

St Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brooks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
St Pierre works his way into side control.
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Brooks is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
Brooks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St Pierre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brooks throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Brooks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Pierre defends well.
St Pierre forces his way into half guard.
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!

St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.

St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brooks is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! St Pierre is tapping! Great win for Brooks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Brooks!
After winning the bout, Tyler Brooks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.