PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tedd Brokeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Brokeman
vs
Khan

183 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
28
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tedd Brokeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Khan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brokeman fails with the takedown

and Khan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brokeman won't be happy with that.
Brokeman looking for a sweep but Khan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Brokeman tries to control the position but Khan now has his back.
I really don't envy Brokeman right now.
Brokeman trying to control the hands but Khan breaks the grip.
Khan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brokeman rolls, trying to escape but Khan keeps control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brokeman is working hard here to advance position.
Brokeman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Khan avoiding Brokeman 's attempts to control his hands.
Brokeman covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brokeman is trying to break free.
Khan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Khan is trying to stick to Brokeman's back but Brokeman is turning into Khan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Khan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brokeman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brokeman is looking to advance position but Khan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brokeman is looking to improve his position but Khan isn't that keen on the idea.
Khan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brokeman is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to control but Brokeman is having none of it.
Brokeman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Khan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brokeman misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Brokeman tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily

and Khan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brokeman is trying to get back to full guard.

Khan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Brokeman.
Brokeman tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Khan easily slips into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan prevents Brokeman from getting the reversal.
We've been informed that Khan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Khan has hold of Brokeman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brokeman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khan controlling from the full mount.
Brokeman is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Tedd Brokeman has been cut.
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!
Khan with the ground and pound from mount.

Tedd Brokeman's cut is getting worse.

Khan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brokeman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Khan wants to take Brokeman's back but he can't do it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan content just to control the position here.
Khan is landing with some decent strikes but Brokeman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brokeman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khan controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brokeman working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brokeman trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tedd Brokeman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Brokeman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Khan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brokeman!
Brokeman is looking for a sweep.
Khan lands a nice forearm strike.
Brokeman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brokeman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Khan jumps into side control!
Khan working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brokeman tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Damian Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brokeman tries to reverse the position but Khan maintains control.
Khan trying to control but Brokeman is having none of it.
Khan looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brokeman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khan controlling the pace for now.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Damian Khan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Khan has Brokeman up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan scores with the left hand. Brokeman knows he should have avoided that one.
Brokeman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Brokeman gets control of Khan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brokeman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Damian Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khan stays in close to Brokeman's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Damian Khan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Khan takes a swing at Brokeman's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Khan!