PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conor Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by The Unicorns - I was Born (a Unicorn). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brophy
vs
Jones

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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, Conor Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brophy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones darts in trying to clinch

and Brophy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brophy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brophy wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy'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.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Brophy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones wants to control but Brophy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up

and Brophy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brophy controlling from the top position.
Brophy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Brophy tries to pass.
Brophy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones is trying to keep Brophy in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with the body kick

and Brophy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Brophy avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jones.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Brophy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brophy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy moves into full mount!
Brophy controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brophy prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Brophy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brophy moves out of range of the body kick.
Brophy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
Brophy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away.
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Brophy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brophy moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Jones

and Brophy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brophy controls the pace.
Brophy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conor Brophy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones is trying to keep Brophy in close.
Brophy content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Brophy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brophy working away.
Brophy happy to just control the position for now.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Brophy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brophy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Brophy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brophy tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Renzo Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with the body kick

and Brophy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Brophy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Brophy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Brophy passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brophy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brophy.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to improve his position but Brophy is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Brophy dominated that second round.
That's time! Brophy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Brophy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones moves to clinch but Brophy breaks away

and Brophy counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Brophy controls the position.
Brophy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones wants to control but Brophy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brophy continues to hold on tight.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Brophy drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy staying calm.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brophy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brophy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Further stalling from Brophy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones misses with a kick to the body

and Brophy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Renzo Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conor Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy controlling the action here.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is looking to escape.
Brophy is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones darts in trying to clinch

and Brophy counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Brophy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brophy tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brophy controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a body kick that misses

and Brophy counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Brophy!
Conor Brophy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.