PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua McBrooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Janko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBrooks comes to the cage accompanied by The Game - El Chapo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McBrooks
vs
Janko

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joshua McBrooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Janko!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janko fails with the takedown
and McBrooks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBrooks throws a sloppy head kick and Janko moves out of range easily.
Janko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Janko dives in for a single leg takedown but McBrooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McBrooks stuns Janko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for Janko with that takedown attempt.
Joshua McBrooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Janko.

Janko has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Janko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Janko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Janko pushes McBrooks off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janko fails to land the takedown.
Joshua McBrooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Janko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBrooks as he avoids it easily.
McBrooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from McBrooks.
McBrooks leaves Janko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McBrooks keeps Janko at a distance using the push kick.
McBrooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Janko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janko misses with a takedown
and McBrooks counters with a three punch combo that has Janko backing up. Janko nods at McBrooks to acknowledge the strikes.
Janko looks winded!
A head kick misses from McBrooks.
Janko is looking to clinch but McBrooks is avoiding it.
McBrooks is looking for a counter combo.
Janko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McBrooks's waist but McBrooks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Janko off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBrooks as he jumps to the side.
Janko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcBrooks.
McBrooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Janko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McBrooks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from McBrooks. Those never looked like landing.
Janko has his takedown stuffed
and McBrooks counters with a series of strikes. Janko will be more careful next time no doubt.
McBrooks misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Janko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Janko or perhaps it was just good defense by McBrooks, which made it look bad.
Janko tries to clinch but McBrooks is having none of it.
Janko throws a series of punches but McBrooks moves out of range.
McBrooks misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from McBrooks. No joy for Janko on that attempt.
McBrooks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Janko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBrooks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Janko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janko dives in and grabs McBrooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. McBrooks pushes down on Janko's head and hops out.
McBrooks misses with a double jab.
McBrooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Janko avoids the head kick by McBrooks.
A head kick misses from McBrooks.
Janko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBrooks defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Janko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McBrooks counters with a left and a right that stings Janko.
Janko shoots in and drives through. McBrooks sprawls well.
McBrooks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Janko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McBrooks swivels and escapes.
Janko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from McBrooks misses the target.
Joshua McBrooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Janko.
Janko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBrooks pinned against the cage. McBrooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Janko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janko looks to land a body kick but McBrooks moved away.
Janko moves in looking to clinch but McBrooks pushes him off.
Janko is breathing heavily.
No joy there for McBrooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBrooks throws a sloppy head kick
and Janko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McBrooks cracks the inside of Janko's front leg.
McBrooks throws a sloppy head kick and Janko moves out of range easily.
Janko dives in and grabs McBrooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. McBrooks pushes down on Janko's head and hops out.
Janko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McBrooks - that will leave a mark!
McBrooks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBrooks connects with a body shot that sends Janko's belly button to the back.
Janko shoots in and drives through. McBrooks sprawls well.
McBrooks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Janko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrooks throws a right hand that Janko ducks under and follows up with a left that Janko also avoids with ease.
Janko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBrooks defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBrooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Janko moves out of range of the body kick from McBrooks.
McBrooks tries to score with a low kick but Janko moves his leg out of the way.
Janko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Janko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBrooks as he avoids it easily.
McBrooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBrooks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrooks scoring well with a low kick there.
Joshua McBrooks is winning the standup battle so far.
McBrooks is looking to slow Janko down with leg kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Janko!
James Janko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McBrooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Janko avoids the head kick by McBrooks.
Joshua McBrooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from McBrooks.
Janko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBrooks can pounce on him.
Janko goes for a double leg but McBrooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBrooks continues to drive forward.
Janko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McBrooks sprawls well. McBrooks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Janko gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBrooks.
McBrooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janko can do to turn this around?
Janko closes the distance and clinches up with McBrooks, looking for a takedown. Janko pushes McBrooks against the cage but McBrooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McBrooks tries to bum rush Janko with a series of wild strikes but Janko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Janko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Janko fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Janko with that takedown attempt.
Janko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McBrooks tries to avoid it but Janko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McBrooks to the ground. McBrooks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua McBrooks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McBrooks lands a leg kick that knocks Janko off balance momentarily.
Janko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Janko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McBrooks doesn't seem bothered though.
A right-left combo lands from McBrooks.
McBrooks leaves Janko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Janko moves in looking to clinch but McBrooks pushes him off.
McBrooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McBrooks throws a head kick but Janko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McBrooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McBrooks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Janko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBrooks throws a leg kick which misses Janko's front leg but catches the back leg as Janko tries to avoid it.
Janko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBrooks throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McBrooks.
Janko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joshua McBrooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Janko.
No luck for Janko with that takedown attempt.
McBrooks misses the shot to the body.
Janko wants to clinch.
McBrooks lands a leg kick that knocks Janko off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrooks misses with a body kick.
Janko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Janko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBrooks as he jumps to the side.
McBrooks slips a jab and a cross from Janko.
McBrooks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Janko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McBrooks - the referee stops the clock and Janko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McBrooks. Janko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McBrooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McBrooks throws a head kick but Janko moves out of range.
McBrooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Janko manages to avoid it.
Janko shoots in but McBrooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joshua McBrooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McBrooks does it's job there.
Janko takes a kick to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Janko breaks the clinch.
McBrooks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Janko tries for a takedown but McBrooks circles away easily
and McBrooks counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janko slips a jab and a cross from McBrooks.
Janko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McBrooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBrooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McBrooks lands a head kick!
McBrooks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janko misses with a leg kick
and McBrooks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James Janko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janko darts in trying to clinch
and McBrooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua McBrooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McBrooks, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua McBrooks!
Joshua McBrooks decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.