PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robby Oneil (ranked 6616 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Brute (ranked 6615 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oneil
vs
Brute

189 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 St Petersburg, Robby Oneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Brute!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brute scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oneil doesn't seem bothered though.

Brute is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oneil's half guard.
Brute missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brute wants to pass to mount but Oneil is defending the position.
Brute trying to control the pace.
Brute has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brute not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brute stands up and beckons Oneil to join him on the feet.

Brute shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oneil's guard.
Brute throws a big right hand that misses.
Oneil pulls Brute in to control the position.
Brute throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oneil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Brute drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oneil dives on top into guard.

Brute looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brute has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Oneil off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Brute shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brute was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneil is trying to escape the position but Brute is controlling the position.

Brute is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oneil has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brute postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brute throws a strike aimed at the side of Oneil's head but Oneil avoids it well.
Brute tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oneil's legs.
You can see the frustration on Oneil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oneil is breathing heavily.
Brute trying to control the position but Oneil is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Oneil really is a fat lump.
Brute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oneil keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brute working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oneil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brute swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Brute shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oneil scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brute manages to mount him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brute throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oneil because Brute loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Brute dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A low kick from Oneil is predictable there
and Brute counters with a nice body shot.

Brute closes the distance and pushes Oneil back into the cage.

Brute pulls guard effortlessly.
Brute trying to keep a closed guard but Oneil is proving a slippery customer.
Brute is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil looking to sit in guard and control but Brute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Brute throws a strike but Oneil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute controlling the position.

Brute working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oneil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oneil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Brute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneil postures up in Brute's guard and throws a big left but Brute blocks it.
Brute controlling Oneil's posture.
Oneil postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Brute looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brute pulls Oneil in close to prevent any damage.
Brute is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Brute keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Brute shoots in and bounces Oneil off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oneil wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brute manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oneil pushes Brute off looking to stand but Brute dives back in and keeps control.
Oneil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brute is working away from the top position though.
Brute performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brute's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brute drops an elbow to the side of Oneil's head.
Brute not doing much here.
Brute throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brute missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Brute looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Brute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Oneil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brute circles away quickly and effectively.
Oneil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brute throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Robby Oneil has been cut.

Brute closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oneil pushes Brute off but Brute dives into side control.
Brute is looking to take a break and control but Oneil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oneil wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brute is staying tight to Oneil's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brute decides to stand back up. Brute steps back and let's Oneil get back to his feet.

Brute scores with a takedown into Oneil's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Brute gets to his feet. Oneil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brute misses with the combination.
Oneil tries to counter by clinching up but Brute breaks away and moves out of range.

Brute gets a double leg takedown into Oneil's guard.

Oneil is working an open guard so Brute takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brute lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Brute dives in and scores a takedown into Oneil's guard.
Oneil wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brute manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brian Brute has got the better of the ground game so far.

Brute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oneil is not content to let Brute control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is looking to improve his position.
Brute uses his free foot to push down on Oneil's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oneil.
Brute throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brute unloads with some shots from mount but Oneil bucks and avoids them well.

Brute goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Oneil is on top in guard.
Brute trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brute looking for a sweep. Not yet Brute, not yet.

Brute working for a triangle but Oneil defends it easily.
Oneil trying to control but Brute is working from the bottom.
Brute striking off his back but it's not causing Oneil any problems.

Brute escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oneil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robby Oneil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Brute is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Brute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brute 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Brute!