PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Westmoreland (ranked 5847 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Brooks (ranked 25360 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Westmoreland
vs
Brooks

175 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobias Westmoreland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westmoreland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
Westmoreland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brooks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Westmoreland misses with a series of wild punches.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westmoreland.
Brooks unleashes a big counter combination but Westmoreland bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westmoreland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westmoreland tries to close the distance and clinch but Brooks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Westmoreland lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmoreland takes a kick to the side of the head.
Westmoreland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Westmoreland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Westmoreland darts in looking for a takedown but Brooks gets double underhooks and turns Westmoreland into the cage.
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from Westmoreland. Westmoreland gets slowly back to his feet.
Westmoreland is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks throws a head kick that Westmoreland semi-blocks.
Brooks shoots in but Westmoreland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tobias Westmoreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Westmoreland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Brooks lands a head kick. Westmoreland smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Westmoreland is rocked!
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westmoreland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Westmoreland darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.
Westmoreland prevents the takedown attempt.
Westmoreland is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westmoreland has him pressed against the cage.
Westmoreland is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Westmoreland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westmoreland.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westmoreland has him pressed against the cage.

Westmoreland jumps into guard, dragging Brooks to the mat.
Brooks wants to get up but he can't break Westmoreland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Westmoreland keeps moving.
Brooks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brooks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Westmoreland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brooks, into his guard.

Westmoreland wants to get up but he can't break Brooks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Westmoreland defends easily.
Westmoreland throws an elbow that misses. Brooks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Westmoreland's guard. Nice move by Brooks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Westmoreland looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.

Westmoreland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westmoreland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tobias Westmoreland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by Westmoreland, which made it look bad.
Tobias Westmoreland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westmoreland shoots in but no luck this time.
Carlos Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Westmoreland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Westmoreland paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Westmoreland tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tobias Westmoreland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Brooks.
Westmoreland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmoreland is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.
Brooks jumps guard but Westmoreland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Westmoreland slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
Westmoreland presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brooks trying to stall but Westmoreland improves his position.
Brooks jumps guard but Westmoreland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Westmoreland prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Westmoreland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Westmoreland fails to pull guard.
Brooks is trying to break free.

That's two 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.
Westmoreland is trying to break free.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Westmoreland has the dominant position.
Brooks prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks tries to circle away but Westmoreland has him pinned against the cage.
Westmoreland goes for a takedown attempt but Brooks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Westmoreland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Westmoreland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brooks on the side of the head.
Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westmoreland.

Westmoreland clinches with his opponent.
Westmoreland wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Westmoreland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westmoreland wants to clinch up but Brooks keeps it at a distance.
Westmoreland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Brooks. No joy for Westmoreland on that attempt.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westmoreland circles away.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Westmoreland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westmoreland swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Westmoreland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westmoreland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks connects with a nice looking jab.

Brooks forces Westmoreland back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Westmoreland has the dominant position.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Westmoreland holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
Brooks jumps guard but Westmoreland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westmoreland is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Westmoreland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 Tobias Westmoreland will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westmoreland tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westmoreland to the ground. Westmoreland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Westmoreland sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Westmoreland closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. Westmoreland pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brooks wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Westmoreland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westmoreland misses with a body kick.
Westmoreland with a poor takedown
and Brooks counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Westmoreland instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westmoreland goes for a takedown attempt but Brooks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Westmoreland. Those never looked like landing.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westmoreland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westmoreland wants it to stay on the feet.
Westmoreland misses with the combination.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Westmoreland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westmoreland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westmoreland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brooks circles away.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westmoreland sprawls well. Westmoreland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westmoreland scores with a decent looking hook.
Westmoreland closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. Westmoreland pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brooks wants to clinch up but Westmoreland keeps it at a distance.
Westmoreland throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Brooks tries to get set, Westmoreland tries to push him back and clinch up but Brooks manages to avoid the attempt.
Westmoreland misses with a combination
and Brooks counters with a two punch combo.
Westmoreland dodges the punch combination from Brooks.
Nice sprawl there from Westmoreland as Brooks shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Westmoreland. Westmoreland maintains the clinch.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westmoreland has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Westmoreland improves position.
Westmoreland jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Westmoreland around his waist. Westmoreland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brooks looking for a takedown.
Westmoreland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick from Brooks lands but Westmoreland takes it in his stride.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westmoreland avoids it really well and circles away.
Westmoreland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Westmoreland throws a combination. Brooks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Westmoreland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Westmoreland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Westmoreland!