PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 238 p4p, 33 weight class) and Danny Mc Elroy (ranked 1136 p4p, 136 weight class). Brakeley comes to the cage accompanied by Woke up this Morning. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Brakeley
vs
Mc Elroy

201 cm
35
271 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

195 cm
31
279 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

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Sportivité

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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Mc Elroy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Danny Mc Elroy has been cut.
Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mc Elroy misses the jab.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Mc Elroy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Elroy is keen to just control but Brakeley is a slippery customer.

Mc Elroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc Elroy.

Mc Elroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brakeley keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy trying to mount his opponent but Brakeley defends it.
Brakeley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mc Elroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mc Elroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mc Elroy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mc Elroy prevents Brakeley from improving his position.
Mc Elroy stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Mc Elroy trying to mount his opponent but Brakeley defends it.
Mc Elroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mc Elroy is stalling here. Brakeley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mc Elroy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brakeley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Brakeley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mc Elroy to his feet.

Mc Elroy takes the fight into the clinch.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Mc Elroy won't allow it.
Mc Elroy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is pressed up against the cage. Mc Elroy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brakeley down to the mat. Brakeley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mc Elroy.

Mc Elroy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Elroy is looking to advance position but Brakeley won't allow it.
Mc Elroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Mc Elroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc Elroy.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is refusing to be controlled, as Mc Elroy sits in half guard.
Brakeley pushes Mc Elroy off looking to stand but Mc Elroy dives back in and keeps control.
Brakeley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mc Elroy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mc Elroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mc Elroy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brakeley's thigh. Brakeley counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mc Elroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Brakeley has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Brakeley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brakeley looking for a sweep. Not yet Brakeley, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Mc Elroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mc Elroy dives in and scores a takedown into Brakeley's guard.

Brakeley manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Mc Elroy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brakeley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mc Elroy is in Brakeley's guard.
Brakeley wants to stand up but Mc Elroy is controlling him.
Brakeley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mc Elroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Brakeley has wrist control.
Mc Elroy looking to sit in guard and control but Brakeley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Elroy pulls Brakeley in close to prevent any damage.
Brakeley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mc Elroy's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Elroy has control of Brakeley's left arm, preventing Brakeley from doing any damage.
Mc Elroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brakeley tries to stand but Mc Elroy is controlling from the bottom.

Mc Elroy is looking for a triangle but Brakeley pushes his legs off easily.
Brakeley wants to stand and escape but instead Mc Elroy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Brakeley keeping moving, preventing Mc Elroy from controlling successfully.
Mc Elroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mc Elroy trying to control but Brakeley is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brakeley kicks Mc Elroy off and gets to his feet.
Brakeley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mc Elroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Mc Elroy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Mc Elroy moved out of range.
Mc Elroy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brakeley throws a predictable looking body shot

and Mc Elroy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brakeley's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Brakeley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc Elroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mc Elroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Brakeley is retaining full guard.
Mc Elroy wants to control from the top but Brakeley keeps moving.
Brakeley wants to stand and escape but Mc Elroy is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brakeley's head.
Mc Elroy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mc Elroy throws an elbow that misses. Brakeley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mc Elroy's guard. Nice move by Brakeley!

Brakeley is looking to stand up but Mc Elroy won't let him.
Brakeley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mc Elroy 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.
Brakeley wants to stand but Mc Elroy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Brakeley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Mc Elroy fails with a takedown attempt.

Mc Elroy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brakeley's guard.
Mc Elroy with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mc Elroy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mc Elroy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brakeley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mc Elroy scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brakeley throws the left hand but Mc Elroy avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Brakeley does it's job there.
Mc Elroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brakeley is fending him off so far but Mc Elroy persists. Nope, Brakeley circles away and we're back to standing.
Brakeley scores with a hook to the body. Mc Elroy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mc Elroy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mc Elroy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Brakeley points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mc Elroy wakes up just in time to hear Brakeley thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.