PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brockington (ranked 5621 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Hori (ranked 3849 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Brockington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Brockington
vs
Hori

185 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

182 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kevin Brockington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takanori Hori!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brockington attempts a counter takedown but Hori avoids it well and moves away.

A jab-cross combination lands for Hori and sends Brockington crashing to the mat! Hori follows him down to the mat - Brockington regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Kevin Brockington has been cut.
Hori tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brockington is pressing down on Hori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brockington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brockington stops Hori from standing up.
Hori being controlled here, momentarily.
Hori wants to stand but Brockington is controlling the position.
Brockington cracks Hori with a solid left hand.

Hori scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brockington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hori misses with a head kick.
It looked like Brockington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hori throws a series of punches but Brockington avoids them all with ease.
Brockington misses with a takedown attempt
and Hori counters with a left and a right that stings Brockington.
Brockington is breathing heavily.
Brockington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hori defends well and Brockington ends up having to push Hori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brockington shoots in for a double leg but Hori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hori tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockington avoids the head kick by Hori.
Hori throws a head kick but Brockington moves out of range.
Brockington lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takanori Hori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hori as he avoids it easily.
Hori throws a head kick but Brockington moves out of range.

Brockington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hori is trying to defend but Brockington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Brockington tries to pass to full mount but Hori defends it.
Brockington stops Hori from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brockington connects with a nice short shot to Hori's temple.
Brockington stops Hori from getting back to his feet.
Brockington thows a huge punch but Hori dodges it nicely.
Hori is trying to stand.
Brockington content to control rather than advance.

Brockington decides to return to a standing position.
Hori throws a head kick that misses.
Takanori Hori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown but Hori shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Hori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brockington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brockington dives in and grabs Hori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hori pushes down on Brockington's head and hops out.
Hori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hori tries a head kick but it misses.
Brockington blocks a head kick by Hori.
Brockington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takanori Hori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Brockington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hori tries a head kick but it misses.
Brockington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brockington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brockington somewhat.
Brockington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brockington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hori lands a high kick!
Hori throws a head kick that misses.
Hori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brockington has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nice combo by Hori! Oh, that's hurt him - Brockington falls to the canvas and Hori follows him into side control.

Brockington is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hori decides to stand back up. Hori steps back and let's Brockington get back to his feet.
Brockington blocks a head kick by Hori.
A head kick misses from Hori.
Brockington dives in for a single leg takedown but Hori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brockington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hori counters with a series of strikes. Brockington will be more careful next time no doubt.

Kevin Brockington's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brockington avoids the head kick by Hori.
Brockington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hori throws a head kick but Brockington moves out of range.
Brockington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brockington shoots in and drives through. Hori sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockington blocks a head kick by Hori.
Hori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Hori.

Brockington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hori to the ground. Brockington is now in Hori's guard.
Brockington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hori wants to stand but Brockington is controlling the position.
Brockington pushes down on Hori's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Brockington wants to work for an arm triangle but Hori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hori is refusing to be controlled, as Brockington sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takanori Hori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Brockington's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A head kick misses from Hori.
Hori misses with a head kick.
Brockington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takanori Hori seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Brockington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brockington lands in his opponent's guard.
Hori wants to stand and escape but Brockington is having none of it.
Brockington looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockington prevents Hori from getting back to his feet.
Brockington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brockington trying to control but Hori is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hori wants to stand up but Brockington is controlling him.

Brockington stands up and waves to Hori to follow him.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hori sprawls well. Hori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brockington gets slowly back to his feet.
Kevin Brockington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brockington avoids the head kick by Hori.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brockington darts in looking for a takedown but Hori gets double underhooks and turns Brockington into the cage.
Hori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hori throws a head kick but Brockington moves out of range.
Hori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brockington's head.
Brockington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hori scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hori throws a head kick that misses.
Brockington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brockington fails with the takedown.
Brockington blocks a head kick by Hori.
Brockington tries to counter with a takedown but Hori is quick to defend against it.
Brockington avoids the head kick by Hori.
Hori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hori wants it to stay on the feet.
Hori tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockington shoots in and drives through. Hori sprawls well.

Brockington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hori is trying to escape back to his feet but Brockington uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hori tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Brockington sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hori taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Brockington!