PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brockington (ranked 2175 p4p, 1461 weight class) and Conor McNuggets (ranked 279 p4p, 204 weight class). McNuggets has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie Smalls as his entrance music. Conor McNuggets has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Brockington
vs
McNuggets

185 cm
31
160
14 - 10 - 2

178 cm
22
169
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Altitude Clothing

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 14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor McNuggets!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNuggets misses with an uppercut. Brockington saw that one coming.
Brockington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from McNuggets.
Nice defenses there by Brockington.
McNuggets misses the shot to the body.
McNuggets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNuggets lands a jab to the nose.
Brockington shoots in but McNuggets avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Brockington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brockington tries to counter with a takedown but McNuggets is quick to defend against it.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brockington tries to score a power double leg takedown but McNuggets sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brockington somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets misses the shot to the body.

Brockington shoots in and bounces McNuggets off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brockington wants to control from the top but McNuggets keeps moving.
McNuggets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brockington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brockington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brockington trying to control the position from guard on top but McNuggets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockington controlling from the top position.
Brockington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brockington passes McNuggets's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Brockington wants to work for an arm triangle but McNuggets is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brockington thows a huge punch but McNuggets dodges it nicely.
Brockington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McNuggets does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Brockington seems to be working for a kimura but McNuggets defends the submission attempt.
McNuggets won't allow Brockington to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockington trying to control from half guard but McNuggets is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brockington wants to free his trapped foot but McNuggets is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNuggets but McNuggets pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNuggets pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNuggets throws a leg kick

and Brockington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brockington.

The fighters are working up against the cage. McNuggets manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McNuggets lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brockington prevents a body shot from McNuggets.
Brockington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McNuggets gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brockington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brockington manages to end up in side control.

McNuggets explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McNuggets dominated that round.
That's time! Brockington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brockington shoots for a double leg takedown but McNuggets sprawls well. He's pushed Brockington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McNuggets is looking for the big counter here.
McNuggets misses with a body shot.

Brockington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brockington lands in his opponent's guard.

McNuggets pushes Brockington off and gets back to his feet.
Conor McNuggets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNuggets misses with a double jab

and Brockington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brockington with a flurry of punches that miss.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Brockington from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockington tries to free his leg and advance position but McNuggets is retaining full guard.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Brockington from controlling successfully.
Brockington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNuggets swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brockington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brockington trying to control but McNuggets is working from the bottom.

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.
Brockington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Brockington from controlling successfully.

Brockington gets to his feet. McNuggets looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McNuggets throws a combination that misses

and Brockington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brockington lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington throwing shots but McNuggets is blocking nicely.

Brockington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McNuggets is just riding it out for now. Brockington eventually gives up the hold.
McNuggets pushes Brockington off looking to stand but Brockington dives back in and keeps control.
Brockington is stalling here. McNuggets is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brockington seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McNuggets has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brockington wants to get back to his feet but McNuggets drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets working away.
Brockington manages to work his way to half guard, despite McNuggets's best efforts.

Brockington looking for submissions off his back.
Brockington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNuggets trying to control from half guard but Brockington is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor McNuggets will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

McNuggets scores with a punch to the head.
McNuggets has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brockington is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brockington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNuggets.
Brockington drops down looking for a counter takedown but McNuggets sprawls and moves away.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McNuggets but McNuggets pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNuggets cracks Brockington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Kevin Brockington has been cut.
Brockington dodges the punch combination from McNuggets.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNuggets tests Brockington's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNuggets stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McNuggets! But no joy.
McNuggets lands a nice shot that snaps Brockington's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from McNuggets misses the target.
Brockington drops down looking for a counter takedown but McNuggets sprawls and moves away.
McNuggets misses with a wild body shot.

Brockington dives in and scores a takedown into McNuggets's guard.
McNuggets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brockington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNuggets is keeping the position for now.
McNuggets utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Brockington from controlling successfully.
Brockington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McNuggets is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNuggets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brockington.
McNuggets keeping full guard, as Brockington tries to pass.
Brockington trying to control the position from guard on top but McNuggets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McNuggets lands a head shot.

Brockington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McNuggets to the mat! McNuggets manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNuggets is keeping the position for now.
Brockington throws a big elbow that misses.
Brockington wants to pass the guard but McNuggets is keeping the position.
Brockington postures up in McNuggets's guard and throws a big left but McNuggets blocks it.
Brockington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brockington landing some decent shots from guard.
Brockington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brockington throws a big elbow that misses.
McNuggets keeping moving, preventing Brockington from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McNuggets gets caught napping as Brockington dives in and scores a takedown. McNuggets manages to retain guard.
Brockington postures up in McNuggets's guard and throws a big left but McNuggets blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brockington trying to control the position from guard on top but McNuggets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brockington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McNuggets.
I've got McNuggets winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McNuggets!
Post fight, Conor McNuggets stared into the camera and said 'HE AINT NUTTIN BUT AH FOOKIN BUM '.