PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Brands (ranked 3553 p4p, 4095 weight class) and Bob Probert (ranked 382 p4p, 422 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brands
vs
Probert

178 cm
22
196
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
200
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Brands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brands gets the takedown into side control.
Probert gets back to half guard.

Brands is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Probert defends it well.

Probert actively working from the bottom here.
Probert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Probert.
Brands scoring with some ground and pound.

Probert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brands defends it easily.

Brands stands up and waves to Probert to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Probert gets a takedown into half guard.
Brands pushes Probert off but Probert dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Probert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Probert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brands is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Brands looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brands is looking to control Probert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brands avoid being mounted?
Brands wants to improve his position but Probert is controlling well.
Brands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Brands is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Probert pulls his head out easily.

Probert seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brands trying to control but Probert postures up.

Probert is working for a kimura but Brands is defending it quite comfortably.
Brands is trying to control but can't.
Brands is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Probert is looking for a kimura here.
Probert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brands is not content to let Probert control the position.

Probert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brands has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brands is pressing down on Probert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Brands looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Probert has picked Brands up and slammed him! Brands can't keep hold of the triangle and Probert manages to pass to side control!
Brands trying his best to control but Probert has mounted him.
Brands keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brands is trying to reverse the position but instead Probert has taken his back - oops!
Probert throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Probert keeps control of the position as Brands tries to break free.

Probert seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Brands's chin but Brands turns very nicely into Probert's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Brands.
Brands trying to control the position from guard on top but Probert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Probert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brands showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Probert can't keep his opponent in guard - Brands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Brands is looking for a kimura here.
Brands is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brands passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Probert!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bo Brands will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brands closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Probert can do to turn this around?

Brands is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Probert as he works his way to full guard.
Probert keeping full guard, as Brands tries to pass.
Brands won't allow Probert to sweep him here.
Probert managing to control the position.

Brands gets to his feet. Probert looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert misses with a double jab

and Brands counters by clinching up.

Probert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Probert feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.
Brands trying to keep a closed guard but Probert is proving a slippery customer.

Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brands controlling the position.
Brands keeping moving, preventing Probert from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brands holds on and takes a little breather.
Bo Brands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.
Probert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Probert postures up.
Probert trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom.
Brands is controlling Probert's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Probert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Probert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brands on his heels. He'll look to pass Brands's guard now, I'm sure.
Probert trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Probert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Probert has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Probert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Probert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brands is keeping the position for now.

Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Probert trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Brands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Probert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brands is controlling Probert's posture.

Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probert defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Probert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brands swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brands is adopting a defensive guard.

Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probert defends it easily.

Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Probert throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bo Brands will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Probert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Probert showed some decent athleticism there.

Brands is defending against the submission attempts here by Probert.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands gets full guard.

Brands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brands trying to keep a closed guard but Probert is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Probert is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Probert wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.

Probert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Probert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probert defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Probert trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brands has his hands on Probert's head, controlling the position.
Brands working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brands keeping moving, preventing Probert from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Probert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brands on his heels. He'll look to pass Brands's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Probert trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom.
Brands thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Probert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Probert has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Probert wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.
Probert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brands keeping full guard, as Probert tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Probert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brands swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Probert trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Probert throws a head kick that half lands.
Bob Probert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Probert dives in and scores a takedown into Brands's guard.

Brands has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Probert has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Brands showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brands has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Brands!
A relieved looking Bo Brands thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.