PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuba Rozpruwacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Grant Brophy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kuba Rozpruwacz's chin.

Brophy
vs
Rozpruwacz

170 cm
25
175 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuba Rozpruwacz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozpruwacz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Brophy has Rozpruwacz up against the cage in a clinch.
Rozpruwacz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Brophy to work.
Brophy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Brophy with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Rozpruwacz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brophy throws a push kick but Rozpruwacz slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy tries to work over Rozpruwacz's front leg with a kick but Rozpruwacz checks it.

Rozpruwacz tries to keep at a distance but Brophy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brophy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brophy looking to throw knees to the head but Rozpruwacz is blocking nicely.
Brophy tries to land knees in the clinch but Rozpruwacz avoids the damage to the body.
Brophy looking to throw knees to the head but Rozpruwacz is blocking nicely.
Brophy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grant Brophy.
Rozpruwacz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Brophy moves into the clinch.
Brophy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brophy is stalling here.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but Rozpruwacz blocks with his arms.
Brophy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brophy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brophy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brophy throws a solid leg kick but Rozpruwacz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brophy.
Brophy throws a leg kick but Rozpruwacz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brophy connects with a body shot that sends Rozpruwacz's belly button to the back.
Brophy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rozpruwacz avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Rozpruwacz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rozpruwacz checks a leg kick.
Brophy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grant Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozpruwacz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brophy but Brophy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grant Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Rozpruwacz.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rozpruwacz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brophy pinned against the cage. Brophy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rozpruwacz dives in and grabs Brophy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brophy pushes down on Rozpruwacz's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brophy darts in and clinches Rozpruwacz up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brophy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Brophy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brophy is looking to clinch.
Rozpruwacz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brophy swivels and escapes.
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brophy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rozpruwacz.
Brophy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy feints and then cracks Rozpruwacz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rozpruwacz down.
Brophy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rozpruwacz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grant Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Rozpruwacz.
Brophy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rozpruwacz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brophy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rozpruwacz's face.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy looking to throw knees to the head but Rozpruwacz is blocking nicely.
Brophy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grant Brophy.
Brophy looks to land a combination but Rozpruwacz avoids it well.
Rozpruwacz tries to clinch up.
Rozpruwacz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brophy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rozpruwacz.
Rozpruwacz avoids the head kick by Brophy.

Brophy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brophy stops a takedown attempt from Rozpruwacz.
Brophy stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rozpruwacz can do to turn this around?

Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rozpruwacz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grant Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rozpruwacz.
Rozpruwacz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rozpruwacz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy swinging wildly here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brophy.
Rozpruwacz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brophy.

Brophy clinches up with Rozpruwacz and pushes him back against the cage.

Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brophy throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brophy checks a low kick from Rozpruwacz.
Brophy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Brophy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Rozpruwacz moves out of range easily.
Rozpruwacz dives in and grabs Brophy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brophy pushes down on Rozpruwacz's head and hops out.

Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy has Rozpruwacz pressed against the cage.

Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Brophy tries to clinch but Rozpruwacz is having none of it.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Rozpruwacz blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozpruwacz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brophy.
Rozpruwacz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brophy's waist but Brophy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rozpruwacz off to one side.
Brophy is looking to slow Rozpruwacz down with leg kicks.
Rozpruwacz takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Brophy moves into the clinch successfully.

Brophy manages to break the clinch.

Brophy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brophy looking to throw knees to the head but Rozpruwacz is blocking nicely.
Brophy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rozpruwacz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brophy has Rozpruwacz up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Brophy breaks the clinch.
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Rozpruwacz moved away.

Brophy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy misses with a knee to the head.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brophy leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grant Brophy.
Rozpruwacz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rozpruwacz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brophy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brophy clinches with his opponent.
Brophy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brophy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grant Brophy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brophy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rozpruwacz is trying to drag Brophy to the mat but Brophy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grant Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grant Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Rozpruwacz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Brophy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brophy 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Brophy!