PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Brookins
vs
Brookins

200 cm
25
294 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

215 cm
28
300 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Brookins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul Brookins misses with a wild body shot.
Josh Brookins misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul Brookins misses with a takedown attempt

and Josh Brookins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paul Brookins won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Josh Brookins throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Paul Brookins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Paul Brookins is pressing down on Josh Brookins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paul Brookins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Josh Brookins trying to control but Paul Brookins is working from the bottom.
Paul Brookins could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Paul Brookins trying to control the position.
Josh Brookins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paul Brookins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paul Brookins looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul Brookins, not yet.
Paul Brookins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Josh Brookins's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul Brookins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paul Brookins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paul Brookins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paul Brookins looking to pass the guard.
Josh Brookins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Josh Brookins looks for a takedown but Paul Brookins sprawls well.
Josh Brookins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paul Brookins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josh Brookins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paul Brookins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Brookins.
Josh Brookins fails with the takedown.

Paul Brookins gets a double leg takedown into Josh Brookins's guard.
Paul Brookins passes into half guard.
Josh Brookins looks gassed!
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. Paul Brookins connects with a nice short shot to Josh Brookins's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul Brookins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paul Brookins trying to pass the guard but Josh Brookins defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paul Brookins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Josh Brookins defends it well.
Paul Brookins is looking to take a break and control but Josh Brookins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Josh Brookins wants to get back to full guard.
Josh Brookins trying to control from the bottom.
Paul Brookins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Josh Brookins!
Paul Brookins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paul Brookins looking to finish Josh Brookins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Josh Brookins!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul Brookins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paul Brookins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Paul Brookins is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Paul Brookins extends the arm and Josh Brookins is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Brookins!