PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Brockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Naciamento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Brockton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brockton
vs
Naciamento

173 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Brockton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Santiago Naciamento!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brockton looking to score a takedown here. Naciamento is defending well but Brockton drives through and ends up in Naciamento's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Brockton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Naciamento looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Naciamento looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Naciamento!
My spies in Evade MMA inform me that Naciamento has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brockton is looking to regain half guard here but Naciamento keeps moving and retains side control.
Naciamento working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brockton controls the position for a moment.
Brockton manages to get back to half guard.
Brockton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brockton controlling the position for now.
Brockton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brockton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naciamento is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brockton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naciamento manages to get himself to full guard.
Naciamento keeping moving, preventing Brockton from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento trying to control the position.
Brockton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brockton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naciamento keeping moving, preventing Brockton from controlling successfully.
Naciamento throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento looking to control.

Brockton looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naciamento is really stuck here.

Brockton tightening his grip on Naciamento, looking for the choke.
Brockton controlling well, preventing Naciamento from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento trying to control the hands but Brockton won't let him.

Brockton is looking for a choke. Naciamento gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Naciamento manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Brockton is pulling down on Naciamento's head to control his posture.

Brockton pushes Naciamento off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naciamento tries to avoid it but Brockton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naciamento to the ground. Naciamento escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brockton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brockton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Naciamento sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brockton somewhat.
Brockton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Brockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brockton feints and as Naciamento raises his hands in defense, Brockton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Brockton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Naciamento is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brockton, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Brockton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brockton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Brockton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brockton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Brockton swings around for an armbar but Naciamento sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brockton's guard.
Naciamento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brockton pulls Naciamento in to control the position.
Naciamento throws a big right hand that misses.
Brockton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brockton is controlling Naciamento's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento throwing strikes from guard but Brockton blocks nicely.
Brockton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brockton'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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistair Brockton wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Brockton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brockton lands in his opponent's guard.
Naciamento keeping moving, preventing Brockton from controlling successfully.
Brockton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naciamento is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brockton tries to hold on but Naciamento pushes him away.
Brockton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naciamento throwing strikes here but Brockton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockton reaches up and holds on to Naciamento to control the position.
Brockton regains half guard.
Naciamento thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brockton's head.
Brockton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brockton.
Naciamento throws a strike but Brockton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brockton trying to control the position from guard on top but Naciamento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brockton passes Naciamento's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Brockton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Brockton seems to be working for a kimura but Naciamento defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento is trying to control but can't.

Brockton is working for a submission of some sort.

Brockton is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naciamento is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Brockton dominated that second round.
That's time! Brockton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brockton wants to clinch.
Naciamento defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brockton.
Brockton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brockton throws a sloppy head kick and Naciamento moves out of range easily.
Brockton goes for a double leg but Naciamento avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Naciamento continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Brockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brockton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naciamento fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brockton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naciamento pinned against the cage. Naciamento gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brockton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Brockton is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Naciamento as he works his way to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento throwing strikes but Brockton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Brockton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Naciamento rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brockton's guard! Nice work there by Naciamento!
Alistair Brockton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brockton has control of Naciamento's left arm, preventing Naciamento from doing any damage.
Naciamento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brockton is adopting a defensive guard.
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!
Brockton wants to sweep but no luck.
Brockton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naciamento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brockton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naciamento throws a big right hand that misses.
Naciamento throws a big elbow that misses.
Naciamento has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brockton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brockton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brockton trying to keep a closed guard but Naciamento is proving a slippery customer.
Naciamento throws a big right hand that misses.
Brockton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naciamento is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento is fighting to break Brockton's control of his arms but Brockton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistair Brockton wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Brockton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Naciamento keeping full guard, as Brockton tries to pass.
Brockton trying to control but Naciamento is working from the bottom.
Brockton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brockton throws an elbow that misses. Naciamento uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brockton's guard. Nice move by Naciamento!
Brockton wants to sweep here but Naciamento controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Brockton clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brockton throws the left hand but Naciamento avoids the punch easily.
Brockton with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Naciamento counter with a right hand.
Naciamento blocks a head kick by Brockton.
Brockton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naciamento tries to avoid it but Brockton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naciamento to the ground. Naciamento escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brockton misses with a takedown attempt
and Naciamento counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Brockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naciamento leaves Brockton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naciamento checks a leg kick nicely.

Brockton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Naciamento tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brockton is in Naciamento's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Brockton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Naciamento manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brockton has Naciamento in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naciamento throwing strikes from guard but Brockton blocks nicely.
Naciamento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naciamento throws a big right hand that misses.
Naciamento lands a couple of elbows.
Brockton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brockton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naciamento.
Naciamento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naciamento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naciamento throwing strikes but missing.
Naciamento preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockton is trying to control the position but Naciamento postures up.
Brockton has Naciamento pulled in close to control his posture.
Brockton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naciamento's guard.
Naciamento manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brockton manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Brockton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naciamento doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naciamento manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naciamento trying to control the position from guard on top but Brockton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brockton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brockton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brockton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naciamento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brockton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brockton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Naciamento trying to control but Brockton is working from the bottom.
Brockton has his hands on Naciamento's head, controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Alistair Brockton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brockton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brockton tries for a takedown but Naciamento circles away easily

and Naciamento counters with a shoot takedown. Brockton fights it but they end up in guard.
Naciamento trying to control but Brockton is working from the bottom.
Naciamento being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brockton keeping moving, preventing Naciamento from controlling successfully.
Brockton trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alistair Brockton just wasn't active enough.
Brockton darts in looking for a takedown but Naciamento gets double underhooks and turns Brockton into the cage.
Naciamento is trying to drag Brockton to the mat but Brockton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Brockton has Naciamento pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brockton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Naciamento tumbling to the mat - Brockton dives into Naciamento's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Santiago Naciamento will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Brockton shoots in looking for a takedown. Naciamento tries to sprawl out of it but Brockton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Naciamento manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brockton is looking to land body kicks.
Naciamento stuffs the takedown.
Brockton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Brockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brockton shoots in but no luck this time.
Brockton dives in for a single leg takedown but Naciamento sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naciamento has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brockton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Naciamento is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brockton is defending well.
Brockton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Naciamento pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brockton misses with a takedown attempt - Naciamento sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brockton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naciamento avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brockton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Naciamento is looking to improve his position.

Brockton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Naciamento is just riding it out for now. Brockton eventually gives up the hold.
Brockton is trying to control. Naciamento wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Brockton working for a submission but Naciamento is keeping him at bay.
Naciamento blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brockton goes for an armbar but Naciamento turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Naciamento.
Naciamento is fighting to break Brockton's control of his arms but Brockton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brockton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alistair Brockton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naciamento throwing strikes but missing.
Brockton pulls Naciamento in close to prevent any damage.
Santiago Naciamento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Brockton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brockton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Brockton!
Alistair Brockton retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alistair Brockton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.