PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bredemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shane connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ryan Bredemann has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bredemann
vs
connor

176 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

210 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Bredemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, shane connor!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bredemann scores a takedown into full mount!
connor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bredemann controlling from mount.
connor tries to hold on but Bredemann postures up.
connor is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
connor wants to control but Bredemann is having none of it.
connor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
connor is trying to escape the mount.

connor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bredemann.
Bredemann has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of connor's face.

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.
Bredemann controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Bredemann.
You get the feeling that connor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
connor tries to hold on but Bredemann postures up.
Bredemann controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
connor is desperately trying to improve his position but Bredemann has a good base and remains in mount.
Bredemann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
connor is desperately trying to improve his position but Bredemann has a good base and remains in mount.
connor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bredemann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
connor tries to hold on but Bredemann pushes him away.
connor looks gassed!

Bredemann is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Bredemann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. connor sprawls well initially but Bredemann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
connor won't allow Bredemann to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bredemann is controlling the pace.
connor wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bredemann has connor up against the cage in a clinch.
connor jumps guard but Bredemann stands there with connor around his waist. connor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
connor tries to throw a body punch but Bredemann avoids it by throwing connor back against the cage.

connor breaks the clinch.
connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Bredemann. Bredemann gets slowly back to his feet.
connor misses with a takedown attempt

and Bredemann counters with a takedown into side control.
connor wants to get back to his feet.
connor is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
connor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
connor wants to control but Bredemann postures up.
Bredemann prevents connor from escaping the position.
Bredemann is staying tight to connor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bredemann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, connor has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Bredemann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bredemann prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two 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.
You can see the frustration on connor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bredemann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
connor is looking for a sweep.

Bredemann stands up.
connor throws a leg kick

and Bredemann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in connor's guard.
Bredemann preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
connor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bredemann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bredemann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
connor is looking to get back to full guard here but Bredemann has managed to pass to side control instead.
connor wants to control but Bredemann is having none of it.
Bredemann looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Bredemann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

connor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bredemann counters with a one-two to the body.
connor tries for a takedown but Bredemann circles away easily

and Bredemann counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for connor!
connor is trying desperately to improve position.
Bredemann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredemann'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.
Bredemann lands a big shot there that rocks connor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bredemann looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
connor is looking to improve his position but Bredemann isn't that keen on the idea.
connor reaches up to try and control the position but Bredemann seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! connor rolls and tries to escape and now Bredemann has his back!
Bredemann is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryan Bredemann just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

connor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

connor looking for subs off his back but Bredemann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bredemann controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
connor is looking to control Bredemann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can connor avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
connor looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bredemann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bredemann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bredemann!