PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Brickendrop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torben Fallinmountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fallinmountain has chosen Biggest and best - Clawfinger as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Brickendrop
vs
Fallinmountain

176 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Brickendrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torben Fallinmountain!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Brickendrop. No joy for Fallinmountain on that attempt.
Fallinmountain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fallinmountain misses with a takedown attempt - Brickendrop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hans Brickendrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torben Fallinmountain.
Fallinmountain misses with a body kick.
Brickendrop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brickendrop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fallinmountain.
Fallinmountain misses with a takedown attempt - Brickendrop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brickendrop stuffs the takedown attempt from Fallinmountain. Fallinmountain gets slowly back to his feet.
Fallinmountain looks gassed!

Brickendrop instigates a clinch.
Brickendrop lands a nice uppercut.
Fallinmountain tries to pull guard but Brickendrop holds him up against the cage and eventually Fallinmountain drops back down to his feet.

Fallinmountain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fallinmountain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fallinmountain keeping moving, preventing Brickendrop from controlling successfully.
Fallinmountain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brickendrop wants to control from the top but Fallinmountain keeps moving.
Brickendrop controlling from the top position.
Fallinmountain keeping moving, preventing Brickendrop from controlling successfully.
Fallinmountain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brickendrop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Brickendrop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fallinmountain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brickendrop tries to avoid it but Fallinmountain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brickendrop to the ground. Brickendrop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Fallinmountain with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brickendrop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Fallinmountain tries to keep at a distance but Brickendrop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brickendrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fallinmountain just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brickendrop trying to stall but Fallinmountain improves his position.

Fallinmountain drags the fight down to the ground.
Brickendrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Fallinmountain keeping moving, preventing Brickendrop from controlling successfully.
Fallinmountain looking for a sweep. Not yet Fallinmountain, not yet.
Brickendrop advances to half guard.

Brickendrop is looking for a kimura but Fallinmountain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brickendrop to get the leverage.
Brickendrop is trying to control the action in half guard but Fallinmountain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Brickendrop wants to work for an arm triangle but Fallinmountain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fallinmountain wants to control but Brickendrop is keeping busy.
Fallinmountain gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brickendrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Fallinmountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Brickendrop 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.
Brickendrop advances position into side control!
Fallinmountain is looking for a sweep.
Brickendrop gets to mount! Fallinmountain was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fallinmountain is desperately trying to improve his position but Brickendrop has a good base and remains in mount.

Brickendrop has hold of Fallinmountain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fallinmountain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fallinmountain is desperately trying to improve his position but Brickendrop has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four 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.

Brickendrop is working for a guillotine from mount but Fallinmountain frees his head quite easily.
Fallinmountain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fallinmountain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Fallinmountain is defending against the submission attempts here by Brickendrop.
Fallinmountain won't allow Brickendrop to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Brickendrop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fallinmountain dives in and grabs Brickendrop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brickendrop pushes down on Fallinmountain's head and hops out.
Fallinmountain shoots for a double leg takedown but Brickendrop sprawls well. He's pushed Fallinmountain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Fallinmountain instigates a clinch.
Fallinmountain tries for a takedown but Brickendrop manages to get underhooks.
Hans Brickendrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torben Fallinmountain.
Fallinmountain tries to pull guard but Brickendrop won't allow it.
Fallinmountain jumps guard but Brickendrop stands there with Fallinmountain around his waist. Fallinmountain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fallinmountain prevents Brickendrop from breaking the clinch.

Fallinmountain pulls guard.
Brickendrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Fallinmountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brickendrop 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.
Brickendrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Fallinmountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brickendrop wants to pass the guard but Fallinmountain is keeping the position.
Brickendrop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Brickendrop thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brickendrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Fallinmountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fallinmountain is defended easily by Brickendrop.
Fallinmountain fails with a takedown attempt.
Fallinmountain shoots in for a takedown but Brickendrop shows good takedown defense.

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.
Brickendrop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brickendrop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fallinmountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Brickendrop forces Fallinmountain back against the cage and clinches.
Brickendrop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Fallinmountain has hold of one of Brickendrop's legs. Brickendrop is fighting the takedown attempt but Fallinmountain gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Brickendrop looking to control.

Brickendrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fallinmountain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brickendrop lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fallinmountain!

Brickendrop goes for an armbar but Fallinmountain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fallinmountain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallinmountain trying to control the position from guard on top but Brickendrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Brickendrop looking for a guillotine here but Fallinmountain defends easily.
Fallinmountain wants to control from the top but Brickendrop keeps moving.

Fallinmountain has gone for a leg lock! Brickendrop slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fallinmountain's guard.
Brickendrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fallinmountain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fallinmountain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brickendrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fallinmountain is keeping the position for now.

Brickendrop is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fallinmountain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fallinmountain has escaped and now he's on top!
Brickendrop trying to strike off his back.
Fallinmountain wants to control from the top but Brickendrop keeps moving.
Fallinmountain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brickendrop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fallinmountain postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Brickendrop dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Fallinmountain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brickendrop as he avoids it easily.
Fallinmountain shoots in but no luck this time.
Fallinmountain on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Brickendrop darts in and clinches Fallinmountain up against the cage.
Fallinmountain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brickendrop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hans Brickendrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torben Fallinmountain.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fallinmountain.
Fallinmountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torben Fallinmountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brickendrop pushes Fallinmountain up against the cage in a clinch.
Brickendrop is looking to break free of the clinch but Fallinmountain has double underhooks.
Fallinmountain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fallinmountain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brickendrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fallinmountain just stands there and leans against the cage.

Fallinmountain pulls guard.
Brickendrop trying to control but Fallinmountain is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brickendrop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fallinmountain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brickendrop slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fallinmountain working a defensive guard here.
Brickendrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brickendrop won't allow Fallinmountain to sweep him here.

Brickendrop drops back looking for a leg! Fallinmountain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fallinmountain manages to kick Brickendrop off! Brickendrop jumps back into Fallinmountain's guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fallinmountain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brickendrop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fallinmountain somewhat.

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.

Brickendrop gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Fallinmountain jumps guard.
Fallinmountain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brickendrop's guard.
Fallinmountain preventing the sweep.
Fallinmountain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brickendrop controls Fallinmountain momentarily but Fallinmountain frees himself.
Brickendrop keeping moving, preventing Fallinmountain from controlling successfully.
Brickendrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Brickendrop has his feet on Fallinmountain's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallinmountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torben Fallinmountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brickendrop is looking to clinch.
Fallinmountain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brickendrop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fallinmountain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body punch from Brickendrop.

Fallinmountain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brickendrop's guard.

Brickendrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fallinmountain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brickendrop is tightening it up a little... Fallinmountain has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fallinmountain reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fallinmountain taps out! nice BJJ there by Brickendrop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hans Brickendrop!