PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Complete Mma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bakreek
vs
Mma

188 cm
22
212 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

170 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Complete Mma!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma throws a hook but Bakreek avoids it easily.
Mma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bakreek tries to avoid it but Mma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bakreek to the ground. Bakreek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakreek slips a jab from Mma.
Mma throws a shot from downtown. Bakreek moves away and avoids it.
Bakreek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mma on the side of the head.

It looks like Complete Mma has been cut.
Bakreek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakreek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mma.
Mma misses with a straight right.

Mma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bakreek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mma wants to pass the guard but Bakreek is keeping the position.

Mma drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bakreek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mma has Bakreek in his guard.
Bakreek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakreek postures up in Mma's guard and throws a big left but Mma blocks it.

Mma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bakreek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Mma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek trying to control but Mma is working from the bottom.

Mma working for a triangle but Bakreek defends it easily.
Bakreek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Bakreek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bakreek has managed to get both his arms back between Mma's legs - danger averted.
Bakreek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakreek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bakreek works over Mma with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakreek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mma has momentary wrist control but Bakreek slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakreek throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bakreek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mma looks gassed!
Bakreek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mma's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakreek with a nice head shot there.
Mma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakreek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bakreek chips away with some ground and pound.
Bakreek is working Mma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bakreek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mma's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakreek distracts Mma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bakreek is in close to Mma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakreek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakreek distracts Mma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bakreek trying to control the position from guard on top but Mma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakreek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mma working for a triangle but Bakreek defends it easily.
Bakreek chips away with some ground and pound.
Bakreek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bakreek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mma is keeping the position for now.
Bakreek is in close to Mma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bakreek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bakreek working some strikes from top position.
Bakreek postures up in Mma's guard and throws a big left but Mma blocks it.
Bakreek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bakreek chips away with some ground and pound.
Bakreek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakreek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakreek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mma's head.
Bakreek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bakreek forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakreek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Bakreek there.
Bakreek working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mma tries to roll over but Bakreek keeps him under control.
Bakreek trying to control the action but Mma is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bakreek working the head and body with strikes.
Bakreek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bakreek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Bakreek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Complete Mma's cut.
That's time! Bakreek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mma slips a jab and a cross from Bakreek.

Mma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bakreek did well to prevent Mma getting side control.
Bakreek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mma won't allow Bakreek to get back to his feet.
Mma preventing the sweep.

Mma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bakreek dives on top into guard.

Mma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakreek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bakreek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mma is breathing heavily.
Mma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakreek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakreek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakreek distracts Mma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mma tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek lands a couple of digs.
Jeff Bakreek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakreek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakreek.
Bakreek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Mma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakreek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bakreek chips away with some ground and pound.
Mma has momentary wrist control but Bakreek slips an elbow through the middle.

Mma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakreek defends it easily.

Bakreek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bakreek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bakreek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bakreek working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek wants to control but Mma is keeping him busy.
Bakreek working the head with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bakreek is chipping away with strikes.
Bakreek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bakreek is chipping away with strikes.
Mma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Bakreek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mma taking a bit of punishment here - Bakreek scoring with strikes.
Bakreek is working Mma over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bakreek lands an elbow.
Mma taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bakreek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bakreek creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bakreek cracks Mma with a big right hand but Mma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bakreek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mma can do to turn this around?
Mma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bakreek lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Bakreek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bakreek cracks Mma with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakreek lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mma down.
Mma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Mma is rocked!
Mma taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mma is still in real trouble! Can Bakreek finish him?
Mma is trying to get back to half guard.
Mma seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek is chipping away with strikes.
Mma tries to bench press Bakreek off him but Bakreek keeps the position.
Bakreek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bakreek cracks Mma with a big elbow.
Mma sneaks back into half guard.
Bakreek working the head and body with strikes.
Mma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bakreek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bakreek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mma wants to improve his position but Bakreek is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bakreek working Mma over with strikes.
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. Bakreek connects with a nice short shot to Mma's temple.

Mma actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Bakreek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Complete Mma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mma gets caught flat footed, as Bakreek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Mma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Mma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakreek defends it easily.
Bakreek lands a couple of elbows.
Bakreek trying to control but Mma is working from the bottom.
Bakreek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bakreek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakreek scoring with some ground and pound.
Bakreek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bakreek trying to control the position from guard on top but Mma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakreek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek postures up in Mma's guard and throws a big left but Mma blocks it.
Bakreek trying to control but Mma is working from the bottom.

Mma working for a triangle but Bakreek defends it easily.
Bakreek trying to control but Mma is working from the bottom.
Bakreek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mma's head.
Bakreek scoring with punches to the head and body.

Bakreek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bakreek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Mma looking for a guillotine here but Bakreek defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma keeping moving, preventing Bakreek from controlling successfully.
Mma can't keep his opponent in guard - Bakreek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bakreek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bakreek working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bakreek working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Bakreek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakreek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bakreek working over Mma with some ground and pound. Mma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Mma actively working from the bottom here.
Mma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bakreek scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek drops an elbow to the side of Mma's head.
Bakreek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Mma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bakreek scores with a couple of nice shots.

Bakreek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bakreek working over Mma with some ground and pound. Mma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bakreek lands strikes from half guard.
Bakreek working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek lands with a punch from half guard.
Mma is looking to improve his position.
Bakreek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Bakreek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bakreek moves into full mount! Mma won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Bakreek connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bakreek putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bakreek with shots to the head and body - Mma looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bakreek trying to control but Mma is having none of it.
Mma is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Bakreek clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Complete Mma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A jab from Bakreek finds it's way through Mma's defenses.
Mma misses with a looping left.
A big right from Mma misses.
Bakreek scores with a jab to the body.
Bakreek lands a two punch combo.
Bakreek connects with a body shot that sends Mma's belly button to the back.
Bakreek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bakreek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mma.

Bakreek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakreek grinds an elbow into Mma's temple.
Mma tries to buck Bakreek off but Bakreek is having none of it.
Mma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mma is trying to improve his position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mma takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek working the ground and pound.
Mma is not content to let Bakreek control the position.
Bakreek landing a few strikes.
Bakreek is looking to take a break and control but Mma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mma sneaks back into half guard.
Bakreek content to control rather than advance.
Bakreek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mma is looking to improve his position.
Bakreek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bakreek slips a nice elbow through Mma's hands, connecting with Mma's forehead.
Bakreek winds up and cracks Mma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma wants to sweep but Bakreek has passed to side control!
Bakreek working the head and body with strikes.
Bakreek working the ground and pound.
Bakreek lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bakreek working the body and head with strikes.
Mma tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mma some visible discomfort.
Bakreek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mma is trying to get back to half guard.
Mma looks to move to half guard but instead Bakreek has passed into mount! Damn!
Bakreek looking to finish Mma with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mma!
Bakreek drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mma! More shots from Bakreek and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Bakreek!
Jeff Bakreek is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jeff Bakreek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.