PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nike Mombai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bredenberg comes to the cage accompanied by Heja Bamse. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bredenberg
vs
Mombai

202 cm
25
290 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

201 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nike Mombai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mombai misses the shot to the body.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mombai sprawls well. Mombai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bredenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Bredenberg takes a swing at Mombai's ribcage but misses.
Bredenberg looks to land a combination but Mombai avoids it well.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown but Mombai shows good takedown defense.
Nice body punch from Bredenberg.
Mombai misses the shot to the body.
Bredenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mombai. Mombai obviously looking to wear him down.

Mombai tries to sprawl but Bredenberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bredenberg trying to control the action but Mombai is working from the bottom.
Bredenberg thows a huge punch but Mombai dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bredenberg'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emmanuel Bredenberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mombai tries to work over Bredenberg's front leg with a kick but Bredenberg checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Mombai. No joy for Bredenberg on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Bredenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mombai sprawls well. Mombai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bredenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Mombai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bredenberg.
Bredenberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mombai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mombai tries to clinch up but Bredenberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Mombai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bredenberg.

Bredenberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mombai was covering up waiting for the punch and Bredenberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bredenberg stops Mombai from standing up.
Bredenberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bredenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mombai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mombai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bredenberg.
Mombai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Emmanuel Bredenberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bredenberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bredenberg fails to land the takedown.
Mombai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mombai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bredenberg throws a looping overhand right but Mombai ducks down to avoid it.
Mombai is looking to clinch but Bredenberg is avoiding it.
No luck for Bredenberg with that takedown attempt.
Emmanuel Bredenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bredenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mombai avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bredenberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Bredenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mombai darts in and clinches Bredenberg up against the cage.

Mombai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg misses with a takedown attempt - Mombai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bredenberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bredenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Mombai is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Emmanuel Bredenberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bredenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Bredenberg tries to land a leg kick but Mombai saw it coming and moves away.
Bredenberg throws a hook but Mombai blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mombai blocks a jab.

Bredenberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bredenberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bredenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mombai is refusing to be controlled, as Bredenberg sits in half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Emmanuel Bredenberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mombai scores with a one two! Bredenberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bredenberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bredenberg throws a leg kick but Mombai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mombai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nike Mombai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Mombai as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mombai lands a nice shot to the body.
Mombai takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Mombai there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emmanuel Bredenberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mombai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bredenberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bredenberg.
Mombai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bredenberg throws out the jab.
Bredenberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice takedown defense from Mombai. No joy for Bredenberg on that attempt.
Bredenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Bredenberg
and Mombai counters with a right hand to the body.
Bredenberg tries to bum rush Mombai with a series of wild strikes but Mombai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mombai lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mombai.
A good leg kick by Mombai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mombai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mombai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mombai misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Mombai tenderised Bredenberg's leg. Bredenberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mombai scores with a nice head shot.
Emmanuel Bredenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mombai has managed to clinch.
Mombai gets underhooks to prevent Bredenberg's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Bredenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mombai breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mombai takes the fight into the clinch.
Mombai misses with an elbow over the top.
Bredenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mombai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bredenberg backwards.
Bredenberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mombai to keep the fight standing.
Bredenberg blocks an uppercut.
Mombai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bredenberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bredenberg.
Bredenberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mombai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mombai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bredenberg manages to avoid it.
Bredenberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mombai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bredenberg.
Mombai slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mombai cracks Bredenberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Mombai.
Emmanuel Bredenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Mombai misses.
Mombai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mombai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bredenberg.
Bredenberg walks into a left hand.
Mombai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bredenberg takes one on the button.
Mombai tries to land a front kick but Bredenberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Mombai misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bredenberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mombai quickly recovers to half guard.
Mombai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bredenberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Nike Mombai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bredenberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bredenberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nike Mombai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bredenberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Bredenberg!
Emmanuel Bredenberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, into his post fight interview.