PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anders Breivik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernandes Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoso has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Fernandes Cardoso is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Breivik
vs
Cardoso

170 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anders Breivik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernandes Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso tries to bum rush Breivik with a series of wild strikes but Breivik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cardoso tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Breivik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardoso's guard.

Cardoso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breivik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breivik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardoso looks winded!
Breivik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Breivik chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardoso trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Breivik is looking to advance position but Cardoso has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Breivik tries to lock up and control but Cardoso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Breivik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Breivik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Breivik wants to get back to full guard.
Breivik is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Breivik manages to get to full guard.
Breivik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardoso is one step ahead there.
Breivik lands an upkick as Cardoso stands over him.
Breivik throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Breivik is looking for a triangle but Cardoso pushes his legs off easily.
Cardoso preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breivik controlling Cardoso's posture.
Breivik'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.
Breivik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Breivik has control of Cardoso's left arm, preventing Cardoso from doing any damage.
Breivik wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Breivik misses with an uppercut. Cardoso saw that one coming.

Breivik has managed to clinch.
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!

Breivik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cardoso uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breivik pulls Cardoso in close to prevent any damage.
Breivik wants to sweep here but Cardoso controlling him for the moment.
Breivik pulls Cardoso in close to prevent any damage.

Breivik is looking for a triangle but Cardoso pushes his legs off easily.
Breivik managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breivik lands an upkick as Cardoso stands over him.
Breivik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Breivik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cardoso can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Breivik with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Breivik connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breivik looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cardoso covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anders Breivik!