PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Fuchs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuchs has chosen Piano Concerto No. 21 as his entrance music. Frederick Brennan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brennan
vs
Fuchs

151 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple 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 Los Angeles, Frederick Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Fuchs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fuchs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Fuchs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brennan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brennan is trying to improve his position.

Fuchs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brennan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Fuchs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brennan wants to control but Fuchs postures up.
Fuchs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fuchs throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchs working away.
Brennan tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fuchs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fuchs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brennan has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Brennan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brennan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuchs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brennan, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs trying to control the position but Brennan is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brennan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brennan tries to hold on but Fuchs pushes him away.
Fuchs can't control as he wanted to and Brennan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brennan is not content to let Fuchs control the position.
Brennan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuchs is working away from the top position though.
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!

Fuchs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brennan is staying active underneath Fuchs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brennan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brennan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fuchs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brennan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuchs looks winded!
Brennan wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuchs trying to control but Brennan is working from the bottom.
Fuchs preventing the sweep.
Brennan wants to hit a switch here but Fuchs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brennan there!
Brennan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brennan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuchs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brennan because Fuchs loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brennan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fuchs.
Fuchs throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brennan tries to hold on but Fuchs postures up.
Fuchs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brennan is looking to escape.
Brennan really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Fuchs fails to move to back control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fuchs swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brennan is now in Fuchs's guard. A big mistake from Fuchs there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brennan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Fuchs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fuchs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Fuchs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brennan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brennan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brennan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Brennan is pressing down on Fuchs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brennan wants to improve his position but instead Fuchs has moved into half guard.

Fuchs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brennan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuchs.

Fuchs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brennan is just riding it out for now. Fuchs eventually gives up the hold.
Fuchs is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fuchs is working for a kimura but Brennan is defending it quite comfortably.
Arnold Fuchs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuchs blocks the strikes from Brennan.
Brennan missing with punches from the bottom.
Brennan wants to control but Fuchs is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuchs wants to control but Brennan is keeping him busy.

Fuchs is working for a kimura but Brennan is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuchs is keen to just control but Brennan is a slippery customer.

Fuchs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brennan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brennan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuchs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuchs's back!
Fuchs turns into Brennan and is now in his guard.
Brennan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fuchs won't allow Brennan to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brennan wants to get back to his feet.
Fuchs tries to roll over but Brennan keeps him under control.
Fuchs trying to control but Brennan postures up.
Fuchs is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brennan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Brennan gets caught flat footed, as Fuchs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brennan holds on and takes a little breather.
Brennan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brennan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brennan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuchs takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Fuchs pushes down on Brennan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Fuchs is keen to just control but Brennan is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brennan trying to control from the bottom.
Brennan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arnold Fuchs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fuchs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brennan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brennan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuchs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brennan throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Brennan struggling a bit here.
Brennan throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Brennan is not content to let Fuchs control the position.

Fuchs is trying to get an arm triangle but Brennan is defending well.
Fuchs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brennan is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchs in side control, throwing shots but Brennan defends.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brennan throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Brennan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brennan dodges the ground and pound from Fuchs.
Brennan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fuchs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brennan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuchs.
Brennan lands a couple of sideways elbows.

Fuchs wants to work for an arm triangle but Brennan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brennan is looking for a sweep. Fuchs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Brennan pushes Fuchs off and gets back to his feet.
Brennan blocks a head kick by Fuchs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuchs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brennan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brennan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brennan tries to sprawl but Fuchs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuchs wants to pass to mount but Brennan is defending the position.
Fuchs thows a huge punch but Brennan dodges it nicely.
Brennan is trying to stand back up but Fuchs is controlling him

Fuchs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brennan sees it coming and defends easily.

Fuchs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brennan is just riding it out for now. Fuchs eventually gives up the hold.

Fuchs is looking for a kimura but Brennan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuchs to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan wants to get back to full guard.
Fuchs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brennan defending well though.
Brennan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brennan pulls Fuchs in to control the position.
Brennan can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuchs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fuchs thows a huge punch but Brennan dodges it nicely.

Fuchs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brennan is just riding it out for now. Fuchs eventually gives up the hold.

Fuchs is working for an americana but Brennan has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Fuchs was thinking about the submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brennan is trying to keep Fuchs in close.
Fuchs passes Brennan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Fuchs seems to be looking for submissions.
Brennan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brennan is staying active underneath Fuchs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Fuchs is working for a kimura but Brennan is defending it quite comfortably.
Frederick Brennan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnold Fuchs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fuchs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Fuchs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuchs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Fuchs!
A relieved looking Arnold Fuchs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.