PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesie Oldenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Maddox
vs
Oldenburg

150 cm
22
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesie Oldenburg!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Oldenburg coming out on top.
Oldenburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox.
Maddox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oldenburg misses with a double jab.

Oldenburg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maddox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maddox regains half guard.

Maddox looking for submissions off his back.

Maddox is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Oldenburg pulls his head out easily.
Maddox wants to control but Oldenburg is keeping busy.
Oldenburg throwing shots but Maddox is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maddox.
Oldenburg postures up.

Maddox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oldenburg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oldenburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oldenburg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oldenburg wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.

Maddox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oldenburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oldenburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Maddox is looking for a triangle but Oldenburg pushes his legs off easily.
Oldenburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oldenburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddox is retaining full guard.

Maddox had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Oldenburg is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maddox Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Oldenburg's back instead.
Oldenburg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maddox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maddox is breathing heavily.
Maddox is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Oldenburg up.

Maddox is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Oldenburg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Oldenburg for a finish.
Oldenburg covering up well and avoiding damage.
Maddox is trying to stick to Oldenburg's back but Oldenburg is turning into Maddox. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maddox's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oldenburg.
Maddox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Maddox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oldenburg 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.
Maddox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oldenburg.

Maddox working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maddox avoiding Oldenburg 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oldenburg breaks Maddox's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Maddox is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oldenburg rolls with it to try and escape but Maddox cranks on the arm and Oldenburg is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Maddox!