PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markie Ray Marc Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markie Ray Marc Victor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Brennan
vs
Ray Marc Victor

160 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markie Ray Marc Victor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marc Victor clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Brennan.
Marc Victor is pushing Brennan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brennan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brennan lands a hook that snaps the head of Marc Victor backwards.
Brennan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brennan effectively controlling the action here.
Brennan digs a right hand into Marc Victor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marc Victor's gas tank.

Brennan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marc Victor is looking to work some ground and pound but Brennan has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brennan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marc Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but Brennan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marc Victor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marc Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brennan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marc Victor looks winded!
Marc Victor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brennan has Marc Victor pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marc Victor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Brennan gets a clinch.

Brennan successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marc Victor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brennan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marc Victor on the ground.
Brennan looking to control.
Marc Victor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marc Victor looking to sit in guard and control but Brennan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Marc Victor is looking for a triangle but Brennan pushes his legs off easily.
Brennan tries to stand but Marc Victor is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brennan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marc Victor wants to control but Brennan passes easily into half guard.

Brennan is looking for a kimura here.
Brennan is looking to take a break and control but Marc Victor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Brennan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marc Victor sees it coming and defends easily.
Marc Victor is looking to control Brennan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marc Victor avoid being mounted?
Marc Victor wants to get back to full guard.
Marc Victor is not content to let Brennan control the position.
Marc Victor wants to control but Brennan is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Brennan decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Brennan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Brennan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marc Victor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brennan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brennan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brennan works on Marc Victor's body with a couple of short punches.
Marc Victor is trying to stall.

Brennan decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marc Victor trying to control but Brennan is working from the bottom.
Marc Victor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brennan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marc Victor can do to turn this around?
Brennan is trying to control the position but Marc Victor postures up.
Marc Victor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Brennan closes the distance and clinches.
Marc Victor is looking to control Brennan's arms but Brennan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marc Victor has his back to the cage.
Brennan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marc Victor just stands there and leans against the cage.

Brennan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brennan is trying to control the position but Marc Victor postures up.
Brennan wants to sweep but no luck.
Marc Victor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brennan's guard.
Marc Victor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brennan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brennan is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marc Victor content to control rather than advance.
Marc Victor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Marc Victor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brennan is trying to maintain the position but Marc Victor is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marc Victor controlling the action here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Brennan moves into the clinch.
Marc Victor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Brennan pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brennan has a closed guard, preventing Marc Victor from standing up.
My spies in Cozad MMA Helsinki inform me that Marc Victor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marc Victor looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brennan moves into the clinch.
Marc Victor looking to slow down the pace here.
Brennan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Marc Victor breaks the clinch.

Brennan has taken the fight to the clinch.

Brennan drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marc Victor won't allow Brennan to sweep him here.
Marc Victor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brennan controlling Marc Victor's posture.
Jeff Brennan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marc Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but Brennan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Marc Victor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Brennan gets a clinch.
Come on Brennan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Brennan manages to pull guard.

Marc Victor gets to his feet - Brennan follows without any prompting.

Marc Victor clinches with his opponent.

Marc Victor jumps guard and drags Brennan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brennan stays in close to Marc Victor's body and controls the position.
Marc Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Brennan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Brennan clinches up against the cage.
Brennan stalling against the cage.
Brennan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Marc Victor drags the fight down to the ground.
Brennan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Brennan gets to his feet - Marc Victor follows without any prompting.

Marc Victor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marc Victor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marc Victor trying to control but Brennan is working from the bottom.
Brennan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Markie Ray Marc Victor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Brennan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brennan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marc Victor.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeff Brennan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brennan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Brennan!