PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Breneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zorrander
vs
Breneman

194 cm
35
237 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

195 cm
34
280 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeus Zorrander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Breneman!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Breneman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zorrander!
Breneman tries to advance to mount but can't.

Breneman is trying to get an arm triangle but Zorrander is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Breneman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Breneman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zorrander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman is looking to take a break and control but Zorrander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman controls the position.
Zorrander is not content to let Breneman control the position.
Breneman is staying tight to Zorrander's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Breneman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zorrander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Breneman wants to control but Zorrander is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zorrander tries to buck Breneman off but Breneman is having none of it.
Zorrander is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Breneman is keen to just control but Zorrander is a slippery customer.
Zorrander wants to improve his position but Breneman is controlling well.
Zorrander won't allow Breneman to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Breneman works his way into full mount!
Zorrander tries to reverse the position but Breneman maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander is controlling an arm, preventing Breneman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Breneman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Breneman fails to advance to Zorrander's back.
Zorrander is squirming around, avoiding Breneman's attempts to control the action.
Zorrander is looking to improve his position but Breneman isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four 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.
Breneman wants to take his opponent's back but Zorrander doesn't allow it.

Breneman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zorrander is on top in guard.
Breneman keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Breneman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breneman keeping moving, preventing Zorrander from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Breneman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Zorrander throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Breneman was covering up waiting for the punch and Zorrander finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zorrander wants to control from the top but Breneman keeps moving.
Breneman wants to sweep here but Zorrander controlling him for the moment.
Breneman has control of Zorrander's left arm, preventing Zorrander from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorrander postures up.
Breneman looking for a sweep. Not yet Breneman, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zorrander engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breneman keeping moving, preventing Zorrander from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Breneman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Breneman looking to pass the guard.
Zorrander has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Zorrander looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breneman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorrander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zorrander working a defensive guard here.
Adam Breneman has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breneman passes Zorrander's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Breneman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Breneman is pressing down on Zorrander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zorrander is holding on for now.

Zorrander looking for submissions off his back.
Zorrander is refusing to be controlled, as Breneman sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Breneman is working for a kimura but Zorrander is defending it quite comfortably.
Breneman trying to pass the guard but Zorrander defending well.
Breneman is still trying to improve position.
Zorrander gets back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Breneman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zorrander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zorrander looking for a sweep. Not yet Zorrander, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Breneman trying to control but Zorrander is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zorrander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breneman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zorrander.

Breneman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Breneman is trying to control the action in half guard but Zorrander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Breneman controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Breneman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zorrander sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Breneman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zorrander just misses with a punch to the body.

Breneman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zorrander napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Breneman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zorrander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zorrander wants to control but Breneman postures up.
Zorrander is trying to work for a sweep but Breneman has mounted him!

Breneman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zorrander has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zorrander!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Breneman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorrander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zorrander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Breneman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breneman looking for a sweep. Not yet Breneman, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breneman is on top in guard.

Breneman trying to control but Zorrander is working from the bottom.
Zorrander trying to keep a closed guard but Breneman is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breneman slips nicely into half guard.
Breneman moves nicely into side control.
Breneman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Breneman just content to control the position.
Breneman tries to advance to mount but Zorrander denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander tries to improve position but can't.
Breneman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zorrander keeps working.
Zorrander wants to control but Breneman postures up.
Zorrander prevents Breneman from improving position.
Zorrander manages to get back to half guard.
Breneman wants to pass to mount but Zorrander is defending the position.
Zorrander is looking to control Breneman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zorrander avoid being mounted?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.

Breneman shoots in and gets a takedown into Zorrander's guard.
Zorrander wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Breneman manages to pass to side control.

Breneman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zorrander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zorrander is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Zorrander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breneman pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Breneman really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Breneman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Breneman trying to control the position but Zorrander is working away.
Breneman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zorrander gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman looking to control but Zorrander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander is wriggling around trying to escape.
Breneman controlling from mount.

Breneman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zorrander tries to hold on but Breneman pushes him away.
Zorrander is squirming around, avoiding Breneman's attempts to control the action.
Breneman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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.
Zorrander stops Breneman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zorrander is looking to get to half guard.
Breneman moves to back control.
Zorrander is really stuck here.
Breneman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Breneman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zorrander defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Breneman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zorrander trying to control the position but Breneman manages to sink in the hooks.

Zorrander is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Breneman gets his way!
Breneman tries to keep control of the position but Zorrander is staying busy.

That's four 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.
Breneman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breneman controls the action.

Breneman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zorrander defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Breneman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zorrander has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Breneman dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Zorrander is looking to clinch but Breneman is avoiding it.

Breneman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zorrander to the mat! Zorrander manages to get full guard.
Zorrander can't keep his opponent in guard - Breneman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breneman moves into full mount! Zorrander won't be happy about that!
Zorrander bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Breneman wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Breneman is looking for a triangle but Zorrander pushes his legs off easily.

Breneman has his foot on Zorrander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zorrander works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander 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.
Breneman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zorrander being controlled here momentarily.
Zorrander wants to pass the guard but Breneman is keeping the position.
Breneman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zorrander is stalling in the full guard.

That's two 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.
Breneman keeping moving, preventing Zorrander from controlling successfully.
Breneman keeping full guard, as Zorrander tries to pass.
Zorrander wants to get up but he can't break Breneman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Breneman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Breneman advances position into side control!
Zorrander being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander prevents Breneman from improving position.
Zeus Zorrander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Breneman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Breneman happy to just control the position for now.
Zorrander tries to buck Breneman off but Breneman is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here as Breneman stalls from top position.
Breneman trying to control the position but Zorrander is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breneman controlling from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Breneman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Breneman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 44:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 44:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Breneman!
Adam Breneman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.