PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Breneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Faaloua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Breneman
vs
Faaloua

195 cm
36
280 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

195 cm
33
265 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Breneman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Faaloua!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Breneman.
Breneman trying to control the action but Faaloua is working from the bottom.

Breneman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Faaloua rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breneman's guard! Nice work there by Faaloua!

Breneman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faaloua defends well.
Breneman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Faaloua has passed into side control.
Breneman being controlled for a moment.
Breneman is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman sneaks back into half guard.
Breneman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Faaloua stopping the sweep attempt from Breneman.
Breneman is pulling down on Faaloua's head to control his posture.
Faaloua trying to control but Breneman is working from the bottom.

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 trying to keep a closed guard but Faaloua is proving a slippery customer.

Faaloua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Breneman is trying to control the position but Faaloua postures up.
Faaloua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breneman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Faaloua puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Faaloua performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Breneman trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faaloua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Faaloua. No joy for Breneman on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Breneman.
Faaloua throws a big counter head kick but Breneman avoids it with no problem.
Faaloua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Breneman shoots for a double leg takedown but Faaloua sprawls well. He's pushed Breneman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breneman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faaloua circles away.
Breneman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faaloua pinned against the cage. Faaloua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and Faaloua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Breneman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faaloua moves away.
Faaloua is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Faaloua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Breneman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Breneman throws a series of punches but Faaloua avoids them all with ease.

Breneman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Faaloua gets back to half guard.

Breneman is trying to work for a kimura but Faaloua is defending well.
Breneman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breneman thows a huge punch but Faaloua dodges it nicely.
Breneman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Breneman is looking for a kimura but Faaloua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Breneman to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Faaloua will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Faaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faaloua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faaloua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Breneman attempts a counter takedown but Faaloua avoids it well and moves away.
Faaloua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Breneman with that takedown attempt.
Breneman fails with the takedown.
Faaloua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faaloua wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breneman shoots in for a double leg but Faaloua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Faaloua forces Breneman back against the cage and clinches.
Breneman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faaloua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Breneman breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Breneman's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faaloua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faaloua rushes Breneman and presses him up against the cage.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Breneman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua avoiding damage.
Breneman blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Breneman's defenses.

It looks like Adam Breneman has been cut.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Breneman is trying to break the clinch but Faaloua is controlling him.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faaloua.
Faaloua lands an elbow that stopped Breneman in his tracks for a moment.
Breneman dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Breneman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Faaloua has Breneman pressed against the cage.
Breneman takes an elbow to the temple.
Breneman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faaloua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Breneman goes for a takedown attempt but Faaloua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faaloua lands a head kick. Breneman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faaloua tries to clinch up.
Breneman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Breneman keeps the fight on the outside.
Faaloua tries to clinch there but Breneman circles away.
Faaloua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breneman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faaloua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breneman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Faaloua leaves Breneman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Faaloua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Breneman looking to score a takedown here. Faaloua is defending well but Breneman drives through and ends up in Faaloua's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breneman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breneman won't allow Faaloua to sweep him here.
Faaloua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breneman.
Breneman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breneman lands a couple of digs.
Breneman throws an elbow that misses. Faaloua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Breneman's guard. Nice move by Faaloua!

Faaloua stays in close to Breneman's body and controls the position.
Faaloua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua tries to free his leg and advance position but Breneman is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breneman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faaloua manages to get himself to full guard.

Breneman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breneman throws a strike but Faaloua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faaloua won't allow Breneman to sweep him here.
Breneman is looking to sweep but instead, Faaloua has passed into half guard.
Faaloua slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Faaloua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faaloua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Breneman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Breneman throws out a loose jab but Faaloua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breneman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFaaloua.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch but Breneman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Breneman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Faaloua. That one must have hurt.
Faaloua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Breneman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Faaloua misses.

Faaloua instigates a clinch.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman blocks the elbow strike.
Breneman dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Breneman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faaloua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Breneman is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faaloua prevents the takedown attempt.
Breneman avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Breneman has Faaloua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Faaloua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faaloua stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Faaloua trying to stall but Breneman improves his position.
Adam Breneman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breneman's brow.
Breneman tries to stall but Faaloua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
James Faaloua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Faaloua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Faaloua prevents the takedown attempt.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Breneman can't get the takedown.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Breneman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faaloua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Breneman blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from Faaloua.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Breneman's brow.
Breneman can't get the takedown.
Faaloua slows down the pace here.
Breneman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faaloua lands an elbow inside that Breneman shrugs off.

Adam Breneman's cut is getting worse.
Faaloua lands an elbow that stopped Breneman in his tracks for a moment.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Adam Breneman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Breneman blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Breneman wants to take the fight to the mat but Faaloua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Breneman is looking for a takedown.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Breneman avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Faaloua gets underhooks to prevent Breneman's takedown attempt.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Faaloua avoiding damage as Breneman throws knees to the body.
Faaloua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Adam Breneman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breneman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Breneman is trying to break the clinch but Faaloua is controlling him.
Breneman misses with a body punch.
Breneman misses with some punches.
James Faaloua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faaloua prevents a body shot from Breneman.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Faaloua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faaloua 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Faaloua!
During a confident post fight interview, James Faaloua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.