PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bremner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bremner comes to the cage accompanied by Superbeast by Rob Zombie. The key to victory for Bill Bremner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bremner
vs
West

186 cm
34
175 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

172 cm
20
177 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Bremner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie West!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

West drives through with a takedown into guard.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bremner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West is looking to advance position but Bremner has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

West wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
West is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bremner.
West wants to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner struggling to keep hold of the position.
West tries to roll but Bremner sticks to his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West is still trying to improve position.
West breaks Bremner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
West prevents Bremner from getting back to his feet.
West preventing the sweep.
West looking to pass the guard.
West looking to sit in guard and control but Bremner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bremner wants to stand but West is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bremner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremner manages to get himself to full guard.

West pushing down on Bremner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
West perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

West goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bremner turns into him and now he's in West's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

West looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bremner passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bremner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
West tries to bench press Bremner off him but Bremner keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bremner wants to control but West is keeping him busy.

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.
West prevents Bremner from moving into mount.
Bremner controls the position.
West looks to move to half guard but instead Bremner has passed into mount! Damn!
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.
West wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West trying to control the position but Bremner manages to sink in the hooks.
Bremner controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Bremner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bremner connects with an inside leg kick.
West throws a leg kick
and Bremner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West blocks a head kick by Bremner.
West is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
West walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bremner.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bremner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bremner.
A jab from West does it's job there.
A big left from Bremner misses.
West has his takedown stuffed
and Bremner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bremner throws a left and a right that both miss

and West moves into the clinch.
Bremner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West blocks a body shot from Bremner.

West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Bremner gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bremner throws a body kick that misses.
West changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bremner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Bremner does a little dance to reset his feet.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bremner.
Bremner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
Bremner throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
Bremner tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Bremner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Bremner misses its intended target.
Bremner lands a nice looking body kick.
Bremner lands a nice looking body shot.
Bremner connects with a solid leg kick.
West shoots in but Bremner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bill Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie West.

Bremner has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bremner lands with a light punch inside.
Bremner lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Bremner.
Bremner blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Bremner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bremner clinches.

Bremner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
West shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bremner lands with a thumping leg kick.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bremner tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

West gets tackled into the cage by Bremner. Bremner maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West controlling the action here for a moment.
Bremner connects with a knee to the head.
Bremner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
West has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bremner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
West has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bremner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if West can turn it around.
West is looking for a takedown.
Bremner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down West.
West is breathing heavily.
Bremner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning West up against the cage.

Bremner breaks from the clinch.
Bremner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
West moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bremner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between West's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to chop away at Bremner's legs.
Bremner checks a leg kick.
Bremner throws a sloppy head kick

and West decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bremner's 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!
Bremner is looking to stand up but West isn't so interested in that idea.
Bremner managing to control the position.
West works over Bremner with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Bremner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bremner wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bremner.
Bremner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bremner misses with a straight right.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bremner's jab looks to have found its range, popping West under the eye.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West tries a low kick but Bremner avoids it.
Bremner fires out a quick counter leg kick but West just manages to avoid it.
Bremner just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a leg kick
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
West wants to slow Bremner down by chopping away at his legs.
Bill Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bremner.
Bremner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bremner throws a body shot but no joy.
Bremner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
West fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bremner checks it well.
Bremner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bremner!
Sloppy strikes from Bremner. Those never looked like landing.
West cracks Bremner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West lands a jab to Bremner's midsection.
West throws a leg kick which misses Bremner's front leg but catches the back leg as Bremner tries to avoid it.

Bremner has West up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Bremner.
Bremner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bremner is defending well.
Stevie West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Bremner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bremner breaks the clinch.
Bremner fails with an attempt to clinch.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Bremner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bremner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bremner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before West has time to react.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bremner defends well and West ends up having to push Bremner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bremner defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Bremner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bremner connects with a body shot.

Bremner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
Bremner prevents a body shot from West.
West is trying to pull guard but Bremner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bill Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie West.
Bremner keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
West tries to break the clinch but Bremner is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West tries to throw a body punch but Bremner avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
West jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bremner walks away with a smile on his face. West gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bremner.
Bremner is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.

West closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - West lands in his opponent's guard.

Bremner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bremner.
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!
Bremner throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
West shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bremner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bremner throws a front kick that sends West stumbling back into the cage.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bremner tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Bremner does no damage.

West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bremner sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bremner kicks off West and gets to his feet.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West misses with a right hand
and Bremner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West misses with a low kick.
West has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bremner.

Bremner moves into range and clinches up with West.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bremner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Bremner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bremner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Bremner!
An out of breath Bill Bremner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.