PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmitt Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Scandinavian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scandinavian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mask Off - Future. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Briggs
vs
Scandinavian

174 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
21
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

RAGS of a RONIN
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emmitt Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gustaf Scandinavian!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scandinavian looking to score a takedown here. Briggs is defending well but Scandinavian drives through and ends up in Briggs's guard.
Briggs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scandinavian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Briggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Briggs wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs trying to control the position here.
Briggs wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs is trying to hold Scandinavian in close to prevent damage but Scandinavian has managed to pass into half guard.
Briggs is not content to let Scandinavian control the position.
Scandinavian trying to advance position but Briggs counters by regaining guard.
Scandinavian looking to pass the guard.
Briggs has Scandinavian pulled in close to control his posture.
Scandinavian throws a big elbow that misses.

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.
Scandinavian wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Scandinavian sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Briggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Briggs blocks a head kick by Scandinavian.
A big left from Scandinavian misses.
Scandinavian tries a head kick but it misses.
Briggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Scandinavian dives in and scores a takedown into Briggs's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briggs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs wants to sweep here but Scandinavian controlling him for the moment.

Briggs has an active guard here but Scandinavian has managed to pass into half guard.
Briggs is staying active underneath Scandinavian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs taking some punishment here, with Scandinavian in his half guard.
Scandinavian is thwarting Briggs's attempts to control the position.

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.
Scandinavian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scandinavian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Briggs keeps working.
Scandinavian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Briggs trying to control here.
Scandinavian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scandinavian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Briggs backs up against the cage.
Briggs just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Briggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Scandinavian darts in and clinches Briggs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Scandinavian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Briggs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scandinavian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scandinavian scores with a jab. Briggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scandinavian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Scandinavian is working for a kimura but Briggs is defending it quite comfortably.
Briggs is holding on to half guard well.
Scandinavian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Briggs trying to control here.

Scandinavian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Briggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scandinavian.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Briggs tries to roll over but Scandinavian keeps him under control.
Scandinavian trying to mount his opponent but Briggs defends it.
Scandinavian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Briggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scandinavian seems to be working for a kimura but Briggs defends the submission attempt.
Scandinavian is just content to waste time from the top position. Briggs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Briggs is adopting a defensive guard.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Scandinavian tries to pass.

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

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.
Scandinavian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Briggs.
Briggs misses with a few strikes there.
Scandinavian throws a head kick that Briggs semi-blocks.

It looks like Emmitt Briggs has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Scandinavian as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Scandinavian.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Briggs pushes Scandinavian up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustaf Scandinavian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emmitt Briggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Scandinavian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Briggs throws a sloppy head kick and Scandinavian moves out of range easily.
Scandinavian misses with a left hand
and Briggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Briggs misses with a head kick.
Scandinavian is looking to clinch.
Scandinavian looks to score with a jab to the body but Briggs is just out of range.
Scandinavian scores with a head kick. Briggs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Briggs is rocked!

Scandinavian closes the distance looking for a takedown. Briggs stuffs it but Scandinavian still has hold of him. Scandinavian picks Briggs up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Scandinavian slams Briggs to the floor and that's really hurt Briggs - he doesn't know where he is! Scandinavian throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustaf Scandinavian!
An out of breath Gustaf Scandinavian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.