PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bridges (ranked 4426 p4p, 517 weight class) and Albert Odzimkowski (ranked 6491 p4p, 650 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bridges
vs
Odzimkowski

176 cm
25
174 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Odzimkowski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Odzimkowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bridges to the mat! Bridges manages to get full guard.

The fighters are working up against the ropes. Bridges manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Bridges is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bridges is trying to stall.
Bridges can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Bridges.
Good body shot from Bridges.
Bridges looking to slow down the pace here.
Bridges just leaning against Odzimkowski, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Bridges.
Bridges leaves Odzimkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick from Bridges lands but Odzimkowski takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odzimkowski misses with a takedown
and Bridges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Odzimkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bridges seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jason Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Odzimkowski.

Odzimkowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Odzimkowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Odzimkowski looks winded!
Bridges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bridges avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Odzimkowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bridges tries to control but Odzimkowski manages to take his back.

Odzimkowski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bridges trying to control the hands but Odzimkowski breaks the grip.

Odzimkowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bridges is defending well though. Odzimkowski let's go of the attempt for now.
Odzimkowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges breaks Odzimkowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bridges looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Odzimkowski is trying to control the position but Bridges postures up.
Odzimkowski has a closed guard, preventing Bridges from standing up.
Odzimkowski wants to sweep here but Bridges controlling him for the moment.
Bridges tries to stand but Odzimkowski is controlling from the bottom.

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.
Odzimkowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bridges wanted to stand there but Odzimkowski had control of the position.

Bridges stands up from Odzimkowski's guard - Bridges perhaps looking for a knockout.
Odzimkowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bridges counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Odzimkowski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odzimkowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bridges misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Bridges dominated that 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.

Odzimkowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Bridges was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Odzimkowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bridges as he jumps to the side.
Odzimkowski has a takedown stuffed.
Jason Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Odzimkowski.

Odzimkowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bridges to the mat! Bridges manages to get full guard.
Albert Odzimkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Odzimkowski is breathing heavily.
Odzimkowski won't allow Bridges to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bridges keeping moving, preventing Odzimkowski from controlling successfully.
Bridges wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bridges continues to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Odzimkowski pushes down on Bridges's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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.
Odzimkowski is looking to take a break and control but Bridges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Odzimkowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bridges is looking to improve his position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Odzimkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bridges circles away.
Bridges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bridges lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odzimkowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bridges is looking for a counter combo.
Odzimkowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Odzimkowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Bridges, which made it look bad.
Bridges wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bridges slaps away a takedown attempt from Odzimkowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bridges throws a quick counter head kick but Odzimkowski was just out of range.
Odzimkowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Bridges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bridges lands a big head kick that sends Odzimkowski tumbling to the mat! Bridges takes a step backwards and waves Odzimkowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Odzimkowski is rocked!
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Odzimkowski can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odzimkowski drops his hands momentarily and Bridges needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Odzimkowski just on the top of the head. Odzimkowski drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Odzimkowski - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Bridges!
A less than humble Jason Bridges misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.