PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Bridges (ranked 6220 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrice Hent (ranked 9214 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabrice Hent looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Bridges
vs
Hent

151 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elvis Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabrice Hent!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bridges darts in and clinches Hent up against the cage.
Bridges looking for a takedown.
Bridges drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bridges tries to pull guard but Hent forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elvis Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hent gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bridges is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hent gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hent throws an elbow but it misses.
Bridges is looking for a takedown.
Bridges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bridges wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bridges gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hent regains guard.
Bridges trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hent's guard.

Hent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bridges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hent trying to control the position here.
Bridges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hent works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bridges throwing strikes from guard but Hent blocks nicely.
Bridges won't allow Hent to get back to his feet.
Bridges postures up and lands a big shot to Hent's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hent wants to sweep here but Bridges controlling him for the moment.

That's two 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.
Hent pulls Bridges in close to prevent any damage.
Hent is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Bridges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hent, pushing him back against the cage.

Hent manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges throwing strikes from guard but Hent blocks nicely.
Hent is trying to keep Bridges in close.
Hent wants to sweep but no luck.
Hent looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges postures up in Hent's guard and throws a big left but Hent blocks it.
Hent trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bridges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Bridges gets to his feet - Hent follows without any prompting.

Hent bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bridges tries to bench press Hent off him but Hent keeps the position.
Hent working away.
Hent is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bridges's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bridges stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges tries to improve position but can't.
Bridges controls the position for a moment.
Bridges struggling a bit here.

Hent decides to stand back up.

Hent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bridges looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bridges gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hent wants to control but Bridges is keeping him busy.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elvis Bridges will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A low kick from Bridges misses
and Hent counters with a body kick.

Hent closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bridges's guard.

Bridges has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hent off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Elvis Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bridges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridges wants to control but Hent is keeping busy.
Elvis Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bridges is trying to stand up here but Hent is controlling him well.
Bridges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hent trying to pass the guard but Bridges defending well.
Hent is breathing heavily.
Bridges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges controlling Hent's posture.
Bridges is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bridges keeping moving, preventing Hent from controlling successfully.
Bridges is pulling down on Hent's head. It's preventing any offense from Hent, at least for the moment.
Hent landing some decent shots from guard.
Bridges wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two 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.
Hent controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Bridges gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hent to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bridges is pulling down on Hent's head. It's preventing any offense from Hent, at least for the moment.
Bridges looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bridges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hent throws a big right hand that misses.
Bridges pulls Hent in close to prevent any damage.

Bridges scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bridges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hent shoots in and gets a takedown into Bridges's guard.
Bridges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bridges is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hent stops Bridges from standing up.
Hent trying to control but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Hent might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bridges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bridges is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Bridges kicks Hent off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hent closes the distance and clinches.
Bridges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hent smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elvis Bridges will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bridges clinches up against the cage.
Hent slows down the pace here.
Bridges managing to block the knees to the body from Hent.
Hent has Bridges pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bridges jumps guard and drags Hent to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bridges is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hent wants to pass the guard but Bridges is keeping the position.
Hent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hent blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bridges.
Hent taking some punishment here, with Bridges in his half guard.
Bridges scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bridges lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hent is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bridges scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bridges throws a strike but Hent avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Bridges stands up and waves to Hent to follow him.
An inside leg kick from Bridges misses.

Hent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bridges quickly recovers to half guard.

Bridges manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hent keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bridges jumps guard and drags Hent to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bridges has his hands on Hent's head, controlling the position.
Bridges wants to stand and escape but Hent is having none of it.
Bridges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hent wants to stand but Bridges is controlling his posture from full guard.

Bridges scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hent rushes Bridges and presses him up against the cage.
Hent stalling in the clinch but Bridges improves position.
Bridges is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Hent turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hent manages to end up in side control.
Hent working away.
Hent trying to control the action but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Hent tries to stand but Bridges is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges struggling a bit here.
Hent working the head with strikes.
Bridges is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Bridges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bridges wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hent lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bridges trying his best to control but Hent has mounted him.
Hent pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fabrice Hent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elvis Bridges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bridges tries to hold on but Hent pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bridges, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Elvis Bridges!