PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trey Bridges (ranked 1762 p4p, 207 weight class) and Jaka Prawira (ranked 1955 p4p, 220 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bridges
vs
Prawira

170 cm
26
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

168 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Prawira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawira moves away from the strike by Bridges.

Bridges drives through and clinches with Prawira against the cage.
Prawira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bridges gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prawira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bridges just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bridges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bridges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prawira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridges smiles and moves away.
Trey Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaka Prawira.

Prawira gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
Bridges prevents the takedown attempt.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridges smiles and moves away.
Prawira fails with a takedown attempt.
Prawira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bridges.
Bridges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bridges wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bridges.
Jaka Prawira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prawira throws a series of punches but Bridges avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Bridges misses the target.

Bridges drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bridges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Prawira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Prawira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bridges's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prawira is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head.
Bridges is keen to just control but Prawira is a slippery customer.
Bridges stalling away here and it's allowed Prawira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bridges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bridges trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prawira is keeping the position for now.
Prawira trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bridges winds up and cracks Prawira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Prawira is staying active underneath Bridges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bridges is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prawira is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bridges lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Prawira actively working from the bottom here.
Bridges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bridges unloading with bombs!
We've been informed that Prawira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bridges cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bridges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira tries to lock up and control but Bridges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey 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.

Prawira moves away from the strike by Bridges.
A combination from Prawira does no damage.

Prawira scores with a takedown into Bridges's guard.
Bridges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bridges wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Prawira looking to control.
Trey Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bridges postures up in Prawira's guard and throws a big left but Prawira blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prawira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prawira can do to turn this around?
Bridges landing some decent shots from guard.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
Prawira has momentary wrist control but Bridges slips an elbow through the middle.
Bridges works over Prawira with some ground and pound from guard.
Bridges distracts Prawira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bridges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prawira trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bridges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bridges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bridges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bridges throws a big elbow that misses.

Prawira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bridges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bridges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bridges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prawira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bridges has managed to get both his arms back between Prawira's legs - danger averted.
Prawira is breathing heavily.
Prawira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bridges postures up and lands a big shot to Prawira's brow.
Bridges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prawira is keeping the position for now.
Bridges chips away with some ground and pound.
Bridges looking to pass the guard.
Bridges works over Prawira with some ground and pound from guard.
Bridges working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Bridges's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bridges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bridges postures up and lands a big shot to Prawira's brow.
Bridges scoring with punches to the head and body.

Prawira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bridges is aware though and is defending well.

Prawira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bridges trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Bridges dominated that second round.
That's time! Bridges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Prawira.

Prawira is trying to get an arm triangle but Bridges is defending well.
Bridges tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Prawira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bridges rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Prawira's guard! Nice work there by Bridges!
Bridges cracks Prawira with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bridges passes into side control.
Prawira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Prawira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bridges connects with a decent elbow.
Prawira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bridges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Prawira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bridges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prawira keeps trying to improve his position.
Bridges wants to control for a moment but Prawira uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bridges slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges working over Prawira with some ground and pound. Prawira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bridges wants to pass to mount but Prawira is defending the position.
Bridges trying to control from half guard but Prawira is working away.
Bridges slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bridges working over Prawira with some ground and pound. Prawira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prawira taking some punishment here, with Bridges in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges trying to mount his opponent but Prawira defends it.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bridges looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bridges is nestled in close to Prawira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bridges lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bridges is controlling the pace.
Bridges is looking to advance position but Prawira won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prawira keeps working.
Trey Bridges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Prawira actively working from the bottom here.
Prawira is staying active underneath Bridges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira is in trouble now - Bridges has advanced to mount!
Jaka Prawira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prawira taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bridges 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Bridges!
Jaka Prawira was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a great fight'.