PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Ezumi (ranked 5181 p4p, 4639 weight class) and Hans Bremmer (ranked 274 p4p, 219 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ezumi
vs
Bremmer

176 cm
18
168
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
158
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Hakaka La'au Performance
Senshi Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryu Ezumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Bremmer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bremmer with the inside leg kick.
Ezumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bremmer.
Bremmer misses with a looping right.
Bremmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ezumi.
Ezumi blocks a low kick nicely.
Ezumi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bremmer manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bremmer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ezumi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremmer throws a chopping leg kick but Ezumi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bremmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ezumi is looking to counter the offense by Bremmer and move into the clinch.
Ezumi slips a jab from Bremmer.
Ezumi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ezumi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A low kick from Bremmer is predictable there

and Ezumi counters by clinching up.
Ezumi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bremmer just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ezumi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ezumi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ezumi controlling the position.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ezumi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ezumi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bremmer defends it easily.
Bremmer stopping the sweep attempt from Ezumi.
Bremmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ezumi looking to control.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ezumi's guard.
Ezumi has his hands on Bremmer's head, controlling the position.
Ezumi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremmer is looking to stand up but Ezumi won't let him.
Bremmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ezumi working for a triangle but Bremmer defends it easily.
Ezumi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ezumi, not yet.
Bremmer tries to stand but Ezumi is controlling from the bottom.
Ezumi has his hands on Bremmer's head, controlling the position.
Ezumi working a defensive guard here.
Ezumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremmer manages to get himself to full guard.

Bremmer wants to stand but Ezumi is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ezumi pushes down on Bremmer's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Ezumi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremmer is not content to let Ezumi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ezumi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Ezumi looking to secure an arm triangle but Bremmer defends it well.
Ezumi looking to control but Bremmer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ezumi is looking to work his way around to Bremmer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ezumi takes Bremmer's back.
Bremmer is holding onto Ezumi's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.

Bremmer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Ezumi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bremmer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ezumi trying to control momentarily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ezumi is really struggling to control Bremmer but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Ezumi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Bremmer showing good submission defense here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ezumi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremmer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ezumi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bremmer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Bremmer is trying to defend against the choke here but Ezumi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ezumi Tightens the hold and Bremmer taps out furiously! Ezumi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryu Ezumi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryu Ezumi thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).