PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Ftw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lock Bresner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lock Bresner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ftw
vs
Bresner

200 cm
28
250 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

191 cm
25
278 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Ftw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lock Bresner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ftw with a poor takedown
and Bresner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ftw thinking.
Bresner works Ftw's body with a nice hook.

Bresner moves into the clinch successfully.
Bresner prevents the takedown attempt.

Bresner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ftw has his takedown stuffed

and Bresner counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Ftw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ftw or not.
Bresner lands a body shot.

Bresner breaks the clinch.
Ftw shoots and misses
and Bresner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ftw misses with a takedown attempt

and Bresner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bresner.
Ftw is breathing heavily.
Bresner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ftw up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ftw backwards.
Ftw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bresner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ftw misses with a takedown attempt
and Bresner counters with a nice uppercut.
Ftw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bresner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bresner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bresner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bresner scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ftw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bresner postures up.
Bresner won't allow Ftw to sweep him here.
Bresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ftw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ftw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bresner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lock Bresner wasn't active enough on the ground.

Bresner clinches.
Ftw is trying to push Bresner away but Bresner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bresner prevents Ftw from breaking the clinch.
Bresner has Ftw pressed against the cage, preventing Ftw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ftw is trying to break the clinch but Bresner has him pressed against the cage.
Ftw tries to break the clinch but Bresner is controlling the position.

Bresner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ftw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bresner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ftw tries for a takedown but Bresner circles away easily

and Bresner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Bresner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ftw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bresner.
Ftw tries to get to full guard but Bresner has control of the leg.
Ftw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ftw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ftw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bresner controls the pace.
Bresner wants to control from the top but Ftw keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ftw pulls Bresner in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ftw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bresner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bresner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ftw is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lock Bresner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ftw misses with a takedown
and Bresner counters with a left to the body.

Bresner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bresner wants to control from the top but Ftw keeps moving.
Bresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ftw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bresner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ftw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ftw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bresner defends well.
Bresner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bresner is looking to advance position but Ftw has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ftw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Bresner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ftw is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Ftw looking to secure an arm triangle but Bresner defends it well.
Bresner tries to lock up and control but Ftw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ftw wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ftw is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bresner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bresner can do anything to dispel that myth.

Ftw looking to secure an arm triangle but Bresner defends it well.

Ftw working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bresner looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ftw! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bjj Ftw!