PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Action Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bronson
vs
Holgersson

165 cm
26
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronson throws a combination. Holgersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holgersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holgersson misses with a body kick.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from Holgersson.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Holgersson misses

and Bronson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holgersson's guard.

Holgersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Holgersson looking for a guillotine here but Bronson defends easily.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Holgersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronson won't allow Holgersson to sweep him here.
Holgersson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bronson!

Bronson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Holgersson.
Bronson is squirming around, avoiding Holgersson's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is working to get back to half guard.
Bronson wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson tries to lock up and control but Holgersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Holgersson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bronson is surviving well by controlling Holgersson's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holgersson misses with a head shot.
Holgersson looking to ground and pound but Bronson is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holgersson thowing shots but they're missing.
Bronson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Bronson bucks Holgersson off and manages to get back to his feet!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bronson jumps into guard, dragging Holgersson to the mat.
Holgersson advances to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holgersson works his way into full mount!
Bronson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson tries to control but Bronson wriggling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poor strikes thrown by Holgersson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Holgersson looking for a guillotine from mount but Bronson is having none of it.
Holgersson looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holgersson looking to control but Bronson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bronson wants to clinch.
Holgersson misses with an uppercut

and Bronson moves into the clinch.
Bronson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holgersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holgersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Holgersson trying to control the position but instead, Bronson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holgersson into the cage.
Holgersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bronson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Bronson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bronson lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holgersson tries to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Holgersson fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holgersson missing with knees to the body.
Bronson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Action Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holgersson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bronson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holgersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holgersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bronson is trying to drag Holgersson to the mat but Holgersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Bronson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Holgersson can't fight it off and eventually Bronson manages to take the fight to the floor. Holgersson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holgersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Holgersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Holgersson is tightening it up a little... Bronson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bronson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bronson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Holgersson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson thanked the fans post fight for their support.