PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bridges 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ludacris - Get Back. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bridges
vs
Daniels

172 cm
23
149 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
153 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Bridges !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bridges has Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.

Bridges jumps into guard, dragging Daniels to the mat.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridges trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daniels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bridges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bridges keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bridges ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bridges feints and as Daniels raises his hands in defense, Bridges changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bridges scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bridges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bridges is working hard here to advance position.
Daniels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bridges manages to get himself to full guard.
Daniels throws a big right hand that misses.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels working some strikes from top position.
Bridges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bridges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daniels's guard.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bridges postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daniels is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bridges , into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bridges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bridges thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Daniels postures up in Bridges 's guard and throws a big left but Bridges blocks it.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Bridges has wrist control.
Bridges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Bridges controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bridges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bridges thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Daniels punching from the bottom.
Daniels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Daniels is staying active underneath Bridges , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daniels is pressing down on Bridges 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daniels wants to sweep but no luck.
Daniels is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daniels misses with a takedown

and Bridges counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daniels!
Daniels looks gassed!
Bridges is landing with some decent strikes but Daniels is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Bridges .
Bridges landing punches.
The referee warns Daniels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges landing punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels tries to hold on but Bridges pushes him away.
Bridges postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Daniels looks a forlorn figure.
Bridges lands a nice shot to the head.
Bridges scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daniels?
Daniels is looking to improve his position but Bridges isn't that keen on the idea.
Daniels tries to lock up and control but Bridges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bridges tries to control but Daniels wriggling away.
Bridges has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Daniels's face.
A nice elbow there by Bridges .
Bridges looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bridges lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Bridges dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daniels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bridges 's head.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Bridges feints and as Daniels raises his hands in defense, Bridges changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bridges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bridges tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges thows a big elbow that misses.
Daniels will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Daniels looking for a sweep. Not yet Daniels, not yet.
Bridges looking to pass the guard.
Daniels is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bridges .

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daniels shoots and misses

and Bridges decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daniels's guard.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Bridges controlling him for the moment.
Daniels is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Bridges tries to pass.
Daniels lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bridges !
Bridges sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bridges is looking to improve his position.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daniels trying to control the action but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Daniels is thwarting Bridges 's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daniels prevents Bridges from improving his position.
Bridges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Bridges is refusing to be controlled, as Daniels sits in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Daniels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bridges !
Bridges flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bridges is in all sorts of trouble here.
Christopher Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels wants to control the pace but Bridges is squirming around nicely.
Bridges regains half guard.
Daniels lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is staying active underneath Daniels, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bridges makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bridges .
Daniels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bridges trying to strike off his back.

Bridges had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Daniels is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bridges Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Daniels's back instead.
Bridges thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bridges doesn't have the hooks in and Daniels manages to turn into his guard.
Daniels slips nicely into half guard.
Daniels works his way into side control.
Bridges is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Daniels's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Daniels working the head and body with strikes.
Daniels in side control, throwing shots but Bridges defends.

Daniels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bridges knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bridges is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daniels off and has taken his back!
Bridges is not going to allow Daniels to sit and survive in this position.
Bridges lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bridges trying to control momentarily.

Bridges working for the choke.
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 Christopher Bridges will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Daniels looks to clinch

and Bridges counters with a single leg into guard. Daniels didn't expect that.
Bridges wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Daniels with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bridges can't handle though.
Daniels trying to control the position.
Bridges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bridges trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bridges wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bridges counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bridges .

Bridges works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bridges pushes down on Daniels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bridges looks to land a strike but Daniels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bridges wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Daniels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Daniels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bridges 's guard.
Bridges tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bridges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bridges can't keep his opponent in guard - Daniels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bridges taking some punishment here, with Daniels in his half guard.
Daniels trying to control from half guard but Bridges is working away.
Daniels is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Daniels punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bridges is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bridges throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Daniels looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daniels looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bridges punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Bridges tries to hold on but Daniels postures up.
Daniels is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bridges can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Daniels cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bridges wants to control but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels landing strikes from the mount and Bridges is in trouble!
Bridges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daniels connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Daniels looking for a guillotine from mount but Bridges is having none of it.
Bridges is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Daniels.
Bridges keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin Daniels.
I think Bridges has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Christopher Bridges !
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Christopher Bridges !
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Christopher Bridges !

Christopher Bridges wins by unanimous decision!