PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Fresco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Budgell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Budgell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I D.A.R.E. David Bowie To Drive Drunk. The key to victory for Jacques Fresco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fresco
vs
Budgell

167 cm
22
162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
161 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

KRRO Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Fresco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Budgell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresco misses with a looping right.

Fresco gets a clinch.

Budgell has picked Fresco up - he's going for a ride! Budgell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fresco could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fresco tries to roll over but Budgell keeps him under control.

Budgell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Budgell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fresco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fresco.
Budgell preventing the sweep.
Fresco keeping full guard, as Budgell tries to pass.
Budgell stopping the sweep attempt from Fresco.
Budgell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fresco had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Budgell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fresco Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Budgell's back instead.

Budgell is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fresco gets his way!
Fresco lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Budgell turns into Fresco and is now in his guard.

Fresco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Budgell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fresco looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fresco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fresco trying to control but Budgell is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budgell tries to hold on but Fresco pushes him away.
Fresco breaks from Budgell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Budgell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Budgell has given up his back here. Will Fresco look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Fresco doesn't have the hooks in and Budgell manages to turn into his guard.
Fresco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Budgell is one step ahead there.

Fresco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Budgell wants to control from the top but Fresco keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Budgell looking for submissions off his back.
Budgell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Budgell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fresco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Budgell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Budgell has escaped and now he's on top!
Budgell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Budgell passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Budgell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Budgell looks gassed!
Fresco is trying to improve his position.
Fresco is working hard here to advance position.
Fresco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Budgell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fresco's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Fresco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Budgell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fresco regains half guard.
Budgell uses his free foot to push down on Fresco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fresco.
Budgell looking to control but Fresco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Budgell has control of Fresco's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fresco regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fresco is desperately trying to improve his position but Budgell has a good base and remains in mount.
Fresco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fresco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adam Budgell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fresco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fresco tries to close the distance and clinch but Budgell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fresco throws a series of punches but Budgell avoids them all with ease.

Fresco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Budgell with a flurry of punches that miss.

Fresco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Budgell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fresco.
Fresco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Budgell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Budgell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fresco is trying to get back to half guard.
Budgell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fresco!
Fresco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgell trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Budgell has control of Fresco's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fresco regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Budgell is breathing heavily.
Fresco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fresco tries to hold on but Budgell pushes him away.
Budgell moves to take his opponent's back.
Fresco breaks Budgell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fresco looking to pass the guard.
Fresco wants to control from the top but Budgell keeps moving.

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.
Budgell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fresco wants to pass the guard but Budgell is keeping the position.
Budgell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fresco manages to get himself to full guard.

Fresco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Budgell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Fresco has his foot on Budgell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Budgell works his way back into a safe position though.

Fresco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Budgell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Budgell postures up.

Fresco working for a triangle but Budgell defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fresco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Budgell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fresco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Budgell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fresco wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fresco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Budgell wants to control from the top but Fresco keeps moving.
Budgell forces his way into half guard.
Fresco tries to roll over but Budgell keeps him under control.
Budgell wants to free his trapped foot but Fresco is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Budgell is working for a kimura but Fresco is defending it quite comfortably.
Fresco is staying active underneath Budgell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Budgell.
Fresco missing with punches from the bottom.
Fresco trying to control but Budgell postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fresco just misses with a punch to the body.
Budgell fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Budgell with that takedown attempt.
Fresco is looking to slow Budgell down with leg kicks.
Budgell shoots for a double leg takedown but Fresco sprawls well. He's pushed Budgell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacques Fresco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Budgell.
Fresco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fresco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Budgell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Budgell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fresco finds it's way round the side to connect with Budgell's head.
Fresco stuffs the takedown attempt from Budgell. Budgell gets slowly back to his feet.

Fresco shoots in and bounces Budgell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fresco throwing strikes but missing.
Budgell keeping full guard, as Fresco tries to pass.

Fresco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Budgell is on top in guard.

Fresco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Budgell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Fresco has his foot on Budgell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Budgell works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Budgell trying to control but Fresco is working from the bottom.

Fresco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Budgell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adam Budgell has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fresco is looking to regain half guard here but Budgell keeps moving and retains side control.
Fresco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Budgell is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fresco pulls his head out easily.

Fresco is working for a kimura but Budgell is defending it quite comfortably.
Budgell is trying to maintain the position but Fresco is very close to passing his half guard.
Fresco tries to pass to full mount but Budgell defends it.

Fresco seems to be working for a kimura but Budgell defends the submission attempt.

Fresco is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Budgell has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budgell tries to get to full guard but Fresco has control of the leg.
Budgell is in trouble now - Fresco has advanced to mount!
Budgell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fresco is looking to take a break and control but Budgell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fresco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Budgell is just riding it out for now. Fresco eventually gives up the hold.
Fresco is looking to take a break and control but Budgell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Budgell tries to roll over but Fresco keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresco tries to pass to full mount but Budgell defends it.
Budgell is looking to improve his position.

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

and Fresco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fresco.
Budgell keeping full guard, as Fresco tries to pass.
Fresco slips nicely into half guard.
Fresco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Budgell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Budgell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fresco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Budgell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fresco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Budgell is looking for a triangle but Fresco pushes his legs off easily.
Budgell looking for a sweep. Not yet Budgell, not yet.
Fresco passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Fresco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Budgell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Budgell manages to get back to half guard.
Budgell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Budgell keeping moving, preventing Fresco from controlling successfully.
Fresco with a nice head shot there.
Budgell 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Fresco clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Budgell scores a takedown into full mount!
Fresco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fresco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fresco is staying active underneath Budgell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fresco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Budgell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Budgell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fresco defending well though.
Nice strikes from Budgell there.

Budgell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Budgell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fresco defending well though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Budgell is looking to advance position but Fresco won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Budgell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Budgell's back!
Budgell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fresco's guard. Nice work there by Budgell.
Fresco trying to control the position.
Budgell trying to control but Fresco is working from the bottom.

Budgell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Budgell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Budgell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fresco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Budgell manages to get himself to full guard.
Fresco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fresco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Budgell's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Budgell is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fresco pulls his head out easily.
Fresco is trying to control the action in half guard but Budgell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Budgell gets back to full guard.
Budgell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fresco looking to sit in guard and control but Budgell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Budgell wants to control from the top but Fresco keeps moving.
Fresco keeping full guard, as Budgell tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Budgell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Budgell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fresco's head.
Budgell trying to control but Fresco is working from the bottom.
Budgell works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresco is looking to get back to full guard here but Budgell has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fresco has given up his back here. Will Budgell look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Budgell lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fresco looking very determined here, making life difficult for Budgell.

Budgell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fresco staying busy and making it hard for Budgell to control.
Fresco manages to reverse the position and now he's in Budgell's guard. Nice work there by Fresco.

Budgell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fresco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Budgell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fresco manages to get himself to full guard.
Budgell forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budgell is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Budgell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fresco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Budgell.

Fresco looking for submissions off his back.

Budgell is working for a submission of some sort.

Budgell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fresco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Fresco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Budgell dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Budgell has his takedown stuffed

and Fresco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Fresco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Budgell is just riding it out for now. Fresco eventually gives up the hold.

Fresco is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Budgell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fresco trying to control the position from guard on top but Budgell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Budgell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fresco advances to half guard.
Fresco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Budgell wants to improve his position but Fresco is controlling well.
Budgell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fresco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresco winds up and cracks Budgell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Budgell wants to get back to full guard.

Fresco seems to be looking for submissions.
Fresco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Fresco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Budgell defends it well.
Budgell manages to get to full guard.
Budgell wants to sweep but no luck.
Fresco passes into half guard.
Fresco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Budgell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Budgell is looking to improve his position.
Budgell won't allow Fresco to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Budgell keeps working.
Budgell is pressing down on Fresco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Budgell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fresco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Budgell has his foot on Fresco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fresco works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Budgell!
Adam Budgell is the new lightweight champion!