PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeroen Heijdens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Brighamovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeroen Heijdens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Curtis Brighamovic's chin.

Heijdens
vs
Brighamovic

175 cm
21
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeroen Heijdens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curtis Brighamovic!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brighamovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heijdens, pushing him back against the cage.
Brighamovic has Heijdens pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brighamovic fails to land.
Brighamovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brighamovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heijdens has him pressed against the cage.
Brighamovic misses with some punches.
Brighamovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Brighamovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Heijdens pulls guard.
Brighamovic throwing strikes from guard but Heijdens blocks nicely.
Heijdens controlling Brighamovic's posture.
Heijdens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brighamovic tries to lock up and control but Heijdens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brighamovic is trying to escape the mount.
Heijdens unloading with bombs!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brighamovic is looking to get to half guard.
Brighamovic tries to hold on but Heijdens postures up.
Brighamovic regains half guard.

Heijdens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brighamovic defends it well.
Brighamovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brighamovic.
Brighamovic wants to sweep here but Heijdens controlling him for the moment.
Heijdens lands a couple of digs.
Heijdens sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heijdens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heijdens lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heijdens wants to pass the guard but Brighamovic is keeping the position.
Brighamovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brighamovic is on top in guard.
Heijdens is trying to keep Brighamovic in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heijdens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brighamovic looking to pass the guard.

Heijdens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brighamovic is pushing down on Heijdens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heijdens is fighting to maintain full guard but Brighamovic has managed to sneak the leg through.

Brighamovic is looking for a kimura but Heijdens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brighamovic to get the leverage.
Brighamovic wants to control but Heijdens is keeping him busy.
Heijdens is looking for a sweep. Brighamovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heijdens is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brighamovic wants to take a breather but Heijdens is having none of it.
Brighamovic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Heijdens!
Heijdens is working to get back to half guard.
Brighamovic pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Brighamovic working for a guillotine from mount but Heijdens is in no mood to give up.
Brighamovic lands a heavy elbow.
Brighamovic landing strikes from the mount.
Brighamovic working Heijdens over with strikes here.
Heijdens is trying to escape the mount.
Brighamovic is landing with some decent strikes but Heijdens is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brighamovic thowing shots but they're missing.

Brighamovic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Heijdens is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heijdens wants to pass the guard but Brighamovic is keeping the position.

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

Brighamovic is looking for a triangle but Heijdens pushes his legs off easily.
Brighamovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brighamovic has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Heijdens doesn't defend quickly enough and Brighamovic has managed to lock this one up! Can Heijdens escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brighamovic on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Curtis Brighamovic!