PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Luvzya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Luvzya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Luvzya
vs
Bridge

175 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Luvzya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Bridge!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luvzya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bridge as he avoids it easily.
Bridge misses with a takedown attempt

and Luvzya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bridge won't be happy with that.
Luvzya tries to score with some ground and pound. Bridge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bridge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Luvzya's best efforts.
Luvzya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bridge is looking to improve his position.
Luvzya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bridge's head.
Bridge moves into full guard.
Luvzya landing some decent shots from guard.
Luvzya passes Bridge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Luvzya working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Luvzya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bridge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvzya slips a nice elbow through Bridge's hands, connecting with Bridge's forehead.
Luvzya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bridge moves into full guard.
Luvzya won't allow Bridge to sweep him here.
Luvzya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bridge throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Luvzya trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luvzya working some strikes from top position.
Bridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luvzya is one step ahead there.

Bridge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bridge looks gassed!
Luvzya preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

Luvzya shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Luvzya is working for a submission of some sort.
Luvzya thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bridge to regain full guard.
Luvzya scoring with some ground and pound.
Bridge 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.

Bridge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Luvzya gets to his feet. Bridge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bridge keeps Luvzya at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvzya takes one on the button.
Luvzya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bridge tries for a takedown but Luvzya circles away easily

and Luvzya counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bridge's guard now.
Bridge wants to sweep here but Luvzya controlling him for the moment.
Luvzya thows a big elbow that misses.
Luvzya passes into half guard.
Bridge tries to roll over but Luvzya keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Luvzya is working for a kimura here but Bridge manages to reverse the position and he's now in Luvzya's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luvzya wants to sweep here but Bridge controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Luvzya is retaining full guard.
Luvzya scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Luvzya trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Luvzya is trying to keep Bridge in close.
Bridge stopping the sweep attempt from Luvzya.
Luvzya keeping full guard, as Bridge tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luvzya with a poor takedown

and Bridge counters with a shoot takedown. Luvzya fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luvzya keeping full guard, as Bridge tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bridge has gone for a leg lock! Luvzya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bridge's guard.
Luvzya tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridge is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Luvzya 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.

Luvzya slips a jab and a cross from Bridge.
Luvzya moves in looking to clinch but Bridge pushes him off.
Luvzya has his takedown stuffed

and Bridge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bridge pushing down on Luvzya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Luvzya tries to roll over but Bridge keeps him under control.
Bridge is looking to advance position but Luvzya won't allow it.

Bridge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luvzya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bridge.
Luvzya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luvzya keeping full guard, as Bridge tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bridge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luvzya wants to sweep here but Bridge controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bridge clinches but Luvzya breaks the clinch

and Luvzya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bridge's guard.
Bridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Bridge, not yet.

Bridge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luvzya passes into side control.
Bridge tries to bench press Luvzya off him but Luvzya keeps the position.

Luvzya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bridge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jesus Luvzya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bridge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvzya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bridge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Bridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luvzya throws a strike but Bridge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Luvzya is retaining full guard.
Luvzya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bridge's guard.
Luvzya with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luvzya scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luvzya lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Bridge working for a triangle but Luvzya defends it easily.
Bridge has momentary wrist control but Luvzya slips an elbow through the middle.

Bridge working for a triangle but Luvzya defends it easily.
Luvzya chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvzya scoring with some ground and pound.
Luvzya distracts Bridge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Bridge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luvzya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luvzya with a nice head shot there.
Luvzya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Luvzya works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Luvzya lands an elbow.
Luvzya connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bridge some visible discomfort.
Bridge is not content to let Luvzya control the position.
Luvzya in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge is looking to reverse the position.
Bridge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bridge regains half guard.

Bridge looking for submissions off his back.
Bridge is looking to improve his position.
Bridge pushes Luvzya off looking to stand but Luvzya dives back in and keeps control.
Bridge is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Luvzya scores with a couple of nice shots.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luvzya doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bridge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bridge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridge scoring with punches to the head and body.

Luvzya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Luvzya dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Luvzya misses with a takedown attempt

and Bridge counters with a shoot takedown. Luvzya fights it but they end up in guard.
Luvzya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bridge's guard.
Luvzya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luvzya preventing the sweep.
Luvzya working some strikes from top position.
Luvzya looking to sit in guard and control but Bridge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Luvzya trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bridge won't allow Luvzya to sweep him here.
Luvzya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bridge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luvzya in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bridge working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge gets back to half guard.

Bridge actively working from the bottom here.
Bridge tries to get to full guard but Luvzya has control of the leg.
Luvzya trying to control from half guard but Bridge is working away.
Bridge missing with punches from the bottom.
Bridge wants to get back to full guard.
Bridge is refusing to be controlled, as Luvzya sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bridge tries for a takedown but Luvzya circles away easily

and Luvzya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Luvzya slips a nice elbow through Bridge's hands, connecting with Bridge's forehead.
Nice strikes from Luvzya there.
Bridge taking some punishment here, with Luvzya in his half guard.

Bridge is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridge gets full guard.
Bridge is still in real trouble! Can Luvzya finish him?
Luvzya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Luvzya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Luvzya lands a couple of elbows.
Luvzya stands up over Bridge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Bridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luvzya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luvzya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luvzya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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

Bridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luvzya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luvzya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Bridge manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvzya can't escape the position.
Luvzya prevents Bridge from taking his back.

Bridge working for a submission but Luvzya is keeping him at bay.
Luvzya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Bridge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Bridge.
Luvzya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bridge.
Bridge trying to mount his opponent but Luvzya defends it.
Bridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four 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.
Luvzya punching from the bottom.
Bridge passes to full mount!
Luvzya tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bridge wants to finish this one by submission but Luvzya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bridge.
Luvzya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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

Bridge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
John Bridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridge prevents Luvzya from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Luvzya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luvzya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Luvzya!