PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Real Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bredenberg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heja Bamse. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bredenberg
vs
Grappler

202 cm
21
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Real Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bredenberg drives through with a takedown into Grappler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Grappler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bredenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bredenberg throwing strikes but missing.

Bredenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grappler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bredenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Grappler's legs - danger averted.
Bredenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bredenberg controlling from the top position.
Bredenberg throwing strikes but missing.
Bredenberg slips nicely into half guard.
Bredenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grappler defending well though.
Bredenberg prevents Grappler from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grappler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Bredenberg from controlling successfully.
Bredenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.

Emmanuel Bredenberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Grappler has his takedown stuffed

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

Grappler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bredenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bredenberg wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bredenberg is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emmanuel Bredenberg just wasn't active enough.

Bredenberg looking to score a takedown here. Grappler is defending well but Bredenberg drives through and ends up in Grappler's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bredenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bredenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Grappler is looking for a triangle but Bredenberg pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg scoring with punches to the head and body.

Grappler working for a triangle but Bredenberg defends it easily.
Bredenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Grappler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bredenberg stacks Grappler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bredenberg!
Bredenberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bredenberg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grappler to see if he's OK.
Bredenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is trying to improve his position.
Grappler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bredenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grappler on the ground.
Bredenberg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bredenberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappler manages to get back to half guard.

Grappler actively working from the bottom here.
Grappler is staying active underneath Bredenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Grappler looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Bredenberg seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Bredenberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Grappler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bredenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Grappler didn't expect that.

Grappler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emmanuel Bredenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Grappler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bredenberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bredenberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bredenberg scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappler is trying to get back to his feet.
Bredenberg wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy.
Grappler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bredenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.

Grappler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bredenberg pulls his head out easily.
Grappler is breathing heavily.
Bredenberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Bredenberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bredenberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Bredenberg controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grappler gets back to half guard.

Grappler actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Bredenberg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bredenberg lands a nice short elbow.

Grappler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bredenberg pulls his head out easily.
Bredenberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bredenberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grappler?
Bredenberg controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bredenberg landing strikes from the mount and Grappler is in trouble!
Bredenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bredenberg landing strikes from the mount and Grappler is in trouble!
Bredenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bredenberg looking to control but Grappler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grappler is trying desperately to improve position.
Bredenberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grappler looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg landing strikes from the mount.
Grappler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bredenberg is nestled in close to Grappler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bredenberg working the head and body with strikes.
Bredenberg is taking a breather. Grappler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Grappler looking for submissions off his back.
Bredenberg working over Grappler with some ground and pound. Grappler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grappler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bredenberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grappler is staying active underneath Bredenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grappler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bredenberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bredenberg's back!
Bredenberg is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Bredenberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Grappler gets caught napping as Bredenberg dives in and scores a takedown. Grappler manages to retain guard.
Bredenberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bredenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Grappler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bredenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bredenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bredenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Bredenberg stays in close to Grappler's body and controls the position.
Bredenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Bredenberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bredenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grappler wants to sweep here but Bredenberg controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grappler working for a triangle but Bredenberg defends it easily.
Bredenberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bredenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Bredenberg cracks Grappler with a solid left hand.

Grappler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bredenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bredenberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grappler looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bredenberg is defending well. Grappler quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bredenberg has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grappler celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Real Grappler!