PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Boon 2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bredenberg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Heja Bamse. Boon 2 has chosen Teach me how daugie as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bredenberg
vs
Boon 2

202 cm
27
290 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

208 cm
23
288 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Boon 2!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon 2 lands with a nice combination. Bredenberg backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Emmanuel Bredenberg has been cut.
Boon 2 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bredenberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boon 2 fails to land with a series of punches.
Boon 2 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bredenberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boon 2 is looking to clinch but Bredenberg is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boon 2 looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boon 2 is looking to clinch but Bredenberg is avoiding it.
Bredenberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bam Boon 2 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Bredenberg misses with a body kick.

Boon 2 clinches with his opponent.

Bredenberg pulls guard.
Bredenberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boon 2 controls the pace.
Bredenberg is trying to keep Boon 2 in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon 2 trying to control but Bredenberg is working from the bottom.
Bredenberg wants to sweep here but Boon 2 controlling him for the moment.
Boon 2 trying to control but Bredenberg is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bam Boon 2 hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Bredenberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boon 2 did well to prevent Bredenberg getting side control.
Bredenberg wants to control but Boon 2 is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bredenberg lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bredenberg wants to pass to mount but Boon 2 is defending the position.
Bredenberg is trying to control. Boon 2 wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bredenberg controlling the action here.
Bredenberg is thwarting Boon 2's attempts to control the position.

Bredenberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boon 2 doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bredenberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon 2 tries to kick Bredenberg off but Bredenberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bredenberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boon 2 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bredenberg.

Boon 2 gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bredenberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Bredenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bredenberg controlling from the top position.
Bredenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boon 2 is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bredenberg trying to control but Boon 2 is working from the bottom.
Boon 2 seems keen to control Bredenberg's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emmanuel Bredenberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Bredenberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bredenberg misses with a takedown attempt - Boon 2 sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bredenberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bredenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bredenberg won't allow Boon 2 to get back to his feet.
Bredenberg wants to pass the guard but Boon 2 is keeping the position.
Bredenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bredenberg works his way into side control.
Emmanuel Bredenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bredenberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boon 2 knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bredenberg trying to control the position but Boon 2 is working away.
A lull in the action here as Bredenberg stalls from top position.
Boon 2 is not content to let Bredenberg control the position.
Boon 2 manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon 2 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bredenberg is working away from the top position though.
Bredenberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bredenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Bredenberg looking to control but Boon 2 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon 2 takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bredenberg wants to control the pace but Boon 2 is squirming around nicely.
Bredenberg working the ground and pound effectively.

Boon 2 somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Boon 2 tries to clinch there but Bredenberg circles away.
Bredenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boon 2 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boon 2 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boon 2 moves in looking to clinch but Bredenberg pushes him off.
Bredenberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boon 2 is looking to clinch.

Boon 2 moves into the clinch.
Boon 2 is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Boon 2's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boon 2 is looking to break free of the clinch but Bredenberg has double underhooks.
Bredenberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boon 2 to keep the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bredenberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boon 2's efforts to push away.
Boon 2 is trying to break the clinch but Bredenberg is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Bredenberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Bredenberg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boon 2 stuffs the takedown.
Boon 2 tries to bum rush Bredenberg with a series of wild strikes but Bredenberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boon 2 fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bredenberg checks it well.
Bredenberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Boon 2 tries to bum rush Bredenberg with a series of wild strikes but Bredenberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bredenberg lands with a right hand.
Boon 2 lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bredenberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Bredenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bredenberg wants to control but Boon 2 is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon 2 struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boon 2 tries to improve position but can't.
Boon 2 avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bredenberg.
Bredenberg trying to control the position but Boon 2 is working away.
The ground and pound from Bredenberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boon 2 is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bredenberg has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg working the ground and pound.
Bredenberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bredenberg is looking to take a break and control but Boon 2 is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boon 2 is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bredenberg asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bredenberg is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boon 2 will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bredenberg is looking to take a break and control but Boon 2 is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bredenberg takes a little break here. Boon 2 wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bam Boon 2 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emmanuel Bredenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Emmanuel Bredenberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boon 2 slips a jab and a cross from Bredenberg.
Emmanuel Bredenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bredenberg shoots in for a takedown but Boon 2 shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bredenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Boon 2 jabs Bredenberg right on the nose. Bredenberg blinks but takes it well.
Bam Boon 2 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boon 2 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bredenberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bredenberg avoids the head kick by Boon 2.
Bredenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boon 2.
Boon 2 moves out of range of the body kick.
Bredenberg moves out of range as Boon 2 strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bredenberg. Boon 2 shrugs it off though.
Boon 2 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bredenberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bredenberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boon 2!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boon 2 trying desperately to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bredenberg controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emmanuel Bredenberg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bredenberg, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Bredenberg!
Emmanuel Bredenberg gave a mention to SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).