PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 1347 p4p, 2030 weight class) and Jaxon Bremner (ranked 148 p4p, 218 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Skywalker Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Skywalker
vs
Bremner

168 cm
24
159
9 - 7 - 2

177 cm
26
150
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker lands a nice hook to Bremner's body. Bremner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaxon Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bremner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skywalker scrambles back to his feet.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body. Bremner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Bremner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skywalker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skywalker tries to improve position but can't.
Bremner happy to just control the position for now.
Skywalker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bremner.

Bremner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skywalker has escaped the position, nice work there.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bremner working away.
Bremner wants to control but Skywalker is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is looking for a sweep.
Bremner wants to control but Skywalker is keeping him busy.
Bremner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Skywalker's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bremner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bremner wants to control but Skywalker is keeping him busy.
Skywalker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bremner.
Bremner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bremner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skywalker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bremner off and has taken his back!
Skywalker keeps control of the position easily here as Bremner tries to buck him off.
Skywalker trying to control momentarily.
Skywalker is riding his opponent, not letting Bremner buck him off.
Skywalker avoiding Bremner 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Skywalker.
Bremner is trapped and Skywalker is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner staying busy and making it hard for Skywalker to control.
Skywalker is trying to stick to Bremner's back but Bremner is turning into Skywalker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skywalker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bremner.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Skywalker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skywalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skywalker working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is adopting a defensive guard.
Bremner throws a strike but Skywalker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bremner is trying to control the position but Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker 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.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Skywalker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.

Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skywalker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skywalker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Bremner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Skywalker lands with a nice body punch.
Bremner shoots in but no luck this time.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bremner manages to avoid it.
Bremner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker throws a nice looking combination but Bremner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bremner avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Bremner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bremner moves away.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bremner at a distance.
Bremner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skywalker takes a swing at Bremner's ribcage but misses.
Bremner throws a leg kick but Skywalker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner checks a leg kick nicely.
Bremner throws out a loose jab but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bremner.
Bremner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bremner moves out of range of the strikes.
Skywalker is looking to wear down Bremner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Skywalker enables Bremner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skywalker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremner landing some decent shots from guard.
Bremner throwing strikes but missing.
Bremner throws a big right hand that misses.
Bremner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bremner throws a big elbow that misses.
Bremner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Skywalker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skywalker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skywalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bremner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bremner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bremner misses the target.
Bremner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skywalker defends well and Bremner ends up having to push Skywalker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bremner shoots in for a double leg but Skywalker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Bremner.
Skywalker with a nice calf kick.
Bremner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skywalker.
Bremner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skywalker.
Bremner takes one to the side of the head.
Bremner shoots in but no luck this time.
Bremner misses with a left hand
and Skywalker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skywalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bremner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skywalker can pounce on him.
Bremner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bremner circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner moves out of range of the strikes.
Bremner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skywalker.
Bremner shoots in but no luck this time.
Bremner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bremner lands with an uppercut that bounces Skywalker off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Bremner.
A jab from Bremner finds it's way through Skywalker's defenses.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.

Skywalker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bremner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bremner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Skywalker controls Bremner momentarily but Bremner frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bremner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bremner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bremner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skywalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skywalker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skywalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bremner throws a good cross that connects.
Skywalker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skywalker loads up on a big right hand but Bremner slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaxon Bremner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Skywalker misses with a straight left.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bremner manages to avoid it.
Bremner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skywalker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Bremner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skywalker throws out the jab.
Bremner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown attempt from Bremner. Bremner gets slowly back to his feet.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skywalker tries to clinch up.
Skywalker misses with a straight left.
Skywalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Bremner misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Bremner misses.
Skywalker moves out of range as Bremner strikes.
Skywalker slips under a jab from Bremner.
Bremner slips a straight right by Skywalker.
Bremner fails to land the takedown.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Bremner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Skywalker misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bremner.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bremner moves away.
Skywalker moves out of range as Bremner strikes.
Bremner blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bremner.
Bremner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bremner thows a leg kick but Skywalker checks it
and Bremner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skywalker misses with a hook. Bremner ducked under it nicely.
Skywalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bremner lands a glancing blow to the side of Skywalker's head.
Bremner fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Bremner misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Skywalker misses the target.
Bremner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Skywalker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bremner shoots in and drives through. Skywalker sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bremner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skywalker.
Skywalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bremner.
Skywalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bremner swinging wildly here.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Bremner saw that one coming.
Skywalker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Skywalker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bremner.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Bremner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bremner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Bremner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bremner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skywalker swings for the body but Bremner moves out of range.
Skywalker scores with a nice head shot.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Bremner moves out of range.
Skywalker with a nice calf kick.
Bremner with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skywalker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bremner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bremner misses with a double jab
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Bremner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Skywalker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skywalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Skywalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bremner's hands.
Skywalker misses with a looping left.
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bremner was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.

Bremner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Skywalker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bremner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skywalker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bremner's guard! Nice work there by Skywalker!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skywalker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skywalker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Luke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skywalker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skywalker connects with a couple of short punches.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Skywalker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jaxon Bremner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bremner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Bremner!
Jaxon Bremner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Luke Skywalker spoke after the fight, saying 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda. The greatest teacher, failure is. May the force be with you!'.