PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 2091 p4p, 2762 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 282 p4p, 355 weight class). Bradley Brunswick Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ryokale
vs
Brunswick Jr

160 cm
34
140
25 - 28 - 0

171 cm
32
155
13 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 25 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ryokale looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Brunswick Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryokale off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ryokale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Brunswick Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryokale was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crunch! Ryokale slams his shin into Brunswick Jr's torso.
Ryokale tries to clinch but Brunswick Jr is having none of it.
Ryokale shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Brunswick Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryokale is just out of range.
Ryokale misses with a combination
and Brunswick Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Ryokale moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryokale.
A head punch on the inside from Ryokale fails to land.
Brunswick Jr working aggressively here.
Brunswick Jr avoiding damage.
Brunswick Jr is pressed up against the cage. Ryokale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brunswick Jr down to the mat. Brunswick Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ryokale fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruddo Ryokale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryokale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brunswick Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale throws a sloppy head kick and Brunswick Jr moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryokale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Ryokale moved out of range.
Ryokale tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brunswick Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryokale.
Ryokale throws a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryokale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
A head kick misses from Brunswick Jr.
Ryokale throws a sloppy head kick and Brunswick Jr moves out of range easily.
Ryokale throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Brunswick Jr misses.
Ryokale moves out of range as Brunswick Jr strikes.
Ryokale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.

Ryokale darts in and clinches Brunswick Jr up against the cage.
Brunswick Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Brunswick Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ryokale is trying to drag Brunswick Jr to the mat but Brunswick Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brunswick Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Brunswick Jr lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunswick Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryokale's brow.
Brunswick Jr leaning against his opponent.
Brunswick Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunswick Jr working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ryokale looks for the body kick but Brunswick Jr saw that one coming.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Ryokale's head back.
Ruddo Ryokale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brunswick Jr checks a leg kick.

Ryokale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brunswick Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Brunswick Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryokale scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryokale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunswick Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryokale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunswick Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr keeping moving, preventing Ryokale from controlling successfully.
Brunswick Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryokale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale wants to control from the top but Brunswick Jr keeps moving.
Ryokale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryokale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunswick Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ryokale 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.
Ryokale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brunswick Jr is trying to keep Ryokale in close.
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunswick Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryokale swings for the body but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Ryokale.

Ryokale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brunswick Jr!
Ryokale staying calm.
Ryokale 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.

Ryokale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunswick Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brunswick Jr tries to escape but Ryokale is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr is not content to let Ryokale control the position.
Ryokale is working Brunswick Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ryokale misses with the ground and pound.
Brunswick Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Ryokale scoring with strikes.
Brunswick Jr prevents Ryokale from improving position.
Ryokale trying to control the action but Brunswick Jr is working from the bottom.

Ryokale tries for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brunswick Jr keeps working.
Ruddo Ryokale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryokale working the ground and pound.
Ryokale trying to control the position but Brunswick Jr is working away.
Ryokale looks up at the clock and then as Brunswick Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ryokale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brunswick Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brunswick Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruddo Ryokale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick from Brunswick Jr lands but Ryokale takes it in his stride.
Ryokale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Ryokale.
Brunswick Jr tries to move into range but Ryokale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brunswick Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryokale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunswick Jr.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryokale counters with a straight right hand.
Brunswick Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunswick Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunswick Jr feints and then cracks Ryokale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryokale down.
Brunswick Jr throws out a leg kick but Ryokale moves out of range and Brunswick Jr only half commits.
A head kick misses from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Ryokale moved out of range.
Ryokale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunswick Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale thuds his right hand into Brunswick Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brunswick Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ryokale fails with the takedown.
Ryokale feints a jab promting Brunswick Jr to slip. Ryokale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brunswick Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryokale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryokale.

Ryokale closes the distance and clinches.
Ryokale blocks an uppercut.
Brunswick Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Ryokale controls the action.
Brunswick Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryokale.
Ryokale is leaning against Brunswick Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Ryokale is trying to trip Brunswick Jr. He has hold of a leg but Brunswick Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryokale persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Brunswick Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Brunswick Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brunswick Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
A left hand lands to the body for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brunswick Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr lands an uppercut.
Brunswick Jr misses with the head strike.

Brunswick Jr breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Ryokale moves out of range.
Ryokale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryokale.
Brunswick Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Ryokale moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryokale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brunswick Jr is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brunswick Jr.

Ryokale tightens his grip and picks Brunswick Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Brunswick Jr manages to land in guard.
Ryokale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brunswick Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
An out of breath Bradley Brunswick Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.