PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stouut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stouut is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fight Music-D-12. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bradshaw
vs
Stouut

176 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Nemesis Cage Clothing
[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Stouut!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stouut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stouut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradshaw throws a lazy right hand but Stouut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stouut is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bradshaw.

It looks like Sam Stouut has been cut.
Bradshaw stuffs the takedown.
Sam Stouut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stouut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bradshaw as Stouut shoots in.
Tyson Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stouut.
Bradshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stouut.
Stouut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stouut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradshaw throws out the jab.
Bradshaw throws a shot to the body.
Stouut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradshaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stouut somewhat.

Stouut clinches up with Bradshaw and pushes him back against the ropes.
Stouut tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradshaw smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stouut clinches.
Bradshaw can't break the clinch.
Stouut tries to land a knee to the head but Bradshaw blocks with his arms.
Bradshaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bradshaw managing to block the knees to the body from Stouut.
Stouut has Bradshaw pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stouut jumps guard but Bradshaw stands there with Stouut around his waist. Stouut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bradshaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stouut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bradshaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bradshaw slowing the pace effectively.
Stouut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stouut has Bradshaw pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Bradshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stouut shoots in for a double leg but Bradshaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stouut looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw connects with a single shot there.
Stouut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bradshaw misses with the combination.
Bradshaw with a nice cross.
Bradshaw with a nice cross.
Bradshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Bradshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stouut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stouut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Bradshaw.
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!
Stouut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bradshaw sprawls well. Bradshaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stouut gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stouut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stouut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bradshaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Stouut's head.
Stouut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Bradshaw with that takedown attempt.
Stouut is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bradshaw is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stouut.
Bradshaw lands a really nice looking cross but Stouut seems unphased.
Nice takedown defense from Stouut. No joy for Bradshaw on that attempt.
Stouut fails with an attempt to clinch.

Stouut closes the distance and clinches.

Stouut gets control of Bradshaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stouut will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Stouut looking for a guillotine here but Bradshaw defends easily.
Bradshaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw wants to stand but Stouut is controlling his posture from full guard.

Stouut looking for a guillotine here but Bradshaw defends easily.
Bradshaw wants to control from the top but Stouut keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Bradshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Stouut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stouut gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stouut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradshaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradshaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Bradshaw scores with a hook.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that Stouut avoids nicely.
Bradshaw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stouut backs up against the ropes.

That has opened up Sam Stouut's cut even more.
Bradshaw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stouut backs up against the ropes.
Bradshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stouut.
Stouut shoots in and drives through. Bradshaw sprawls well.
Stouut wants to clinch.
Stouut looks for a takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well.
Tyson Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stouut.
A left and a right from Bradshaw both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bradshaw there.
The crowd cheers as Bradshaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stouut doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stouut shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Stouut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bradshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stouut's head backwards.
Bradshaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradshaw stuffs the takedown.
Stouut is breathing heavily.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination but Stouut avoids it well.
Stouut shoots for a takedown but Bradshaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Stouut with that takedown attempt.
Bradshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Stouut should have avoided that one.
Tyson Bradshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stouut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stouut with a poor takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a straight right hand.

The cut above Sam Stouut's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stouut wants to clinch up but Bradshaw keeps it at a distance.
Bradshaw lands with a nice body punch.
Bradshaw lands an overhand right.
Bradshaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bradshaw lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Bradshaw as Stouut shoots in.
Bradshaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Bradshaw.
Nice shot by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stouut's head backwards.
Stouut has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stouut closes the distance and clinches up with Bradshaw, looking for a takedown. Stouut pushes Bradshaw against the ropes but Bradshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradshaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stouut has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stouut takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bradshaw jabs at Stouut's body.

Stouut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stouut wants a takedown.

Stouut breaks the clinch.
Bradshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stouut can do to turn this around?
Bradshaw swinging wildly here.
Stouut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bradshaw works Stouut's body with a nice hook.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stouut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradshaw lands with an overhand left.
Stouut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradshaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bradshaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stouut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a jab to the nose.
Stouut tries to clinch up
and Bradshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradshaw circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bradshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Bradshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Stouut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stouut doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradshaw circles away.
Bradshaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stouut defends it nicely.
Bradshaw misses with a takedown attempt - Stouut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Stouut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stouut lands an elbow just above Bradshaw 's eye.
Stouut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bradshaw blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stouut jumps guard but Bradshaw stands there with Stouut around his waist. Stouut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Stouut breaks the clinch.
Stouut ducks right into an uppercut from Bradshaw.
Stouut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw tries to avoid it but Stouut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradshaw to the ground. Bradshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stouut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stouut.
Stouut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stouut throws a head kick but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Stouut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bradshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stouut moves in looking to clinch but Bradshaw pushes him off.

Stouut forces Bradshaw back against the ropes and clinches.
Stouut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bradshaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stouut tries for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to get underhooks.
Stouut is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bradshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradshaw tries to pull guard but Stouut won't allow it.
Stouut is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stouut trying to land knees to the body.
Bradshaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stouut has Bradshaw pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stouut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradshaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stouut is working for takedown but Bradshaw is calmly controlling the position for now.

Bradshaw drags the fight down to the ground.
Bradshaw has a closed guard, preventing Stouut from standing up.
Stouut tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradshaw is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bradshaw striking off his back but it's not causing Stouut any problems.
Stouut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradshaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stouut is controlling him.
Bradshaw wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stouut is now in half guard.

Stouut looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradshaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stouut circles away.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination. Stouut sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stouut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sam Stouut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stouut dives in and grabs Bradshaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradshaw pushes down on Stouut's head and hops out.
Stouut shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Stouut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stouut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Stouut.
Stouut shoots for a takedown but Bradshaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stouut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bradshaw lands with a right hand.
Stouut fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson Bradshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bradshaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Bradshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradshaw, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Bradshaw!