PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Bradski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang comes to the cage accompanied by Long Way To The Top. Bradski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ikaruga. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ang
vs
Bradski

183 cm
21
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Bradski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradski looks to land a right hand but Ang moved out of range.
Ang throws a series of punches but Bradski avoids them all with ease.
Ang slips a straight right by Bradski.
Bradski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bradski misses with a few strikes there.
Bradski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ang misses the shot to the body.

Ang has closed the distance and engaged Bradski in a clinch.
Ang tries to score a body lock takedown but Bradski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ang scores with a knee to the head.
Ang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bradski wants to break free but Ang has control.
Ang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Bradski finds it's way through Ang's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang is looking to clinch.
Ang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bradski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bradski looks to throw the jab but Ang is out of range.

Ang moves into range and clinches up with Bradski.
Bradski prevents a body shot from Ang.
Ang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Ang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ang lands a nice knee to the body.
Bradski can't break the clinch.
Bradski blocks a body shot from Ang.
Bradski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ang.
Ang struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradski controls his hands.
Ang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ang struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradski controls his hands.
Ang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bradski up against the cage.
Bradski is trying to break the clinch but Ang has him pressed against the cage.
Ang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ang works on Bradski's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Ang.
Ang slowing the pace effectively.
Ang is trying to drag Bradski to the mat but Bradski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Ang.
Bradski looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang trying to land knees to the body.
Ang has Bradski pushed against the cage.
Bradski stops a takedown attempt from Ang.
Ang is leaning against Bradski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ang content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Ang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bradski is trying to keep an underhook but Ang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ang trying to mount his opponent but Bradski defends it.
Ang is keen to just control but Bradski is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ang wants to control but Bradski is keeping him busy.
Ang tries to pass to full mount but Bradski defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ang is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ang jabs at Bradski's body.

Ang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bradski, pushing him back against the cage.
Ang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ang has Bradski pressed against the cage.
Ang tries to land knees in the clinch but Bradski avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Ang - that landed with a thud.
Bradski is breathing heavily.
Ang leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang digs a right hand into Bradski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bradski's gas tank.

Ang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bradski regains guard immediately.
Ang passes Bradski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ang is keen to just control but Bradski is a slippery customer.
Ang thows a huge punch but Bradski dodges it nicely.
Ang slows the pace down in half guard.
Ang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang is controlling the pace.
Ang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ang slows the pace down in half guard.
Ang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ang works his foot free and advances to mount.

Ang working for a guillotine from mount but Bradski is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Ang dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bradski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ang somewhat.
Ang 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.
Bradski jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Ang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ang thowing shots but they're missing.
Bradski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bradski is surviving well by controlling Ang's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang unloads with some shots from mount but Bradski bucks and avoids them well.
Bradski taking shots to the head.
Ang breaks from Bradski's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Bradski is rocked!
Ang postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bradski in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bradski to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Ang!