PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barnie Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Hondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bradstone
vs
Hondo

180 cm
23
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barnie Bradstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Hondo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bradstone clinches with his opponent.
Bradstone misses with the head strike.
Bradstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bradstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Bradstone lands a shoulder strike.
Bradstone swings wildly with an uppercut but Hondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradstone lands a right hand.
Hondo is trying to break the clinch but Bradstone has him pressed against the cage.
Bradstone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bradstone lands a nice uppercut.
Hondo blocking some punches.
Bradstone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hondo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hondo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Bradstone - that landed with a thud.
Bradstone has a couple of punches blocked by Hondo.
Bradstone has a couple of punches blocked by Hondo.
A short right from Bradstone.
Bradstone has Hondo pressed against the cage, preventing Hondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hondo wants to break free but Bradstone has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hondo can't break the clinch.
Bradstone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bradstone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Trent Hondo has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hondo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bradstone has double underhooks.
Bradstone lands a left hand.
Hondo has had enough of the clinch but Bradstone keeps him there for the moment.
Bradstone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bradstone slows down the pace here.
Bradstone works on Hondo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hondo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bradstone lands with a short shot to the head.
Bradstone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hondo blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone has Hondo pushed against the cage.
Bradstone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bradstone scores with a shot to the side of Hondo's head.
Bradstone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hondo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bradstone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hondo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hondo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradstone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradstone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bradstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Bradstone is struggling to control the position.
Hondo has had enough of the clinch but Bradstone keeps him there for the moment.
Bradstone throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone lands with a left to the head.
Bradstone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bradstone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradstone.
Bradstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradstone works on Hondo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Bradstone.
Hondo blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Bradstone.
Bradstone cracks Hondo with a nice body shot.
Hondo is trying to break the clinch but Bradstone is controlling him.
Bradstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradstone scores with a hook to the body.
Hondo looks gassed!
Hondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Bradstone won't allow it.
Bradstone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradstone prevents Hondo from breaking the clinch.
Bradstone goes for a takedown attempt but Hondo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hondo avoids the body shot from Bradstone.
Nice defenses there by Bradstone.
Trent Hondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hondo misses the shot to the body.
Trent Hondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hondo throws a chopping leg kick but Bradstone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bradstone throws a looping overhand right but Hondo ducks down to avoid it.
Hondo throws a head kick that half lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bradstone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bradstone, right into the meat.
Hondo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Bradstone.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradstone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hondo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bradstone somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnie Bradstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Hondo finds it's way through Bradstone's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnie Bradstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Hondo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradstone tries to move into range but Hondo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hondo misses the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bradstone.
Bradstone lands a front kick.
A shot to de liver by Bradstone. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Bradstone throws a sloppy head kick and Hondo moves out of range easily.
Bradstone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hondo.
Bradstone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bradstone duly obliges.

Bradstone clinches up against the cage.
Hondo is trying to break the clinch but Bradstone is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bradstone.
Hondo blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Bradstone to work.
A short right from Bradstone.
Bradstone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bradstone avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bradstone.
Nice body punch from Bradstone - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradstone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bradstone controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Bradstone as the two fighters clinch.
Bradstone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hondo backwards.
Hondo blocking some punches.
Bradstone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hondos head.
Bradstone has a couple of punches blocked by Hondo.
Still in the clinch, Bradstone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hondo blocks an uppercut.
Bradstone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bradstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone prevents Hondo from breaking the clinch.
Hondo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hondo blocks an uppercut.
Bradstone leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bradstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Hondo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hondo.
Hondo is trying to break free.
Bradstone misses with the head strike.
Bradstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hondo wants to break free but Bradstone has control.
Bradstone slows down the pace here.

Bradstone has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hondo regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bradstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Hondo has wrist control.
Bradstone prevents Hondo from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hondo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bradstone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hondo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bradstone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bradstone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bradstone throwing strikes but missing.
Hondo is looking to stand up but Bradstone isn't so interested in that idea.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hondo misses with a hook. Bradstone ducked under it nicely.
Hondo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hondo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bradstone.
Bradstone lands with an overhand left.
Good work by Bradstone as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bradstone.

Bradstone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bradstone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bradstone misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnie Bradstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trent Hondo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bradstone throws a head kick that Hondo semi-blocks.
Hondo looks for the body kick but Bradstone saw that one coming.
Bradstone tries to clinch there but Hondo circles away.
Hondo throws a looping overhand right but Bradstone ducks down to avoid it.
Hondo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradstone tries for a takedown but Hondo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bradstone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bradstone lands with a good body shot.
Hondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bradstone misses with a head kick.
Hondo swings for the body but Bradstone moves out of range.

Bradstone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bradstone 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.
Bradstone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hondo's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hondo wants to get back to his feet.
Bradstone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bradstone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bradstone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Bradstone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hondo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bradstone throwing shots but Hondo is blocking nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hondo misses with a jab to the body
and Bradstone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bradstone tries to clinch up.
Barnie Bradstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Hondo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnie Bradstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hondo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hondo punishes Bradstone's body with a nice straight punch.
Hondo lands the left hand.
Hondo swings for the body but Bradstone moves out of range.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Hondo stalks Bradstone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bradstone's face. Bradstone staggers backwards, shaken.
Hondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnie Bradstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hondo.
Bradstone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Bradstone closes the distance and pushes Hondo back into the cage.
Bradstone lands a hook that snaps the head of Hondo backwards.
Bradstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hondo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hondo blocks an uppercut.
Bradstone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bradstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Hondo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradstone.
A shot in the inside from Bradstone.
Hondo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bradstone has double underhooks.
Bradstone lands a right hand.
Hondo is trying to force a seperation but Bradstone has the dominant position.
Bradstone has Hondo pressed against the cage, preventing Hondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnie Bradstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradstone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnie Bradstone!