PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bradbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenriz Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradbury comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7TkzqrAdE8. Slayer has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Fenriz Slayer looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Bradbury
vs
Slayer

225 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Bradbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fenriz Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer wants to clinch.

Bradbury moves into the clinch successfully.
Bradbury tries for a takedown but Slayer manages to get underhooks.
Slayer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slayer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slayer tries to pull guard but Bradbury won't allow it.
Slayer looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Bradbury jumps guard.

Bradbury uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Slayer looks gassed!
Bradbury closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bradbury has Slayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Slayer is pressed up against the cage. Bradbury has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slayer down to the mat. Slayer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adam Bradbury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bradbury gets a clinch.
Slayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Bradbury drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bradbury. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer tries a knee to the head but Bradbury blocks it.

Bradbury pulls guard successfully.
Slayer preventing the sweep.
Bradbury trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Bradbury uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Bradbury rushes Slayer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bradbury wants a takedown.

Bradbury drags the fight down to the ground.
Slayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bradbury pushes Slayer off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bradbury.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slayer shoots in but Bradbury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bradbury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Bradbury instigates a clinch.

Slayer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradbury circles away.
Bradbury goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slayer misses with an uppercut. Bradbury saw that one coming.
Slayer tries to clinch but Bradbury moves out of range.
Slayer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bradbury.
Slayer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bradbury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slayer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bradbury.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer tries to clinch up but Bradbury circles away and keeps his distance.
Slayer throws an off balance right hand

and Bradbury holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bradbury is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slayer is defending well.
Slayer tries to pull guard but Bradbury holds him up against the cage and eventually Slayer drops back down to his feet.
Bradbury has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slayer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slayer looking to throw knees to the head but Bradbury is blocking nicely.
Slayer is trying to break the clinch but Bradbury has him pressed against the cage.
Slayer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slayer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradbury's efforts to push away.
Bradbury blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer tries to break free but Bradbury pushes him back against the cage.
Slayer working hard to break the clinch.
Bradbury takes an elbow to the forehead.

Bradbury manages to pull guard.
Bradbury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bradbury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradbury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bradbury pushes Slayer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bradbury displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slayer.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradbury sprawls well. He's pushed Slayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bradbury clinches.

Slayer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bradbury dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bradbury moves into the clinch successfully.
Slayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bradbury is keeping busy.
Slayer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bradbury looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bradbury is trying to drag Slayer to the mat but Slayer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bradbury is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slayer is defending well.
Slayer trying to stall but Bradbury improves his position.
Bradbury has Slayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bradbury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bradbury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bradbury is looking for a takedown.
Adam Bradbury has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slayer misses with an elbow strike.
Slayer keeps control of Bradbury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradbury gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Slayer regains guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slayer trying to keep a closed guard but Bradbury is proving a slippery customer.
Slayer has momentary wrist control but Bradbury slips an elbow through the middle.
Bradbury lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Bradbury gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Bradbury moves into the clinch.
Bradbury can't get the takedown.
Bradbury has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slayer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slayer misses with a knee to the head.
Slayer prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bradbury decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradbury wants to stand but Slayer is controlling the position.
Slayer distracts Bradbury with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Bradbury wriggles free and stands up.
Slayer shoots in but Bradbury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bradbury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slayer as he jumps to the side.
Slayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Bradbury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Bradbury. No joy for Slayer on that attempt.

Bradbury has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bradbury.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradbury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slayer taking a breather.
Slayer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slayer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradbury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slayer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bradbury.
Slayer is trying to break the clinch but Bradbury is controlling him.
Bradbury tries to break free but Slayer pushes him back against the cage.
Slayer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bradbury prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradbury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradbury lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slayer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bradbury's brow.
Bradbury tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bradbury blocking some punches.
Bradbury tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slayer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slayer is trying to drag Bradbury to the mat but Bradbury just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Bradbury gets an underhook and turns Slayer into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slayer wants a takedown.
Bradbury is trying to force a seperation but Slayer has the dominant position.
Bradbury is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bradbury dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bradbury misses with a series of wild punches.

Bradbury clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slayer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bradbury.
Slayer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bradbury jumps into guard, dragging Slayer to the mat.
Bradbury wants to stand but Slayer is controlling the position.

Bradbury kicks Slayer off and gets to his feet.
Slayer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bradbury momentarily.
No luck for Slayer with that takedown attempt.

Bradbury is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slayer's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer is looking to escape.
Slayer is trying to maintain the position but Bradbury is very close to passing his half guard.
Bradbury missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Bradbury there.
Bradbury looks to land a strike but Slayer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Bradbury stands and steps away. Slayer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Bradbury moves into range and clinches up with Slayer.
Bradbury has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slayer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bradbury wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slayer has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slayer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bradbury is trying to keep an underhook but Slayer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayer blocks the strikes from Bradbury.
Bradbury tries to kick Slayer off but Slayer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradbury is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slayer's back!
Bradbury scores with punches from the back.
Slayer holding both Bradbury 's hands and preventing any damage.
Bradbury is punishing Slayer with strikes - can he finish him?!
Slayer can't escape the position.
Bradbury is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Slayer. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradbury is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Slayer up.
Slayer trying to get back to his feet but Bradbury is in full control for now.
Bradbury is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Slayer up.
Bradbury scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Slayer trying to control but not successfully.
Even with his hooks in, Bradbury manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bradbury lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bradbury lands shots from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer holding both Bradbury 's hands and preventing any damage.
Slayer trying to control but not successfully.
Bradbury lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bradbury is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Slayer up.
Fenriz Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradbury is throwing shots to the body but Slayer manages to wriggle free. Bradbury pounces on him again and ends up in Slayer's guard.
Adam Bradbury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradbury is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Bradbury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradbury 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bradbury!
As Adam Bradbury got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Who's Next ? '.