PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myles Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenkashi Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bradford
vs
Mazuke

185 cm
26
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Vitality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenkashi Mazuke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradford misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Bradford.
Mazuke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Myles Bradford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazuke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Mazuke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Mazuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mazuke is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradford is defending well.

Mazuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bradford is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mazuke tries for a kimura but Bradford is defending well.
Bradford pushes Mazuke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mazuke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mazuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.

Mazuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mazuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bradford wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Mazuke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazuke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mazuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Mazuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.

Mazuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bradford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mazuke asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Mazuke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazuke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mazuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazuke is controlling him well.
Bradford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradford tries to get out of the position.

Mazuke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bradford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bradford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Mazuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bradford is trying to get back to his feet.
Bradford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Mazuke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bradford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradford wants to get back to his feet but Mazuke drags him back down.

Mazuke is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradford is defending well.
Bradford pushes Mazuke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mazuke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Mazuke is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradford is defending well.
Bradford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazuke is controlling him well.

Mazuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.
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!

Mazuke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradford is pushing Mazuke's head away, looking to escape. Mazuke manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenkashi Mazuke dominated that round.
That's time! Bradford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bradford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradford swinging wildly here.
A combination from Bradford does no damage.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradford swinging wildly here.
Bradford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bradford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mazuke eats them both and turns towards Bradford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mazuke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradford avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford misses with a wild combination.
Bradford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradford misses with a double jab.
Bradford misses with a head kick.
Bradford throws a leg kick but Mazuke moved away.
Bradford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradford falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mazuke counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mazuke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazuke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mazuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kenkashi Mazuke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bradford tries to escape but Mazuke is in control.

Mazuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradford is pushing Mazuke's head away, looking to escape. Mazuke manages to hold on to the position though.

Mazuke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bradford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mazuke is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mazuke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bradford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Mazuke tries for a kimura but Bradford is defending well.
Bradford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mazuke has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Mazuke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bradford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bradford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mazuke asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Mazuke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradford has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradford pushes Mazuke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mazuke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Mazuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Mazuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.
Bradford tries to escape but Mazuke is in control.

Mazuke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradford, who protects the arm well.

Mazuke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mazuke is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradford is trying to buck Mazuke off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenkashi Mazuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bradford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Mazuke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mazuke wants to free his trapped foot but Bradford is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mazuke seems to be looking for submissions.

Mazuke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mazuke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradford sees it coming and defends easily.
Bradford is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Mazuke is working for a kimura but Bradford is defending it quite comfortably.
Bradford pushes Mazuke off looking to stand but Mazuke dives back in and keeps control.

Mazuke is working for a submission of some sort.

Mazuke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mazuke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mazuke is trying for a kimura here. Bradford looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mazuke wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenkashi Mazuke!
Kenkashi Mazuke took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vitality for their support in the buildup to the fight.