PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Jaxzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bradley
vs
Jaxzi

205 cm
18
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 Rio de Janeiro, Jason Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Jaxzi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaxzi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bradley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradley misses with a takedown attempt

and Jaxzi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jaxzi trying to move into half guard but instead Bradley has managed to sweep!
Jaxzi is pulling down on Bradley's head. It's preventing any offense from Bradley, at least for the moment.
Bradley stopping the sweep attempt from Jaxzi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Bradley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jaxzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bradley has managed to get both his arms back between Jaxzi's legs - danger averted.
Jaxzi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Jaxzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bradley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaxzi wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
Jaxzi advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking to control Jaxzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bradley avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxzi prevents Bradley from improving his position.

Jaxzi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bradley defends it well.

Jaxzi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaxzi leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but Jaxzi is controlling the position.
Bradley tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaxzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaxzi wants to take the fight to the mat but Bradley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaxzi gets underhooks to prevent Bradley's takedown attempt.
Bradley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaxzi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bradley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jaxzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jaxzi effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaxzi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jaxzi manages to end up in side control.
Jaxzi is chipping away with strikes.
Jaxzi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Bradley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jaxzi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bradley to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jaxzi tries for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.
Jaxzi advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Jaxzi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bradley closes the distance and clinches up with Jaxzi, looking for a takedown. Bradley pushes Jaxzi against the cage but Jaxzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaxzi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaxzi shoots in for a double leg but Bradley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaxzi as he jumps to the side.
Bradley shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Jaxzi.
Jaxzi slips a jab and a cross from Bradley.
Bradley checks a leg kick.
Bradley fails with the takedown

and Jaxzi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaxzi.
Bradley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaxzi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaxzi gets the takedown into side control.
Jaxzi just content to control the position.

Jaxzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bradley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jaxzi working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxzi grinds an elbow into Bradley's temple.
Jaxzi landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxzi looks up at the clock and then as Bradley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jaxzi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Bradley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Jaxzi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bradley down.

Jaxzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradley is defending well.
Bradley seems a little lost for a moment, as Jaxzi dominates the positioning.

Jaxzi decides to stand back up. Jaxzi steps back and let's Bradley get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaxzi scores with a takedown into Bradley's guard.

Jaxzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jaxzi is pushing down on Bradley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bradley is fighting to maintain full guard but Jaxzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jaxzi working the head and body with strikes.
Jaxzi is thwarting Bradley's attempts to control the position.
Jaxzi is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxzi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jaxzi controlling from the full mount.
Jaxzi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bradley hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaxzi lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaxzi avoids the attempt from Bradley to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Jaxzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bradley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaxzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Jaxzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bradley, pushing him back against the cage.

Bradley manages to break the clinch.
Jaxzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradley.

Jaxzi darts in and clinches Bradley up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jaxzi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Jaxzi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley trying to control but Jaxzi postures up.

Jaxzi is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Jaxzi.
Jaxzi trying to control the pace.

Jaxzi is trying to work for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxzi works his way into side control.
Bradley is pushing Jaxzi's head away, looking to escape. Jaxzi manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jaxzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradley is defending well.

Jaxzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bradley is trying to control Jaxzi's posture but Jaxzi avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaxzi stands up and beckons Bradley to his feet.

Bradley gets caught napping as Jaxzi dives in and scores a takedown. Bradley manages to retain guard.
Jaxzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaxzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaxzi looking to pass the guard.
Jaxzi landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxzi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jaxzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaxzi trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Bradley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaxzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaxzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jason Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Jaxzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Jaxzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaxzi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Jaxzi!