PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Pistoletov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timor Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Pistoletov
vs
Bradley

183 cm
25
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Pistoletov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timor Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistoletov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradley swivels and escapes.
Pistoletov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pistoletov.
Pistoletov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradley.
Pistoletov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pistoletov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pistoletov fails with a takedown attempt.

Bradley takes the fight into the clinch.
Pistoletov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pistoletov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pistoletov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradley misses with a few strikes there.

Pistoletov drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bradley wants to stand up but Pistoletov is controlling him.
Bradley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pistoletov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistoletov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pistoletov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pistoletov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pistoletov is controlling him.
Pistoletov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pistoletov throws a big elbow that misses.
Pistoletov scoring with some ground and pound.
Pistoletov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistoletov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pistoletov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bradley's head.
Pistoletov postures up and lands a big shot to Bradley's brow.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Pistoletov connects with a couple of short punches.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pistoletov throws a big right hand that misses.
Pistoletov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradley has wrist control.
Pistoletov throwing strikes from guard but Bradley blocks nicely.
Pistoletov throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistoletov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pistoletov.
Pistoletov 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.
Pistoletov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet but Pistoletov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pistoletov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bradley looks winded!
Pistoletov throws a big elbow that misses.
Pistoletov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pistoletov distracts Bradley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pistoletov with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistoletov throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistoletov works over Bradley with some ground and pound from guard.
Pistoletov throwing strikes but missing.
Pistoletov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pistoletov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pistoletov lands a couple of digs.
Pistoletov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pistoletov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradley has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pistoletov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bradley fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradley misses with a double jab.
Aleksandr Pistoletov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pistoletov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pistoletov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet.
Bradley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pistoletov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pistoletov connects with a nice short shot to Bradley's temple.
Pistoletov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bradley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pistoletov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bradley is breathing heavily.
Bradley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pistoletov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pistoletov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistoletov with the ground and pound but Bradley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pistoletov postures up in Bradley's guard and throws a big left but Bradley blocks it.
Pistoletov postures up in Bradley's guard and throws a big left but Bradley blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pistoletov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pistoletov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pistoletov is working Bradley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pistoletov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pistoletov cracks Bradley with a solid left hand.
Aleksandr Pistoletov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pistoletov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pistoletov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistoletov throws a strike but Bradley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistoletov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bradley!
Pistoletov lands a heavy elbow.
Pistoletov scoring with strikes but Bradley is staying in there.
Pistoletov working the ground and pound effectively.

It looks like Timor Bradley has been cut.
Pistoletov lands a couple of good shots and Bradley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bradley grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Bradley is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistoletov is landing with strikes. Bradley can't take much more of this.
Bradley is still in real trouble! Can Pistoletov finish him?
Pistoletov lands a shot to the body.
Pistoletov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bradley. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Pistoletov lands a series of strikes from the back and Bradley goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Pistoletov!
Our winner, Aleksandr Pistoletov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.