PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by Umaga. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fatu
vs
Bradshaw

187 cm
24
278 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
221 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Project Mayhem

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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a left to the body.
Fatu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradshaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fatu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bradshaw somewhat.
We've been told by Fatu's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fatu misses with a wild combination.
Bradshaw connects with a jab.
Fatu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Fatu.
Fatu misses with a series of wild punches.
Fatu swinging wildly here.
Fatu swinging wildly here.
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradshaw cracks a nice hook into Fatu's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Bradshaw. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradshaw lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu throws a combination that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fatu's head backwards.
Fatu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Bradshaw finds it's way through Fatu's defenses.
Eddie Fatu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bradshaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bradshaw showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bradshaw content to control rather than advance.
Fatu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradshaw stops Fatu from getting back to his feet.
Bradshaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bradshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatu defending well though.
My spies in Victory Gym and Spa inform me that Bradshaw has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fatu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fatu is trying to maintain the position but Bradshaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Bradshaw stops Fatu from getting back to his feet.
Bradshaw thows a huge punch but Fatu dodges it nicely.
Bradshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatu defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bradshaw trying to control the action but Fatu is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but Fatu defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bradshaw trying to advance position but Fatu counters by regaining guard.
Bradshaw wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradshaw.
Fatu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bradshaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bradshaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bradshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradshaw throws an elbow that misses. Fatu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bradshaw's guard. Nice move by Fatu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Bradshaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fatu.
Nice defenses there by Fatu.
Eddie Fatu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatu swinging wildly here.

Bradshaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fatu did well to prevent Bradshaw getting side control.
Bradshaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fatu's head.
Bradshaw trying to mount his opponent but Fatu defends it.
Dudley Bradshaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fatu tries to kick Bradshaw off but Bradshaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bradshaw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Bradshaw connects with a nice short shot to Fatu's temple.
Fatu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fatu pushes Bradshaw away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bradshaw gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fatu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bradshaw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fatu some visible discomfort.
Bradshaw lands an elbow.
Bradshaw is working Fatu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradshaw creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fatu struggling a bit here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw grinds an elbow into Fatu's temple.
Bradshaw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bradshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fatu keeps working.
Bradshaw scores with punches from side control.
Bradshaw cracks Fatu with a big elbow.
Bradshaw looks up at the clock and then as Fatu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bradshaw smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bradshaw working the ground and pound but Fatu is defending the strikes.
Bradshaw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bradshaw landing strikes.
Bradshaw wants to control but Fatu is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw scoring with punches and elbows.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bradshaw. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Bradshaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fatu, who protects the arm well.
Bradshaw working the ground and pound from side control.
Bradshaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Bradshaw misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradshaw wants to control but Fatu is keeping him busy.
Bradshaw lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Bradshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown but Fatu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bradshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bradshaw lands a jab to the nose.
Fatu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fatu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradshaw lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Bradshaw finds it's target.
Fatu misses with a two punch combination.
Bradshaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fatu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradshaw.
Fatu throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bradshaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw forces his way into half guard.
Bradshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fatu keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bradshaw lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bradshaw in particular looking to stall.
Fatu is in trouble now - Bradshaw has advanced to mount!
Bradshaw landing strikes from the mount and Fatu is in trouble!
Bradshaw lands a couple of good shots and Fatu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bradshaw has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Fatu.
Bradshaw lands a shot to the head.
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!
Bradshaw lands a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw has Fatu flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bradshaw is controlling the position but Fatu somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Fatu is looking to escape.
Fatu is staying active underneath Bradshaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands with a punch from half guard.
Bradshaw passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bradshaw working Fatu over with strikes here.
Bradshaw tries to control but Fatu wriggling away.
Bradshaw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Fatu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw landing strikes from the mount.
Dudley Bradshaw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Fatu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fatu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fatu seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradshaw keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bradshaw trying to control the action but Fatu is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradshaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eddie Fatu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradshaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Bradshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bradshaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dudley Bradshaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Dudley Bradshaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.