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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Earle Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earle Bradley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earle Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cage throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Bradley slips a straight right by Cage.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Cage misses.
Cage throws a right and a left that Bradley avoids nicely.
Bradley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Bradley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Bradley misses with a takedown
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage throws a series of punches but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bradley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradley counters by moving into the clinch.
Bradley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bradley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bradley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cage is controlling him.
Bradley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bradley 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.
Cage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cage misses with a double jab
and Bradley counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage throws a combination that misses
and Bradley counters with a two punch combo.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
A lazy left from Cage finds it's target.
Cage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bradley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bradley.
Bradley 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.
Cage pushes Bradley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
Cage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cage throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
Cage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bradley.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Bradley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bradley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cage is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earle Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bradley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bradley, up you get!
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Bradley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Bradley moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
Bradley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cage.
Bradley moves away from the strike by Cage.
Cage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cage fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bradley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cage.
Bradley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bradley lands in his opponent's guard.
Bradley throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
Bradley works over Cage with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradley stops Cage from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
Bradley content to stall in guard here.
Bradley cracks Cage with a solid left hand.
Cage has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bradley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Cage tries to get set, Bradley tries to push him back and clinch up but Cage manages to avoid the attempt.
Cage misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley staying out of range there.
Bradley shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradley slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradley with a poor takedown
letting Cage counter with a right hand.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bradley or perhaps it was just good defense by Cage, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earle Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage tries to bum rush Bradley with a series of wild strikes but Bradley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnny Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cage pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bradley back to the cage. Cage follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradley throws a big counter combination but Cage scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bradley dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Bradley's head and hops out.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradley at a distance.
Bradley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cage to the ground. Bradley is now in Cage's guard.
Cage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bradley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Bradley keeps him there for the moment.
Bradley tries to pull guard but Cage won't allow it.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Bradley won't allow it.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Bradley won't allow it.
Bradley tries for a takedown but Cage manages to get underhooks.
Bradley fails to pull guard.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bradley has him pressed against the cage.
Bradley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cage gets to his feet. Bradley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cage stuns Bradley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cage lands with a cross.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cage scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bradley manages to mount him!
Bradley landing strikes from the mount.
Bradley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley looking to secure an arm triangle but Cage defends it well.
Cage is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bradley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cage wants to get back to his feet.
Bradley landing punches.
Cage is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bradley 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bradley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Cage is trying to stand back up.
Cage covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cage is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bradley tries to get the hooks in deep but Cage pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley tightening his grip on Cage, looking for the choke.
Cage is trying to stand back up.
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cage preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bradley.
Cage prevents Bradley from getting a body triangle.
Bradley just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Earle Bradley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cage is trying to get back to his feet but Bradley has full control of the position and if anything, Cage has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Earle Bradley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cage has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Cage!
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RATING
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