PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Gledhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gledhill comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wrecking ball kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gareth Gledhill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bradford
vs
Gledhill

206 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

178 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kris Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Gledhill!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gledhill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gledhill tries to clinch

so Bradford counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Gledhill kicks Bradford off and gets to his feet.
Bradford shoots in looking for a takedown. Gledhill tries to sprawl out of it but Bradford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gledhill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Gledhill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bradford to the mat! Bradford manages to get full guard.
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!
Bradford working a defensive guard here.
Gledhill trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gledhill passes Bradford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bradford tries to get to full guard but Gledhill has control of the leg.
Gledhill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Gledhill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bradford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bradford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gledhill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bradford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gledhill wants to pass the guard but Bradford is keeping the position.
Gledhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bradford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bradford controlling the position.
Bradford trying to keep a closed guard but Gledhill is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford is controlling Gledhill's posture.

Bradford has his foot on Gledhill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gledhill works his way back into a safe position though.
Bradford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bradford has momentary wrist control but Gledhill slips an elbow through the middle.
Bradford is trying to control the position but Gledhill postures up.
Gledhill being controlled here momentarily.
Gledhill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gledhill controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gledhill trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.
Bradford seems keen to control Gledhill's posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Gledhill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bradford's guard.

Bradford looking for a guillotine here but Gledhill defends easily.
Gledhill trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Gledhill dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gledhill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bradford is refusing to be controlled, as Gledhill sits in half guard.
Bradford is trying to get back to full guard.
Gledhill wants to free his trapped foot but Bradford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradford keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bradford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gledhill is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford has hold of Gledhill's hands but Gledhill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bradford trying to control here.
Gareth Gledhill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gledhill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bradford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gledhill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bradford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gledhill.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradford is trying to control but can't.
Bradford is concentrating on defense, preventing Gledhill from advancing position.
We've been informed that Gledhill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Gledhill wants to work for an arm triangle but Bradford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradford is not content to let Gledhill control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bradford trying to hold on to Gledhill's head to control him but Gledhill postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradford blocks a head kick by Gledhill.
Bradford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gledhill.
Both fighters circling a little - Gledhill finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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.
Gledhill throws a nice looking combination but Bradford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Gledhill looks to move away, Bradford throws a big counter combo but Gledhill just gets out of the way.
Gledhill misses with a double jab.
Gareth Gledhill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradford goes for a double leg but Gledhill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gledhill continues to drive forward.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gledhill.
Gledhill is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bradford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bradford tries to buck Gledhill off but Gledhill is having none of it.
Gledhill scoring with punches and elbows.
Bradford is trying to control Gledhill's posture but Gledhill avoids it.
Gledhill misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Gledhill decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bradford to his feet.
Bradford wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gledhill fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bradford tries to keep at a distance but Gledhill has taken the fight into the clinch.

Gledhill has Bradford pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gledhill pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bradford tumbling to the mat - Gledhill dives into Bradford's guard.

Bradford pushes Gledhill off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bradford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gledhill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Gledhill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gledhill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gledhill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bradford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bradford holds on and takes a little breather.
Bradford wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bradford has his foot on Gledhill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gledhill works his way back into a safe position though.
Gledhill trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.
Bradford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gledhill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gledhill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bradford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gledhill.
Bradford working a defensive guard here.

Gledhill stands up from Bradford's guard - Gledhill perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kris Bradford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gledhill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bradford is trying to keep Gledhill in close.
Gledhill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gledhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bradford is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gledhill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gledhill looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Gledhill closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gledhill lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bradford is trying to get back to full guard.
Gledhill content to control rather than advance.
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. Gledhill connects with a nice short shot to Bradford's temple.
Bradford gets full guard.
Bradford trying to keep a closed guard but Gledhill is proving a slippery customer.
Gledhill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gledhill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gledhill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradford keeping moving, preventing Gledhill from controlling successfully.
Bradford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gledhill trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.
Bradford trying to keep a closed guard but Gledhill is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gledhill shoots in and gets a takedown into Bradford's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Gledhill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gledhill 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Gledhill!
Gareth Gledhill was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.