PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marv Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Desmond Bradley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bradley
vs
Miller

201 cm
24
216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
224 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marv Miller!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marv Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bradley throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller cracks Bradley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miller works the jab nicely.

Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bradley wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bradley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradley tries to get out of the position.
Miller is in close to Bradley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradley has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
Bradley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller stops Bradley from standing up.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller prevents Bradley from getting back to his feet.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradley is retaining full guard.

Bradley kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bradley scores with a nice strike.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it.
Miller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller walks into a jab.
Bradley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Bradley slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bradley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Desmond Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Bradley's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bradley tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Desmond Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marv Miller.
Bradley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley misses with a straight right.
Bradley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miller throws a jab when Bradley was well out of range.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradley counters with a left to the body.
Bradley slips under a jab from Miller.

Miller gets the takedown into side control.
Miller throws an elbow but Bradley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bradley can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller landing strikes.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Bradley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller prevents Bradley from escaping the position.
Bradley struggling a bit here.
Miller trying to control the action but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Miller cracks Bradley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
What's Bradley going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Miller grinds an elbow into Bradley's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Desmond Bradley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller throws a hook but Bradley blocks it.
Bradley moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Bradley misses with a few strikes there.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it.
Bradley slips a jab from Miller.
Bradley slips a jab from Miller.
Bradley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller takes one to the chin there.

Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Bradley pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley slips under a jab.
Bradley clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Desmond Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Bradley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Bradley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bradley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller throws a hook but Bradley blocks it.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
Bradley blocks a jab.
Bradley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
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!
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bradley.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bradley enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bradley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Bradley pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bradley connects with a single shot there.
Bradley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Bradley's shoulder, as Bradley tries to avoid the shot.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Bradley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it.
Miller with a jab.
Bradley's corner calls for a 1-2. Bradley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bradley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bradley misses with the combination.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Bradley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradley throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Bradley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bradley. Bradley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Bradley.

Miller is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller slips a jab from Bradley.
Miller takes a swing at Bradley's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Bradley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Bradley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bradley misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley throws a lazy head kick
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Desmond Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradley slips a straight right by Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Bradley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bradley throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bradley slips a straight right by Miller.
Bradley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bradley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bradley dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradley finish him?
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradley counters with a left to the body.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradley misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradley lands a head shot.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradley.
Bradley moves away from the strike by Miller.
Bradley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miller throws a hook but Bradley blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller swings widly with a right hand

and Bradley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Miller! Bradley lets Miller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bradley.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Good shot there by Bradley.
Bradley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Bradley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Bradley had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Bradley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bradley pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Marv Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller avoids the head kick by Bradley.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Bradley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bradley thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradley under the eye.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bradley lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
Bradley lands with a cross.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bradley scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Miller.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bradley defends well and Miller ends up having to push Bradley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Bradley gets in close and tags Miller with a short punch that almost sends Miller to the mat! Oh Miller is in big trouble! He turns his back on Bradley, trying to create some distance but Bradley rushes him, striking wildly and Miller goes down! The referee tackles Bradley into the cage to end the fight! Bradley is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Bradley!
In his post fight interview, Desmond Bradley gave a big smile as he said 'Give me overrated Murphy then the title shot! Let's go!'.