Brutaal Fight Night 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heekson Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BA Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slick
vs
Evans

176 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heekson Slick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BA Evans!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to bum rush Slick with a series of wild strikes but Slick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Evans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Evans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Slick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans thowing shots but they're missing.
Slick is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Slick tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slick is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Slick is trying desperately to improve position.
Slick is working hard here to advance position.
Slick regains half guard.
Slick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to control from the top but Slick keeps moving.
Evans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slick is proving hard to escape from.
Slick controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Evans cracks Slick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slick doesn't seem bothered though.
Slick is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.

Evans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans postures up in Slick's guard and throws a big left but Slick blocks it.
Evans trying to control but Slick is working from the bottom.

Slick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Slick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slick trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Slick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slick controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Evans postures up in Slick's guard and throws a big left but Slick blocks it.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slick is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BA Evans dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Slick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Slick shoots in.
Slick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Evans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evans throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Evans lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Slick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans winds up and cracks Slick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slick wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Evans trying to pass the guard but Slick defending well.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Evans decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Evans with a jab.
Slick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Slick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Evans - the referee stops the clock and Slick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Evans. Slick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans lands with a straight right. Slick didn't see that one coming.
Slick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Evans scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Evans finds it's target.
Evans lands a jab to the nose.
Evans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slick in his tracks.
Evans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Evans. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans throws a wild body kick that Slick sees coming a mile off.
Evans scores with a nice strike.
Evans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BA Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slick's head backwards.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Evans scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.
Evans lands a jab to the head.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
Evans throws a one two combo.
Evans lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slick tries to improve position but can't.
Evans moves into full mount!
Evans lands a nice shot to the head.
Evans cracks Slick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Evans with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Evans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BA Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Evans cracks the inside of Slick's front leg.
Evans scores with a jab.
Slick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Slick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Slick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Slick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Evans defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slick.

Slick jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Evans is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Evans and Slick has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is trying to control Slick's posture but Slick avoids it.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Slick keeps moving and retains side control.

Slick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Slick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Evans digs a good body shot into Slick's ribs.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Slick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Evans looks to land a body kick but Slick moved away.
Slick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Evans stuns Slick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slick. That did some damage!
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans scores with a push kick.
Slick moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Evans connects with a jab.
BA Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slick moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.

Evans drives through with a takedown into guard.

Slick had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Evans is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slick Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Evans's back instead.
Evans looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
BA Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BA Evans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Meacham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loo Cang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cang has chosen Everything in its right place- Radio Head as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Meacham
vs
Cang

188 cm
21
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Meacham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loo Cang!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meacham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meacham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Meacham thuds his shin into the meat of Cang's side.

Cang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Meacham wants to control but Cang postures up.
Meacham gets back to half guard.
Cang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meacham!
Meacham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meacham could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Meacham is working hard here to advance position.
Cang lands a nice shot to the head.
Meacham is looking to improve his position but Cang isn't that keen on the idea.
Meacham swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meacham is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cang looking to finish Meacham with some ground and pound. This is bad for Meacham!
Cang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meacham is working to get back to half guard.
Meacham is breathing heavily.
Cang lands a heavy elbow.
Meacham is trying to escape the mount.
Cang cracks Meacham with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Meacham is rocked!
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!
Cang is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Meacham goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Cang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Loo Cang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Shindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hieron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shindo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Shindo
vs
Hieron

195 cm
18
173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Shindo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Hieron!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hieron clinches.
Shindo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hieron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shindo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hieron pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hieron tightens his grip and picks Shindo up, before dumping him to the ground. Shindo manages to land in guard.
Hieron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shindo wants to sweep here but Hieron controlling him for the moment.
Hieron's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Shindo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hieron passes into side control.
Shindo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hieron tries to stand but Shindo is controlling his head.

Hieron is trying to get an arm triangle but Shindo is defending well.
Hieron looks up at the clock and then as Shindo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hieron smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shindo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hieron looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shindo is avoiding damage well.
Shindo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shindo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shindo.

Shindo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hieron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Shindo working for a triangle but Hieron defends it easily.
Hieron tries to stand but Shindo is controlling from the bottom.
Shindo keeping moving, preventing Hieron from controlling successfully.
Hieron wants to stand but Shindo is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shindo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shindo wants to sweep but no luck.
Shindo is breathing heavily.
Hieron is looking to stand up but Shindo won't let him.

Hieron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Shindo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Shindo has his foot on Hieron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hieron works his way back into a safe position though.
Shindo has a closed guard, preventing Hieron from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hieron slips nicely into half guard.

Shindo looking for submissions off his back.
Hieron working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hieron looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hieron wants to free his trapped foot but Shindo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Shindo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hieron pulls his head out easily.

Hieron is looking for a kimura but Shindo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hieron to get the leverage.

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.
Hieron wants to stand but Shindo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shindo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shindo.
Hieron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Hieron drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hieron jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hieron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shindo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hieron wants to hold on but Shindo pushes him away.
Hieron is trying to stand.

Shindo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hieron has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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 Master Shindo will probably get the nod.
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.

Shindo throws a looping overhand right but Hieron ducks down to avoid it.
Hieron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hieron throws a sloppy head kick and Shindo moves out of range easily.
Hieron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shindo.
Hieron misses with a head kick.
Shindo throws out a loose jab but Hieron uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hieron has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hieron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hieron drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hieron is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Shindo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Shindo has his foot on Hieron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hieron works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hieron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shindo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hieron manages to get himself to full guard.
Master Shindo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hieron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hieron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shindo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shindo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hieron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shindo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hieron's guard.

That's two 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.
Shindo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hieron is trying desperately to improve position.

Shindo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Shindo but it's paid off an Hieron is forced to tap! Nice work by Shindo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Master Shindo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erek Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet with your name. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bradshaw
vs
Grove

190 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erek Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendall Grove!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grove pushes Bradshaw up against the cage in a clinch.

Grove gets control of Bradshaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grove will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Bradshaw 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.

Bradshaw postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grove is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bradshaw, into his guard.
Bradshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bradshaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully.
Grove prevents Bradshaw from getting back to his feet.
Grove slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bradshaw trying to remain calm as Grove controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove trying to control the action but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw is looking for a sweep.

Grove is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradshaw is defending well.
Bradshaw is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bradshaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grove's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bradshaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grove is tying to control. Bradshaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grove might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bradshaw kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grove is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bradshaw manages to get to full guard.

Grove gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but Grove moves out of range.
Bradshaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradshaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grove with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bradshaw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bradshaw tries to pass to full mount but Grove defends it.

Bradshaw seems to be working for a kimura but Grove defends the submission attempt.
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bradshaw decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Grove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grove misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradshaw counters with a two punch combo.

Bradshaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grove trying to control but Bradshaw postures up.

Bradshaw is looking for a kimura here.

Bradshaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grove doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bradshaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grove looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bradshaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grove doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bradshaw.
Grove is concentrating on defense, preventing Bradshaw from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erek Bradshaw 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.

Grove clinches up with Bradshaw and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grove fails to land.
Grove tries for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to get underhooks.
Bradshaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grove walks away with a smile on his face. Bradshaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grove throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grove is looking to clinch.
Grove fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradshaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Grove sprawls well. He's pushed Bradshaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grove looks for a takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well.
Erek Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Grove.
Grove clobbers Bradshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grove is breathing heavily.
Bradshaw closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradshaw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bradshaw is looking to advance position but Grove won't allow it.

Bradshaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grove defends it well.

Bradshaw stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Grove to get to his feet.
Erek Bradshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grove with a poor takedown

and Bradshaw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bradshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grove is in trouble now - Bradshaw has advanced to mount!

Bradshaw goes for an armbar but Grove turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grove.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bradshaw looking for a guillotine here but Grove defends easily.
Grove stands up over Bradshaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bradshaw manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grove doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradshaw circles away.
Grove connects with a high kick.
Grove misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bradshaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Grove which made him look bad.
Grove closes the distance and clinches up with Bradshaw, looking for a takedown. Grove pushes Bradshaw against the cage but Bradshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grove tries to clinch but Bradshaw is having none of it.
Grove misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bradshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Grove has his takedown stuffed

and Bradshaw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grove!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove is in all sorts of trouble here.

Bradshaw stands up from mount. Strange move.
Grove tries to clinch up but Bradshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Grove counters by moving into the clinch.
Grove tries to pull guard but Bradshaw won't allow it.

Bradshaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Grove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bradshaw working for a triangle but Grove defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erek Bradshaw dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Grove tries for a takedown but Bradshaw circles away easily
and Bradshaw counters with a left and a right that stings Grove.
Grove with a poor takedown

and Bradshaw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grove!

Bradshaw working for a guillotine from mount but Grove is in no mood to give up.

Bradshaw jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Grove is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grove and Bradshaw has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Grove's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bradshaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grove has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bradshaw stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove throws a hook but Bradshaw blocks it.
Bradshaw throws a combination that misses
and Grove counters with a nice uppercut.
Grove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradshaw throws a left and a right that both miss

and Grove holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Grove breaks from the clinch.
Grove shoots and misses
and Bradshaw counters with a series of strikes. Grove will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erek Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Grove.
Grove misses with a takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a two punch combo.
Grove slips a jab and a cross from Bradshaw.

That's two 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.

Bradshaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Bradshaw stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grove fails with the takedown

and Bradshaw counters with a single leg into guard. Grove didn't expect that.
Bradshaw is looking to stand up but Grove won't let him.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradshaw pushing down on Grove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bradshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bradshaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bradshaw is working for a kimura but Grove is defending it quite comfortably.
Bradshaw tries to stand and escape but Grove is controlling the position.

Bradshaw is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Grove has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bradshaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grove misses with a takedown attempt

and Bradshaw counters with a single leg into guard. Grove didn't expect that.
Bradshaw wants to stand and escape but instead Grove has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bradshaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grove is one step ahead there.

Bradshaw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grove passes into side control.
Grove remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kendall Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erek Bradshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradshaw avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grove.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erek Bradshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradshaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erek Bradshaw!