PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thad Thayer (ranked 5086 p4p, 4701 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 491 p4p, 472 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thayer
vs
Brunswick Jr

165 cm
40
134
8 - 12 - 0

171 cm
31
155
11 - 12 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Thayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thayer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brunswick Jr looks to throw the jab but Thayer is out of range.
Brunswick Jr thows a leg kick but Thayer checks it

and Thayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunswick Jr trying to control but Thayer postures up.
Brunswick Jr tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.

Thayer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brunswick Jr to get to his feet.
Brunswick Jr looks for the body kick but Thayer saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brunswick Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Thayer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brunswick Jr, up you get!
Bradley Brunswick Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Brunswick Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brunswick Jr's waist but Brunswick Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
Brunswick Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thayer moves out of range as Brunswick Jr strikes.
Thayer moves out of range of the body kick.
Brunswick Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thayer moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Thayer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brunswick Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Brunswick Jr.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunswick Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunswick Jr pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brunswick Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thayer tries for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thayer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brunswick Jr thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Brunswick Jr lands but Thayer takes it in his stride.

It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr checks a low kick from Thayer.
Brunswick Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thayer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brunswick Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Thayer's head.
A low kick from Thayer misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Thayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that Thayer semi-blocks.
Thayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr circles away.
Brunswick Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thayer with a body shot.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunswick Jr looks to throw a body kick

and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brunswick Jr won't be happy with that.

Brunswick Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brunswick Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Brunswick Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Thayer looks for the body kick but Brunswick Jr saw that one coming.
Thayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunswick Jr tries to avoid it but Thayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunswick Jr to the ground. Brunswick Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brunswick Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Thayer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's time! Thayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Thayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brunswick Jr but Brunswick Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brunswick Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Thayer moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Thayer counters with a one-two to the body.
Thayer tries to bum rush Brunswick Jr with a series of wild strikes but Brunswick Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brunswick Jr can pounce on him.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Thayer closes the distance and clinches.

Brunswick Jr breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brunswick Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brunswick Jr lands a head kick. Thayer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thayer throws a sloppy head kick
and Brunswick Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Brunswick Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thayer looks to clinch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Thayer tries for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thayer moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brunswick Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Thayer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brunswick Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunswick Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunswick Jr falls off balance throwing a combination

and Thayer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brunswick Jr!
Thayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brunswick Jr keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunswick Jr is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer 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.
Brunswick Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Brunswick Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Thayer looking to ground and pound but Brunswick Jr is blocking nicely.
Thayer avoids the attempt from Brunswick Jr to control.
Thayer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr controls the position.
Thayer controlling from the full mount.
Thayer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thad Thayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Thayer is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer darts in looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr gets double underhooks and turns Thayer into the cage.
Brunswick Jr lands with a light punch inside.

Brunswick Jr breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Brunswick Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Brunswick Jr looks to land a body kick but Thayer moved away.
Brunswick Jr throws the kick towards the body but Thayer avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunswick Jr misses the target.
Brunswick Jr thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
Thayer misses with a takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by Brunswick Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body punch
and Thayer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brunswick Jr scores with the left hand. Thayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Thayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thayer clinches up with Brunswick Jr and pushes him back against the cage.

Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Brunswick Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thayer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thayer shoots in but Brunswick Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping right.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Thayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Brunswick Jr as Thayer shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer walks into a straight right hand from Brunswick Jr.
Thayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Thayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brunswick Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thayer checks it well.
Brunswick Jr throws a wild body kick that Thayer sees coming a mile off.
Thayer throws a head kick that misses
enabling Brunswick Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Thayer blocks the body kick.
Brunswick Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunswick Jr pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer throws a leg kick but Brunswick Jr checks it.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body kick.
Thayer is looking to counter the offense by Brunswick Jr and move into the clinch.
Brunswick Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight right.
Brunswick Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunswick Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Thayer tries to clinch there but Brunswick Jr circles away.

Thayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunswick Jr defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Thayer throwing shots but Brunswick Jr is blocking nicely.
Thayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thayer is keen to just control but Brunswick Jr is a slippery customer.
Brunswick Jr wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thayer is looking to stall here but Brunswick Jr recovers full guard.
Brunswick Jr keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brunswick Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
Bradley Brunswick Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.