PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 1101 p4p, 1543 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 113 p4p, 158 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Branko
vs
Brunswick Jr

180 cm
37
144
30 - 31 - 0

171 cm
36
155
20 - 20 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Wrestler Wayfare

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Brunswick Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Branko is trying to drag Brunswick Jr to the mat but Brunswick Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Branko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brunswick Jr can't fight it off and eventually Branko manages to take the fight to the floor. Brunswick Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brunswick Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Branko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brunswick Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Branko is working for a submission of some sort.

Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunswick Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.

Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.

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.

Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.

Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunswick Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brunswick Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Branko tries to pass to full mount but Brunswick Jr defends it.

Branko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunswick Jr is just riding it out for now. Branko eventually gives up the hold.
Brunswick Jr tries to roll over but Branko keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.

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

Branko seems to be looking for submissions.

Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brunswick Jr tries to get to full guard but Branko has control of the leg.

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

Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brunswick Jr defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko is thwarting Brunswick Jr's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davdio Branko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Branko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brunswick Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Branko moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr stuffs the takedown.
Branko tries to close the distance and clinch but Brunswick Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brunswick Jr as he jumps to the side.
Brunswick Jr throws a big counter head kick but Branko avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brunswick Jr gets caught flat footed, as Branko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Brunswick Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Branko is trying to pull guard but Brunswick Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Brunswick Jr gets underhooks to prevent Branko's takedown attempt.
Branko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brunswick Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brunswick Jr is leaning against Branko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Brunswick Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branko can't get the takedown.
Branko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunswick Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brunswick Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Branko feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunswick Jr.
Branko throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Branko fails with the takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Branko.
Brunswick Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brunswick Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branko.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight right.
Branko with a poor takedown
and Brunswick Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr with a nice cross.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brunswick Jr as he jumps to the side.
Brunswick Jr with a nice calf kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Branko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Branko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brunswick Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branko has Brunswick Jr in his guard.

Brunswick Jr preventing the sweep.
Branko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Branko pushing down on Brunswick Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brunswick Jr wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well.

Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Branko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.
Brunswick Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Brunswick Jr tries to kick Branko off but Branko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brunswick Jr gets full guard.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Branko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brunswick Jr dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branko wants to sweep but no luck.

Branko has his foot on Brunswick Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brunswick Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunswick Jr.
Branko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Branko looking for a guillotine here but Brunswick Jr defends easily.
Brunswick Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Branko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunswick Jr swivels and escapes.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Branko moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brunswick Jr. That's going to slow Branko down.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Brunswick Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Branko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Brunswick Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branko.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Brunswick Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Brunswick Jr. No joy for Branko on that attempt.
Brunswick Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr stuns Branko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Brunswick Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brunswick Jr! But no joy.
Branko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunswick Jr connects with a high kick.
Brunswick Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick Jr digs a good hook to Branko's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brunswick Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branko avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Branko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brunswick Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Branko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Brunswick Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunswick Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brunswick Jr wants to get back to his feet but Branko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Brunswick Jr kicks Branko off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Branko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Branko shoots in and drives through. Brunswick Jr sprawls well.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brunswick Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Brunswick Jr throws a counter combo.
Branko closes the distance and clinches up with Brunswick Jr, looking for a takedown. Branko pushes Brunswick Jr against the cage but Brunswick Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Brunswick Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Branko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Branko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunswick Jr tries to avoid it but Branko 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 is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branko with a body shot.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt
and Brunswick Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunswick Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brunswick Jr duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branko moves away.
Branko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brunswick Jr sprawls and moves away.
Brunswick Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunswick Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Branko darts in looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr gets double underhooks and turns Branko into the cage.
Branko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brunswick Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brunswick Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Branko avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Brunswick Jr on the inside.
Brunswick Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branko's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brunswick Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
A victorious Bradley Brunswick Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.