PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JB Bradnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Dublin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that JB Bradnar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily JB Bradnar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bradnar
vs
Dublin

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JB Bradnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Dublin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Bradnar.

Bradnar closes the distance and clinches.
Dublin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradnar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dublin wants a takedown but no success here.

Dublin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dublin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Dublin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradnar is aware though and is defending well.
Bradnar trying to control but Dublin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dublin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradnar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradnar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dublin looks gassed!
Bradnar tries to stand but Dublin is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bradnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dublin wants to sweep but no luck.

Dublin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bradnar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dublin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bradnar's back instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dublin controlling well, preventing Bradnar from escaping the position.
Bradnar is trying to get back to his feet but Dublin has full control of the position and if anything, Bradnar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bradnar tries to roll but Dublin sticks to his back.
Bradnar breaks Dublin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dublin keeping moving, preventing Bradnar from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dublin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bradnar tries to sprawl out of it but Dublin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bradnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
JB Bradnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Dublin.

Bradnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dublin's guard.
Bradnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dublin on the ground.

Dublin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Bradnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bradnar is stalling in the full guard.
Bradnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Bradnar looking to pass the guard.
Dublin controls Bradnar momentarily but Bradnar frees himself.

Dublin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dublin keeping full guard, as Bradnar tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dublin being controlled here, momentarily.

Dublin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bradnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dublin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradnar 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.

Dublin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradnar is aware though and is defending well.

That's four 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.

Bradnar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dublin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradnar defends well.

Dublin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradnar is aware though and is defending well.

Dublin looking for a guillotine here but Bradnar defends easily.

Dublin has his foot on Bradnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradnar works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dublin is looking to sinch up a triangle. Bradnar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dublin's body to avoid the submission. Dublin has instead reached around Bradnar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dublin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shawn Dublin!