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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MESHUGGAH - Bleed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Frank Slayer enters the cage!
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213 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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224 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer throws a right hand that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a low kick, right behind Slayer 's knee.
Slayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slayer moves away from the strike by Bradshaw.
Slayer swings for the body but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Slayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slayer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Slayer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slayer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bradshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination but Slayer avoids it well.
Slayer throws a body punch but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Slayer throws a sloppy head kick and Bradshaw moves out of range easily.
Bradshaw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bradshaw lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradshaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slayer wants to improve his position but instead Bradshaw has moved into half guard.
Slayer is trying to maintain the position but Bradshaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Slayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bradshaw is looking to advance position but Slayer won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Bradshaw's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bradshaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slayer trying to control from the bottom.
Slayer is looking for a sweep. Bradshaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bradshaw stops Slayer from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bradshaw working the head and body with strikes.
Bradshaw wants to take a breather but Slayer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer has one foot on Bradshaw's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bradshaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slayer's waist but Slayer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bradshaw off to one side.
Slayer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bradshaw fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slayer! But no joy.
Bradshaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slayer's calf.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Slayer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slayer is looking to land body kicks.
Slayer lands a jab-cross combination.
A lazy left from Bradshaw finds it's target.
It looks like Frank Slayer has been cut.
Bradshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayer.
Slayer scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradshaw swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Slayer counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Slayer misses.
Bradshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slayer swings for the body but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Slayer takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw looks for the body kick but Slayer saw that one coming.
Slayer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bradshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Slayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradshaw.
Slayer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bradshaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slayer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slayer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slayer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bradshaw with a body shot.
Bradshaw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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 Dudley Bradshaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Slayer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That kick from Bradshaw tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradshaw.
Slayer misses with a two punch combination.
Bradshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayer's sensitive parts.
Slayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bradshaw digs a good hook to Slayer's body.
Slayer misses with a kick to the body.
Bradshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayer is just out of range.
Slayer throws the left hand but Bradshaw avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Slayer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradshaw.
Slayer takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Slayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slayer! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slayer as he avoids it easily.
Bradshaw avoids the head kick by Slayer.
Bradshaw throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Frank Slayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses.
Bradshaw misses with the combination.
That kick from Bradshaw tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bradshaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bradshaw throws a push kick but Slayer slaps the foot to one side.
Slayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slayer throws a chopping leg kick but Bradshaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bradshaw appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bradshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Bradshaw takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bradshaw checks it well.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayer.
Bradshaw misses with a low kick.
Slayer moves out of range of the leg kick from Bradshaw.
Slayer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Bradshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slayer throws out a leg kick but Bradshaw moves out of range and Slayer only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Slayer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slayer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Bradshaw misses
enabling Slayer to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradshaw is looking to wear down Slayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slayer is looking to chop away at Bradshaw's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer avoids a kick to the body.
Slayer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradshaw scores with a spinning back kick!
Slayer avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
Slayer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slayer moves out of range of the body kick.
Slayer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sloppy strikes from Slayer. Those never looked like landing.
Slayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Bradshaw coming out on top.
Slayer misses with a looping left.
Bradshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradshaw misses the shot to the body.
Bradshaw lands with a good body shot.
Slayer throws an off balance right hand
and Bradshaw counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer throws the left hand but Bradshaw avoids the punch easily.
Slayer thows a body kick. Bradshaw tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slayer lands a slapping body shot.
Slayer throws a lazy body kick
and Bradshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Slayer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradshaw dodges the punch combination from Slayer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradshaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bradshaw connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradshaw misses the target.
Slayer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Bradshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Slayer's cut.
That's time! Bradshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bradshaw takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
Slayer throws a big counter head kick but Bradshaw avoids it with no problem.
Bradshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradshaw tries to counter with a takedown but Slayer is quick to defend against it.
Slayer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradshaw throws a quick counter kick to the body but Slayer avoids it.
Bradshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayer's sensitive parts.
Slayer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradshaw counters with a nice kick to the body.
Slayer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it.
Slayer throws an off balance right hand
and Bradshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradshaw. That's going to slow Slayer down.
Slayer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bradshaw slips under a jab from Slayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bradshaw.
Slayer misses with a wild combination.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Slayer misses.
Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slayer.
Slayer throws a push kick but Bradshaw slaps the foot to one side.
Slayer throws a nice looking combination but Bradshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradshaw misses with a leg kick.
Frank Slayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slayer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slayer wants it to stay on the feet.
Slayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradshaw throws out a loose jab but Slayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradshaw digs a good hook to Slayer's body.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw pushes Slayer away with a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bradshaw, right into the meat.
That kick from Bradshaw tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slayer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw wants to improve his position but Slayer is controlling well.
Bradshaw moves into full guard.
Slayer preventing the sweep.
Bradshaw is trying to keep Slayer in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slayer's guard.
Slayer wants to hit a switch here but Bradshaw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Slayer there!
Slayer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bradshaw lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bradshaw controlling from the full mount.
Frank Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudley Bradshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer wants to hold on but Bradshaw pushes him away.
Bradshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayer can do to turn this around?
Slayer is looking to get to half guard.
Bradshaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slayer can't escape the position.
Bradshaw controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Bradshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradshaw has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dudley Bradshaw!
In his post fight interview, Dudley Bradshaw started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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