PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudley Bradshaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DeVanzo
vs
Bradshaw

182 cm
23
205 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

182 cm
28
213 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Bradshaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
DeVanzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Bradshaw misses its intended target.
DeVanzo slips a jab and a cross from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeVanzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bradshaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradshaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DeVanzo throws a wild body kick that Bradshaw sees coming a mile off.
DeVanzo backing away here, and Bradshaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

DeVanzo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bradshaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Bradshaw's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeVanzo content to stall in guard here.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeVanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradshaw is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradshaw, not yet.
Bradshaw keeps trying to improve his position.
Bradshaw is looking to sweep but instead, DeVanzo has passed into half guard.
Bradshaw wants to control the action here but instead DeVanzo manages to pass to full mount!
Bradshaw can't escape the position.
Bradshaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Bradshaw working to try and regain half guard.
DeVanzo controlling from the full mount.
Bradshaw is working to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo working the ground and pound effectively.
Bradshaw tries to lock up and control but DeVanzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bradshaw wants to get back to full guard.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Bradshaw is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

DeVanzo seems to be working for a kimura but Bradshaw defends the submission attempt.
Bradshaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bradshaw controls DeVanzo momentarily but DeVanzo frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeVanzo is fighting to break Bradshaw's control of his arms but Bradshaw is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A good leg kick by DeVanzo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradshaw lands with a good body shot.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Bradshaw coming out on top.
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 Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradshaw at a distance.
Bradshaw throws a hook but DeVanzo blocks it.
DeVanzo blocks the body kick.
Bradshaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bradshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
It looked like DeVanzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

DeVanzo forces Bradshaw back against the cage and clinches.
Bradshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeVanzo wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeVanzo lands a body shot.
DeVanzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVanzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses with the head strike.

DeVanzo breaks from the clinch.
Bradshaw misses with a low kick.
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
Bradshaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the side of Bradshaw's head but Bradshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeVanzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bradshaw counters with a nice leg kick.
Bradshaw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeVanzo rather than just go for the knockout.
DeVanzo misses the shot to the body.
Bradshaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeVanzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DeVanzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bradshaw moves out of range as DeVanzo strikes.
Bradshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradshaw takes a swing at DeVanzo's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeVanzo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bradshaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeVanzo preventing the sweep.
DeVanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
DeVanzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw has his hands on DeVanzo's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Artie DeVanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing DeVanzo from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw trying to keep a closed guard but DeVanzo is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bradshaw misses with a body kick.
DeVanzo is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by DeVanzo's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bradshaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
DeVanzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeVanzo moves away from the strike by Bradshaw.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeVanzo misses with a left hand
and Bradshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeVanzo throws out a leg kick but Bradshaw moves out of range and DeVanzo only half commits.
Dudley Bradshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeVanzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a jab to DeVanzo's midsection.
Bradshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeVanzo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVanzo tries to land a front kick but Bradshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bradshaw throws a combination that misses
and DeVanzo counters with a body kick.
DeVanzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dudley Bradshaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

DeVanzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeVanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo just leaning against Bradshaw, taking a breather.

Bradshaw breaks from the clinch.
Bradshaw lands with a nice combination. DeVanzo backs away looking to recover.
Bradshaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeVanzo on the side of the head.
Bradshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeVanzo at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by DeVanzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bradshaw throws out a leg kick but DeVanzo moves out of range and Bradshaw only half commits.
Bradshaw throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeVanzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradshaw lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bradshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bradshaw jabs DeVanzo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradshaw. That's going to slow DeVanzo down.
DeVanzo throws a nice looking combination but Bradshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick but Bradshaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeVanzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradshaw can pounce on him.
DeVanzo ducks under a wild hook from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo attempts a counter takedown but Bradshaw avoids it well and moves away.
DeVanzo misses the jab.
Bradshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeVanzo with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradshaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from DeVanzo does no damage.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but DeVanzo moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from DeVanzo misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw connects with a body shot.
DeVanzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bradshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
Bradshaw blocks a jab.
DeVanzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bradshaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bradshaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeVanzo under the eye.
DeVanzo fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo blocks a head kick by Bradshaw.
DeVanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradshaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DeVanzo scores with a push kick.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bradshaw lands a jab to DeVanzo's midsection.
DeVanzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bradshaw checks a low kick from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeVanzo wants to land a leg kick but Bradshaw is out of range.
Bradshaw tries to land a body kick
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses with a leg kick.
Bradshaw moves out of range of the leg kick from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeVanzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bradshaw misses with an uppercut. DeVanzo saw that one coming.
DeVanzo is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradshaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bradshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch
and DeVanzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeVanzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bradshaw counters with a takedown into side control.

Bradshaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Bradshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bradshaw 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Artie DeVanzo!
Our winner, Artie DeVanzo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.