PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yule Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kelly
vs
Bronson

185 cm
26
230 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

194 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yule Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bronson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kelly defends it well.
Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Kelly shoots in and bounces Bronson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bronson trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.
Kelly is pushing down on Bronson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bronson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelly has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Bronson trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.

Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Bronson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Bronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Kelly content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is looking to stall here but Bronson recovers full guard.

Bronson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelly defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Bronson, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bronson moves into the clinch.

Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bronson gets caught flat footed, as Kelly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bronson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Bronson closes the distance and clinches.

Kelly jumps guard and drags Bronson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kelly has his foot on Bronson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bronson is looking to pass into half guard but Kelly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kelly is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kelly prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Kelly stands and throws Bronson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bronson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kelly tries for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.

Kelly stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bronson darts in and clinches Kelly up against the cage.
Kelly is trying to drag Bronson to the mat but Bronson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bronson after a bit of a struggle.

Kelly jumps guard.
Bronson trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Bronson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bronson manages to get himself to full guard.

Bronson is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly advances to half guard.
Kelly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bronson is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronson avoid being mounted?
Kelly wants to pass to mount but Bronson is defending the position.
Kelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kelly is keen to just control but Bronson is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bronson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kelly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Kelly working for a submission but Bronson is keeping him at bay.
Bronson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kelly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelly scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Yule Bronson has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kelly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bronson has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Kelly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bronson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bronson!
Bronson passes Kelly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bronson controlling the action here.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Bronson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a strike but Kelly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kelly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kelly tries to get out of the position.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yule Bronson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bronson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Kelly counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bronson is trying to keep Kelly in close.
Kelly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronson wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kelly trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Bronson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kelly's half guard.
Kelly trying to control but Bronson postures up.
Bronson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bronson wants to take a breather but Kelly is having none of it.
Bronson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bronson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kelly is looking to escape.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?
Bronson looking to land elbow strikes but Kelly uses the position to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bronson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bronson is trying to control. Kelly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edward Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kelly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bronson!
Bronson is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yule Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kelly!