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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Frank will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kris Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Frank!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank is looking to clinch.
Bradford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Bradford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Frank throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bradford was covering up waiting for the punch and Frank finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bradford pushes Frank off and gets back to his feet.
Bradford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frank to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradford is pulling down on Frank's head. It's preventing any offense from Frank, at least for the moment.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford is looking to stand up but Frank isn't so interested in that idea.
Bradford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frank trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.
Frank advances position into side control!
Bradford gets back to half guard.
Bradford controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bradford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frank.
Bradford is trying is best to control the position here.
Frank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a strike but Bradford avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Frank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradford managing to control the position.
Bradford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bradford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frank wants to control from the top but Bradford keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to get up but he can't break Bradford's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bradford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frank wants to control from the top but Bradford keeps moving.
Frank tries to stand but Bradford is controlling from the bottom.
Bradford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank wanted to stand there but Bradford had control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frank scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bradford is breathing heavily.
Frank is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bradford as he works his way to full guard.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradford pulls Frank in close to prevent any damage.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradford is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradford pulls Frank in to control the position.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Frank will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Frank misses.
Frank misses with a kick to the body
and Bradford counters with a takedown into side control.
Frank manages to get back to half guard.
Bradford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Bradford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank wants to get back to his feet.
Bradford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bradford connects with a nice short shot to Frank's temple.
Bradford working Frank over with strikes.
Bradford content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford is controlling the pace.
Frank is breathing heavily.
Bradford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bradford controlling the action here.
Frank looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Bradford there.
Frank is looking to improve his position.
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.
Bradford stops Frank from getting back to his feet.
Frank has a hand on Bradford's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bradford takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Frank working to try and regain half guard.
Bradford landing shots from mount.
Bradford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bradford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frank can't escape the position.
Kris Bradford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Frank that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bradford punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bradford pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bradford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bradford content just to control the position here.
Frank wants to get back to his feet.
Bradford scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bradford content just to control the position here.
Bradford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bradford with good strikes from the mount here!
Bradford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to buck Bradford off but he can't manage it.
Bradford punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bradford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bradford.
Frank is looking to get to half guard.
Bradford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
Bradford content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frank takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Frank is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Bradford dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bradford misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bradford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Frank has hold of one of Bradford's legs. Bradford is fighting the takedown attempt but Frank gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bradford has his feet on Frank's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank.
Bradford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frank throws a lazy head kick
and Bradford counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frank won't be happy with that.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frank being controlled for a moment.
Bradford lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford lands some shots froms side control.
Frank is letting Bradford control him for a moment.
Frank tries to improve position but can't.
Bradford just content to control the position.
Frank is trying to get back to half guard.
Frank on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Frank is trying to get back to his feet.
Bradford takes a little break here. Frank wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Frank takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Bradford controlling from side mount.
Frank on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bradford staying calm.
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.
Frank is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bradford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Bradford has control of the leg.
Frank is looking to escape.
Frank taking some punishment here, with Bradford in his half guard.
Bradford lands strikes from half guard.
Frank wants to get back to his feet.
Frank throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Frank wants to improve his position but Bradford is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frank taking some punishment here, with Bradford in his half guard.
Bradford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bradford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frank trying to control but Bradford postures up.
Frank regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bradford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bradford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Bradford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bradford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Bradford!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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