PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Bradman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akuma Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akuma Tanaka looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Bradman
vs
Tanaka

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Bradman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akuma Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradman lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Bradman darts in and clinches Tanaka up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bradman after a bit of a struggle.
Bradman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bradman.
Bradman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tanaka up against the cage.
Bradman lands with a light punch inside.
Bradman lands with a light punch inside.
Bradman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradman.
Bradman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradman is working Tanaka over against the cage.
Bradman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Bradman has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bradman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bradman.
Bradman slows down the pace here.
Bradman pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradman gets through Tanaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Bradman lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradman avoiding damage.
Bradman digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Bradman lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.

Tanaka manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Bradman as he connects with a hook.
Bradman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradman lands a glancing blow to the side of Tanaka's head.
Bradman scores with a hook.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Bradman.
Bradman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Bradman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Tanaka.
Bradman scores with a hook to the body. Tanaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bradman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Bradman cracks a nice hook into Tanaka's ribs.
Tanaka fails to land the takedown.
Don Bradman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bradman to score with a decent uppercut.
Bradman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bradman lands with a cross.
Bradman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tanaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bradman works the jab nicely.
Bradman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bradman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bradman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Bradman as the two fighters clinch.
Bradman scores with a hook to the body.
Bradman lands with a short shot to the head.
Bradman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bradman lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
Tanaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Bradman has double underhooks.
Bradman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bradman lands a nice uppercut.
Bradman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Bradman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bradman.
Bradman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bradman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tanaka has Bradman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bradman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanaka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Bradman.
A short uppercut from Bradman.
Tanaka tries to circle away but Bradman has him pinned against the cage.
Bradman is working Tanaka over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bradman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tanaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bradman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bradman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Don Bradman is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Bradman has managed to clinch.
Tanaka jumps guard but Bradman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Bradman.
Bradman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bradman.
Bradman works on Tanaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Bradman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
A hook to the body from Bradman.
Bradman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Tanaka looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bradman.
Tanaka takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradman.
Bradman lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Bradman on the inside.
Bradman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
A hook to the body from Bradman.
Bradman lands an uppercut.
Bradman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Bradman.
A right hook to the body lands for Bradman.
Bradman lands a right hand.
Bradman is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Bradman on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradman digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bradman digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Bradman.
A body shot lands from Bradman.
Bradman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradman.
Bradman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanaka.
Bradman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bradman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Bradman.
Bradman lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Bradman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bradman.
Bradman lands with a left to the head.
Bradman lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bradman breaks the clinch.
Bradman lands a jab.
Bradman connects with a body shot that sends Tanaka's belly button to the back.
Don Bradman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Bradman counter with a right hand.
Jab by Bradman.
Akuma Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradman connects with a nice looking jab.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradman lands a jab to the head.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Bradman is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradman lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Bradman. Beautiful body shot.
Bradman connects with a body shot.
Bradman jabs at Tanaka's body.
Bradman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Bradman as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Bradman.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bradman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradman lands a jab to the nose.
Bradman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bradman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bradman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradman jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bradman looks to land a combination. Tanaka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bradman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bradman clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Bradman scores with a shoulder strike.
Bradman cracks Tanaka with a nice body shot.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bradman cracks Tanaka with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Bradman.
Bradman is working Tanaka over against the cage.
Tanaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bradman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanaka or not.
Bradman just leaning against Tanaka, taking a breather.
Bradman digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bradman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bradman.
Tanaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Bradman wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradman lands an uppercut.
Tanaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Bradman.
Bradman digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
Bradman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Bradman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bradman.
Bradman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bradman is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Bradman on the inside.
Bradman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanaka or not.
Bradman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bradman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanaka or not.
Bradman lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka wants a takedown.
Don Bradman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Tanaka.
Bradman digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Bradman.
Bradman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bradman.

Bradman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bradman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanaka momentarily.
Bradman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bradman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Bradman does it's job there.
Bradman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bradman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bradman connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bradman lands a body shot.
Tanaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bradman to score with a decent uppercut.
Tanaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bradman scores with a shot to the body.
Bradman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?

Bradman takes the fight into the clinch.
Bradman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Bradman on the inside.
Bradman works on Tanaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Bradman lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradman lands with a short shot to the head.
Akuma Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bradman lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bradman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradman 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bradman!