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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elisha Bradley (ranked 5235 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uros Radojicic (ranked 6587 p4p, 0 weight class). Uros Radojicic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elisha Bradley's chin.
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199 cm
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150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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193 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elisha Bradley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Uros Radojicic! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Radojicic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Radojicic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bradley walks away with a smile on his face. Radojicic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Radojicic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradley avoids it really well and circles away. Radojicic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradley is fending him off so far but Radojicic persists. Nope, Bradley circles away and we're back to standing. Elisha Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uros Radojicic. Bradley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradley wants it to stay on the feet. Bradley tries to clinch but Radojicic moves out of range. Radojicic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Radojicic somewhat. Bradley appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Radojicic clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Radojicic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab. Radojicic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradley avoids it really well and circles away. Nice sprawl there from Bradley as Radojicic shoots in. Radojicic looks winded! A head kick misses from Bradley. Radojicic shoots in looking for a takedown but Bradley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Radojicic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bradley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Radojicic shoots for a takedown but Bradley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Radojicic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radojicic with a poor takedown and Bradley counters with a single leg into guard. Radojicic didn't expect that. Bradley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bradley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bradley stands up over Radojicic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bradley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Bradley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bradley landing some decent shots from guard. Bradley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bradley distracts Radojicic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bradley lands a couple of elbows. Bradley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bradley lands a couple of digs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bradley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Radojicic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bradley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Radojicic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bradley stands up over Radojicic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bradley scoring with punches to the head and body. Bradley working some strikes from top position. Bradley cracks Radojicic with a solid left hand. Bradley is looking to work some ground and pound but Radojicic has wrist control. Bradley lands a couple of digs. Bradley throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bradley scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Radojicic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Radojicic trying to keep a closed guard but Bradley is proving a slippery customer.
Bradley with a nice head shot there. Radojicic trying to keep a closed guard but Bradley is proving a slippery customer.
Bradley working some strikes from top position. Bradley is looking to work some ground and pound but Radojicic has wrist control. Bradley chips away with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elisha Bradley dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bradley forces Radojicic back against the cage and clinches. Bradley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bradley effectively controlling the action here. Radojicic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Radojicic manages to end up in side control. Bradley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Bradley doesn't manage to clinch there - Radojicic circles away.
Radojicic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bradley is out of range. Radojicic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley. Radojicic rushes Bradley and presses him up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Radojicic goes for a double leg but Bradley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bradley continues to drive forward. Radojicic is breathing heavily. Bradley throws a body shot but no joy. Radojicic thows a leg kick but Bradley checks it and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand. Radojicic looks for a takedown but Bradley sprawls well. Bradley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Bradley stuffs the takedown attempt from Radojicic. Radojicic gets slowly back to his feet. Elisha Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uros Radojicic. A jab from Bradley does it's job there. Bradley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radojicic can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Radojicic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bradley as he jumps to the side. Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bradley has Radojicic up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradley is trying to force a seperation but Radojicic has the dominant position. Bradley manages to break the clinch.
Bradley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Radojicic forces Bradley back against the cage and clinches. Bradley keeps control of Radojicic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bradley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Radojicic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Radojicic or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradley, which made it look bad. Bradley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radojicic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Radojicic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bradley working hard to break the clinch. Bradley has had enough of the clinch but Radojicic keeps him there for the moment. Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radojicic shoots in for a double leg but Bradley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bradley closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bradley with a nice cross. Radojicic gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bradley stalling in the clinch.
Radojicic has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Radojicic misses with a punch to the body.
Radojicic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradley smiles and moves away.
Bradley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Radojicic. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elisha Bradley dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bradley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radojicic fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Radojicic closes the distance and clinches. Radojicic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Radojicic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradley defends it nicely. Bradley half committed to a counter leg kick. Radojicic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradley gets tackled into the cage by Radojicic. Radojicic maintains the clinch. Bradley managing to block the knees to the body from Radojicic.
Radojicic gets through Bradley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Radojicic prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch. Radojicic trying to control the position but instead, Bradley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Radojicic into the cage. Bradley breaks the clinch.
Radojicic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bradley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Radojicic up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Radojicic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradley to keep the fight standing. Elisha Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uros Radojicic. Radojicic prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch. Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radojicic shoots in but no luck this time. Bradley scores with a nice right hand.
Radojicic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radojicic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bradley looks to land a left hand but Radojicic moved out of range nicely. Radojicic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradley. Radojicic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Radojicic clinches up against the cage. Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radojicic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradley avoids it really well and circles away. Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Radojicic motions for Bradley to come forward. Radojicic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bradley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Radojicic sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bradley has closed the distance and engaged Radojicic in a clinch.
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Radojicic shoots in looking for a takedown. Bradley tries to sprawl out of it but Radojicic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bradley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bradley feinted with a counter takedown. Radojicic slips a jab and a cross from Bradley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Radojicic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radojicic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bradley. Uros Radojicic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Elisha Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Elisha Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Radojicic moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Elisha Bradley showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradley, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elisha Bradley!
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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
36% |
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