PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mason Bradford (ranked 4645 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Ramzanov (ranked 4638 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bradford
vs
Ramzanov

173 cm
24
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Ramzanov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bradford rushes Ramzanov and presses him up against the cage.

Ramzanov pulls guard successfully.

Ramzanov working for a triangle but Bradford defends it easily.

Ramzanov has his foot on Bradford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradford works his way back into a safe position though.
Bradford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradford wants to control from the top but Ramzanov keeps moving.

Bradford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramzanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bradford has managed to get both his arms back between Ramzanov's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ramzanov is looking for a triangle here but Bradford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ground and pound from Bradford seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramzanov sneaks back into half guard.
Ramzanov wants to control but Bradford is keeping busy.
Bradford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramzanov keeps working.

Ramzanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradford pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradford is thwarting Ramzanov's attempts to control the position.

Ramzanov actively working from the bottom here.
Bradford is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramzanov tries to hold on but Bradford pushes him away.
Ramzanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bradford tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ramzanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ramzanov actively working from the bottom here.

Ramzanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradford pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramzanov is not content to let Bradford control the position.

Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ramzanov looking for submissions off his back.
Bradford is trying to control. Ramzanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
Ramzanov wants to control but Bradford is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradford is looking to take a break and control but Ramzanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ramzanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradford pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ramzanov looking for submissions off his back.
Ramzanov wants to control but Bradford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mamed Ramzanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ramzanov misses with a looping right.
Bradford is looking for a counter combo.
Ramzanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradford is just out of range.
Bradford tries to bum rush Ramzanov with a series of wild strikes but Ramzanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramzanov dodges the punch combination from Bradford.
Mamed Ramzanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradford lands a jab-cross combination.
Ramzanov lands a slapping body shot.
Ramzanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bradford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bradford slips under a jab from Ramzanov.
Bradford misses with the combination.
Ramzanov jabs at Bradford's body.
Ramzanov moves out of range as Bradford strikes.
Ramzanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bradford's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramzanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford walks into a left hand.
Ramzanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bradford throws a body punch but Ramzanov moves out of range.
Bradford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramzanov wants to counter the offense by Bradford and move into the clinch position.
Ramzanov cracks Bradford with a good jab.
Nice uppercut there from Ramzanov.
Good shot there by Ramzanov.
Ramzanov misses with a hook. Bradford ducked under it nicely.
Ramzanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Bradford coming out on top.
Ramzanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradford.
Bradford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramzanov.
Ramzanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramzanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradford was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramzanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradford swinging wildly here.
Bradford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramzanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Ramzanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramzanov misses with a straight left.
Ramzanov catches Bradford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradford throws a nice looking combination but Ramzanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramzanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bradford counters with a straight right hand.
Ramzanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradford under the eye.
Mamed Ramzanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramzanov lands with a shot to the body.
Bradford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramzanov connects with a right hand. Bradford shakes it off.

Bradford has closed the distance and engaged Ramzanov in a clinch.

Ramzanov jumps into guard, dragging Bradford to the mat.
Ramzanov looking to control but Bradford passes into half guard.

Ramzanov looking for submissions off his back.

Ramzanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradford pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramzanov actively working from the bottom here.
Bradford wants to control but Ramzanov is keeping him busy.
Ramzanov is looking for a sweep. Bradford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramzanov wants to control but Bradford is keeping busy.

Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ramzanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.
Ramzanov tries to roll over but Bradford keeps him under control.

Ramzanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ramzanov actively working from the bottom here.

Ramzanov looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Ramzanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ramzanov dips to his left and cracks Bradford with an uppercut!
Ramzanov avoids the body shot from Bradford.
Ramzanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradford.

Bradford has Ramzanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramzanov tries to pull guard but Bradford holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramzanov drops back down to his feet.
Ramzanov jumps guard but Bradford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramzanov fails to pull guard.
Mason Bradford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Ramzanov.

Ramzanov manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ramzanov is looking for a triangle but Bradford pushes his legs off easily.

Ramzanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradford defends well.

Ramzanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bradford has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramzanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bradford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ramzanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ramzanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bradford throwing shots but Ramzanov is blocking nicely.

That's two 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.
Ramzanov trying to control but Bradford postures up.
Bradford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamed Ramzanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bradford wants to pass to mount but Ramzanov is defending the position.

Ramzanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradford looks to land a strike but Ramzanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bradford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason Bradford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradford wants to pass the guard but Ramzanov is keeping the position.
Bradford wants to control from the top but Ramzanov keeps moving.
Bradford tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramzanov is retaining full guard.

Ramzanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ramzanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ramzanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bradford defends it easily.
Bradford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramzanov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bradford frees his head nicely. Oh but Ramzanov has switched to an armbar! Bradford is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mamed Ramzanov!