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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Patterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bradstone misses with a body shot.
Patterson scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Bradstone pushes him off.
Bradstone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradstone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Patterson.
Bradstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Bradstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradstone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Bradstone avoids it.
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!
Bradstone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Patterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bradstone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Patterson rushes Bradstone and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Patterson jumps guard.
Bradstone trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Bradstone preventing the sweep.
Patterson controlling the position.
Bradstone preventing the sweep.
Bradstone stays in close to Patterson's body and controls the position.
Bradstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Patterson trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bradstone has gone for a leg lock! Patterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bradstone's guard.#REVR#
Bradstone can't keep his opponent in guard - Patterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Patterson wants to control but Bradstone is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Patterson is looking for a kimura but Bradstone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patterson to get the leverage.
Bradstone is controlling Patterson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bradstone is not content to let Patterson control the position.
Patterson throwing shots but Bradstone is blocking nicely.
Patterson controlling the action here.
Bradstone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Bradstone pulls Patterson in close to prevent any damage.
Patterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Patterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Patterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
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.
Bradstone keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Patterson drives through and clinches with Bradstone against the cage.
Bradstone lands a shoulder strike.
Bradstone gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradstone smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradstone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradstone circles away.
Bradstone throws a big counter head kick but Patterson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Patterson clinches up with Bradstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Bradstone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patterson lands a shoulder strike.
Bradstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
#TD2#
Bradstone is trying to trip Patterson. He has hold of a leg but Patterson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bradstone persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bradstone with a nice head shot there.
Bradstone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Patterson's head.
Bradstone lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bradstone with a nice calf kick.
Bradstone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drake Bradstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but Bradstone shows good takedown defense.
Bradstone feints a counter leg kick.
Bradstone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bradstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradstone.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Bradstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Patterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradstone defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Patterson clinches.
Patterson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Patterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bradstone walks away with a smile on his face. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Patterson forces Bradstone back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Patterson jumps guard but Bradstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Bradstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but Bradstone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patterson jumps guard but Bradstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bradstone lands a body shot.
Patterson avoiding damage as Bradstone throws knees to the body.
Bradstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Patterson avoids the damage to the body.
Bradstone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Bradstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bradstone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Patterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Bradstone has Patterson pushed against the cage.
Patterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradstone smiles and moves away.
Bradstone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bradstone defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bradstone tries a low kick but Patterson avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Patterson. That snapped Bradstone's head back.
Bradstone tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Patterson rushes Bradstone and presses him up against the cage.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Bradstone holds him up against the cage and eventually Patterson drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson jumps guard but Bradstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bradstone breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradstone.
Patterson throwing a counter right hand but Bradstone manages to avoid it.
Patterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Patterson is looking to counter the offense by Bradstone and move into the clinch.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt - Bradstone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bradstone throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Bradstone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Bradstone is avoiding it.
Patterson with a jab.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Bradstone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradstone throws a leg kick but Patterson moved away.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
Patterson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Patterson tries to clinch but Bradstone is having none of it.
Patterson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBradstone.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Bradstone pushes him off.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bradstone sprawls well. Bradstone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradstone scores with a spinning back kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Bradstone takes the fight into the clinch.
Patterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradstone smiles and moves away.
Bradstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson connects with a leg kick.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradstone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Bradstone.
#T4#
Bradstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson wants to clinch.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Bradstone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That kick from Patterson tenderised Bradstone's leg. Bradstone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patterson tries to clinch but Bradstone is having none of it.
Bradstone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Patterson rather than just go for the knockout.
Patterson shoots in but Bradstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Bradstone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bradstone misses the jab.#CL2#
Bradstone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patterson, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradstone throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Bradstone has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Patterson regains guard immediately.
Bradstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bradstone is fighting to break Patterson's control of his arms but Patterson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bradstone misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson backing away here, and Bradstone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bradstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradstone.
Bradstone cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradstone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradstone stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradstone, which made it look bad.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Bradstone is avoiding it.
Patterson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bradstone has Patterson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradstone to keep the fight standing.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Bradstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Patterson avoids the elbow strike from Bradstone, against the cage.
#BC2#
Bradstone breaks the clinch.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradstone is just out of range.
A nice side step and Bradstone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Patterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Bradstone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bradstone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bradstone darts in and clinches Patterson up against the cage.
Bradstone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head.
Bradstone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradstone blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Bradstone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Patterson is trying to keep an underhook but Bradstone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradstone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bradstone with good strikes from the mount here!
Patterson is bucking up trying to escape but Bradstone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Patterson is in a horrible position here. Bradstone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bradstone landing punches. #T2#
Bradstone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Patterson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Bradstone.
Bradstone wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Patterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bradstone.
Bradstone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bradstone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Patterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Patterson trying to keep a closed guard but Bradstone is proving a slippery customer.
Bradstone stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.#T3#
Bradstone connects with a couple of short punches.
Bradstone is stalling in the full guard.
Bradstone throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradstone is pushing down on Patterson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patterson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bradstone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Patterson is looking to control Bradstone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patterson avoid being mounted?
Bradstone misses with a head shot. Patterson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradstone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake Bradstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bradstone stands up over Patterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Bradstone postures up.
Bradstone connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Patterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradstone defends well.
Bradstone advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Bradstone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bradstone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bradstone controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Bradstone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bradstone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Bradstone! |
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#R1##CL2#
Bradstone closes the distance and pushes Melendez back into the cage.
Bradstone controlling the action here for a moment.
Bradstone tries a knee to the head but Melendez blocks it.
#BC2#
Bradstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradstone ducks right into an uppercut from Melendez .
Melendez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Melendez tries to clinch but Bradstone moves out of range.
Bradstone looks for the body kick but Melendez saw that one coming. #CL2#
Bradstone rushes Melendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bradstone takes a shot to the head.
Melendez is looking to control Bradstone's arms but Bradstone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Melendez has his back to the cage.
Bradstone is looking to break free of the clinch but Melendez has double underhooks.
Bradstone misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Melendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Bradstone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradstone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melendez tries to clinch there but Bradstone circles away.
Bradstone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melendez under the eye.#T1#
Melendez tries to clinch up but Bradstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradstone circles away.
#CL#
Melendez darts in and clinches Bradstone up against the cage.
Melendez stalling against the cage.
Bradstone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradstone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Melendez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bradstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Melendez .
Melendez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bradstone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Melendez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bradstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melendez works on Bradstone's body with a couple of short punches.
Melendez has Bradstone pressed against the cage, preventing Bradstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melendez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Melendez . #T2#
Bradstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Melendez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bradstone is defending well.
Bradstone tries a knee to the head but Melendez blocks it.
Melendez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bradstone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bradstone blocking some punches.
Melendez looking for a takedown.
Bradstone wants a takedown but no success here.
Giblert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Bradstone.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bradstone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Melendez breaks the clinch.
Bradstone throws a head kick that Melendez semi-blocks.
Bradstone scores with a kick to the body.
Melendez checks a leg kick.
Bradstone throws a front kick aimed at Melendez 's knee but Melendez avoids it well.
Bradstone throws a sloppy head kick and Melendez moves out of range easily.
Giblert Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradstone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Bradstone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Melendez defending well as Bradstone loads up on a big left hand.
Bradstone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Melendez is looking to clinch but Bradstone is avoiding it.
Bradstone throws out a leg kick but Melendez moves out of range and Bradstone only half commits.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bradstone scores with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bradstone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melendez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melendez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bradstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Melendez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradstone.
Bradstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melendez .
Melendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bradstone tries a quick counter leg kick but Melendez is wise to it.
Bradstone connects with a leg kick. Melendez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bradstone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Bradstone throws a front kick aimed at Melendez 's knee but Melendez avoids it well. #CL#
Melendez clinches up with Bradstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Melendez controlling the action here for a moment.
Bradstone blocks a body shot from Melendez .
Melendez blocks an elbow strike.
Melendez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bradstone stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradstone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradstone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Melendez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradstone tries to throw a body punch but Melendez avoids it by throwing Bradstone back against the cage.
Bradstone lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Giblert Melendez has been cut.
Bradstone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Melendez has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Melendez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giblert Melendez 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Melendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradstone.#CL#
Bradstone tries to keep at a distance but Melendez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melendez misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Bradstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradstone looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bradstone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melendez moves in looking to clinch but Bradstone pushes him off.
Melendez is looking to clinch.
Bradstone darts in looking for a takedown but Melendez gets double underhooks and turns Bradstone into the cage.
Melendez tries to clinch there but Bradstone circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Melendez but Melendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melendez stuns Bradstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Melendez tries to clinch there but Bradstone circles away.
Bradstone misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Bradstone looks to land a body kick but Melendez moved away.
Giblert Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez leaves Bradstone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giblert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Bradstone.
Melendez tries to clinch but Bradstone moves out of range.
Melendez swinging wildly here.
Bradstone clobbers Melendez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Melendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melendez ducks under a wild hook from Bradstone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Melendez gets tackled into the cage by Bradstone. Bradstone maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Bradstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melendez looks to clinch
and Bradstone counters with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Bradstone throws a head kick but Melendez moves out of range.
It looked like Melendez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bradstone.
Melendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bradstone. Bradstone gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradstone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bradstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradstone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick from Melendez .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradstone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drake Bradstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bradstone misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melendez moves out of range as Bradstone throws a body kick.
Bradstone throws a leg kick
and Melendez counters with a nice body shot.
Bradstone connects with a leg kick. Melendez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Bradstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bradstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Bradstone.
Melendez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melendez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradstone's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Melendez .
Bradstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Melendez has had enough of the clinch but Bradstone keeps him there for the moment.
Melendez looking to slow down the pace here.
Melendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melendez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melendez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradstone goes for a takedown attempt but Melendez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
A good leg kick by Bradstone.
Melendez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradstone misses with a leg kick.
Melendez moves out of range as Bradstone throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bradstone.
Bradstone scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Melendez closes the distance and clinches.
Melendez looking to slow down the pace here.
Bradstone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradstone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Melendez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Melendez wants to clinch.#CL#
Melendez clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giblert Melendez 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Melendez pushes Bradstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradstone looking to throw knees to the head but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Melendez gets underhooks to prevent Bradstone's takedown attempt.
Melendez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melendez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melendez tries to pull guard but Bradstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Melendez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Melendez gets underhooks to prevent Bradstone's takedown attempt.
Melendez stalls.
Bradstone misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez tries a body shot but Bradstone blocks it.
Bradstone missing with knees to the body.
Bradstone lands a nice uppercut.
Melendez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1##BC2#
Bradstone breaks from the clinch.
Melendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradstone.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melendez misses with a few strikes there.
Bradstone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Melendez defends it well.
Bradstone throws a right hand that Melendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Melendez also avoids with ease.
Melendez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melendez wants it to stay on the feet.
Giblert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Bradstone.
Bradstone throws a big shot that misses.
Melendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradstone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Melendez . Melendez obviously looking to wear him down.
Bradstone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Melendez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Melendez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Melendez rushes Bradstone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Melendez gets through Bradstone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melendez wants to take the fight to the mat but Bradstone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Bradstone manages to break the clinch.
Bradstone delivers a nice body kick.
Melendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradstone throws a lazy right hand but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melendez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradstone wants to clinch but Melendez slips to the side
and Melendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradstone misses with a low kick as Melendez jumps back.#CL#
Melendez instigates a clinch.
Melendez tries to throw a body punch but Bradstone avoids it by throwing Melendez back against the cage.
Melendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradstone controls his hands.
Giblert Melendez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melendez prevents Bradstone from breaking the clinch.
Bradstone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Melendez trying to control the position but instead, Bradstone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Melendez into the cage.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melendez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Melendez breaks from the clinch.
Melendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Bradstone misses
and Melendez counters with a left to the body.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Bradstone.
Bradstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradstone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Melendez eats them both and turns towards Bradstone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bradstone scores with a nice body kick.
Melendez tries to clinch there but Bradstone circles away.
#CL#
Melendez clinches up with Bradstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Melendez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradstone's efforts to push away.
Bradstone tries to land a knee to the head but Melendez blocks with his arms.
Drake Bradstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bradstone wants a takedown but no success here.
Bradstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Bradstone lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradstone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bradstone is thwarting Melendez 's attempts to control the position.
Bradstone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bradstone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Melendez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Giblert Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradstone lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drake Bradstone.
I've got Bradstone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Bradstone!
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Event:
CFC 402
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Bin Al Aziz blocks a head kick by Bradstone.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a looping left.
Bradstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bin Al Aziz manages to avoid it.
Bin Al Aziz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Bradstone misses.
Bradstone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bin Al Aziz .
Bradstone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bin Al Aziz ducks under a wild hook from Bradstone.
Bin Al Aziz throws a lazy head kick
and Bradstone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drake Bradstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Al Aziz drops his hands momentarily and Bradstone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bradstone lands a nice looking body shot.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick which misses Bradstone's front leg but catches the back leg as Bradstone tries to avoid it.
Bradstone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradstone throws an off balance right hand
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bin Al Aziz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradstone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bradstone looks to land a body kick but Bin Al Aziz moved away.#T1#
Bin Al Aziz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz lands a jab to Bradstone's midsection.
Bradstone lands with a nice body kick.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick but Bradstone sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Bradstone and Bin Al Aziz goes tumbling to the canvas! Bradstone follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradstone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Bin Al Aziz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradstone pulls his head out easily.
Bradstone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bin Al Aziz trying to hold on to Bradstone's head to control him but Bradstone postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradstone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bradstone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bin Al Aziz defending well though. #T2#
Bradstone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bin Al Aziz 's head.
Bradstone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bin Al Aziz wants to improve his position but Bradstone is controlling well.
Bin Al Aziz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bradstone is working away from the top position though.
Bradstone is keen to just control but Bin Al Aziz is a slippery customer.
Bradstone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bin Al Aziz defending well though.
Bradstone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bradstone with the ground and pound but Bin Al Aziz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bradstone throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Bradstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Bin Al Aziz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradstone.
Bradstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradstone landing with the ground and pound.
Bin Al Aziz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Bin Al Aziz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradstone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bradstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bradstone stands up over Bin Al Aziz , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bradstone postures up and lands a big shot to Bin Al Aziz 's brow.
Bin Al Aziz controls Bradstone momentarily but Bradstone frees himself.
Bin Al Aziz being controlled here, momentarily.
Bradstone wants to control from the top but Bin Al Aziz keeps moving.
Bin Al Aziz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bradstone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bradstone slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bin Al Aziz .
Decent striking displayed by Bradstone there.
Bin Al Aziz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bin Al Aziz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradstone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bradstone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bin Al Aziz 's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone misses with a straight right.
Bradstone throws a body kick that misses.
Bradstone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bin Al Aziz is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bin Al Aziz .#T1#
Bin Al Aziz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bradstone tries to score with a low kick but Bin Al Aziz moves his leg out of the way.
Drake Bradstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Bin Al Aziz avoids the head kick by Bradstone.
Bin Al Aziz flicks out a counter leg kick but Bradstone steps away.
Bradstone scores with a head kick. Bin Al Aziz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz has been cut.
Bin Al Aziz checks a leg kick nicely.
Bin Al Aziz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bradstone misses with a leg kick
enabling Bin Al Aziz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bin Al Aziz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bradstone throws a front kick that sends Bin Al Aziz stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Bradstone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradstone lands strikes from half guard.
Bin Al Aziz controlling the position well.
Bin Al Aziz is looking for a sweep. Bradstone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bradstone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bradstone thows a huge punch but Bin Al Aziz dodges it nicely.
Bin Al Aziz trying to control from the bottom.
Bradstone trying to control from half guard but Bin Al Aziz is working away.
Bin Al Aziz wants to control but Bradstone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bin Al Aziz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bradstone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bradstone missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Bin Al Aziz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bin Al Aziz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bradstone.
Bin Al Aziz is pressing down on Bradstone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bradstone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Bin Al Aziz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Al Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradstone postures up in Bin Al Aziz 's guard and throws a big left but Bin Al Aziz blocks it. #T4#
Bradstone wants to control from the top but Bin Al Aziz keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bradstone!
Bin Al Aziz motions for Bradstone to come forward. Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bradstone or perhaps it was just good defense by Bin Al Aziz , which made it look bad.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bradstone.
Bradstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bin Al Aziz throws the left hand but Bradstone avoids the punch easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bin Al Aziz !
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bradstone scores with a takedown into Bin Al Aziz 's guard.
Bradstone wants to get up but he can't break Bin Al Aziz 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bradstone with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Bin Al Aziz is looking for a triangle but Bradstone pushes his legs off easily.
Bin Al Aziz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bin Al Aziz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Bradstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Bin Al Aziz has wrist control.
Bradstone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake Bradstone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradstone throwing strikes from guard but Bin Al Aziz blocks nicely.
Bradstone postures up and lands a big shot to Bin Al Aziz 's brow.
Bradstone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bin Al Aziz 's head.
Bin Al Aziz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bradstone being controlled here momentarily.
Bradstone throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Bin Al Aziz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Bradstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bradstone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bradstone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bradstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Al Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bradstone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bin Al Aziz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bradstone throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Bin Al Aziz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bin Al Aziz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bradstone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bradstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bin Al Aziz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradstone counters with a good low kick that Bin Al Aziz was not able to check.
Bin Al Aziz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bin Al Aziz avoids the head kick by Bradstone.
Bradstone is looking to land body kicks.
Bradstone misses with a kick to the body.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin Al Aziz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bradstone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bradstone closes the distance but Bin Al Aziz moves to the side
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Bradstone gets a clinch.
Bradstone has Bin Al Aziz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bin Al Aziz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bradstone misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Bradstone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bin Al Aziz is keeping busy.
Bradstone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bin Al Aziz is defending well.
Drake Bradstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bin Al Aziz working hard to break the clinch.
Bradstone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bin Al Aziz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradstone's efforts to push away.
Bin Al Aziz has a couple of punches blocked by Bradstone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradstone stalls.
Bradstone stalling in the clinch but Bin Al Aziz improves position.
Bin Al Aziz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bradstone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bin Al Aziz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bin Al Aziz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bin Al Aziz can do to turn this around?
Bin Al Aziz has a couple of punches blocked by Bradstone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Bradstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradstone, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Bradstone!
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Event:
CFC 395
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Alexandrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradstone.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alexandrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bradstone - the referee stops the clock and Alexandrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bradstone. Alexandrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drake Bradstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradstone misses with a kick to the body.
Alexandrov throws an overhand right that lands on Bradstone's shoulder, as Bradstone tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov. Bradstone does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bradstone clinches.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bradstone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bradstone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexandrov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Bradstone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alexandrov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bradstone has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradstone is punishing Alexandrov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bradstone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bradstone is looking to control Alexandrov but Alexandrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bradstone has good solid back control here. #T1#
Alexandrov is trying to break free.
Will Bradstone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Alexandrov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bradstone punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bradstone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Alexandrov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Bradstone lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Alexandrov hold on?!
Bradstone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bradstone controlling well, preventing Alexandrov from escaping the position.
Bradstone scores with punches to the body.
Bradstone scores with punches and elbows.
Alexandrov tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bradstone is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bradstone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alexandrov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T3#
Bradstone missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Bradstone manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Alexandrov covers up after that shot from Bradstone.
#ROC#
Alexandrov is rocked!
Bradstone lands a big shot to the side of the head and Alexandrov goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drake Bradstone!
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Event:
CFC 389
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Snorten checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bradstone.
Bradstone lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.
Bradstone throws a leg kick
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Bradstone misses
and Snorten counters with a nice uppercut.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradstone manages to avoid it.
Snorten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bradstone tried to score with a low kick but Snorten checks it.
Bradstone misses with a hook
and Snorten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bradstone thinking.
Snorten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bradstone throws a chopping leg kick but Snorten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradstone throws an off balance right hand
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Snorten throws a body punch but Bradstone moves out of range. #T1#
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Bradstone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bradstone looks to land a right hand but Snorten moved out of range.
Bradstone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snorten moves out of range of the body kick.
Bradstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Bradstone tries to bum rush Snorten with a series of wild strikes but Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bradstone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snorten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snorten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snorten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Snorten scores with a four punch combination!
Bradstone misses with an uppercut
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snorten takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten misses with a looping left.
Bradstone throws an off balance right hand
and Snorten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Snorten.
Snorten wants to slow Bradstone down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten stuns Bradstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snorten definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Bradstone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snorten cracks Bradstone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bradstone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bradstone misses with a right hand
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bradstone avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Bradstone misses the shot to the body.
Snorten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bradstone lands a nice looking body shot.
Bradstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crunch! Bradstone slams his shin into Snorten's torso.
Bradstone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snorten throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Bradstone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snorten scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bradstone. Bradstone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snorten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bradstone checks it well.
Snorten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bradstone.
Snorten cracks Bradstone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bradstone shoots and misses
and Snorten counters with a left to the body.
Snorten is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bradstone throws a push kick but Snorten slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snorten scores with the left hand. Bradstone knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Bradstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradstone misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradstone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snorten is out of range.
Bradstone lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Snorten.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Bradstone is predictable there #KD#
and Snorten counters with a crisp one two that drops Bradstone! Snorten thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bradstone to his feet! Bradstone is in big trouble!#ROC#
Bradstone is rocked!
Bradstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Bradstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Snorten finish him?
Snorten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bradstone looks to land a body kick but Snorten moved away.
As Bradstone looks to move away, Snorten throws a big counter combo but Bradstone just gets out of the way.
Bradstone seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradstone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snorten.
A low kick from Bradstone is predictable there
and Snorten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bradstone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rip Snorten dominated that round.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Snorten takes a swing at Bradstone's ribcage but misses.
Bradstone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snorten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Snorten appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradstone misses with a body kick.
Bradstone misses with a left hand
and Bradstone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snorten lands with a shot to the body.
Bradstone misses with a head kick.
Bradstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Snorten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snorten punishes Bradstone's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten scores with a decent looking hook.
Snorten lands a body shot.
Bradstone throws a push kick but Snorten slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bradstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Snorten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bradstone.
Bradstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Snorten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rip Snorten is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bradstone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snorten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradstone can do to turn this around?
Bradstone tried to score with a low kick but Snorten checks it.
Snorten catches Bradstone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradstone cracks a nice hook into Snorten's ribs.
Rip Snorten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten checks a low kick from Bradstone.
A low kick from Bradstone misses
and Snorten counters with a nice body shot.
Bradstone is breathing heavily.
Snorten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snorten lands a slapping body shot.
#KD#
Snorten lands a big right hand that sends Bradstone crashing to the mat! Snorten stays standing though and waves Bradstone back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten stuns Bradstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bradstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Snorten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bradstone doesn't seem bothered though.
Snorten cracks Bradstone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snorten lands a nice hook to Bradstone's body. Bradstone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snorten.
Snorten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Bradstone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bradstone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bradstone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snorten sprawls well. Snorten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradstone gets slowly back to his feet.
Snorten throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Bradstone throws a push kick but Snorten slaps the foot to one side.
Snorten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snorten works Bradstone's body with a nice hook.
Bradstone misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snorten with a nice cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snorten.
Snorten shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bradstone eats them both and turns towards Snorten to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bradstone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Snorten has got the better of the exchanges.
Bradstone misses with a double jab
and Snorten counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradstone.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Snorten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradstone is just out of range.
Bradstone lands with a slapping head kick.
That kick from Snorten tenderised Bradstone's leg. Bradstone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snorten is looking to wear down Bradstone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snorten misses with a low kick.
Bradstone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snorten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bradstone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Snorten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bradstone cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Bradstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradstone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bradstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten tests Bradstone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rip Snorten dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradstone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bradstone throws a leg kick but Snorten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snorten lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten digs a good hook to Bradstone's body.
A shot to the body from Bradstone misses
and Snorten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradstone blocks a leg kick.
Bradstone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snorten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bradstone wants to clinch but Snorten slips to the side
and Snorten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snorten can pounce on him.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses
and Snorten counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradstone misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Snorten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten 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.
#T1#
Bradstone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snorten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snorten scores with a jab.#KD#
Snorten feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bradstone sprawling to the canvas! Bradstone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Snorten finish him?!
Bradstone takes one on the button.
Snorten cracks Bradstone with a left hook right on the temple and Bradstone goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Snorten lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bradstone is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rip Snorten!
A very excited looking Rip Snorten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
LEGACY! 72
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Morato misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Bradstone misses.
Morato shoots in for a takedown but Bradstone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Bradstone pushes Morato up against the cage in a clinch.
Morato wants to break free but Bradstone has control.
Bradstone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bradstone is pushing Morato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bradstone tries for a takedown but Morato manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Bradstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Bradstone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morato on his heels. He'll look to pass Morato's guard now, I'm sure.
Bradstone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bradstone forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Bradstone working over Morato with some ground and pound. Morato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morato trying to hold on to Bradstone's head to control him but Bradstone postures up.
Bradstone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bradstone.
Bradstone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bradstone controlling the action here.
Morato trying to control here.
Bradstone missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
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.
Bradstone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bradstone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morato has hold of Bradstone's hands but Bradstone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morato on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morato tries to get out of the position.
Bradstone is looking to take a break and control but Morato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morato is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bradstone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bradstone wants to take a breather but Morato is having none of it.
Morato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bradstone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bradstone is just content to waste time from the top position. Morato takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bradstone connects with a couple of short punches.
Bradstone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Bradstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Morato has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morato shoots in for a double leg but Bradstone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morato stuffs the takedown attempt from Bradstone. Bradstone gets slowly back to his feet.
Morato lands with a nice body punch.
Morato looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradstone is just out of range.
A punch combination from Bradstone misses.
Bradstone stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Morato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradstone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradstone's waist but Bradstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morato off to one side.
Bradstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morato fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bradstone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morato shoots in looking for a takedown. Bradstone tries to sprawl out of it but Morato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bradstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradstone is looking to land body kicks.
Bradstone is looking to score with low kicks.
Bradstone throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Morato counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Bradstone tries to get to full guard but Morato has control of the leg.
Bradstone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morato trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bradstone's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Morato shoots in but no luck this time.
Bradstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradstone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bradstone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bradstone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morato misses with a takedown attempt - Bradstone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bradstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Morato. Morato gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Morato. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Morato closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bradstone did well to prevent Morato getting side control.
Drake Bradstone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morato is looking to stall here but Bradstone recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone keeping moving, preventing Morato from controlling successfully.
Bradstone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Bradstone slips nicely into half guard.
Morato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morato.
Bradstone wants to control from the top but Morato keeps moving.
Bradstone throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradstone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bradstone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Bradstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bradstone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bradstone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bradstone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bradstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bradstone controls the pace.
Morato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bradstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morato swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradstone throws a leg kick which misses Morato's front leg but catches the back leg as Morato tries to avoid it.
Bradstone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bradstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Bradstone misses with a body kick.
Morato slips a jab from Bradstone.
Morato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradstone.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Morato staying out of range there.
Bradstone misses with a left hand
and Morato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morato connects with a crisp jab.
Bradstone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bradstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradstone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradstone wants it to stay on the feet.
Bradstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Morato is just out of range.
Morato closes the distance and clinches up with Bradstone, looking for a takedown. Morato pushes Bradstone against the cage but Bradstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradstone misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Bradstone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Morato as he checks the leg kick.
Morato with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morato throws a body punch but Bradstone moves out of range.
A nice side step and Bradstone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bradstone throws a head kick that misses.
Morato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morato.
Bradstone is trying to improve his position.
Morato throws an elbow but Bradstone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bradstone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morato asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bradstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morato manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Morato.#CL2#
Bradstone takes the fight into the clinch.
Bradstone prevents Morato from breaking the clinch.
Bradstone lands a right hand.
Morato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bradstone throws an elbow that misses.
Bradstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Bradstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone just leaning against Morato, taking a breather.
Bradstone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moratos head.
Morato prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradstone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morato up against the cage.
Morato fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Bradstone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morato's efforts to push away.
Bradstone lands a left hand.
Bradstone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bradstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Morato avoids the damage to the body.
Morato is looking to break free of the clinch but Bradstone has double underhooks.
Morato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bradstone lands a hook that snaps the head of Morato backwards. #BC2#
Bradstone breaks the clinch.
Morato shoots for a takedown but Bradstone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morato misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Morato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradstone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradstone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morato with a body shot.
Bradstone scores with a jab. Morato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bradstone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bradstone gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Morato counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Bradstone has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Morato is on him like a limpet, forcing Bradstone back against the cage.
Bradstone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Bradstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morato closes the distance and clinches up with Bradstone, looking for a takedown. Morato pushes Bradstone against the cage but Bradstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Morato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradstone fails with the takedown.
Morato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bradstone tries to clinch but Morato moves out of range.
Bradstone misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Bradstone misses with the body kick#TD#
so Morato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morato looking to sit in guard and control but Bradstone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Morato wants to stand up but Bradstone is controlling him.
Tomas Morato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradstone connects with a couple of short punches.
Bradstone connects with a couple of short punches.
Bradstone scoring with some ground and pound.
Bradstone wants to control from the top but Morato keeps moving.
Bradstone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bradstone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake Bradstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morato looking for a sweep. Not yet Morato, not yet.
Bradstone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bradstone wants to control from the top but Morato keeps moving.
Morato has momentary wrist control but Bradstone slips an elbow through the middle.
Morato wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bradstone manages to pass to side control.
Bradstone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Bradstone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bradstone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Bradstone!
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Event:
Causing Havoc 66
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Bradstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snorten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bradstone with the counter takedown but Snorten avoids it easily.
Bradstone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Bradstone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snorten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snorten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bradstone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snorten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten misses with a hook to the body
and Bradstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
Bradstone cracks the inside of Snorten's front leg.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Bradstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradstone misses with a low kick.
Snorten blocks a low kick nicely.
Snorten scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Bradstone misses with a leg kick
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Bradstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradstone throws a sloppy head kick and Snorten moves out of range easily.
Snorten throws a looping overhand right but Bradstone ducks down to avoid it.
Snorten connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Bradstone coming out on top.
Bradstone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snorten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bradstone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradstone moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Bradstone throws a body kick that misses.
Bradstone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snorten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bradstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snorten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bradstone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bradstone misses with a jab to the body
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL2#
Bradstone closes the distance and clinches.
Snorten has a couple of punches blocked by Bradstone.
Snorten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradstones head.
Bradstone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bradstone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradstone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snorten is working Bradstone over against the cage.
Bradstone pushes Snorten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Snorten.
#TD#
Snorten gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Snorten is trying to control. Bradstone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bradstone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snorten tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradstone is retaining full guard.
Snorten throwing strikes from guard but Bradstone blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradstone has control of Snorten's left arm, preventing Snorten from doing any damage. #T3#
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradstone's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snorten's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradstone pulls Snorten in close to prevent any damage.
Bradstone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten won't allow Bradstone to sweep him here.
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradstone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snorten throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Snorten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snorten is working Bradstone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snorten trying to move into half guard but instead Bradstone has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Snorten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bradstone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snorten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bradstone is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Snorten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradstone defends well.
Bradstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Snorten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snorten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Snorten.
Snorten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Bradstone moved out of range.
Bradstone tries to clinch but Snorten moves away
letting Snorten counter with a right hand.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Bradstone.
Snorten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bradstone has a takedown stuffed.
Bradstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake Bradstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bradstone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snorten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bradstone - the referee stops the clock and Snorten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bradstone. Snorten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradstone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bradstone tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
As Bradstone looks to move away, Snorten throws a big counter combo but Bradstone just gets out of the way.#T1##TD2#
Bradstone shoots in and bounces Snorten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Snorten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradstone preventing the sweep.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Bradstone stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
Bradstone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bradstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bradstone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bradstone's guard. #REVR#
Snorten distracts Bradstone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bradstone trying to keep a closed guard but Snorten is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Bradstone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Bradstone!#REVB#
Bradstone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bradstone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bradstone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Snorten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bradstone won't allow Snorten to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snorten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bradstone to regain full guard.
Bradstone looking to control.
#T3#
Bradstone keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Snorten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradstone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snorten trying to control but Bradstone is working from the bottom.
Bradstone keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Snorten looking to sit in guard and control but Bradstone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bradstone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bradstone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Snorten throwing strikes from guard but Bradstone blocks nicely. #T4#
Bradstone wants to stand and escape but Snorten is having none of it.
Bradstone keeping moving, preventing Snorten from controlling successfully.
Snorten throws an elbow that misses. Bradstone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snorten's guard. Nice move by Bradstone!#REVB#
Bradstone trying to control but Snorten is working from the bottom.
Bradstone stopping the sweep attempt from Snorten.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Bradstone distracts Snorten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snorten keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Bradstone scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rip Snorten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Snorten.
Bradstone throws a solid leg kick but Snorten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bradstone.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Bradstone slams his shin into Snorten's torso.
Bradstone moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Bradstone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bradstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snorten is fending him off so far but Bradstone persists. Nope, Snorten circles away and we're back to standing.
Snorten throws the left hand but Bradstone avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bradstone! But no joy.
Bradstone swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Bradstone tries to land a front kick but Snorten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bradstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone throws a solid leg kick but Snorten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bradstone.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten throws a hook but Bradstone avoids it easily.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bradstone.#T1#
Bradstone connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Snorten! He's out on his feet! Bradstone rushes in and drops Snorten with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drake Bradstone!
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