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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KFC:5
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Nomnomgomedov 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.
Bradford scores with a nice head shot.
Nomnomgomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bradford. Bradford obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Nomnomgomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Bradford's guard.
Nomnomgomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bradford has control of Nomnomgomedov's left arm, preventing Nomnomgomedov from doing any damage.
Bradford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bradford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bradford stops Nomnomgomedov from standing up.
Nomnomgomedov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bradford manages to pass to side control.
Bradford is taking a breather. Nomnomgomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Nomnomgomedov is looking to escape.
Bradford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomnomgomedov tries to kick Bradford off but Bradford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bradford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bradford is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nomnomgomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bradford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nomnomgomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Bradford, looking for a takedown. Nomnomgomedov pushes Bradford against the cage but Bradford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nomnomgomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradford avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nomnomgomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bradford.
#T3#
Nomnomgomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bradford connects with a jab.#TD#
Nomnomgomedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nomnomgomedov is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bradford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nomnomgomedov's guard. #REVB#
Bradford content to stall in guard here.
Bradford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Bradford wants to stand but Nomnomgomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bradford content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nomnomgomedov wants to stand but Bradford is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kash Bradford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Nomnomgomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nomnomgomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nomnomgomedov is pushing down on Bradford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bradford is fighting to maintain full guard but Nomnomgomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Nomnomgomedov there.
Bradford keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nomnomgomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bradford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nomnomgomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bradford controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bradford is trying to maintain the position but Nomnomgomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradford keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bradford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nomnomgomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nomnomgomedov's back!
Good control from Bradford.#T1#
More stalling from Bradford.
Nomnomgomedov is trying to stand back up.
Bradford controlling the position well here. Nomnomgomedov rolled but Bradford kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Bradford with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The adventures of Bradford the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kash Bradford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nomnomgomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nomnomgomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nomnomgomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bradford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nomnomgomedov shoots in for a takedown but Bradford shows good takedown defense.
Bradford stuffs the takedown.
Nomnomgomedov tries for a takedown but Bradford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nomnomgomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nomnomgomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nomnomgomedov tries for a takedown but Bradford circles away easily
and Bradford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nomnomgomedov thinking.
Nomnomgomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bradford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nomnomgomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bradford clinches.
Nomnomgomedov can't get the takedown.
Bradford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Bradford as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bradford as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Bradford is trying to maintain a safe position but Nomnomgomedov gets an underhook and turns Bradford into the cage.
Nomnomgomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Bradford.
Bradford prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradford digs a right hand underneath Nomnomgomedov's ribcage. Nomnomgomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nomnomgomedovs head.
Bradford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bradford is trying to stall.
Bradford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradford avoiding damage.
Nomnomgomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nomnomgomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bradford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nomnomgomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kebab Nomnomgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bradford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradford wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kash Bradford.#TD#
Nomnomgomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Bradford's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradford has Nomnomgomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Bradford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kebab Nomnomgomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nomnomgomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nomnomgomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nomnomgomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradford can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Bradford pulls Nomnomgomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nomnomgomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Bradford looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradford, not yet.
Nomnomgomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bradford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nomnomgomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nomnomgomedov wants to pass the guard but Bradford is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bradford is adopting a defensive guard.
Bradford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nomnomgomedov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bradford holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nomnomgomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradford pulls Nomnomgomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nomnomgomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Nomnomgomedov drives through with a takedown into Bradford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kash Bradford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bradford 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kash Bradford!
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