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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 1150 p4p, 2216 weight class) and AJ Llewellyn (ranked 173 p4p, 309 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Sudbury Saturday Night. Llewellyn has chosen Doomsday as his entrance music. The key to victory for Derrick Bradley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llewellyn misses with an uppercut
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
It looks like AJ Llewellyn has been cut.
Bradley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bradley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bradley throws a sloppy body shot
and Llewellyn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bradley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Llewellyn's brow.
Bradley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Llewellyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bradley throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bradley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn working aggressively here.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradley scores with a leg kick.
Bradley leaves Llewellyn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Derrick Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Llewellyn at a distance.
We've been told by Bradley's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bradley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Llewellyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradley thows a leg kick but Llewellyn checks it
and Llewellyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradley tries to sprawl but Llewellyn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bradley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Llewellyn is on him like a limpet, forcing Bradley back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley lands a damaging elbow.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Llewellyn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bradley kicks Llewellyn off and gets back to his feet.
Llewellyn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Llewellyn tries to throw a body punch but Bradley avoids it by throwing Llewellyn back against the cage.
Bradley breaks the clinch.
Derrick Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Llewellyn slips under a jab.
Llewellyn dives in and grabs Bradley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradley pushes down on Llewellyn's head and hops out.
Derrick Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Llewellyn.
Nice straight punches there by Bradley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bradley.
Bradley looks to throw the jab but Llewellyn is out of range.
Llewellyn tries to counter with a clinch but Bradley shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Llewellyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Llewellyn swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Llewellyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Llewellyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Llewellyn throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Bradley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Llewellyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bradley pushes Llewellyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bradley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bradley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Llewellyn backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn pulls Bradley into guard.
Llewellyn being controlled here, momentarily.
Bradley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bradley forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llewellyn is staying active underneath Bradley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bradley in particular looking to stall.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Bradley trying to mount his opponent but Llewellyn defends it.
Bradley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Bradley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Llewellyn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bradley gets caught flat footed, as Llewellyn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Llewellyn wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
Bradley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley is looking to advance position but Llewellyn won't allow it.
Bradley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Llewellyn looking for subs from the bottom but Bradley mounts him!
Llewellyn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley controlling from the full mount.
Llewellyn is trying desperately to improve position.
Llewellyn is still trying to improve position.
Llewellyn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Llewellyn passes Bradley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradley is defending against the submission attempts here by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn trying to pass the guard but Bradley defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llewellyn trying to mount his opponent but Bradley defends it.
Bradley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bradley.
Llewellyn throws a big elbow that misses.
Llewellyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bradley dives on top into guard.
Llewellyn looking for a guillotine here but Bradley defends easily.
Bradley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Llewellyn working for a triangle but Bradley defends it easily.
Llewellyn working for submissions but it's allowed Bradley to get to half guard.
Bradley is nestled in close to Llewellyn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Llewellyn is looking for a sweep. Bradley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bradley in particular looking to stall.
Bradley is keen to just control but Llewellyn is a slippery customer.
Bradley not doing much here.
Llewellyn is staying active underneath Bradley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bradley working Llewellyn over with strikes.
Llewellyn tries to roll over but Bradley keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Bradley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Derrick Bradley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ Llewellyn's cut.
That's time! Bradley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Llewellyn throws a right hand that misses
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Llewellyn thinking.
The fighters circling - Bradley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Bradley.
Llewellyn walks into a stiff left hand from Bradley.
Bradley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Llewellyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradley takes a swing at Llewellyn's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Llewellyn wants to counter with a clinch but Bradley pushes him away.
Llewellyn checks a low kick from Bradley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley dips to his left and cracks Llewellyn with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Llewellyn. That snapped Bradley's head back.
Bradley clobbers Llewellyn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Llewellyn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bradley to the ground. Llewellyn is now in Bradley's guard.
Derrick Bradley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Llewellyn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Llewellyn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Llewellyn wants to pass the guard but Bradley is keeping the position.
Llewellyn controlling from the top position.
Bradley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Llewellyn can do to turn this around?
Bradley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
AJ Llewellyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bradley stays in close to Llewellyn's body and controls the position.
Llewellyn looking for a guillotine here but Bradley defends easily.
Bradley passes Llewellyn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llewellyn wants to improve his position but Bradley is controlling well.
Bradley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking to advance position but Llewellyn won't allow it.
Bradley is controlling the pace.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Bradley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Llewellyn on the ground.
Bradley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Llewellyn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Llewellyn actively working from the bottom here.
Bradley not doing much here.
Llewellyn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llewellyn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Llewellyn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Bradley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Bradley!
Derrick Bradley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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