PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony D Amico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramses Bradshaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

D Amico
vs
Bradshaw

172 cm
20
182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Bio-Tech Industries

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony D Amico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Amico misses with a body kick.
Bradshaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but D Amico circles away quickly and effectively.
D Amico throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bradshaw misses with a double jab.
D Amico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
D Amico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradshaw misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradshaw misses the target.
Bradshaw misses with a looping right.
D Amico misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw misses with a hook.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but D Amico moves out of range.
Bradshaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. D Amico checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bradshaw moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Amico, as that shot connected.
Bradshaw takes a swing at D Amico's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Anthony D Amico has been cut.
D Amico is looking to clinch but Bradshaw is avoiding it.
D Amico misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bradshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradshaw swinging wilding here.
Bradshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amico misses with a body shot

and Bradshaw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bradshaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradshaw wants to get up but he can't break D Amico's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bradshaw looking to pass the guard.
Bradshaw wants to control from the top but D Amico keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

D Amico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
D Amico throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
D Amico wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now D Amico is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Amico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
D Amico with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as D Amico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
D Amico connects with a couple of short punches.
D Amico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
D Amico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
D Amico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
D Amico prevents Bradshaw from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amico trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
D Amico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Bradshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Amico.
Bradshaw trying to keep a closed guard but D Amico is proving a slippery customer.
D Amico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
D Amico is in close to Bradshaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
D Amico scoring with punches to the head and body.
D Amico is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradshaw has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Amico is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradshaw has wrist control.
D Amico throwing strikes from guard but Bradshaw blocks nicely.
D Amico lands a couple of elbows.
Bradshaw controls D Amico momentarily but D Amico frees himself.
D Amico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
D Amico is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradshaw has wrist control.
D Amico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bradshaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

D Amico fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bradshaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Bradshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
D Amico is breathing heavily.
D Amico is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bradshaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Bradshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony D Amico's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination but D Amico avoids it well.
Bradshaw shoots in for a double leg but D Amico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bradshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Bradshaw misses with a low kick as D Amico jumps back.
Bradshaw throws a low kick, looking for D Amico's leg but D Amico calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bradshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and D Amico decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bradshaw's guard.
D Amico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bradshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.
Bradshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amico prevents Bradshaw from getting back to his feet.
Bradshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Amico.
D Amico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
D Amico throws a strike but Bradshaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

D Amico throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
D Amico wants to sweep but no luck.
Bradshaw forces his way into half guard.
D Amico is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. D Amico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

D Amico had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bradshaw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. D Amico Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bradshaw's back instead.

Bradshaw is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
D Amico avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Bradshaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Ramses Bradshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as D Amico blocks the low kick.
Bradshaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. D Amico checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Bradshaw misses.
Bradshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Bradshaw pivots, looking for a leg kick but D Amico is out of range and Bradshaw settles back down.
D Amico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bradshaw misses with the combination.
Bradshaw tries to bum rush D Amico with a series of wild strikes but D Amico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradshaw throws a combination that misses
and D Amico counters with a straight right hand.
D Amico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradshaw moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bradshaw misses with a double jab

and D Amico counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from D Amico crashes against the mat.
Bradshaw regains half guard.
D Amico wants to pass the guard but Bradshaw is defending well.
Bradshaw wants to control but D Amico is keeping busy.
D Amico thows a huge punch but Bradshaw dodges it nicely.

Bradshaw manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bradshaw misses with a double jab
and D Amico counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony D Amico dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony D Amico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

D Amico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw tries for a takedown but D Amico circles away easily

and D Amico counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by D Amico.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
D Amico jumps guard but Bradshaw stands there with D Amico around his waist. D Amico gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bradshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
D Amico tries to score a body lock takedown but Bradshaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
D Amico fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony D Amico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradshaw scores with a shoulder strike.

Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
D Amico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bradshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but D Amico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Bradshaw scores with a takedown into D Amico's guard.
D Amico trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

D Amico looking for a guillotine here but Bradshaw defends easily.
D Amico can't keep his opponent in guard - Bradshaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
D Amico is trying to get back to full guard.
Bradshaw moves nicely into side control.
D Amico is trying to control Bradshaw's posture but Bradshaw avoids it.
D Amico is not content to let Bradshaw control the position.
Bradshaw fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
D Amico is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
D Amico regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bradshaw's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
D Amico gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now D Amico is on top in guard.
D Amico works over Bradshaw with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
D Amico trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
D Amico lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Bradshaw kicks D Amico off and gets to his feet.
Bradshaw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of D Amico's head.
Bradshaw throws a combination that misses

and D Amico counters by clinching up.
Bradshaw stops a takedown attempt from D Amico.
Bradshaw lands a left hand.
Bradshaw lands a nice uppercut.
D Amico is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Bradshaw breaks from the clinch.
Bradshaw misses with a straight left.
Bradshaw lands with a hook. D Amico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch

and D Amico counters by moving into the clinch.

Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradshaw misses with a low kick.
D Amico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bradshaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bradshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Amico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradshaw misses with a straight right.
Bradshaw throws a low kick, looking for D Amico's leg but D Amico calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bradshaw blocks the low kick.
Bradshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Bradshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bradshaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Bradshaw!