PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Bradsted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dover comes to the cage accompanied by Bend Over. Bradsted comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dawn of Demise - ...and blood will flow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dover
vs
Bradsted

170 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenneth Bradsted!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dover with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bradsted to score with a decent uppercut.
Dover throws and low kick but Bradsted moves out of range easily.
Bradsted displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dover.
Dover with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dover.
Bradsted throws a combination. Dover tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradsted manages to avoid it.
Dover tries to land a front kick but Bradsted steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dover slips a jab and a cross from Bradsted.
Bradsted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradsted throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dover.
Dover looks for a takedown but Bradsted sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Bradsted as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover misses with a body shot.
Bradsted slips a straight right by Dover.
Bradsted misses with a two punch combination.
Dover misses with a wild body shot.
Dover misses with a takedown attempt - Bradsted sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Bradsted does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Dover. That snapped Bradsted's head back.
Bradsted misses with a double jab.
Bradsted closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bradsted throws a right and a left that Dover avoids nicely.
Bradsted throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dover throws a body punch but Bradsted moves out of range.
Bradsted ducks under a wild hook from Dover.
Bradsted takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dover does no damage.
Dover finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bradsted as Dover shoots in.
Dover looks to land a left hand but Bradsted moved out of range nicely.
Bradsted misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a nice uppercut.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bradsted darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dover tries for a takedown but Bradsted sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dover tries to clinch but Bradsted moves out of range.
Bradsted goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradsted throws a series of punches but Dover avoids them all with ease.
Bradsted uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dover.
Bradsted keeps the fight on the outside.
Bradsted lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dover circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover misses with an uppercut.
Bradsted looks to land a combination but Dover avoids it well.
Bradsted displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dover.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover misses with a low kick as Bradsted jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dover. Bradsted does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenneth Bradsted is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Bradsted, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradsted moves away.
Dover swings for the body but Bradsted moves out of range.
A jab from Bradsted does it's job there.
Bradsted avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradsted works the jab nicely.
Dover slips a jab and a cross from Bradsted.
Bradsted staying out of range there.
Bradsted with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradsted throws a right and a left that Dover avoids nicely.
Dover throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bradsted works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bradsted steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dover.
Dover misses the shot to the body.
Bradsted misses with a double jab.
Bradsted avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradsted slips under a jab.
Dover is looking to wear down Bradsted with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Bradsted, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Dover.
Bradsted lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dover scores with a takedown into Bradsted's guard.
Dover controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 Ben Dover will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bradsted looks to land a combination. Dover sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bradsted scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradsted tries to bum rush Dover with a series of wild strikes but Dover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dover dodges the punch combination from Bradsted.
Dover ducks right into an uppercut from Bradsted.
Dover misses with a wild body shot.
Bradsted throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dover counters with a straight right hand.
Dover misses with a double jab
enabling Bradsted to counter with a crisp jab.
Dover is looking to clinch but Bradsted is avoiding it.
Bradsted stalks Dover and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dover's face. Dover staggers backwards, shaken.
Dover with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradsted lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bradsted uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dover.
Bradsted slaps away a takedown attempt from Dover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradsted falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Dover pushes Bradsted up against the cage in a clinch.
Dover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bradsted blocks it with crossed arms.

Bradsted breaks from the clinch.
Bradsted misses with a series of wild punches.
Dover throws a lazy right hand but Bradsted sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradsted is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bradsted fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dover on the side of the head.
Bradsted throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover swings for the body but Bradsted moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Bradsted.
Dover wants to clinch but Bradsted slips to the side
and Bradsted counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradsted lands a jab to Dover's midsection.
Dover throws a body punch but Bradsted moves out of range.
Bradsted ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dover looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bradsted looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradsted misses with the combination.
A combination from Bradsted does no damage.
Dover misses with a combination
and Bradsted counters with a one-two to the body.
Dover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradsted manages to avoid it.
Bradsted has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradsted swivels and escapes.
Dover loads up on a big right hand but Bradsted slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover closes the distance but Bradsted moves to the side
and Bradsted counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradsted moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dover thows a body shot but no joy.
Dover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradsted.
Bradsted throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dover.
Bradsted is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradsted.
Dover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dover moves in looking to clinch but Bradsted pushes him off.
Kenneth Bradsted is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bradsted but Bradsted pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dover throws a combination that misses
and Bradsted counters with a left and a right that stings Dover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradsted avoids the head kick by Dover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradsted throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Bradsted.
Bradsted lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dover circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradsted throws a right and a left that Dover avoids nicely.
Dover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradsted.
Dover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bradsted throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradsted digs a good body shot into Dover's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dover tries to clinch up
and Bradsted counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Bradsted showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bradsted lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Dover drives through and clinches with Bradsted against the cage.
Dover digs a right hand underneath Bradsted's ribcage. Bradsted let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradsted working hard to break the clinch.
Dover throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dover misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bradsted's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dover misses with a body shot
and Bradsted counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dover misses with a body shot.

Dover scores with a takedown into Bradsted's guard.

Bradsted wriggles free and stands up.
Bradsted avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dover tries to clinch up
and Bradsted counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dover tries to clinch up but Bradsted circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradsted goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Bradsted finds it's way through Dover's defenses.
Dover swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradsted counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradsted swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bradsted keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dover.
Dover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradsted.
Dover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradsted scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bradsted fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradsted avoids it really well and circles away.
Bradsted scores with a punch to the head.
Dover slips a jab and a cross from Bradsted.
A low kick from Dover misses
and Bradsted counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradsted connects with a right hand. Dover shakes it off.
Dover gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bradsted throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dover throws out a loose jab but Bradsted uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dover thows a body shot but no joy.
Bradsted throws a nice looking combination but Dover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradsted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover lands a jab to Bradsted's midsection.
Dover throws a combination that misses
and Bradsted connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradsted might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Dover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dover misses with a wild body shot.
Bradsted ducks under a wild hook from Dover.
Dover tries to clinch up
and Bradsted counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradsted lands a head shot.
Dover misses with a straight right.
Bradsted throws a nice looking combination but Dover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradsted throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradsted counters with a two punch combo.
Dover walks into a jab.
Bradsted tries to bum rush Dover with a series of wild strikes but Dover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Dover has managed to clinch.
Bradsted tries to break free but Dover pushes him back against the cage.
Dover stalls.
Dover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradsted wants to break free but Dover has control.

Bradsted escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dover tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bradsted cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradsted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Bradsted comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bradsted 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Bradsted!