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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richter Alastrasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ride Of The Valkyries. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richter Alastrasz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alastrasz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alastrasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from Alastrasz.
Bradley scores with a spinning back kick!
Alastrasz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Richter Alastrasz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alastrasz throws out a loose jab but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley misses with a straight right.
Bradley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alastrasz looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
Alastrasz throws a hook but Bradley blocks it.
Alastrasz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alastrasz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alastrasz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bradley counters with a nice right hand that sends Alastrasz toppling to the canvas! Alastrasz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bradley finish him?!
Alastrasz is rocked!
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Alastrasz ducks down to avoid it.
Bradley throws a hook but Alastrasz blocks it.
Alastrasz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz is nestled in close to Bradley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bradley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bradley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bradley is trying to stand up here but Alastrasz is controlling him well.
Alastrasz trying to mount his opponent but Bradley defends it.
Bradley trying to control here.
Bradley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bradley trying to strike off his back.
Bradley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alastrasz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alastrasz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Alastrasz checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley looks for a takedown but Alastrasz sprawls well.
Alastrasz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Richter Alastrasz's cut even more.
Bradley tries to bum rush Alastrasz with a series of wild strikes but Alastrasz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alastrasz slips a straight right by Bradley.
Bradley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradley works Alastrasz's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alastrasz. Bradley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alastrasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alastrasz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley trying to control here.
Bradley gets back to full guard.
Bradley working a defensive guard but Alastrasz passes into half guard.
Bradley trying to hold on to Alastrasz's head to control him but Alastrasz postures up.
Alastrasz is keen to just control but Bradley is a slippery customer.
Bradley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Alastrasz there.
Alastrasz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alastrasz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradley has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to control but Alastrasz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alastrasz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bradley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alastrasz pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradley is staying active underneath Alastrasz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bradley wants to improve his position but Alastrasz is controlling well.
Alastrasz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradley is just riding it out for now. Alastrasz eventually gives up the hold.
Alastrasz drops an elbow to the side of Bradley's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bradley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richter Alastrasz'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.
Alastrasz moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
The crowd cheers as Alastrasz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bradley doesn't seem phased though.
Bradley slips a jab from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alastrasz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bradley checks a low kick from Alastrasz.
Bradley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alastrasz. Alastrasz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bradley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alastrasz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alastrasz checks a leg kick.
Richter Alastrasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alastrasz loads up on a big right hand but Bradley slips the punch.
Alastrasz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alastrasz cracks Bradley with a big right hand but Bradley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bradley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to control Alastrasz's posture but Alastrasz avoids it.
Bradley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bradley is refusing to be controlled, as Alastrasz sits in half guard.
Bradley wants to get back to full guard.
Bradley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alastrasz misses with a body shot
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Alastrasz walks into a straight right hand from Bradley.
Bradley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alastrasz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz misses with a straight left.
Alastrasz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradley can pounce on him.
Alastrasz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bradley gets back to full guard.
Bradley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz stopping the sweep attempt from Bradley.
Bradley is looking for a triangle but Alastrasz pushes his legs off easily.
Alastrasz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradley working a defensive guard but Alastrasz manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alastrasz working away.
Alastrasz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bradley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alastrasz but great work by Bradley.
Alastrasz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bradley throwing strikes but Alastrasz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bradley sneaks back into half guard.
Alastrasz wants to control but Bradley is keeping him busy.
Alastrasz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alastrasz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bradley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley tries to roll over but Alastrasz keeps him under control.
Bradley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alastrasz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alastrasz's back!
Alastrasz trying to control the position but Bradley manages to sink in the hooks.
Alastrasz avoids the strikes from Bradley.
Alastrasz avoids the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley is hanging on to Alastrasz's back as he tries to escape.
Alastrasz staying busy and making it hard for Bradley to control.
Alastrasz is in a bad position with Bradley working for a choke. Alastrasz manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Bradley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alastrasz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bradley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alastrasz has managed to get both his arms back between Bradley's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Bradley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richter Alastrasz'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alastrasz throws a hook to the side of Bradley's head but Bradley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alastrasz fails to land the takedown.
Alastrasz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bradley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alastrasz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradley.
Alastrasz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradley is fending him off so far but Alastrasz persists. Nope, Bradley circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Alastrasz misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alastrasz throws a lazy right hand but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradley fails to land with a series of punches.
Alastrasz throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it.
Alastrasz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradley avoids it really well and circles away.
Dan Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richter Alastrasz.
Alastrasz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alastrasz misses with a straight right.
Alastrasz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alastrasz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradley stalks Alastrasz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alastrasz's face. Alastrasz staggers backwards, shaken.
Alastrasz misses the jab.
Bradley lands with a straight right. Alastrasz didn't see that one coming.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Alastrasz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alastrasz misses with a body shot
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alastrasz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Alastrasz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradley finish him?
The cut above Richter Alastrasz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alastrasz ducks right into an uppercut from Bradley.
Dan Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Alastrasz seems to have recovered his senses.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alastrasz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alastrasz throwing strikes from guard but Bradley blocks nicely.
Bradley looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradley, not yet.
Bradley keeping full guard, as Alastrasz tries to pass.
Richter Alastrasz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradley's head.
Alastrasz stands up over Bradley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bradley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bradley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alastrasz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bradley pushes a forearm under Alastrasz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alastrasz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Bradley!
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energy
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hype
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