PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Britto DJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

DJ
vs
Bradshaw

175 cm
23
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Britto DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DJ as he avoids it easily.

DJ drives through and clinches with Bradshaw against the cage.
DJ has Bradshaw pressed against the cage.
Bradshaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DJ stops a takedown attempt from Bradshaw.
DJ slows down the pace here.
Bradshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but DJ avoids the damage to the body.
Bradshaw blocks an uppercut.
DJ drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bradshaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
DJ fails to land the takedown.
DJ swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradshaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DJ moves into the clinch successfully.

DJ manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
DJ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DJ trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bradshaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

DJ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradshaw defends well.
DJ managing to control the position.

DJ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradshaw is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ controlling the position.
Bradshaw trying to control but DJ is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw wants to pass the guard but DJ is keeping the position.
DJ is pulling down on Bradshaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Bradshaw, at least for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DJ leaves Bradshaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Britto DJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Bradshaw.
DJ shoots in looking for a takedown. Bradshaw tries to sprawl out of it but DJ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bradshaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

DJ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bradshaw, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw tries to pull guard but DJ won't allow it.
Bradshaw jumps guard but DJ stands there with Bradshaw around his waist. Bradshaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DJ is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bradshaw is pressed up against the cage. DJ has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bradshaw down to the mat. Bradshaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bradshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
DJ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bradshaw looks to clinch

and DJ counters by moving into the clinch.
Bradshaw working hard to break the clinch.
Bradshaw has had enough of the clinch but DJ keeps him there for the moment.

DJ jumps into guard, dragging Bradshaw to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DJ looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bradshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but DJ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DJ lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bradshaw!
DJ controlling his opponent.
Bradshaw tries to reverse the position but DJ maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradshaw tries to improve his position but instead DJ has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Britto DJ dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

DJ swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DJ but DJ pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but DJ is having none of it.

DJ gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from DJ.
DJ goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bradshaw prevents it.
DJ prevents a takedown attempt there.

DJ breaks from the clinch.

DJ clinches up against the cage.
Bradshaw avoiding damage as DJ throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DJ successfully pulls guard.

Bradshaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

DJ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradshaw defends well.
DJ is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DJ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradshaw keeps working.
DJ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw wants to get back to his feet.
Bradshaw is in trouble now - DJ has advanced to mount!
DJ looking to control and managing it successfully.

DJ looking to secure an arm triangle but Bradshaw defends it well.
DJ throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bradshaw tries to break free.
Bradshaw covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bradshaw avoids the strikes from DJ.
Bradshaw has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

DJ is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
DJ keeps control of the position easily here as Bradshaw tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradshaw covering up well and avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

DJ working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Britto DJ dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bradshaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but DJ circles away.
DJ has a takedown stuffed.
Bradshaw darts in trying to clinch

and DJ counters by clinching up.
Bradshaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DJ smiles and moves away.
DJ misses with a few strikes there.
Bradshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DJ.
Bradshaw slaps away a takedown attempt from DJ, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DJ checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bradshaw is defended easily by DJ.
Britto DJ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Bradshaw.
DJ throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DJ shoots in looking for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DJ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but DJ is having none of it.
DJ is looking to land body kicks.
DJ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradshaw as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DJ as he avoids it easily.
Britto DJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from DJ. Bradshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
DJ misses with a takedown attempt - Bradshaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DJ stuffs the takedown attempt from Bradshaw. Bradshaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradshaw wants to clinch up but DJ keeps it at a distance.
DJ circles away from the clinch attempt
and DJ counters with a slapping leg kick.
DJ wants to clinch up but Bradshaw keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by DJ as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DJ thuds a left hand into Bradshaw's body.
Bradshaw shoots in but DJ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DJ tries to land a front kick but Bradshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DJ stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DJ wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Bradshaw.
Some wild striking there from DJ.
No luck for Bradshaw with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DJ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw tries to avoid it but DJ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradshaw to the ground. Bradshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DJ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradshaw as he avoids it easily.
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown but DJ shows good takedown defense.
DJ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bradshaw shoots in but DJ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bradshaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DJ is fending him off so far but Bradshaw persists. Nope, DJ circles away and we're back to standing.
Britto DJ is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DJ tries to clinch up but Bradshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
DJ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bradshaw.
Terry Bradshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Britto DJ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bradshaw fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Britto DJ.
Well DJ 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Britto DJ!