PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshy The Aussie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bromley (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.

The Aussie
vs
Bromley

182 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 Sydney, Joshy The Aussie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Bromley!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Aussie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bromley but Bromley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Bromley. Those never looked like landing.
The Aussie lands a head kick!
A right-left combo lands from The Aussie.

It looks like David Bromley has been cut.
The Aussie checks the leg kick.
The Aussie shoots in looking for a takedown. Bromley tries to sprawl out of it but The Aussie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bromley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bromley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Aussie but The Aussie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Aussie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Aussie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bromley, pushing him back against the cage.
Bromley tries for a takedown but The Aussie manages to get underhooks.
The Aussie is trying to break free.
The Aussie tries to pull guard but Bromley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshy The Aussie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Aussie is pressed up against the cage. Bromley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Aussie down to the mat. The Aussie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bromley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Aussie as he jumps to the side.

The Aussie moves into the clinch successfully.
Bromley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Aussie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Aussie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bromley avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bromley wants to take the fight to the mat but The Aussie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Aussie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bromley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bromley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Aussie pulls him back up using the underhooks.

The Aussie pulls guard.

Bromley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Aussie wants to stand and escape but Bromley is having none of it.
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!
The Aussie is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Aussie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bromley is aware though and is defending well.

Bromley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The Aussie is breathing heavily.
Bromley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Aussie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bromley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Aussie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bromley tries to avoid it but The Aussie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bromley to the ground. Bromley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bromley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Aussie dives in and grabs Bromley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bromley pushes down on The Aussie's head and hops out.

Bromley looking to score a takedown here. The Aussie is defending well but Bromley drives through and ends up in The Aussie's guard.
The Aussie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bromley controls the pace.
Bromley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Aussie is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bromley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bromley works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bromley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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 Joshy The Aussie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Bromley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The Aussie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Aussie wants it to stay on the feet.
Joshy The Aussie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The Aussie gets caught flat footed, as Bromley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bromley trying to control the position from guard on top but The Aussie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Aussie wants to stand up but Bromley is controlling him.
Bromley stays in close to The Aussie's body and controls the position.
The Aussie wants to sweep here but Bromley controlling him for the moment.
The Aussie can't keep his opponent in guard - Bromley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bromley content to control rather than advance.
The Aussie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bromley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David Bromley has got the better of the ground game so far.

The Aussie has an active guard here but Bromley has managed to pass into half guard.
Bromley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bromley is working for a submission of some sort.
The Aussie is looking to improve his position.
Bromley lands strikes from half guard.
Bromley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Aussie works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bromley slips nicely into half guard.
Bromley winds up and cracks The Aussie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Aussie tries to roll over but Bromley keeps him under control.
Bromley trying to pass the guard but The Aussie defending well.

Bromley decides to stand and escape the position.

Bromley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Aussie did well to prevent Bromley getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bromley wants to take a breather but The Aussie is having none of it.
Bromley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Aussie trying to control here.

Bromley is trying to work for a kimura but The Aussie is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Aussie has hold of Bromley's hands but Bromley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bromley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Aussie is trying to maintain the position but Bromley is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bromley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Bromley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bromley shoots in for a takedown but The Aussie shows good takedown defense.
The Aussie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bromley as he avoids it easily.
The Aussie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Aussie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bromley counters with a shoot takedown. The Aussie fights it but they end up in guard.
The Aussie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bromley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bromley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bromley stopping the sweep attempt from The Aussie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bromley passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bromley seems content to control.
The Aussie is not content to let Bromley control the position.
Bromley controlling the pace.

Bromley seems to be working for a kimura but The Aussie defends the submission attempt.
Bromley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromley wants to take a breather but The Aussie is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

David Bromley has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Bromley with that takedown attempt.

The Aussie gets a clinch.
Bromley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Aussie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshy The Aussie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bromley prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bromley tries to pull guard but The Aussie holds him up against the cage and eventually Bromley drops back down to his feet.

The Aussie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bromley throws a right and a left that The Aussie avoids nicely.
The Aussie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bromley swivels and escapes.
Bromley tries to clinch there but The Aussie circles away.
The Aussie throws a chopping leg kick but Bromley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bromley looks to land a combination but The Aussie avoids it well.

Bromley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Aussie is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bromley in particular looking to stall.
Bromley prevents The Aussie from standing back up.
Bromley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Aussie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Aussie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bromley scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bromley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Aussie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Aussie wants to improve his position but Bromley is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bromley is looking for a kimura but The Aussie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bromley to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Bromley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bromley 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bromley!