PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Branson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Bradman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branson comes to the cage accompanied by Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Branson
vs
Bradman

183 cm
34
215 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

191 cm
25
220 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Branson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Bradman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bradman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Branson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Kyle Branson has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Bradman.
Bradman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Bradman misses

and Branson counters with a shoot takedown. Bradman fights it but they end up in guard.

Branson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Branson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bradman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branson has Bradman in his guard.
Bradman preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Branson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bradman defends well.

Branson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bradman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branson working a defensive guard here.

Branson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Branson keeping moving, preventing Bradman from controlling successfully.
Branson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradman stays in close to Branson's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Branson looking for a sweep. Not yet Branson, not yet.

Branson looking for a guillotine here but Bradman defends easily.
Bradman won't allow Branson to sweep him here.
Bradman trying to control the position from guard on top but Branson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Branson is on top in guard.

Branson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradman is keeping the position for now.

Branson 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Branson is one step ahead there.
Branson wants to pass the guard but Bradman is keeping the position.
Branson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Branson wants to pass the guard but Bradman is keeping the position.
Branson postures up and lands a big shot to Bradman's brow.
Branson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Branson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bradman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Branson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bradman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branson has Bradman in his guard.

Branson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bradman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branson is keeping the position for now.
Branson trying to keep a closed guard but Bradman is proving a slippery customer.

Branson looking for a guillotine here but Bradman defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Branson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Branson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Branson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Branson takes a swing at Bradman's ribcage but misses.
Bradman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Branson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Branson.

Branson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bradman's half guard.
Bradman is looking for a sweep. Branson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Branson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradman's head.
Branson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradman keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Branson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradman is just riding it out for now. Branson eventually gives up the hold.

Branson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradman has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branson is thwarting Bradman's attempts to control the position.

Branson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradman can do to turn this around?

Branson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bradman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bradman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Branson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Branson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Branson working the head and body with strikes.
Branson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Branson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bradman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Branson is looking for a kimura here.

Branson is working for a kimura here but Bradman manages to reverse the position and he's now in Branson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branson wants to sweep but no luck.

Branson is looking for a triangle but Bradman pushes his legs off easily.

Branson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Branson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Branson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Branson is looking for submissions but instead, Bradman has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Branson has gone for a leg lock! Bradman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branson's guard.

Branson working for a triangle but Bradman defends it easily.

Branson is looking for a triangle but Bradman pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Branson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bradman defends it easily.

Bradman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Branson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Branson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Branson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradman.
Branson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradman sprawls well. He's pushed Branson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Branson misses with a looping left.

Bradman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Branson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Branson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Branson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bradman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branson has Bradman in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Branson tries to bench press Bradman off him but Bradman keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradman trying to control the position but Branson is working away.
Bradman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Branson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bradman off and has taken his back!

Branson looking for the choke but no joy.

Branson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kyle Branson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bradman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Branson is cranking Bradman's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bradman! He's tightened the choke and Bradman is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Branson!
An out of breath Kyle Branson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.