PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Delmar Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle MacMoir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bradley
vs
MacMoir

160 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delmar Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle MacMoir!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley throws a head kick but MacMoir moves out of range.
MacMoir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacMoir swinging wildly here.
Bradley misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacMoir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacMoir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Bradley counters with a quick kick to the body but MacMoir blocks it.
MacMoir throws a sloppy head kick and Bradley moves out of range easily.
Bradley tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacMoir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bradley somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMoir throws a right and a left that both miss.
As MacMoir tries to get set, Bradley tries to push him back and clinch up but MacMoir manages to avoid the attempt.
Some wild striking there from MacMoir.
Bradley slips a jab and a cross from MacMoir.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMoir tries to bum rush Bradley with a series of wild strikes but Bradley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradley checks a low kick from MacMoir.
MacMoir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bradley eats them both and turns towards MacMoir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from MacMoir as Bradley shoots in.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses

and MacMoir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacMoir.
A head punch on the inside from Bradley fails to land.
Bradley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacMoir.
Bradley can't break the clinch.
MacMoir tries to break the clinch but Bradley is controlling the position.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but MacMoir is controlling him.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but MacMoir is controlling the position.
Bradley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMoir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacMoir keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Bradley manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from MacMoir. Those never looked like landing.
Kyle MacMoir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradley dodges the punch combination from MacMoir.
MacMoir misses with a double jab.
Bradley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delmar Bradley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Bradley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacMoir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. MacMoir saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley misses with a low kick.
Bradley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacMoir.
MacMoir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacMoir looks winded!
No joy there for Bradley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradley throws a nice head kick!
Bradley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacMoir defends well and Bradley ends up having to push MacMoir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bradley misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacMoir throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bradley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bradley misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bradley breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for MacMoir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacMoir throws a leg kick but Bradley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacMoir misses with a double jab.
Bradley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from MacMoir.
MacMoir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bradley really is a fat lump.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMoir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacMoir feints a jab promting Bradley to slip. MacMoir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bradley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacMoir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bradley moves into the clinch.

Bradley breaks the clinch.
MacMoir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacMoir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bradley throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle MacMoir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacMoir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradley closes the distance and clinches up with MacMoir, looking for a takedown. Bradley pushes MacMoir against the cage but MacMoir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kyle MacMoir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMoir throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for MacMoir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradley throws a quick counter head kick but MacMoir was just out of range.
MacMoir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bradley counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacMoir's knee momentarily.
Bradley throws a body punch but MacMoir moves out of range.
MacMoir pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bradley back to the cage. MacMoir follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bradley throws a head kick but MacMoir moves out of range.
MacMoir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Bradley avoids them all with ease.
MacMoir is breathing heavily.
MacMoir slips a straight right by Bradley.
Kyle MacMoir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacMoir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Bradley counters with a quick kick to the body but MacMoir blocks it.
MacMoir takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMoir misses with a double jab.
MacMoir looks to land a combination. Bradley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bradley.

Bradley scores with a takedown into MacMoir's guard.

Bradley drops back looking for a leg! MacMoir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacMoir manages to kick Bradley off! Bradley jumps back into MacMoir's guard.
MacMoir trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bradley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacMoir is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bradley, into his guard.

MacMoir throws a big right hand that misses.
MacMoir throwing strikes but missing.
MacMoir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMoir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradley is keeping the position for now.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing MacMoir from controlling successfully.

Bradley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bradley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Bradley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacMoir napping and manages to drive through into side control!

MacMoir sneaks out the side door and pushes Bradley away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
MacMoir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacMoir throws a series of punches but Bradley moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from MacMoir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle MacMoir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

MacMoir stuffs the takedown attempt from Bradley. Bradley gets slowly back to his feet.
MacMoir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacMoir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacMoir throws a nice looking combination but Bradley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacMoir manages to circle out of the way.
MacMoir misses with a combination

and Bradley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bradley.

MacMoir has hold of one of Bradley's legs. Bradley is fighting the takedown attempt but MacMoir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Bradley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. MacMoir presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
MacMoir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradley missing with knees to the body.
Bradley misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMoir letting Bradley take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on MacMoir's face as he tries to break the clinch.

MacMoir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Bradley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
MacMoir displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
MacMoir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from MacMoir does no damage.
Bradley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
MacMoir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacMoir sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Bradley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacMoir punching from the bottom.
MacMoir is not content to let Bradley control the position.
Bradley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bradley is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMoir holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kyle MacMoir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacMoir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bradley.
MacMoir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Bradley drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacMoir looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacMoir looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacMoir!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks MacMoir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MacMoir prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bradley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bradley is being controlled here.
Delmar Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

MacMoir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle MacMoir.
I've got MacMoir winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle MacMoir!