PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erek Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet with your name. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bradshaw
vs
Grove

190 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erek Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendall Grove!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grove pushes Bradshaw up against the cage in a clinch.

Grove gets control of Bradshaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grove will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Bradshaw 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.

Bradshaw postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grove is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bradshaw, into his guard.
Bradshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bradshaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully.
Grove prevents Bradshaw from getting back to his feet.
Grove slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bradshaw trying to remain calm as Grove controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove trying to control the action but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw is looking for a sweep.

Grove is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradshaw is defending well.
Bradshaw is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bradshaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grove's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bradshaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grove is tying to control. Bradshaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grove might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bradshaw kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grove is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bradshaw manages to get to full guard.

Grove gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but Grove moves out of range.
Bradshaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradshaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grove with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bradshaw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bradshaw tries to pass to full mount but Grove defends it.

Bradshaw seems to be working for a kimura but Grove defends the submission attempt.
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bradshaw decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Grove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grove misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradshaw counters with a two punch combo.

Bradshaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grove trying to control but Bradshaw postures up.

Bradshaw is looking for a kimura here.

Bradshaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grove doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bradshaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grove looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bradshaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grove doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bradshaw.
Grove is concentrating on defense, preventing Bradshaw from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erek Bradshaw dominated that round.
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.

Grove clinches up with Bradshaw and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grove fails to land.
Grove tries for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to get underhooks.
Bradshaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grove walks away with a smile on his face. Bradshaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grove throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grove is looking to clinch.
Grove fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradshaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Grove sprawls well. He's pushed Bradshaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grove looks for a takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well.
Erek Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Grove.
Grove clobbers Bradshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grove is breathing heavily.
Bradshaw closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradshaw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bradshaw is looking to advance position but Grove won't allow it.

Bradshaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grove defends it well.

Bradshaw stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Grove to get to his feet.
Erek Bradshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grove with a poor takedown

and Bradshaw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bradshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grove is in trouble now - Bradshaw has advanced to mount!

Bradshaw goes for an armbar but Grove turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grove.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bradshaw looking for a guillotine here but Grove defends easily.
Grove stands up over Bradshaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bradshaw manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grove doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradshaw circles away.
Grove connects with a high kick.
Grove misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bradshaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Grove which made him look bad.
Grove closes the distance and clinches up with Bradshaw, looking for a takedown. Grove pushes Bradshaw against the cage but Bradshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grove tries to clinch but Bradshaw is having none of it.
Grove misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bradshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Grove has his takedown stuffed

and Bradshaw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grove!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove is in all sorts of trouble here.

Bradshaw stands up from mount. Strange move.
Grove tries to clinch up but Bradshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Grove counters by moving into the clinch.
Grove tries to pull guard but Bradshaw won't allow it.

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

Grove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bradshaw working for a triangle but Grove defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erek Bradshaw dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Grove tries for a takedown but Bradshaw circles away easily
and Bradshaw counters with a left and a right that stings Grove.
Grove with a poor takedown

and Bradshaw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grove!

Bradshaw working for a guillotine from mount but Grove is in no mood to give up.

Bradshaw jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Grove is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grove and Bradshaw has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Grove's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bradshaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grove has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bradshaw stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove throws a hook but Bradshaw blocks it.
Bradshaw throws a combination that misses
and Grove counters with a nice uppercut.
Grove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradshaw throws a left and a right that both miss

and Grove holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Grove breaks from the clinch.
Grove shoots and misses
and Bradshaw counters with a series of strikes. Grove will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erek Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Grove.
Grove misses with a takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a two punch combo.
Grove slips a jab and a cross from Bradshaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Bradshaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Bradshaw stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grove fails with the takedown

and Bradshaw counters with a single leg into guard. Grove didn't expect that.
Bradshaw is looking to stand up but Grove won't let him.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradshaw pushing down on Grove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bradshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bradshaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grove knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bradshaw is working for a kimura but Grove is defending it quite comfortably.
Bradshaw tries to stand and escape but Grove is controlling the position.

Bradshaw is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Grove has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bradshaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grove misses with a takedown attempt

and Bradshaw counters with a single leg into guard. Grove didn't expect that.
Bradshaw wants to stand and escape but instead Grove has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bradshaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grove is one step ahead there.

Bradshaw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grove passes into side control.
Grove 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.
Kendall Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erek Bradshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradshaw avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grove.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erek Bradshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradshaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erek Bradshaw!