PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Casey Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laimoninjo Bezdalinjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laimoninjo Bezdalinjo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Casey Brady's chin.

Brady
vs
Bezdalinjo

192 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 St Petersburg, Casey Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Laimoninjo Bezdalinjo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bezdalinjo gets a takedown into half guard.
Bezdalinjo trying to control from half guard but Brady is working away.
Bezdalinjo is thwarting Brady's attempts to control the position.
Bezdalinjo thows a huge punch but Brady dodges it nicely.
Bezdalinjo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bezdalinjo is working away from the top position though.
Brady is concentrating on defense, preventing Bezdalinjo from advancing position.

We're going to have a standup here because Casey Brady wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brady throws a head kick that misses

and Bezdalinjo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bezdalinjo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brady's defenses.

It looks like Casey Brady has been cut.

Bezdalinjo gets control of Brady's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bezdalinjo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bezdalinjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bezdalinjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady stops Bezdalinjo from standing up.
Brady is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bezdalinjo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Bezdalinjo is working an open guard so Brady takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bezdalinjo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brady on his heels. He'll look to pass Brady's guard now, I'm sure.
Brady really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bezdalinjo looks winded!
Bezdalinjo postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brady holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bezdalinjo won't allow Brady to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Casey Brady wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Bezdalinjo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brady has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezdalinjo working away.
Bezdalinjo wants to control but Brady is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady gets back to half guard.
Brady desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bezdalinjo trying to control from half guard but Brady is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brady wants to get back to full guard.
Brady is controlling Bezdalinjo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bezdalinjo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezdalinjo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brady gets full guard.
Brady is pulling down on Bezdalinjo's head. It's preventing any offense from Bezdalinjo, at least for the moment.
Bezdalinjo looking to pass the guard.

Bezdalinjo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bezdalinjo has managed to get both his arms back between Brady's legs - danger averted.
Bezdalinjo postures up.

Brady is working an open guard so Bezdalinjo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bezdalinjo closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bezdalinjo prevents the takedown attempt.
Bezdalinjo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brady.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bezdalinjo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brady is trying to keep an underhook but Bezdalinjo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady is looking to control Bezdalinjo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brady avoid being mounted?
Brady is trying to stand back up but Bezdalinjo is controlling him
Brady is looking to control Bezdalinjo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brady avoid being mounted?

Bezdalinjo decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laimoninjo Bezdalinjo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Brady's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bezdalinjo moves into the clinch.
Brady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Brady tightens his grip and picks Bezdalinjo up, before dumping him to the ground. Bezdalinjo manages to land in guard.

Bezdalinjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brady defends well.
Brady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bezdalinjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brady has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bezdalinjo is proving hard to escape from.

Bezdalinjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laimoninjo Bezdalinjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bezdalinjo is breathing heavily.

Brady stands and steps away. Bezdalinjo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bezdalinjo tries to keep at a distance but Brady has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bezdalinjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brady tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bezdalinjo counters with a three punch combo that has Brady backing up. Brady nods at Bezdalinjo to acknowledge the strikes.

Bezdalinjo moves into range and clinches up with Brady.
Bezdalinjo avoiding damage as Brady throws knees to the body.

Bezdalinjo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Brady moves into range and clinches up with Bezdalinjo.

Bezdalinjo has Brady pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bezdalinjo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brady tumbling to the mat - Bezdalinjo dives into Brady's guard.
Bezdalinjo being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brady is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady is looking to work some ground and pound but Bezdalinjo has wrist control.
Brady with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brady would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brady prevents Bezdalinjo from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezdalinjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brady.
Brady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bezdalinjo wants to sweep here but Brady controlling him for the moment.
Brady postures up in Bezdalinjo's guard and throws a big left but Bezdalinjo blocks it.
Brady stands up over Bezdalinjo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brady lands a couple of digs.

Brady stands up and waves to Bezdalinjo to follow him.
Brady fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bezdalinjo is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezdalinjo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brady.
Brady wants to land a leg kick but Bezdalinjo is out of range.
Brady throws a head kick that half lands.

Brady moves into the clinch.
Brady tries for a takedown but Bezdalinjo manages to get underhooks.
Bezdalinjo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bezdalinjo keeps control of Brady as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bezdalinjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Brady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Casey Brady's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Brady has closed the distance and engaged Bezdalinjo in a clinch.

Bezdalinjo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brady is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bezdalinjo to the mat. Bezdalinjo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brady trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bezdalinjo's guard.
Bezdalinjo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brady controls Bezdalinjo momentarily but Bezdalinjo frees himself.
Brady wants to stand up but Bezdalinjo is controlling him.
Brady trying to keep a closed guard but Bezdalinjo is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bezdalinjo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Casey Brady just wasn't active enough.

Bezdalinjo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bezdalinjo stands up over Brady, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bezdalinjo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bezdalinjo is one step ahead there.
Brady is trying to control the position but Bezdalinjo postures up.
Bezdalinjo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bezdalinjo works over Brady with some ground and pound from guard.
Brady working a defensive guard here.
Bezdalinjo prevents Brady from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezdalinjo trying to control but Brady is working from the bottom.
Brady has control of Bezdalinjo's left arm, preventing Bezdalinjo from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Bezdalinjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bezdalinjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bezdalinjo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brady controlling Bezdalinjo's posture.
Bezdalinjo throwing strikes but missing.
Bezdalinjo is in close to Brady's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezdalinjo stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.
Brady trying to keep a closed guard but Bezdalinjo is proving a slippery customer.
Bezdalinjo stays in close to Brady's body and controls the position.
Bezdalinjo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brady works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bezdalinjo's guard.
Bezdalinjo managing to control the position.
Brady scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezdalinjo wants to sweep but no luck.
Brady wanted to stand there but Bezdalinjo had control of the position.
Brady is looking to work some ground and pound but Bezdalinjo has wrist control.
Brady with a flurry of punches that miss.

Bezdalinjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady throws an elbow that misses. Bezdalinjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brady's guard. Nice move by Bezdalinjo!

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 Casey Brady.
I think Brady has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!