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Montreal 2.0 RD1 PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows O'Phoenix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
O'Phoenix stands and throws Bradshaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bradshaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O'Phoenix tries for a kimura but Bradshaw is defending well.
Bradshaw holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw is looking for a sweep.
O'Phoenix is trying to get an arm triangle but Bradshaw is defending well.
O'Phoenix tries to advance to mount but Bradshaw denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bradshaw is looking to get to half guard.
O'Phoenix mounts Bradshaw! Really nice guard pass there!
O'Phoenix has control of Bradshaw's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bradshaw regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bradshaw tries to hold on but O'Phoenix pushes him away.
O'Phoenix tries to control but Bradshaw wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw holds of for dear life.
Bradshaw tries to reverse the position but O'Phoenix maintains control.
Bradshaw wants to hold on but O'Phoenix pushes him away.
O'Phoenix goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bradshaw is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bradshaw has eaten all the pies!
O'Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Phoenix, not yet.
O'Phoenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bradshaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O'Phoenix is on top in guard.
Bradshaw managing to control the position.
O'Phoenix wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
Bradshaw wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bradshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O'Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Phoenix pushing down on Bradshaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O'Phoenix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradshaw is just riding it out for now. O'Phoenix eventually gives up the hold.
O'Phoenix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bradshaw manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick O'Phoenix dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O'Phoenix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradshaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O'Phoenix somewhat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradshaw controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradshaw.
A short body shot lands from Bradshaw as the two fighters clinch.
Bradshaw has O'Phoenix pushed against the cage.
Bradshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Bradshaw has him pressed against the cage.
O'Phoenix jumps guard but Bradshaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick O'Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Bradshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Bradshaw lands a shoulder strike.
O'Phoenix tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
O'Phoenix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradshaw to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands a nice uppercut.
Bradshaw lands a right hand.
Bradshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniel Bradshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradshaw darts in and clinches O'Phoenix up against the cage.
Bradshaw lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
O'Phoenix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bradshaw to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Bradshaw - that landed with a thud.
Bradshaw lands an uppercut.
Bradshaw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O'Phoenix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bradshaw scores with a shot to the side of O'Phoenix's head.
Bradshaw lands an uppercut.
O'Phoenix is rocked!
Bradshaw lands a shot to the body.
Oh O'Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bradshaw lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands a big uppercut and O'Phoenix is down! He's in big trouble - Bradshaw follows him to the mat!
Well, if Bradshaw is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
O'Phoenix is in trouble now - Bradshaw has advanced to mount!
Bradshaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O'Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Phoenix is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bradshaw controlling the position easily from mount.
O'Phoenix is looking to improve his position but Bradshaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Bradshaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Bradshaw wants to control the pace but O'Phoenix is squirming around nicely.
O'Phoenix working to try and regain half guard.
Bradshaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
O'Phoenix is looking to get to half guard.
Bradshaw controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bradshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bradshaw moves into range and clinches up with O'Phoenix.
Bradshaw lands a shoulder strike.
Bradshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bradshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bradshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw stalling the fight.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bradshaw lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradshaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O'Phoenix backwards.
Bradshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
O'Phoenix is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh O'Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Bradshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradshaw creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends O'Phoenix's eyes rolling into the back of his head! O'Phoenix drops to his knees and Bradshaw pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bradshaw!
Daniel Bradshaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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