PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franek Kimono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradshaw's entrance music is HeadStrong. A fine choice. Michael Bradshaw has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bradshaw
vs
Kimono

225 cm
23
167 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franek Kimono!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimono shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bradshaw but Bradshaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bradshaw drives through and clinches with Kimono against the cage.
Bradshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kimono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kimono looks gassed!
Bradshaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimono's face.
A knee to the head by Bradshaw.

It looks like Franek Kimono has been cut.
Bradshaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimono's face.
Knees to the body from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bradshaw crunches a lovely knee into Kimono's ribcage.
Bradshaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bradshaw scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bradshaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradshaw landing knees to the head.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bradshaw lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Bradshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kimono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kimono fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bradshaw connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw landing knees to the body.
Bradshaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kimono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bradshaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franek Kimono.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimono wants a takedown.
Kimono is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bradshaw lands an elbow inside that Kimono shrugs off.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kimono blocks an elbow strike from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw crunches a lovely knee into Kimono's ribcage.
Bradshaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bradshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bradshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kimono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kimono jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bradshaw walks away with a smile on his face. Kimono gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franek Kimono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bradshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kimono is working for takedown but Bradshaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kimono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bradshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kimono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kimono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradshaw smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bradshaw gets a clinch.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kimono drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the head.
Bradshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the head.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kimono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bradshaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kimono wants a takedown.
Bradshaw with a knee to the head.
Bradshaw scores a nice knee to the body.
Kimono tries to break the clinch but Bradshaw is controlling the position.
Bradshaw lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kimono takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kimono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradshaw smiles and moves away.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but Kimono moves out of range.
Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimono swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimono fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bradshaw has Kimono up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradshaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bradshaw.

Kimono jumps guard.
Bradshaw is stalling in the full guard.
Bradshaw won't allow Kimono to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kimono's guard.

Bradshaw gets to his feet - Kimono follows without any prompting.
Bradshaw moves in looking to clinch but Kimono pushes him off.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimono shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bradshaw is squirming around, avoiding Kimono's attempts to control the action.
Bradshaw is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kimono working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bradshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franek Kimono's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kimono closes the distance and clinches up with Bradshaw, looking for a takedown. Kimono pushes Bradshaw against the cage but Bradshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Bradshaw moves into range and clinches up with Kimono.
Bradshaw lands an elbow that stopped Kimono in his tracks for a moment.
Kimono takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bradshaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Bradshaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Bradshaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Franek Kimono's cut even more.
A knee to the head by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimono's face.
Kimono wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bradshaw lands an elbow inside that Kimono shrugs off.
Kimono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimono fails to pull guard.
Michael Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franek Kimono.
Bradshaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kimono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bradshaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bradshaw crunches a lovely knee into Kimono's ribcage.
Kimono wants a takedown.
Kimono wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimono is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kimono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bradshaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bradshaw with a knee to the head.
Bradshaw connects with a knee to the head.
Bradshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bradshaw lands a damaging elbow.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the body.
Bradshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kimono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Bradshaw.
Kimono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the body.
Bradshaw scores with a knee to the head.
Kimono tries to score a body lock takedown but Bradshaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bradshaw lands an elbow inside that Kimono shrugs off.
Kimono tries to stall but Bradshaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bradshaw connects with a knee to the head.
Bradshaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Bradshaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kimono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bradshaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kimono wants to break free but Bradshaw has control.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bradshaw connects with a knee to the head.

That's two 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.
Bradshaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimono's face.
Bradshaw lands a damaging elbow.
Michael Bradshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bradshaw connects with a knee to the head.
Kimono goes for a takedown attempt but Bradshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kimono looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimono circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bradshaw stuffs the takedown.

Bradshaw instigates a clinch.
Bradshaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bradshaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kimono tries to pull guard but Bradshaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimono drops back down to his feet.
Bradshaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kimono tries to pull guard but Bradshaw won't allow it.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the body.
Bradshaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bradshaw gets underhooks to prevent Kimono's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw with a knee to the head.
Kimono goes for a takedown attempt but Bradshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kimono tries to keep at a distance but Bradshaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bradshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kimono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bradshaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bradshaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kimono tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bradshaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bradshaw is pressed up against the cage. Kimono has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bradshaw down to the mat. Bradshaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bradshaw clinches with his opponent.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bradshaw keeps control of Kimono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bradshaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kimono looking to stall.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimono stalling in the clinch but Bradshaw improves position.
Bradshaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimono's face.
Kimono takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kimono takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bradshaw lands an elbow that stopped Kimono in his tracks for a moment.
Bradshaw scores with a knee to the head.
Kimono tries to pull guard but Bradshaw won't allow it.
Kimono changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradshaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kimono fails with the takedown.

Bradshaw rushes Kimono and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bradshaw scores with a knee to the head.
Kimono is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bradshaw landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bradshaw lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bradshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franek Kimono's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimono paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kimono tries to keep at a distance but Bradshaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the head.
Bradshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Bradshaw.
Kimono wants a takedown but no success here.
Bradshaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kimono is working for takedown but Bradshaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michael Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franek Kimono.
Kimono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bradshaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bradshaw scores with a knee to the head.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bradshaw lands a knee to the body.
Bradshaw scores with a knee to the head.
Bradshaw looking to throw knees to the head but Kimono is blocking nicely.
Bradshaw landing knees to the head.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradshaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kimono tries to pull guard but Bradshaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimono drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw landing knees to the head.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kimono goes for a takedown attempt but Bradshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bradshaw closes the distance and pushes Kimono back into the cage.
Bradshaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bradshaw lands an elbow that stopped Kimono in his tracks for a moment.
Kimono is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradshaw scores with a knee to the head.
Kimono tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kimono has had enough of the clinch but Bradshaw keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kimono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kimono tries to pull guard but Bradshaw won't allow it.
Kimono drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bradshaw pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bradshaw closes the distance and pushes Kimono back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kimono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bradshaw stops a takedown attempt from Kimono.
Bradshaw lands a knee to the body.
Kimono tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradshaw smiles and moves away.

Bradshaw closes the distance and clinches.
Kimono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands an elbow inside that Kimono shrugs off.
Bradshaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bradshaw connects with a knee to the head.
Bradshaw scores with a knee to the head.
Kimono fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bradshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kimono.
Bradshaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bradshaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kimono wants a takedown.
Kimono fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kimono has Bradshaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kimono tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bradshaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimono's face.
Bradshaw landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kimono jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bradshaw walks away with a smile on his face. Kimono gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Bradshaw instigates a clinch.
Bradshaw lands an elbow inside.
Bradshaw connects with a knee to the head.
Kimono goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bradshaw prevents it.
Bradshaw lands an elbow inside.
Franek Kimono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimono fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kimono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bradshaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kimono jumps guard but Bradshaw stands there with Kimono around his waist. Kimono gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bradshaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kimono tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kimono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw landing knees to the head.
Bradshaw with a knee to the head.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kimono fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kimono wants a takedown but no success here.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bradshaw scores with a knee to the head.
Kimono looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Bradshaw.
Kimono takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bradshaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bradshaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimono's face.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bradshaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kimono takes an elbow to the temple.
Kimono tries for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to get underhooks.
Bradshaw crunches a lovely knee into Kimono's ribcage.
Kimono has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw landing knees to the body.
Bradshaw with a knee to the head.
Bradshaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Michael Bradshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bradshaw with a knee to the head.
Kimono trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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