PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dilbrandt (ranked 2689 p4p, 2821 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 278 p4p, 291 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dilbrandt
vs
Bravo

181 cm
23
150
8 - 5 - 0

176 cm
29
155
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt catches Bravo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dilbrandt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bravo.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook

and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bravo wants to advance to full mount but Dilbrandt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dilbrandt is retaining full guard.

Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dilbrandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bravo is pushing down on Dilbrandt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dilbrandt is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Dilbrandt is working away.
Dilbrandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dilbrandt.
Bravo with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep but no luck.
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.

Dilbrandt working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Dilbrandt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bravo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Dilbrandt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt keeps Bravo under control for a moment.
Dilbrandt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bravo.

Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dilbrandt is defending well.
My spies in Mapinguari Guerreiro inform me that Bravo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
Dilbrandt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bravo.
Bravo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dilbrandt's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Dilbrandt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep.
Bravo trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Dilbrandt tries to bench press Bravo off him but Bravo keeps the position.
Bravo trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bravo tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Dilbrandt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Dilbrandt to work.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilbrandt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Bravo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Bravo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses

and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dilbrandt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bravo.
Bravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dilbrandt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dilbrandt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bravo has passed into side control.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Bravo postures up.
Dilbrandt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bravo.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Bravo control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries to buck Bravo off but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dilbrandt tries to improve position but can't.
Bravo working the ground and pound but Dilbrandt is defending the strikes.
Bravo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dilbrandt's legs.

Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dilbrandt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dilbrandt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.

Bravo is looking for a kimura but Dilbrandt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt has his hands clasped together around Bravo's back. He's all about the action.

Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Dilbrandt is working away.

Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dilbrandt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bravo is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably.

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.
Bravo working the head and body with strikes.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.

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

Bravo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravo wants to free his trapped foot but Dilbrandt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Bravo control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Dilbrandt trying to control here.

Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy.

Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dilbrandt is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dilbrandt trying to control from the bottom.

Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Bravo trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.

Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dilbrandt is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dilbrandt avoid being mounted?
Dilbrandt keeping control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bravo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bravo!