PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rooie mano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bravado
vs
mano

188 cm
23
184 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, rooie mano!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravado misses with a two punch combination.
mano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bravado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from mano.

Bravado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for mano!
Bravado fails to take his opponent's back.
Bravado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
mano tries to hold on but Bravado postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bravado lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado avoids the attempt from mano to control.
mano is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bravado has taken his back.

mano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
mano trying to control the action but Bravado just sinks the hooks in.
Bravado doesn't have the hooks in and mano manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado has a closed guard, preventing mano from standing up.
Bravado is trying to control the position but mano postures up.
mano trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravado is trying to keep mano in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
mano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bravado's guard.
mano postures up in Bravado's guard and throws a big left but Bravado blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bravado misses the target.
rooie mano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from mano.
mano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravado throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by mano.
mano throws a combination. Bravado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Bravado misses.
mano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
mano looks to land a left hand but Bravado moved out of range nicely.
mano moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for mano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
mano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bravado slips a jab and a cross from mano.

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.
mano misses with a wild body shot.
Bravado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravado scores with a sloppy right hand. mano should have avoided that one.
mano slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
mano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
mano misses with a straight left.
mano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
mano throws a hook to the side of Bravado's head but Bravado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravado throws the left hand but mano avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
mano lands a head shot.
Bravado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from mano.
Bravado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bravado shoots in for a takedown but mano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bravado dodges the punch combination from mano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravado. mano does a little dance to reset his feet.
mano scores with a shot to the body.
mano swings for the body but Bravado moves out of range.
Bravado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bravado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but mano avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravado.
mano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado blocks a jab.
mano misses with a looping right.
mano misses with a double jab.
Bravado misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bravado misses the target.
mano lands with a good body shot.
mano throws an overhand right that lands on Bravado's shoulder, as Bravado tries to avoid the shot.
rooie mano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from mano.
mano throws a combination that misses

and Bravado counters with a takedown into side control.
mano is looking to reverse the position.
mano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado tries to advance to mount but mano denies him.
Bravado working away.
mano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado wants to lay and pray for a moment but mano keeps working.
Bravado is thwarting mano's attempts to control the position.
mano won't allow Bravado to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
mano misses with a series of wild punches.
mano scores with a three punch combo!
Bravado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with mano but mano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
mano looks to throw the jab but Bravado is out of range.
Bravado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? mano is fending him off so far but Bravado persists. Nope, mano circles away and we're back to standing.
mano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bravado.
Danga de danga de dang - mano scores with a four punch combination!
rooie mano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
mano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Bravado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bravado is trying to get an arm triangle but mano is defending well.
mano manages to get back to half guard.
Bravado landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bravado passes to side control.
Bravado wants to lay and pray for a moment but mano keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravado dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

mano throws a hook to the side of Bravado's head but Bravado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
mano throws a jab when Bravado was well out of range.
mano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Bravado misses.
mano leaves Bravado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for mano.
mano throws an overhand right that lands on Bravado's shoulder, as Bravado tries to avoid the shot.
Bravado tries to score a power double leg takedown but mano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravado somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravado.
Bravado throws a hook but mano avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from mano misses

and Bravado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravado tries to free his leg and advance position but mano is retaining full guard.
mano wants to control but Bravado passes easily into half guard.
mano wants to get back to full guard.
Bravado content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado trying to control from half guard but mano is working away.
Bravado passes to full mount!

Bravado is working for a guillotine from mount but mano frees his head quite easily.
mano tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bravado tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
mano is working to get back to half guard.

Bravado jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… mano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by mano and Bravado has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Eddie Bravado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bravado working away.

That's four 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.
mano is trying to work for a sweep but Bravado has mounted him!
Bravado trying to control but mano is having none of it.
mano is wriggling around trying to escape.
rooie mano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bravado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, mano has managed to escape the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bravado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bravado, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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