PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Harven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes into the arena with You can't hide, You can't run blaring out of the sound system. Robbie Harven is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bravo
vs
Harven

186 cm
25
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Harven!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bravo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harven's half guard.
Bravo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harven pushes Bravo off looking to stand but Bravo dives back in and keeps control.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Harven is defending well.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
Bravo prevents Harven from standing back up.

Harven manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Harven with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo stops Harven from standing up.
Bravo forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harven is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bravo is looking to advance position but Harven won't allow it.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Harven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harven pushes Bravo off looking to stand but Bravo dives back in and keeps control.
Bravo controlling the pace.
Harven looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harven is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harven with a poor takedown

and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harven looks gassed!
Bravo trying to control the pace.
Bravo is keen to just control but Harven is a slippery customer.
Bravo controlling the pace.
Bravo prevents Harven from standing back up.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Harven manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Harven shoots and misses

and Bravo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harven!
Joshua Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Harven.
Bravo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harven has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Bravo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Harven taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Bravo!