PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jon Phenomenon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Damian Marley - Confrontation. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Rodinerio Bravo
vs
Jon Phenomenon

189 cm
30
221 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
32
220 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jon Phenomenon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phenomenon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Phenomenon tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phenomenon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phenomenon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bravo eats them both and turns towards Phenomenon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bravo scores with a takedown into Phenomenon's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bravo forces his way into half guard.

Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phenomenon sees it coming and defends easily.
Bravo wants to advance to full mount but Phenomenon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phenomenon is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenomenon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bravo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Phenomenon pushes Bravo off and scrambles back to his feet.

Phenomenon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bravo tightens his grip and picks Phenomenon up, before dumping him to the ground. Phenomenon manages to land in guard.
Bravo trying to control but Phenomenon is working from the bottom.
Bravo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phenomenon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo passes into half guard.

Bravo is looking for a kimura but Phenomenon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage.
Bravo trying to mount his opponent but Phenomenon defends it.

Phenomenon kicks Bravo off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phenomenon counters with a left and a right that stings Bravo .
Bravo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phenomenon pinned against the cage. Phenomenon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phenomenon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bravo , pushing him back against the cage.
Bravo jumps guard but Phenomenon stands there with Bravo around his waist. Bravo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phenomenon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bravo can't get the takedown.
Bravo wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon scores with a shoulder strike.
Phenomenon is pressed up against the cage. Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phenomenon down to the mat. Phenomenon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bravo has his takedown stuffed
and Phenomenon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phenomenon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Phenomenon sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bravo tries to stall but Phenomenon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phenomenon to keep the fight standing.
Phenomenon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo 's elbow.
Phenomenon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bravo is trying to drag Phenomenon to the mat but Phenomenon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phenomenon.
Bravo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phenomenon misses with a body punch.
Bravo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phenomenon after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phenomenon gets through Bravo 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phenomenon is struggling to control the position.
Phenomenon can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bravo is looking to clinch.

Phenomenon clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Phenomenon is leaning against Bravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phenomenon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bravo is looking for a takedown.
Phenomenon misses with a body punch.
Phenomenon gets underhooks to prevent Bravo 's takedown attempt.
Bravo letting Phenomenon take a breather here.
Bravo goes for a takedown attempt but Phenomenon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bravo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phenomenon defends it nicely.
Bravo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Phenomenon counters with a crisp one two that drops Bravo ! Phenomenon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bravo to his feet! Bravo is in big trouble!

Bravo is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Phenomenon.
Jon Jon Phenomenon seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Phenomenon clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Bravo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phenomenon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phenomenon tries to work over Bravo 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phenomenon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phenomenon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Phenomenon.
Phenomenon wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bravo pulls Phenomenon into guard.

Phenomenon stands and steps away. Bravo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phenomenon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bravo wants to clinch.
Phenomenon punishes Bravo 's body with a nice straight punch.
Jon Jon Phenomenon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phenomenon misses with a series of wild punches.
Phenomenon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left and a right from Phenomenon both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
Bravo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phenomenon counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Phenomenon is avoiding it.

Bravo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phenomenon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Phenomenon manages to get underhooks.
Phenomenon is pushing Bravo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phenomenon looking to stall.
Phenomenon is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Phenomenon stops a takedown attempt from Bravo .
Phenomenon lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phenomenon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Phenomenon looking to slow down the pace here.
Bravo wants a takedown but no success here.
Phenomenon gets underhooks to prevent Bravo 's takedown attempt.
Phenomenon taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phenomenon lands a body punch.
Phenomenon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phenomenon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Phenomenon.
Phenomenon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phenomenon presses Bravo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phenomenon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phenomenon scores with a shoulder strike.
Phenomenon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phenomenon scores with a hook to the body.
Phenomenon lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jon Phenomenon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Phenomenon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phenomenon misses with the combination.

Phenomenon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bravo , pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phenomenon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phenomenon stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phenomenon.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Phenomenon has him pressed against the cage.
Bravo is trying to stall.
Bravo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phenomenon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phenomenon slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phenomenon after a bit of a struggle.
Phenomenon lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phenomenon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phenomenon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phenomenon tries to stall but Bravo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phenomenon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bravo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Phenomenon can't fight it off and eventually Bravo manages to take the fight to the floor. Phenomenon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phenomenon wants to get back to his feet but Bravo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Phenomenon pushes Bravo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Phenomenon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bravo backs up against the cage.

Phenomenon clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Phenomenon pushes Bravo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phenomenon lands a body punch.
Phenomenon is looking to control Bravo 's arms but Bravo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phenomenon has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Phenomenon - that landed with a thud.
Phenomenon slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon misses with a punch to the body.
Phenomenon trying to stall but Bravo improves his position.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Phenomenon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phenomenon can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Phenomenon stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Phenomenon.

Bravo pulls guard.

Phenomenon stands up from Bravo 's guard - Phenomenon perhaps looking for a knockout.

Bravo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phenomenon, pushing him back against the cage.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phenomenon pulls his leg out and moves away.

Phenomenon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bravo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phenomenon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phenomenon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon stalling in the clinch but Bravo improves position.
Jon Jon Phenomenon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phenomenon presses Bravo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo prevents a body shot from Phenomenon.
Phenomenon can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Phenomenon can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phenomenon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bravo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Bravo jumps guard.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Phenomenon stands up from Bravo 's guard - Phenomenon perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phenomenon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jon Phenomenon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phenomenon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Jon Jon Phenomenon!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jon Jon Phenomenon!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jon Jon Phenomenon!

Jon Jon Phenomenon wins by unanimous decision!