PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fuiki Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bravura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Slice
vs
Bravura

189 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fuiki Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Bravura!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice throws a nice head kick!
Fuiki Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bravura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slice to the ground. Bravura is now in Slice's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bravura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Slice lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Slice.

Bravura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Bravura stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Bravura slips the punch.
Fuiki Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bravura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slice did well to prevent Bravura getting side control.
Bravura controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Bravura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slice defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bravura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slice is just riding it out for now. Bravura eventually gives up the hold.

Bravura decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bravura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slice is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bravura connects with a decent elbow.
Bravura lands a few punches from side control.
Bravura looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Slice is avoiding damage well.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Bravura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bravura decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Slice gets caught napping as Bravura dives in and scores a takedown. Slice manages to retain guard.
Bravura stands and throws Slice's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravura passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Slice!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bravura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bravura moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Slice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Bravura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slice's guard.
Slice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bravura controls the pace.

Bravura stands and steps away. Slice gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slice looks to land a combination but Bravura avoids it well.
Bravura doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.

Slice gets tackled into the cage by Bravura. Bravura maintains the clinch.
Bravura has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravura taking a breather.
Bravura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Bravura controlling the action here for a moment.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Bravura is controlling the position.
Bravura has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bravura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bravura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slice after a bit of a struggle.
Slice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bravura has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bravura taking a breather.

Bravura is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Slice can't fight it off and eventually Bravura manages to take the fight to the floor. Slice looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bravura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bravura passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bravura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bravura cracks Slice with a big right hand but Slice just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bravura lands an elbow.
Slice being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bravura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bravura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slice on his heels. He'll look to pass Slice's guard now, I'm sure.
Bravura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bravura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Bravura.
Slice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravura.

Bravura gets the takedown into side control.

Bravura stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses with a double jab

and Bravura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bravura.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slice prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bravura tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bravura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuiki Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bravura.
Bravura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Bravura won't allow it.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravura tries to break the clinch but Slice is controlling the position.
Bravura prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bravura has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.
Bravura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bravura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice is trying to break free.
Slice prevents the takedown attempt.
Bravura jumps guard but Slice stands there with Bravura around his waist. Bravura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravura has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but Bravura keeps him there for the moment.
Bravura tries to pull guard but Slice forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Slice has Bravura pressed against the cage, preventing Bravura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bravura tries to pull guard but Slice forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bravura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slice is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slice is trying to push Bravura away but Bravura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slice blocking some punches.
Bravura tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Slice is trying to force a seperation but Bravura has the dominant position.
Slice avoiding damage as Bravura throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Slice avoiding damage as Bravura throws knees to the body.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Bravura has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Slice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fuiki Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bravura misses with a body punch.
Mark Bravura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Bravura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bravura 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Bravura!
An out of breath Mark Bravura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.