PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Bravoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Thompson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bravoo
vs
Thompson

177 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddy Bravoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bravoo. Bravoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson shoots and misses

and Bravoo counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson stops Bravoo from passing to mount.

Bravoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson tries to bench press Bravoo off him but Bravoo keeps the position.

Bravoo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson prevents Bravoo from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bravoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravoo is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravoo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Bravoo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Bravoo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Bravoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson struggling a bit here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Bravoo is defending the position.
Bravoo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bravoo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thompson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Bravoo looking for the RNC.
Thompson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Bravoo has control of the leg.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bravoo is working away from the top position though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Bravoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Bravoo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravoo is pressing down on Thompson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thompson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Bravoo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thompson shoots in and bounces Bravoo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bravoo keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson trying to control but Bravoo is working from the bottom.
Thompson is breathing heavily.

Bravoo has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.

Bravoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravoo gets back to full guard.
Eddy Bravoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Bravoo is keeping the position.

Bravoo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bravoo has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravoo is keeping the position for now.

Bravoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bravoo working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravoo wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Bravoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.

Bravoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bravoo stands and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thompson tries to buck Bravoo off but Bravoo is having none of it.

Bravoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thompson stops Bravoo from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Bravoo keeps moving and retains side control.

Bravoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson manages to get back to half guard.
Bravoo wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Bravoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravoo trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.

Bravoo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson wants to control but Bravoo is keeping busy.

Bravoo is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravoo wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Bravoo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravoo.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravoo tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Bravoo circles away easily

and Bravoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Thompson jumps guard.

Bravoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bravoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.

Bravoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravoo forces his way into half guard.

Bravoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravoo wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.

Bravoo is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.

Bravoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Bravoo eventually gives up the hold.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bravoo advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bravoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bravoo tries to move to mount but Thompson blocks the move with his legs.
Thompson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bravoo prevents Thompson from getting the reversal.

Bravoo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thompson is surviving well by controlling Bravoo's body position as best he can.

Bravoo working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravoo moves to the back position.
Bravoo is hanging on to Thompson's back as he tries to escape.

Thompson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bravoo gets his way!

Thompson showing good submission defense here.

Bravoo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thompson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Bravoo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dan Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Thompson fending off the submission attempt from Bravoo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Bravoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bravoo, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Bravoo!