PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Bravoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Fauteux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddy Bravoo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bravoo
vs
Fauteux

177 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blaze Fauteux!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fauteux tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bravoo blocks a head kick by Fauteux.

Fauteux moves into the clinch.
Bravoo takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Eddy Bravoo has been cut.
Fauteux leaning against his opponent.
Fauteux stops a takedown attempt from Bravoo.

Bravoo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bravoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fauteux wants to stand and escape but Bravoo is having none of it.
Bravoo wants to pass the guard but Fauteux is keeping the position.
Bravoo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fauteux wants to sweep here but Bravoo controlling him for the moment.
Fauteux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fauteux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bravoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fauteux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bravoo is controlling him.
Fauteux looks gassed!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fauteux throws a sloppy head kick and Bravoo moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bravoo scores with a takedown into Fauteux's guard.
Bravoo wants to control from the top but Fauteux keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravoo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fauteux keeping full guard, as Bravoo tries to pass.
Fauteux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Bravoo drops back looking for a leg! Fauteux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fauteux manages to kick Bravoo off! Bravoo jumps back into Fauteux's guard.
Bravoo stops Fauteux from standing up.
Fauteux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bravoo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux tries to buck Bravoo off but Bravoo is having none of it.

Bravoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fauteux keeps working.

Bravoo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Bravoo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fauteux has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bravoo but great work by Fauteux.

Fauteux stands up.

Fauteux takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fauteux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Fauteux has closed the distance and engaged Bravoo in a clinch.

Fauteux breaks the clinch.
Fauteux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fauteux moves into the clinch.
Bravoo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fauteux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fauteux lands a nice knee to the body.
Fauteux lands a damaging elbow.
Fauteux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bravoo's defenses.

Fauteux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bravoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravoo shoots in and drives through. Fauteux sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Bravoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fauteux throws a sloppy head kick and Bravoo moves out of range easily.
Bravoo throws a series of punches but Fauteux moves out of range.
Fauteux lands a head kick. Bravoo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Fauteux takes the fight into the clinch.
Fauteux missing with knees to the body.
Fauteux can't break the clinch.
Bravoo jumps guard but Fauteux stands there with Bravoo around his waist. Bravoo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bravoo goes for a takedown attempt but Fauteux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bravoo blocks a head kick by Fauteux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eddy Bravoo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Bravoo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bravoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fauteux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bravoo closes the distance but Fauteux moves to the side
and Fauteux counters with a nice body kick.
Fauteux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Fauteux.
Fauteux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bravoo.

Fauteux closes the distance and clinches.
Fauteux just leaning against Bravoo, taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fauteux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bravoo's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fauteux misses with an elbow over the top.
Bravoo blocks an elbow strike.
Fauteux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fauteux throws an elbow that misses.
Bravoo blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravoo avoids the elbow strike from Fauteux, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fauteux.
Fauteux just leaning against Bravoo, taking a breather.
Bravoo is working for takedown but Fauteux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bravoo tries for a takedown but Fauteux manages to get underhooks.
Bravoo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Bravoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fauteux lands an elbow inside that Bravoo shrugs off.

Fauteux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bravoo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bravoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Bravoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Fauteux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Fauteux pushes Bravoo off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux throws a head kick that Bravoo semi-blocks.
Blaze Fauteux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravoo avoids the head kick by Fauteux.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fauteux!
Bravoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fauteux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fauteux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravoo blocks a head kick by Fauteux.

Fauteux moves into the clinch.

Bravoo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bravoo manages to end up in side control.

Bravoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Bravoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fauteux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bravoo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fauteux sneaks back into half guard.
Bravoo wants to pass the guard but Fauteux is defending well.
Fauteux is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fauteux is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fauteux lands with a kick to the temple. Bravoo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eddy Bravoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bravoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Fauteux.
Fauteux throws a wild body kick that Bravoo sees coming a mile off.
Bravoo misses with a takedown
and Fauteux counters with a head kick. That will keep Bravoo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bravoo shoots in and drives through. Fauteux sprawls well.
Fauteux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fauteux tries a head kick but it misses.
Fauteux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bravoo wants to clinch up but Fauteux keeps it at a distance.
Fauteux throws a nice head kick!
Fauteux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Fauteux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddy Bravoo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bravoo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bravoo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Bravoo has hold of Fauteux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fauteux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fauteux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bravoo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fauteux is trying to stand up.
Fauteux tries to reverse the position but Bravoo maintains control.
Bravoo unloads with some shots from mount but Fauteux bucks and avoids them well.
Fauteux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fauteux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravoo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravoo looking to control but Fauteux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bravoo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fauteux throws a sloppy head kick and Bravoo moves out of range easily.
Fauteux wants to clinch up but Bravoo keeps it at a distance.
Bravoo tries to clinch but Fauteux is having none of it.
Fauteux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravoo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fauteux tries to avoid it but Bravoo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fauteux to the ground. Fauteux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fauteux drives through and clinches with Bravoo against the cage.
Fauteux lands an elbow just above Bravoo 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fauteux.
Bravoo goes for a takedown attempt but Fauteux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fauteux is looking to clinch but Bravoo is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fauteux but Fauteux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Bravoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fauteux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fauteux throws a head kick but Bravoo moves out of range.
Fauteux misses with a head kick.
Fauteux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fauteux misses with a head kick.

Bravoo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fauteux to the mat! Fauteux manages to get full guard.
Bravoo stands and throws Fauteux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fauteux wants to control but Bravoo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bravoo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fauteux is trying to buck Bravoo off.

Bravoo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fauteux has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bravoo but great work by Fauteux.
Bravoo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fauteux passes to side control.

Fauteux decides to stand back up.
Bravoo tries to clinch up.
Fauteux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bravoo.
Fauteux lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bravoo shoots in for a double leg but Fauteux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux throws a head kick that half lands.
Bravoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fauteux's waist but Fauteux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravoo off to one side.
Blaze Fauteux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravoo closes the distance and clinches up with Fauteux, looking for a takedown. Bravoo pushes Fauteux against the cage but Fauteux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fauteux tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fauteux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fauteux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Fauteux.
Bravoo circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bravoo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fauteux's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fauteux wants to get back to his feet but Bravoo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Bravoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bravoo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

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