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Event: ICS 32     
Date:   May 17, 2020
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Braz or perhaps it was just good defense by Gruzdev, which made it look bad.
A shot to the liver by Gruzdev. Beautiful body shot.
Braz avoids the head kick by Gruzdev. #TD#
Braz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gruzdev quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gruzdev defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Braz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Gruzdev is defending well.
Gruzdev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braz. #SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Braz connects with a nice short shot to Gruzdev's temple. #T2#
Braz throws a strike but Gruzdev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gruzdev wants to stand and escape but Braz is having none of it. #ES2#
Gruzdev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Braz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Gruzdev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Braz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Braz wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz tries to score a body lock takedown but Gruzdev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Gruzdev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braz shoots in and drives through. Gruzdev sprawls well.
Braz dives in and grabs Gruzdev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gruzdev pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Braz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shoei Braz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzdev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braz manages to avoid it.
Braz tries for a takedown but Gruzdev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gruzdev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gruzdev wants it to stay on the feet.
Gruzdev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gruzdev lands a body shot. #T3#
Braz shoots in for a takedown but Gruzdev shows good takedown defense.
Braz is breathing heavily.
Gruzdev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Braz's sensitive parts.
Gruzdev cracks Braz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gruzdev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gruzdev stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzdev. Braz does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Braz misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gruzdev to counter with a crisp jab.
Braz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gruzdev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruzdev lands with an uppercut that bounces Braz off the cage and back into range.
Braz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gruzdev avoids it really well and circles away.
Braz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut there from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzdev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gruzdev wants it to stay on the feet.
Gruzdev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gruzdev leaves Braz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gruzdev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Braz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Braz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gruzdev's guard.#ES2#
Gruzdev uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Braz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gruzdev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Braz is in Gruzdev's guard.#ES2#
Gruzdev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Braz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Gruzdev breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braz.
Braz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander Gruzdev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruzdev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gruzdev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gruzdev tests Braz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Braz is defended easily by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev wants to counter with a clinch but Braz pushes him away.
Gruzdev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braz has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gruzdev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Braz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Braz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Braz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruzdev but Gruzdev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gruzdev lands a nice shot that snaps Braz's head back.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gruzdev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz goes for a double leg but Gruzdev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gruzdev continues to drive forward.
Gruzdev lands a right hook to the body.
Gruzdev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Gruzdev lands a head kick that stumbles Braz and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
Braz is rocked!
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!#SU2#
Gruzdev stands up from Braz's guard - Gruzdev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruzdev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braz.
Braz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Braz seems to have got his legs back now.
Braz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gruzdev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gruzdev throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Braz shoots in but no luck this time. #KD2#
A big head kick from Gruzdev and Braz is sent sprawling to the canvas! #SU2#
Gruzdev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gruzdev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braz.
Braz with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Gruzdev counters with a left hand that sends Braz to the canvas!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Gruzdev gets to his feet. Braz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Braz closes the distance and clinches up with Gruzdev, looking for a takedown. Braz pushes Gruzdev against the cage but Gruzdev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gruzdev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braz ducks right into an uppercut from Gruzdev. #CUT2#
Jeez, Shoei Braz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Braz darts in looking for a takedown but Gruzdev gets double underhooks and turns Braz into the cage.
Braz tries to move into range but Gruzdev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gruzdev drops Braz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gruzdev follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Gruzdev!
An out of breath Alexander Gruzdev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Shoei Braz spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: ICS 26     
Date:   Apr 26, 2020
#R1#
Braz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Braz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zaidi gets back to half guard.
Zaidi is pressing down on Braz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Braz lands a couple of elbows.
Zaidi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zaidi connects with a nice short shot to Braz's temple.
Zaidi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Zaidi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zaidi working over Braz with some ground and pound. Braz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zaidi prevents Braz from improving his position.
Zaidi misses with a head shot. Braz uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Zaidi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaidi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zaidi passes Braz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaidi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Braz's head.
Zaidi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Braz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaidi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
I've been told that Zaidi has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Zaidi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Braz to regain full guard.
Zaidi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zaidi postures up in Braz's guard and throws a big left but Braz blocks it.
Braz has momentary wrist control but Zaidi slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaidi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Zaidi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Jeez, Shoei Braz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shoei Braz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mohsin Zaidi!
A relieved looking Mohsin Zaidi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: ICS 18     
Date:   Mar 29, 2020
#R1#
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown. Built tries to sprawl out of it but Braz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Built manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Built pinned against the cage. Built gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Built is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Braz.
Braz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Built defends it nicely.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yormomza Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Braz dives in and grabs Built's left leg, looking for a takedown. Built pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Built looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Built stuffs the takedown.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Built rushes Braz and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Built breaks the clinch.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Built's waist but Built gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Braz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Built counters with a left to the body.
Braz has his takedown stuffed
letting Built counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Built as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Built lands a nice hook to Braz's body. Braz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Braz looks winded!
Built lands a head shot.
Braz walks straight into a right hand from Built - that's dropped him! Built jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Braz from any more punishment! Braz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yormomza Built!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yormomza Built made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Shoei Braz spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: ICS 12     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
Braz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but Braz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Power scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Braz looking to score a takedown here. Power is defending well but Braz drives through and ends up in Power's guard.#ES#
Power has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Braz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Braz shoots in for a double leg but Power sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt.
Geordie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Braz's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power throws a leg kick but Braz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Braz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Braz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power thinks about countering with a head kick.
Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braz has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Braz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geordie Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power leaves Braz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shoei Braz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power lands a glancing blow to the side of Braz's head.#CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Power lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Braz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been told by Power's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Braz checks a leg kick.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Braz misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braz shoots in and drives through. Power sprawls well.
As Braz looks to move away, Power throws a big counter combo but Braz just gets out of the way.
Braz fails to land the takedown.
Braz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power looks to land a left hand but Braz moved out of range nicely.
Braz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Braz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Braz throws out a counter right but Power avoids it with no problem.
Braz doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Braz darts in looking for a takedown but Power gets double underhooks and turns Braz into the cage.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Power scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Power. #TD2#
Braz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Power wants to sweep but no luck.
Power is looking to stand up but Braz isn't so interested in that idea.
Braz stands up over Power, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Power wants to stand but Braz is controlling the position. #T3##ES#
Power has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Braz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Braz tries to score a body lock takedown but Power shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braz backwards.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Braz looks winded!
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Shoei Braz's cut even more.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Braz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Power is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Braz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Power thuds his right hand into Braz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Power smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Shoei Braz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Power lands with a slapping head kick.
Braz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Power. #ROC#
Braz is rocked!#CUT#
Shoei Braz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power slaps away a takedown attempt from Braz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Power.
Braz with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Power counters with a head kick that drops Braz to the mat! Braz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Braz is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shoei Braz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Geordie Power!
A less than humble Geordie Power misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: ICS 8     
Date:   Feb 12, 2020
#R1#
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Po counters with a nice body kick.
Braz shoots in for a double leg but Po sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donk. Po catches Braz right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Po sprawls well. Po wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braz.
Po let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po throws a body shot but no joy.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt.
Braz misses with a takedown
and Po counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Po throws a big shot that misses.
Braz has a takedown stuffed.#KD2#
Po feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Braz sprawling to the canvas! Braz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Po finish him?!
Po looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Braz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shoei Braz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Po lands a big uppercut and Braz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Braz looks OK. Po waves Braz back to his feet!#ROC2#
Braz is rocked!#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po cracks Braz with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Po!
Tong Po decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: SAFO Canada     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Gonza lands with a hook. Braz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Braz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Gonza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Gonza wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Braz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gonza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Braz has cracked it and Gonza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Braz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
A pretty intense looking Shoei Braz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: S.A.F.O. XXV     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Braz tries to move into range but ONeill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Braz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ONeill avoids it really well and circles away.
Braz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Braz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Braz shoots in and drives through. ONeill sprawls well.
ONeill lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.#TD#
Braz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ONeill's guard.#ES2#
ONeill pushes Braz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braz tries for a takedown but ONeill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz has a takedown stuffed.
Braz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by ONeill.
Braz looks for a takedown but ONeill sprawls well.#T1#
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ONeill as he avoids it easily.
ONeill lands with a shot to the body.
ONeill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ONeill's waist but ONeill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Braz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ONeill but ONeill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Braz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from ONeill finds it's way round the side to connect with Braz's head.
Braz shoots for a takedown but ONeill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Braz misses with a takedown attempt
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Braz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but ONeill defends well and Braz ends up having to push ONeill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
ONeill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - ONeill coming out on top.#ROC2#
Braz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown. ONeill tries to sprawl out of it but Braz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ONeill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Braz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but ONeill defends well and Braz ends up having to push ONeill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like ONeill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
ONeill drops Braz with a big left hand and mounts him. Braz is in big trouble!
Oh Braz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2##SUB2#
ONeill is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Braz is surviving well by controlling ONeill's body position as best he can.
Braz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
ONeill stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Braz seems to have got his legs back now.
Braz has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from ONeill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
ONeill cracks Braz with an uppercut from hell and Braz crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of ONeill's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
ONeill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
ONeill is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Braz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. ONeill is looking to defend but Braz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for ONeill! Braz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, ONeill taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: S.A.F.O REGENERATION #1     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1##TD#
Braz drives through with a takedown into Shibaev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braz cracks Shibaev with a solid left hand.
Shibaev looking to control.
Braz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shibaev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Braz rolls with it to try and escape but Shibaev cranks on the arm and Braz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Shibaev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anton Shibaev thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Shoei Braz spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: EFC Braz vs Lambton 2     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Braz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lambton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lambton sprawls well. Lambton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
Braz dives in and grabs Lambton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lambton pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Lambton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Braz. Braz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Braz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lambton on his heels. He'll look to pass Lambton's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Braz throws a big right hand that misses.
Lambton is looking to stand up but Braz isn't so interested in that idea.
Braz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Braz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Braz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lambton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Braz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lambton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lambton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lambton! #REVB#
Lambton tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Braz is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Lambton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Braz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lambton is trying to buck Braz off.
Braz advances to mount. #SUB#
Braz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lambton has worked his arm free - good work by Lambton! #SUB#
Braz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lambton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Lambton wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lambton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Braz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lambton down.
Braz prevents Lambton from escaping the position.#SUB#
Braz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lambton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Braz but great work by Lambton.
Lambton tries to stand but Braz controls the position and pulls Lambton into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambton wants to stand but Braz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Braz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SU2#
Lambton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Braz, up you get!
Lambton throws a hook but Braz avoids it easily.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown. Lambton tries to sprawl out of it but Braz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lambton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lambton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Braz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lambton scores with a nice right hand.
Braz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Braz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lambton quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Lambton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Braz is on him like a limpet, forcing Lambton back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambton lands an uppercut.
Lambton swings wildly with an uppercut but Braz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Lambton can't find room to land a body shot as Braz controls the action.
Lambton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lambton misses with a body punch.
Lambton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braz's elbow.
Braz blocks a body shot from Lambton.
Lambton working aggressively here.
Braz can't get the takedown.
Braz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lambton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Braz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lambton regains guard.
Lambton wants to stand and escape but Braz is having none of it.
Braz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lambton's guard.
Braz prevents Lambton from standing back up. #SUB#
Braz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lambton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Braz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: EFC Finnegan vs Matusov     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Built scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Braz slips under a jab.
Braz shoots in and drives through. Built sprawls well.
Braz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Built avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Built clinches with his opponent.
Braz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Built avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Braz is working for takedown but Built is calmly controlling the position for now.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Braz goes for a takedown attempt but Built pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Built lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Braz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Braz's head.#TD#
Braz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Built!
Built felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built parries the strikes from Braz easily there. Braz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Built to escape.
Built wants to get back to his feet but Braz drags him back down.#T1#
Braz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Built sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Braz is trying to get an arm triangle but Built is defending well.
Built is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Braz throws an elbow but Built slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Built has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Braz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Built is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Braz asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Braz is trying to get an arm triangle but Built is defending well. #ES2#
Built throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Braz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Built defends well and Braz ends up having to push Built into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Braz with that takedown attempt.
Built uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck for Braz with that takedown attempt.
Built lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Built closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Built pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.#TD#
Braz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Braz.
Built pushes Braz off looking to stand but Braz dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Built is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #SUB#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Built doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Built is defending well.
Braz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Built is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Braz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Built is trying to stand up here but Braz is controlling him well. #SUB#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Built wants to get back to his feet.
Braz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braz lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Built tries to kick Braz off but Braz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Braz connects with a nice short shot to Built's temple.
Built looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Built is defending well. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Built defends it well.
Built pushes Braz off looking to stand but Braz dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kahoolawe Built dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Braz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Built but Built pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Built pinned against the cage. Built gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Built moves into the clinch.
Braz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Built is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Braz's head.
Braz blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Braz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Built prevents it.
Braz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Built pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Built gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Braz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Built pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Built is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Built stops a takedown attempt from Braz. #TD#
Braz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Built is trying to stand. #ES2#
Built makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Braz closes the distance and clinches up with Built, looking for a takedown. Braz pushes Built against the cage but Built circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt.
Built lands a jab to the head.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown but Built manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Built clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Built works on Braz's body with a couple of short punches.
Built pushes Braz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Braz backwards.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built cracks Braz with a nice body shot.#T2#
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Built.
Built lands a right hand.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Built.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Built.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Braz's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Built is working Braz over against the cage.
A short right from Built.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built pushes Braz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Built.
A short right from Built.
Built presses Braz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built tries to work over Braz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Built. #ROC2#
Braz is rocked!
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Braz backwards.
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Built has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Braz backwards.
Built unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Braz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Built is unloading with more strikes now! Braz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kahoolawe Built!
A very excited looking Kahoolawe Built rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Shoei Braz had this to say: 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: EFC Dyon vs Maeda     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Heavy throws a shot from downtown. Braz moves away and avoids it.
Heavy throws a hook but Braz blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Heavy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Braz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heavy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heavy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heavy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Braz off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Braz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Heavy's arms. #SUB#
Heavy looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Heavy working for a choke but Braz reverses nicely into Heavy 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavy keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
Braz passes Heavy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Heavy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Heavy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Heavy tries to roll over but Braz keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Braz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heavy defending well though. #SUB#
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Braz connects with a nice short shot to Heavy's temple.
Braz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Heavy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Heavy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Heavy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heavy defends it well. #SUB#
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Heavy actively working from the bottom here.
Heavy has hold of Braz's hands but Braz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Heavy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Heavy looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Braz. #SUB#
Heavy looking for submissions off his back.
Braz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Heavy looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Heavy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braz working over Heavy with some ground and pound. Heavy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Heavy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Braz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heavy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braz somewhat.
It looked like Heavy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Heavy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braz has time to react.#TD2#
Heavy tries to sprawl but Braz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Braz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Heavy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Braz scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Heavy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Braz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Braz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heavy defends it well. #SUB2#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Heavy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Heavy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Heavy is defending well. #SUB#
Heavy actively working from the bottom here.
Heavy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Braz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Shoei Braz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Heavy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Heavy is defending well. #SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braz is nestled in close to Heavy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Braz.
Heavy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Braz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Braz's back!
Braz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Heavy. #SUB#
Heavy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Braz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3##SUB#
Heavy working for a choke but Braz is defending well. #SUB#
Braz fending off the submission attempt from Heavy.
Heavy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Heavy looking to break Braz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Braz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heavy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Heavy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Braz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Braz for a finish. #SUB#
Heavy is looking for the choke from the back position but Braz is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Heavy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Braz is really stuck here.
Heavy doesn't have the hooks in and Braz manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Heavy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heavy manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Heavy's guard.
Braz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Braz shoots in for a double leg but Heavy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heavy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Braz looks to move away, Heavy throws a big counter combo but Braz just gets out of the way.
Braz fails with the takedown
enabling Heavy to counter with a crisp jab.
Top Heavy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
No luck for Braz with that takedown attempt.
Heavy connects with the punch.
Heavy missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heavy throws a jab when Braz was well out of range.
Braz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Braz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heavy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz misses with a takedown attempt - Heavy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Braz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Heavy misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Heavy. No joy for Braz on that attempt.
Heavy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Braz shoots for a takedown but Heavy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Braz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Heavy throws a big shot that misses.
Heavy throws a shot from downtown. Braz moves away and avoids it.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heavy's waist but Heavy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Heavy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Braz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heavy but Heavy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heavy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heavy lands with an uppercut that bounces Braz off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heavy as he avoids it easily.
Heavy connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Braz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heavy sprawls well initially but Braz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Braz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Heavy defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Heavy actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Heavy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Heavy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Braz lands a nice short elbow.
Heavy tries to get to full guard but Braz has control of the leg.
Heavy has hold of Braz's hands but Braz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heavy is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heavy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
Top Heavy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Heavy manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Heavy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Braz has gone for a leg lock! Heavy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Braz's guard.#REVR#
Heavy passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Heavy swings around for an armbar but Braz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Heavy's guard.#T4#
Braz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Braz is working Heavy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Braz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heavy's head.
Braz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Heavy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heavy manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Heavy's guard.
Braz cracks Heavy with a solid left hand.
Braz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heavy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Heavy working for a triangle but Braz defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Heavy has his foot on Braz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Heavy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Top Heavy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Braz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shoei Braz!

Shoei Braz got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: EFC Braz vs McCullen     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1##TD#
Braz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCullen's half guard.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but McCullen is defending well.
McCullen moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCullen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCullen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
McCullen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
McCullen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCullen defends well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCullen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Braz working for submissions but it's allowed McCullen to get to half guard. #T3#
McCullen wants to pass the guard but Braz is defending well. #SUB#
Braz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCullen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
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.
McCullen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCullen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCullen trying to mount his opponent but Braz defends it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCullen not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam McCullen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCullen enables Braz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCullen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCullen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McCullen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braz's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Braz throws his legs up looking for a submission but McCullen uses it to pass to side control.
Sam McCullen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Braz is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen is looking to take a break and control but Braz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Braz tries to improve position but can't.
Braz regains half guard.
McCullen not doing much here.
McCullen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Braz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCullen moves nicely into side control.
Braz tries to improve position but can't.
Braz is trying to work for a sweep but McCullen has mounted him!
McCullen content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that McCullen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Braz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Braz is staying active underneath McCullen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCullen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Braz or perhaps it was just good defense by McCullen, which made it look bad.
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCullen pinned against the cage. McCullen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but McCullen shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from McCullen misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz fails with the takedown
and McCullen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
McCullen lands with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braz with a poor takedown
and McCullen counters with a two punch combo.
Braz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Braz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCullen but McCullen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam McCullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Braz shoots for a double leg takedown but McCullen sprawls well. He's pushed Braz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Braz has his takedown stuffed
and McCullen counters with a good low kick that Braz was not able to check.
Braz is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCullen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullen lands with a good body shot.
A cross from McCullen lands.
McCullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but McCullen shows good takedown defense.
McCullen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braz.
Braz walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen catches Braz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCullen motions for Braz to come forward. McCullen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Braz has a takedown stuffed.
Braz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Braz with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Braz misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McCullen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Braz is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Braz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCullen was covering up waiting for the punch and Braz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCullen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Braz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullen looking to pass the guard.
McCullen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shoei Braz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Braz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCullen has passed into half guard!
McCullen trying to mount his opponent but Braz defends it. #SUB#
Braz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
McCullen wants to stand but Braz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McCullen trying to mount his opponent but Braz defends it.
McCullen works his way into side control.
Sam McCullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCullen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Braz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam McCullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCullen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam McCullen!

Sam McCullen opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: EFC Higgs vs Carsara     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
A big right from Harper misses. #TD#
Braz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Braz showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Braz is trying for a kimura here. Harper looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Braz wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
A pretty intense looking Shoei Braz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: EFC Braz vs Lambton     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Braz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Lambton moves into the clinch successfully.
Braz looking for a takedown.
Lambton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Braz has picked Lambton up - he's going for a ride! Braz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lambton wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Lambton is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz prevents Lambton from standing back up. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lambton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Lambton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #SUB#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Lambton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lambton looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lambton sees it coming and defends easily.
Lambton is trying to stand back up but Braz is controlling him #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Lambton is defending well. #SUB#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Braz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lambton defend it? Braz steps over the head and cranks it - Lambton is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Braz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Goldstein     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Braz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Braz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown punching from the bottom.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.#SUB2#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Braz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Braz in his guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Braz pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #T2#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Braz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily.
We've been informed that Braz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Brown gets caught napping as Braz dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Braz is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Braz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Brown is looking to cinch up a triangle. Braz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brown's body to avoid the submission. Brown has instead reached around Braz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brown arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jab Brown!
Jab Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Shoei Braz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: EFC Feltre vs Tanaka     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Whymer.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in and drives through. Whymer sprawls well.#TD#
Braz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whymer's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whymer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but Whymer is retaining full guard.
Whymer working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Whymer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whymer manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Whymer's guard.
Whymer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Braz advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whymer is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Whymer wants to control but Braz is keeping busy. #T1##SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whymer is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Braz is working for a kimura but Whymer is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Whymer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #SUB#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whymer is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whymer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braz is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whymer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braz is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Whymer is defending well. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whymer's waist but Whymer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but Whymer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Braz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whymer on his heels. He'll look to pass Whymer's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Whymer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whymer manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Whymer's guard.
Braz passes Whymer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whymer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz. #SUB#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Whymer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whymer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Whymer is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Whymer wants to control but Braz is keeping busy. #SUB#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whymer is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Whymer trying to control here.
Braz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whymer can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whymer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whymer is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Braz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Whymer defend it? Braz steps over the head and cranks it - Whymer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Braz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: DUEL 206     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Linkki scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braz.
Braz tries for a takedown but Linkki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Linkki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Braz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Linkki to the mat! Linkki manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Linkki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Linkki, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Braz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Linkki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Linkki sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Linkki is positioning himself well to prevent Braz advancing to mount.
Linkki is trying to stand. #SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linkki sees it coming and defends easily.
Linkki is trying to get back to full guard.
Linkki is looking to control Braz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linkki avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Linkki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Linkki is defending well.
Linkki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Braz prevents Linkki from improving his position.
Linkki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Linkki told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Braz is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Linkki defends the submission attempt.
Linkki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Linkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there.
Linkki is pulling down on Braz's head to control his posture.
Braz passes Linkki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braz is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Linkki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Linkki trying to hold on to Braz's head to control him but Braz postures up.
Linkki is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Linkki defends the submission attempt.
Linkki looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Linkki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Linkki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Linkki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Braz is proving hard to escape from.
Linkki wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving.
Braz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linkki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Linkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Braz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Linkki cracks Braz with a good jab.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Linkki as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linkki! But no joy.
Shoei Braz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braz moves out of range as Linkki strikes.
Braz throwing a counter right hand but Linkki manages to avoid it.
Linkki leaves Braz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Linkki misses.
Linkki slaps away a takedown attempt from Braz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz takes one on the button.
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Braz is looking to counter punch.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkki missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Linkki. Beautiful body shot.
Braz takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Linkki as Braz shoots in.
Braz fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Linkki looks to throw the jab but Braz is out of range.
Linkki connects with the punch.
Linkki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Linkki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Braz goes for a double leg but Linkki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Linkki continues to drive forward.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Linkki's waist but Linkki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Linkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Linkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braz staying out of range there.
Braz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Linkki pinned against the cage. Linkki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Linkki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Linkki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Linkki.
Braz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Linkki circles away.
Braz takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Linkki defends well and Braz ends up having to push Linkki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
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!
Braz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown but Linkki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Braz slips a jab from Linkki.
Linkki scores with the left hand. Braz knows he should have avoided that one.
Braz tries for a takedown but Linkki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Braz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Linkki is fending him off so far but Braz persists. Nope, Linkki circles away and we're back to standing.
Linkki scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linkki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Linkki connects with a body shot.
Linkki misses the jab.
Linkki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Linkki misses with a hook.
Linkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linkki misses with a hook. Braz ducked under it nicely.
Linkki connects with the punch.
Braz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linkki throws out the jab.
Linkki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Braz shoots in but no luck this time.
Braz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Braz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Linkki is fending him off so far but Braz persists. Nope, Linkki circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braz goes for a double leg but Linkki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Linkki continues to drive forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Linkki misses with a hook.
Braz dives in and grabs Linkki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Linkki pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Lahden Linkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Linkki there.
The fighters circling - Linkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Linkki misses its intended target.
Linkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lahden Linkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Linkki throws a looping overhand right but Braz ducks down to avoid it.
Linkki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but Linkki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braz.
A cross from Linkki lands.
Braz shoots for a takedown but Linkki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Braz shoots for a takedown but Linkki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Linkki pinned against the cage. Linkki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Linkki throws an overhand right that lands on Braz's shoulder, as Braz tries to avoid the shot.
Linkki throws a shot to the body.
Linkki tests Braz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Linkki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Braz.
Braz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Linkki misses.
Linkki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Braz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Linkki stuffs the takedown attempt from Braz. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
Braz slips a jab from Linkki.
Linkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkki misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Linkki. No joy for Braz on that attempt.
Linkki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Linkki wants it to stay on the feet.
Linkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linkki throws a right hand that Braz ducks under and follows up with a left that Braz also avoids with ease.
Braz dives in and grabs Linkki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Linkki pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Linkki scores with a jab to the head.
Linkki throws a jab when Braz was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lahden Linkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Linkki takes a swing at Braz's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Braz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Linkki to the ground. Braz is now in Linkki's guard.#SUB#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Linkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Linkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there.
Braz wants to pass the guard but Linkki is keeping the position.#SUB#
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Linkki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Braz preventing the sweep.
Linkki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Linkki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Linkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Braz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Braz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Linkki rolls with it to try and escape but Braz cranks on the arm and Linkki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KnockOut for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Lahden Linkki had this to say: 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.

 

Event: DUEL 202.5     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mercy enables Braz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mercy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Braz postures up.
Mercy keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Braz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mercy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Braz, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mercy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Braz's closed guard. He's half up but Braz has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Braz pivots and extends the arm, Mercy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Braz! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz very nearly forgot to thank KnockOut amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: DUEL194 Wrexham v Experiment     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Ioannou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Ioannou moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Braz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ioannou is trying to keep an underhook but Braz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ioannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Ioannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ioannou is trying to stand up here but Braz is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Ioannou is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Ioannou has one foot on Braz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL#
Ioannou closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Ioannou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ioannou throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Braz with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Ioannou misses.
Costa Ioannou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Braz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Ioannou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ioannou manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Ioannou's guard.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ioannou is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ioannou looking for a guillotine here but Braz defends easily.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ioannou working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braz is pushing down on Ioannou's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ioannou is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Braz stops Ioannou from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Braz stops Ioannou from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ioannou wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ioannou is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Ioannou is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Ioannou is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Ioannou wants to get back to his feet.
Braz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Russian Bears Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Ioannou is defending well.
Ioannou is trying to stand up here but Braz is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Ioannou is defending well.
Ioannou tries to kick Braz off but Braz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shoei Braz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Ioannou. No joy for Braz on that attempt.
Braz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ioannou as he jumps to the side.
Costa Ioannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown but Ioannou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Ioannou misses.
Braz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ioannou throws a right hand that Braz ducks under and follows up with a left that Braz also avoids with ease.
Braz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ioannou looks to score with a jab to the body but Braz is just out of range.
Braz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ioannou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ioannou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Ioannou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ioannou swinging wildly here. #T1#
Ioannou misses with a wild combination.
Braz walks into a straight right hand from Ioannou.#CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.#TD2#
Braz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ioannou defends it well. #SUB2#
Braz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ioannou defend it? Braz steps over the head and cranks it - Ioannou is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Braz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KnockOut logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: DUEL#186 Vee Vs Laiho     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1##TD#
Braz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kravac to the ground. Braz is now in Kravac's guard.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravac is retaining full guard.
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Kravac is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kravac manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Kravac's guard.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
My spies in NHB ACADEMY inform me that Kravac has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kravac chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kravac is sitting in close to Braz's body. Braz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kravac is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kravac is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Braz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz very nearly forgot to thank KnockOut amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: DUEL#180 Zhai vs Leikola     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Braz closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar, looking for a takedown. Braz pushes Escobar against the cage but Escobar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Braz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz fails to land the takedown.
Braz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar is working Braz over against the cage.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Braz controls the action.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Braz.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Braz scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Braz misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braz swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Braz on the inside.
Braz blocks a body shot from Escobar. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braz.
Braz lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. #BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar leaves Braz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar stuffs the takedown.
Escobar connects with a right hand. Braz shakes it off.
Escobar lands a jab to Braz's midsection.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braz.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Braz's hands.
Braz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Braz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Braz is rocked!
Escobar throws a body punch but Braz moves out of range.
Escobar cracks Braz with a good jab.
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Braz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Braz persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Braz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Escobar! Braz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braulio Escobar!
In defeat, Shoei Braz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 03, 2018
#R1#
Braz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruiz pinned against the cage. Kruiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braz.
Braz shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Braz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruiz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Braz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Braz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kruiz, which made it look bad.
Kruiz lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruiz as he connects with a hook.
Kruiz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Kruiz gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB#
Braz actively working from the bottom here.
Braz gets back to full guard.
Kruiz pushes down on Braz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kruiz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Kruiz.
Kruiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Kruiz wants to free his trapped foot but Braz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Braz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruiz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Braz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruiz pulls his head out easily.
Kruiz is trying to control. Braz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Braz has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kruiz. Oh but Braz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kruiz goes limp - he's gone! Braz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KnockOut, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 08, 2018
#R1#
Braz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Braz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaniecki stuffs the takedown.
Kaniecki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Braz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Kaniecki defends the submission attempt.
Kaniecki is looking for a sweep. Braz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Kaniecki is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaniecki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaniecki pushes Braz off looking to stand but Braz dives back in and keeps control. #T1##SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Kaniecki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Kaniecki is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kaniecki has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Braz has gone for a leg lock! Kaniecki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Braz's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Braz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaniecki defends it easily.
Kaniecki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Braz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaniecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Braz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Braz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaniecki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Kaniecki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Braz, up you get! #T3#
Braz goes for a double leg but Kaniecki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaniecki continues to drive forward.
Jacek Kaniecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaniecki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Braz takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Braz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaniecki - the referee stops the clock and Braz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaniecki. Braz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Braz dives in and grabs Kaniecki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaniecki pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Braz fails with the takedown.
Braz tries for a takedown but Kaniecki circles away easily
and Kaniecki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braz looks winded!
Braz misses with a takedown
and Kaniecki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Braz shoots and misses
and Kaniecki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Kaniecki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Braz backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braz shoots and misses
and Kaniecki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoei Braz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaniecki lands a slapping body shot.
Kaniecki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaniecki cracks Braz with a good jab.
Kaniecki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Braz in his tracks. #CUT#
That has opened up Shoei Braz's cut even more.
Braz tries for a takedown but Kaniecki circles away easily
enabling Kaniecki to counter with a crisp jab.
Braz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaniecki swivels and escapes.
A cross from Kaniecki lands.
Braz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaniecki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Braz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Braz fails with the takedown
and Kaniecki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacek Kaniecki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kaniecki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaniecki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Braz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Braz is defended easily by Kaniecki.
Kaniecki throws a big counter combination but Braz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaniecki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Braz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaniecki but Kaniecki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Kaniecki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacek Kaniecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.#TD2#
Braz drives through with a takedown into Kaniecki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaniecki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braz has managed to get both his arms back between Kaniecki's legs - danger averted.
We've been informed that Braz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kaniecki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braz postures up. #SUB2#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Kaniecki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaniecki manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Kaniecki's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaniecki looking to control. #T1##SUB#
Kaniecki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaniecki wants to get back to his feet but Braz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaniecki, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Braz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kaniecki is trying to escape and Braz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kaniecki is forced to tap! Nice work there by Braz! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 24, 2018
#R1#
Venger lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Braz is breathing heavily.
Braz takes one to the side of the head.
Braz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Venger drops Braz with a naaaaasty hook - Braz is in real trouble here! Venger dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Venger!
An intense looking Vladimir Venger took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '205 Venger is an even scarier Venger, beware!'.
The defeated Shoei Braz had this to say: 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 22, 2018
#R1#
Braz shoots in for a double leg but Sinytsyn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sinytsyn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Braz with a body shot.
Braz shoots for a double leg takedown but Sinytsyn sprawls well. He's pushed Braz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sinytsyn's waist but Sinytsyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braz.
A head kick from Sinytsyn lands but Braz takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Sinytsyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sinytsyn lands a nice hook to Braz's body. Braz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sinytsyn cracks Braz with a good jab.
Sinytsyn tries to bum rush Braz with a series of wild strikes but Braz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sinytsyn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sinytsyn sprawls well. Sinytsyn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
Sinytsyn scores with a hook to the body. Braz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sinytsyn circles away.
Sinytsyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Braz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Sinytsyn - just one landing.
Braz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Braz shoots for a double leg takedown but Sinytsyn sprawls well. He's pushed Braz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Braz is breathing heavily.
Braz closes the distance and clinches up with Sinytsyn, looking for a takedown. Braz pushes Sinytsyn against the cage but Sinytsyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sinytsyn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Sinytsyn does it's job there.#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Good exchange - Sinytsyn coming out on top.#ROC2#
Braz is rocked!#CL2#
Sinytsyn rushes Braz and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sinytsyn lands with a light punch inside.
Sinytsyn lands with a left to the head.
Braz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sinytsyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Sinytsyn manages to break the clinch.
Braz seems to have got his legs back now.
Sinytsyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sinytsyn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Braz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Sinytsyn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braz prevents Sinytsyn from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Sinytsyn pushes Braz off and gets back to his feet.
Sinytsyn slaps away a takedown attempt from Braz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sinytsyn tries to sprawl out of it but Braz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sinytsyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sinytsyn.
Braz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sinytsyn stalks Braz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Braz's face. Braz staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sinytsyn lands with a straight right. Braz didn't see that one coming.
Sinytsyn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Sinytsyn drives through and clinches with Braz against the cage.
Sinytsyn working the clinch nicely. Braz is working for position but Sinytsyn cracks him with a big knee to the head! Braz crumples up against the cage and Sinytsyn lands two more shots before the ref can save Braz! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Sinytsyn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Shoei Braz had this to say: 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 18, 2018
#R1##TD#
Tonga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Braz pushes a forearm under Tonga 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tonga is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shoei Braz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shoei Braz made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Tama Tonga stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bruhhhhhh'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 08, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Tonga tries to sprawl but Braz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tonga punching from the bottom.
Tonga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braz on the ground.
Tonga tries to roll over but Braz keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Braz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tonga could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Braz has cracked it and Tonga is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Braz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz very nearly forgot to thank KnockOut amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Tama Tonga spoke after the fight, saying 'Bruhhhhhh'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 22, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Braz dives in and scores a takedown into Graves's guard.
Braz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Braz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braz has managed to get both his arms back between Graves's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Braz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves pushes down on Braz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Graves seems to be working for a kimura but Braz defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Graves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Braz is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Braz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves. #SUB#
Graves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Braz defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graves seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Braz is defending well. #SUB#
Graves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Braz has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Graves is working for an americana but Braz has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Graves was thinking about the submission.
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that Braz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Braz is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Braz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves passes into half guard. #SUB#
Graves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Graves seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Graves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Braz defends it well. #SUB#
Graves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Braz has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Graves is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Graves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Braz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Graves uses his free foot to push down on Braz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Braz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Graves moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Braz has worked his arm free - good work by Braz! #SUB#
Graves goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Braz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Graves's guard! Nice work there by Braz!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Graves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Braz quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Braz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Braz is defending against the submission attempts here by Graves. #SUB2#
Braz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Braz actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Graves prevents Braz from improving his position.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Braz is defending the position. #SUB#
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Braz is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Alex Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Graves is working for an americana but Braz has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Graves was thinking about the submission.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Braz's guard. #T2#
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.
Braz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Braz is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Braz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Braz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Graves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Braz dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Graves has his foot on Braz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braz works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Braz wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Graves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braz defends it easily.#SUB#
Graves working for a triangle but Braz defends it easily. #SUB2#
Braz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Graves is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Braz, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Graves postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Braz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Graves, into his guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braz is aware though and is defending well.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braz is aware though and is defending well.
Braz advances position into side control!
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Braz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Braz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Graves swings around for an armbar but Braz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Graves's guard.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braz defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Braz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Braz seems to have locked his on tight now - Graves screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Braz, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.
The defeated Alex Graves had this to say: 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.

 

Event: UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower     
Date:   Jan 12, 2018
#R1#
Braz shoots in for a double leg but Venger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Braz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Braz fails with the takedown
and Braz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz fails with the takedown
and Venger counters with a right hand to the body.
Venger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braz's head.
Braz ducks right into an uppercut from Venger.
Braz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venger stuffs the takedown attempt from Braz. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
Braz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Venger's waist but Venger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Braz off to one side.
Venger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venger lands a glancing blow to the side of Braz's head.
Venger lands a jab to the head.
Venger lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braz misses with a takedown attempt
and Venger counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Braz is rocked!#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Braz shoots in but no luck this time.
As Braz backs off Venger throws a huge counter combo but Braz manages to avoid it all.
Braz is breathing heavily.
Venger connects with the punch.
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Braz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Venger counters with a crisp right that sends Braz to the canvas! Venger follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Venger!
Vladimir Venger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '205 Venger is an even scarier Venger, beware!'.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: UGD 92:Munson Vs Seagram     
Date:   Dec 22, 2017
#R1#
Braz goes for a double leg but Nicu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nicu continues to drive forward.
Nicu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicu tests Braz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Braz tries for a takedown but Nicu circles away easily
enabling Nicu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braz.
Nicu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nicu lands the left hand.
Nicu stuffs the takedown attempt from Braz. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicu sprawls well. Nicu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Nicu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz shoots and misses
and Nicu counters with a straight right hand.
Nicu throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Braz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nicu tries to avoid it but Braz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nicu to the ground. Nicu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nicu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Braz is breathing heavily.
Braz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Braz dives in and grabs Nicu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicu pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.
Braz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nicu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braz at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicu. That's going to slow Braz down.
Braz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicu.
Nicu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shoei Braz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown but Nicu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Braz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nicu defends it nicely.
Nicu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Braz. Braz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Braz dives in and grabs Nicu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicu pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.#KD2#
Nicu lands a big head kick that sends Braz tumbling to the mat! Nicu takes a step backwards and waves Braz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Braz is rocked!
Braz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicu throws a pinpoint strike between Braz's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Braz crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Nicu scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iosue Nicu!
A very excited looking Iosue Nicu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Shoei Braz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: UGD 89:Man Vs Saric     
Date:   Dec 08, 2017
#R1#
Braz has his takedown stuffed
and Braz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marston cracks a nice hook into Braz's ribs.
Braz doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Braz shoots and misses
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucas Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Braz with a poor takedown
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Marston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shoei Braz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Braz doesn't seem bothered though.
Marston lands a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Marston scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braz misses with a takedown
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Marston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Braz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Braz looks winded!
Braz tries for a takedown but Marston circles away easily
and Marston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Marston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Braz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Braz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Braz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braz leaves his chin hanging out and Marston seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Braz crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Marston!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucas Marston waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway     
Date:   Nov 03, 2017
#R1##TD#
Braz looking to score a takedown here. Aires is defending well but Braz drives through and ends up in Aires's guard.
Braz is fighting to break Aires's control of his arms but Aires is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aires looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aires's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Braz has gone for a leg lock! Aires slips out almost immediately though and dives into Braz's guard.#REVB#
Aires 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aires pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Braz is keeping the position for now.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Braz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires trying to control but Braz is working from the bottom.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aires wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Braz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Braz is working for a kimura but Aires is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Aires is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aires is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Aires wants to control but Braz is keeping busy. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aires defends it well. #SUB#
Aires is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Aires is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aires doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aires is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Aires works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aires not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aires keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
Braz passes Aires's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Aires drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Braz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braz dodges the ground and pound from Aires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Aires politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aires prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Aires creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Braz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aires just content to control the position.
Aires is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Aires throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aires is in Braz's guard.
Aires controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a triangle but Aires pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Braz being controlled here, momentarily.
Braz can't keep his opponent in guard - Aires advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Aires is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Braz is staying active underneath Aires, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aires trying to control from half guard but Braz is working away.
Braz tries to get to full guard but Aires has control of the leg. #SUB#
Braz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aires scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Braz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Braz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aires throwing shots but Braz is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Braz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Braz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Braz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Braz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braz.
Aires wants to counter the offense by Braz and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Aires closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aires works his way into full mount!
Aires raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Aires cracks Braz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aires working the ground and pound effectively.
Aires sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Braz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aires can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Braz is looking to escape. #T2#
Aires is landing with some decent strikes but Braz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aires with a couple of short strikes.
Aires is landing with some decent strikes but Braz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aires lands a big elbow.
Aires wants to control the pace but Braz is squirming around nicely.
Aires wants to control but Braz has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Braz actively working from the bottom here.
Aires content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Braz actively working from the bottom here.
Aires not doing much here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braz is not content to let Aires control the position.
Aires might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Braz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aires has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!

A relieved looking Bruno Aires thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Shoei Braz spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: HFC 114: Curran vs Tsuruta     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Dolla lands an overhand right.
Shoei Braz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dolla defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dolla! But no joy.
Dolla lands a really nice looking cross but Braz seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Dolla cracks Braz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Braz moves forwards but Dolla connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Braz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dolla is trying to stand up here but Braz is controlling him well. #SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
Dolla kicks Braz off and gets back to his feet.
Dolla has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Dolla does it's job there.
Braz dives in and grabs Dolla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dolla pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.#T1#
Braz shoots for a double leg takedown but Dolla sprawls well. He's pushed Braz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz has his takedown stuffed
and Dolla counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Braz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dolla is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Dolla throws Braz to one side and escapes!
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dolla connects with a jab.
Dolla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Braz closes the distance and clinches up with Dolla, looking for a takedown. Braz pushes Dolla against the cage but Dolla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dolla is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Braz misses with a takedown attempt
and Dolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Braz is breathing heavily.
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!
Dolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Braz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#KD2#
Dolla lands a big head kick that sends Braz tumbling to the mat! Dolla takes a step backwards and waves Braz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Braz is rocked!
Dolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Braz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Braz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Dolla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Dolla.
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Braz misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Dolla cracks Braz with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Braz falls to his knees and Dolla doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: HFC 112:Curran vs Skrumbellos     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Nicu delivers a nice body kick.
Nicu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braz.
Nicu flicks out a counter leg kick but Braz steps away.
Braz blocks a head kick by Nicu. #TD#
Braz gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Braz is working for a kimura but Nicu is defending it quite comfortably.
Nicu wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nicu defends it well.
Nicu is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nicu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz. #SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicu sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicu sees it coming and defends easily.
Nicu is looking to escape.#SUB#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nicu is trying to stand up here but Braz is controlling him well. #SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Nicu is trying to stand. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Nicu is defending well. #SUB#
Nicu is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz. #SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
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.
Nicu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nicu controlling the position.#ES2#
Nicu pushes Braz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Braz closes the distance and clinches up with Nicu, looking for a takedown. Braz pushes Nicu against the cage but Nicu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A solid body kick from Nicu.
Nicu dips to his left and cracks Braz with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but Nicu shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz is breathing heavily.
Nicu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Braz if he has to take too many more of those.
Nicu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nicu scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicu sprawls well. Nicu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicu digs a good body shot into Braz's ribs.#T3#
Nicu scores with a nice strike.
Nicu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Braz has been working on his balance at Russian Bears Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nicu.
Braz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicu finds it's way round the side to connect with Braz's head. #KD2#
Nicu lands a big head kick that sends Braz tumbling to the mat! Nicu takes a step backwards and waves Braz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Braz is rocked!#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Nicu scores with a leg kick.
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicu circles away.
We've been informed that Nicu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Braz fails with the takedown
and Nicu counters with a crisp right that sends Braz to the canvas! Nicu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosue Nicu!
An out of breath Iosue Nicu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Shoei Braz had this to say: 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: HFC Fight Night 2     
Date:   Jul 26, 2017
#R1#
Linkki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Braz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Braz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Braz is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably.
Linkki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Malmi Aitta . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Linkki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linkki is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Linkki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #T1#
Linkki is pressing down on Braz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Braz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Linkki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Linkki manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Linkki's guard.
Linkki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Braz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linkki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Linkki trying to control the pace.
Linkki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Braz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Linkki is looking to stall here but Braz recovers full guard.
Linkki trying to control but Braz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Linkki throws a strike but Braz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Linkki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Linkki holds on and takes a little breather.
Linkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Braz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Linkki pulls Braz in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Linkki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Linkki manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Linkki's guard.
Linkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braz is pushing down on Linkki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Linkki is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Linkki trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Linkki trying to control here. #SUB#
Braz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Linkki is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shoei Braz waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.
Lahden Linkki spoke after the fight, saying 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.

 

Event: HFC 106:Sang Seok vs Scrubs     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Braz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marston tries to avoid it but Braz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marston to the ground. Marston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Braz tries for a takedown but Marston circles away easily
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Braz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Braz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marston, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Braz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Braz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Braz's guard! Nice work there by Marston! #T1#
Marston wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving.
Braz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Marston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marston throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marston throwing strikes but missing.
Marston throws an elbow that misses. Braz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marston's guard. Nice move by Braz!#REVR##T3##SUB#
Braz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marston has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Braz being controlled here, momentarily.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Braz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Braz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Braz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Braz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Marston stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Braz throws up his legs and catches Marston in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Marston tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Braz! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KnockOut logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: HFC 104:Silva vs Obuhov     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1##CL#
Scar has closed the distance and engaged Braz in a clinch.
Scar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Braz lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Scar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Braz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braz is pushing down on Scar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scar is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Scar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Scar defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Scar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Scar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Scar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #T2##SUB2#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scar is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold.
Braz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Russian Bears Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Scar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Scar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braz is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Scar is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Scar defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Scar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scar defends it well.
Scar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Scar is looking for a triangle but Braz pushes his legs off easily.
Braz stopping the sweep attempt from Scar.
Braz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scar is keeping the position for now.
Braz passes Scar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scar gets back to full guard.
Braz passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Scar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Braz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Scar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shoei Braz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shoei Braz made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: HFC 100:Curran vs Griffin     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Braz with a poor takedown
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Braz knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Braz is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Braz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braz advances to mount. #SUB#
Sanchez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Braz.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Braz wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Braz. #SUB#
Braz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanchez is surviving well by controlling Braz's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Braz looking for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Braz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Braz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2##SUB#
Braz has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Braz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Braz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a triangle here but Sanchez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
Braz can't escape the position.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braz is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braz is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Braz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Braz tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Braz fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Braz's head.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Braz dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Braz's head and hops out.#CL2#
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Braz.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brazs head.
Braz takes a shot to the head.
Braz takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez. #T1#
Sanchez is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Braz is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Braz's head.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez works on Braz's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez presses Braz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Braz's ribcage. Braz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Braz with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braz backwards. #CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Braz or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Braz.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sanchez. #ROC2#
Braz is rocked!#KD2#
Sanchez drops Braz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Braz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Braz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Braz drops to his knees and Sanchez pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yes Man Sanchez!
A victorious Yes Man Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Shoei Braz had this to say: 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: HFC 96: Ragnarson vs Hellmuth     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Braz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bellum counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Braz shoots in and drives through. Bellum sprawls well.
Braz fails with the takedown
and Bellum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chris Bellum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Bellum dips to his left and cracks Braz with an uppercut!
Braz fails with the takedown
and Bellum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bellum jabs Braz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Bellum finds it's way through Braz's defenses.
Braz has his takedown stuffed
and Bellum counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bellum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Braz looks winded!#T1#
Braz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bellum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braz.
Bellum tried to counter with a leg kick but Braz avoided it.
Bellum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Braz.
Braz fails with the takedown
and Bellum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bellum connects with an inside leg kick.
Braz tries for a takedown but Bellum circles away easily
letting Bellum counter with a right hand.
Braz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bellum counters by moving into the clinch.
Bellum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Braz backwards.
Braz has Bellum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bellum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bellum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Good body shot from Bellum.
Bellum lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Shoei Braz's cut even more.
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!
Bellum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Braz goes for a takedown attempt but Bellum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #KD#
Bellum lands a big head kick that sends Braz tumbling to the mat! Bellum takes a step backwards and waves Braz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Braz is rocked!
Braz shoots in looking for a takedown but Bellum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Braz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bellum lands with a good body shot.
Bellum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Braz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Braz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Braz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bellum counters with a good low kick that Braz was not able to check.
Bellum feints and then cracks Braz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braz down. #T3#
Good leg kick by Bellum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bellum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braz has time to react.#CUT#
The cut above Shoei Braz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braz misses with a takedown
and Bellum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bellum throws a right and a left that Braz avoids nicely.
Braz with a poor takedown #KD#
and Bellum counters with a nice right hand that sends Braz toppling to the canvas! Braz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bellum finish him?!
Braz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bellum finish him?
Bellum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braz leaves his chin hanging out and Bellum seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Braz crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Bellum!
Chris Bellum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: HFC 94:Kriel vs Pritchard     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Braz tries for a takedown but Marston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Braz fails with the takedown.
Braz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marston is fending him off so far but Braz persists. Nope, Marston circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoei Braz.
Braz tries to clinch but Marston moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Marston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braz with a poor takedown
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Braz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Braz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marston, who protects the arm well.
Marston is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Braz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Braz's guard! Nice work there by Marston!
Marston wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving. #T1#
Marston wants to pass the guard but Braz is keeping the position.
Marston looking to sit in guard and control but Braz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Braz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Braz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Braz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marston has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Braz but great work by Marston.
Marston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braz keeps working.
Marston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Marston working the head with strikes.
Braz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Braz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marston.
Braz keeping moving, preventing Marston from controlling successfully.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Braz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Braz has his foot on Marston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marston works his way back into a safe position though.
Marston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Marston content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Braz has locked up a guillotine! Braz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marston is holding on here and Braz must be using up a lot of energy. Marston has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Braz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: RBFC87:Schopenhauer vsBradford     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Braz gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Duffy, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Braz has hold of Duffy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Duffy seems comfortable defending it but Braz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Duffy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Duffy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Braz couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KnockOut, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: HFC 80:Braz vs Bangist     
Date:   Jan 20, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Bangsit scores with a takedown into Braz's guard.
Braz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bangsit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Braz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braz looking to pass the guard.
Braz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Braz pushes his legs off easily.
Braz wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Braz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangsit is keeping the position for now.
Braz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Braz defends it easily.#SUB#
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Braz advances position into side control!
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Braz keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Braz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Braz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bangsit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bangsit is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bangsit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Bangsit is looking to control Braz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bangsit avoid being mounted?
Bangsit works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Braz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bangsit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bangsit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Braz postures up.
Braz passes Bangsit's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Braz is working for a kimura but Bangsit is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Bangsit manages to get to full guard.
Bangsit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braz's guard. #REVB#
Bangsit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Braz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bangsit.
Bangsit throws a strike but Braz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bangsit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bangsit lands a couple of digs.
Bangsit slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura but Braz is defending well.
Braz moves into full guard.
Bangsit throws an elbow that misses. Braz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bangsit's guard. Nice move by Braz!#REVR#
Bangsit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bangsit is on top in guard. #REVB#
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!
Braz can't keep his opponent in guard - Bangsit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bangsit has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Braz defend it? Bangsit steps over the head and cranks it - Braz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bangsit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: HFC 77:Hellmuth vs Tsuruta 2     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Braz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Braz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.#T1#
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Braz checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
Braz has been working on his balance at HFC Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Braz stumbling back into the cage.
Braz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Braz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Braz slips under a jab.
Braz feinted with a counter takedown.
Braz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Braz slips under a jab.
Sanchez catches Braz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Yes Man Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braz slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braz's head.
Braz needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Braz slips the punch.
Braz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Braz is out of range.
Sanchez tests Braz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braz walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Braz ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Braz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Braz dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Braz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Braz's head back.
Braz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Braz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Braz doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez cracks Braz with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Braz momentarily.
Braz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Braz is out of range.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Braz slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez thumps Braz with a low kick.#T4#
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Braz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Braz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Braz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Braz checks it #TD#
and Braz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Braz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez throws a hook but Braz blocks it.
Braz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Braz moved out of range nicely.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Braz is just out of range.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Braz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.#T2#
Braz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Braz. That did some damage!
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Braz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Braz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Braz's shoulder, as Braz tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Braz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Sanchez controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Shoei Braz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yes Man Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Yes Man Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Shoei Braz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: HFC 72:Tsuruta vs Milne     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Baratheon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Braz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baratheon's guard.
Braz stopping the sweep attempt from Baratheon.
Braz wants to pass the guard but Baratheon is keeping the position.
Braz postures up.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baratheon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Braz drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Braz as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Baratheon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Braz! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shoei Braz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shoei Braz waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: HFC 68:Ragnarson vs Milne     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Golem tries to bum rush Braz with a series of wild strikes but Braz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Braz with the counter takedown but Golem avoids it easily.
Golem connects with a right hand. Braz shakes it off.
Golem missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Golem defends it well.
Braz slips a jab from Golem.
Braz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Braz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Golem takes a swing at Braz's ribcage but misses.
Braz feints the counter takedown.
Golem throws a lazy right hand but Braz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Golem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Braz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Golem won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golem, who protects the arm well.
Braz scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Golem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Golem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braz on the ground.
Golem prevents Braz from moving into mount. #T1#
Golem parries the strikes from Braz easily there. Braz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Golem to escape.
Braz advances to full mount.
Golem avoids a series of strikes thrown by Braz.
Braz wants to take his opponent's back but Golem doesn't allow it.
Poor strikes thrown by Braz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Braz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Braz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Braz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Golem is surviving well by controlling Braz's body position as best he can.
Braz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Golem can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB2#
Braz has hold of Golem's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Golem manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Braz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Braz dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braz with the ground and pound from mount.
Braz wants to take his opponent's back but Golem doesn't allow it.
Golem is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB2#
Braz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Golem is surviving well by controlling Braz's body position as best he can.
Golem is trying to escape the mount.
Golem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Braz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Golem turns into him and now he's in Braz's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Braz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braz's guard.
Golem wants to stand and escape but instead Braz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Braz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Golem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Golem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Golem tries to get out of the position.
Braz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golem is looking to control Braz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Golem avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Golem is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Golem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Golem dips to his left and cracks Braz with an uppercut!
Golem looks to land a left hand but Braz moved out of range nicely.
And Braz tries to counter it with a takedown but Golem pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Golem missing with a left hand there. Braz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Golem misses.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Golem misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Golem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Golem misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Golem misses its intended target.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Golem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braz.
Golem throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Braz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Golem's guard.
Braz passes Golem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Golem is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braz misses with a head shot. Golem uses the momentum to regain guard.
Braz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Braz slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Golem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Braz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Golem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Braz. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Braz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Braz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Braz prevents Golem from improving his position.#SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Golem is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Braz is trying for a kimura here. Golem looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Braz wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shoei Braz thanked KnockOut for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande     
Date:   Oct 28, 2016
#R1#
Tarasov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Braz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarasov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Tarasov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Braz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Tarasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tarasov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tarasov is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Tarasov trying to control but Braz postures up. #SUB2#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Tarasov is looking for a sweep. Braz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Tarasov is defending it quite comfortably.
Tarasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarasov defends it well.
Tarasov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarasov has hold of Braz's hands but Braz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Braz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Braz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Braz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Tarasov defends the submission attempt.
Tarasov wants to control but Braz is keeping busy. #T3##SUB2#
Braz seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tarasov has recovered full guard.
Tarasov keeping full guard, as Braz tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Braz is pushing down on Tarasov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tarasov is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Tarasov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Braz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura here but Tarasov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Braz's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarasov defends well.
Tarasov looking to sit in guard and control but Braz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tarasov tests Braz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.#TD#
Tarasov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tarasov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Braz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tarasov has cracked it and Braz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tarasov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Tarasov!
A pretty intense looking Ivan Tarasov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Shoei Braz was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: HFC 59:Obuhov vs Sonnen     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Baratheon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Braz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baratheon! #SUB2#
Braz swings around for an armbar but Baratheon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Braz's guard.
Baratheon wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Braz working for a triangle but Baratheon defends it easily.
Braz can't keep his opponent in guard - Baratheon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Baratheon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baratheon wants to control but Braz is keeping him busy.
Braz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baratheon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Braz looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Baratheon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baratheon prevents Braz from improving his position.#SUB#
Baratheon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braz gets full guard.#SUB2#
Baratheon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baratheon is one step ahead there.
Baratheon is pushing down on Braz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braz is fighting to maintain full guard but Baratheon has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB#
Baratheon wants to work for an arm triangle but Braz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Braz is pressing down on Baratheon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Braz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baratheon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braz is working Baratheon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baratheon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Baratheon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Braz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baratheon managing to control the position. #T3#
Braz is pushing down on Baratheon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baratheon is fighting to maintain full guard but Braz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baratheon defends it well.
Braz blocks the strikes from Baratheon. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be looking for submissions.
Baratheon punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Baratheon is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Baratheon actively working from the bottom here.
Baratheon trying to control but Braz postures up. #SUB2#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baratheon is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Baratheon punching from the bottom.
Braz prevents Baratheon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Baratheon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Baratheon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baratheon is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baratheon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that 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.
#R2#
A lazy left from Baratheon finds it's target.
Baratheon takes a swing at Braz's ribcage but misses.
Braz feints the counter takedown.
Baratheon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Baratheon misses with a body shot.
Stannis Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Braz moves out of range.
Braz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baratheon defends it well.
Braz avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
And Braz tries to counter it with a takedown but Baratheon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baratheon just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Braz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Braz feints the counter takedown.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Braz avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Braz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baratheon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Braz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baratheon is just riding it out for now. Braz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Baratheon is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Baratheon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Baratheon defends the submission attempt.
Baratheon wants to control but Braz is keeping busy. #SUB#
Baratheon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baratheon manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Braz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Braz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3##SUB2#
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baratheon is keeping the position for now.
Baratheon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Braz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baratheon is looking to regain half guard here but Braz keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braz working away.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baratheon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Braz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I wouldn't like to be where Baratheon is right now. #T4#
Baratheon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Braz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baratheon tries to bench press Braz off him but Braz keeps the position. #SUB2#
Braz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Braz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baratheon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baratheon is looking to regain half guard here but Braz keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baratheon misses with an uppercut. Braz saw that one coming.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baratheon is looking to wear down Braz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Braz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baratheon finds it's way round the side to connect with Braz's head.
Baratheon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Braz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baratheon.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Braz was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Braz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Braz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Baratheon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Braz doesn't seem phased though.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Braz ducks under and follows up with a left that Braz also avoids with ease.
And Braz tries to counter it with a takedown but Baratheon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baratheon misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Braz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Braz. #T1##SUB2#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Baratheon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baratheon manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Baratheon's guard. #SUB2#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Braz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Braz working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Baratheon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baratheon manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Baratheon's guard. #SUB#
Baratheon is looking for a triangle but Braz pushes his legs off easily.
Braz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stannis Baratheon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Braz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baratheon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Braz but great work by Baratheon.#SUB#
Baratheon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Braz is looking for a sweep.
Baratheon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baratheon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoei Braz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baratheon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Braz is looking to regain half guard here but Baratheon keeps moving and retains side control.
Baratheon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Braz!#SUB#
Baratheon goes for an armbar but Braz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Braz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braz passes Baratheon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Baratheon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Braz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Baratheon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Braz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.

 

Event: HFC 56:Tsuruta vs Mahones     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Braz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bangsit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bangsit postures up. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a triangle but Bangsit pushes his legs off easily.
Bangsit is looking to work some ground and pound but Braz has wrist control.#SUB2#
Braz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bangsit is pushing down on Braz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braz is fighting to maintain full guard but Bangsit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bangsit thows a huge punch but Braz dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bangsit wants to work for an arm triangle but Braz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bangsit is working for a submission of some sort.
Braz is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Braz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bangsit pulls his head out easily.
Bangsit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bangsit is working for a kimura but Braz is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Braz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Braz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bangsit escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bangsit!#SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bangsit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Braz, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Bangsit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Braz is trying to control Bangsit's posture but Bangsit avoids it.
The ground and pound from Bangsit seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bangsit working away.#SUB#
Bangsit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Braz, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Braz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Braz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Braz keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bangsit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Braz, who protects the arm well.
Bangsit working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bangsit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bangsit in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bangsit scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Braz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Braz wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braz tries to control but Bangsit manages to take his back.#SUB#
Bangsit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Braz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've been informed that Braz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Bangsit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Braz is in bad spot here.
Bangsit 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.
Braz trying to control the hands but Bangsit won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Braz right now. #SUB#
Bangsit working for the choke. #SUB#
Bangsit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Braz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bangsit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Bangsit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Braz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bangsit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bangsit's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz gets his hands free as Bangsit looks to control.
Bangsit tries to escape the position.
Bangsit is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2#
Braz is persistently looking for the submission but Bangsit is defending it well. #SUB2#
Braz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bangsit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1##SUB2#
Braz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bangsit has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bangsit can't escape the position.
Braz is working the ground and pound. Can Bangsit escape?
Bangsit is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Braz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Braz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bangsit. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB2#
Braz looking for the choke from the back.
Bangsit can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Braz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Braz tightening his grip on Bangsit, looking for the choke. #T2#
Braz cracks Bangsit with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bangsit from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Braz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Braz.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Braz looking for the choke but no joy.
Braz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bangsit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Braz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangsit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
Bangsit punching from the bottom. #T3#
Braz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bangsit trying to control but Braz postures up.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Braz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bangsit is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Braz is working for a kimura but Bangsit is defending it quite comfortably.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Braz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bangsit is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz. #SUB#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Braz drops an elbow to the side of Bangsit's head. #SUB#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Bangsit taking some punishment here, with Braz in his half guard.
Braz winds up and cracks Bangsit with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz 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! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bangsit closes the distance and pushes Braz back into the cage.#TD2#
Braz has picked Bangsit up - he's going for a ride! Braz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bangsit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Braz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bangsit manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Braz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bangsit to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Braz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bangsit pulls down on the head and he's put Braz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Bangsit!
Shoei Braz spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 

Event: HFC 50:Yamamoto vs Capuchin     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Romero thows a leg kick but Braz checks it #TD2#
and Braz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Braz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Braz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Braz has gone for a leg lock! Romero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Braz's guard.#REVR#
Braz wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Braz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braz wants to hit a switch here but Romero passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Braz there!
Braz is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Romero wants to control the action but instead Braz gets a body lock and reverses into Romero's guard! Nice work!
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Braz is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Braz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero looking to control.
Braz throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braz's guard. #REVR#
Romero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romero is looking to stand up but Braz won't let him.
Romero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braz on the ground.#SUB2#
Braz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Braz is looking for a triangle here but Romero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Braz is letting Romero control him for a moment.
Braz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Braz can't do much from the bottom here.
Braz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Braz keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Braz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Braz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Braz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Braz is trying to control Romero's posture but Romero avoids it.
Braz is looking to reverse the position.
Romero in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Braz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Braz is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braz struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Braz with an uppercut!
Braz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Braz does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Braz ducks down to avoid it.
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 Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Braz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braz can do to turn this around?
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Good shot there by Romero.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Braz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Braz cracks Romero with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Braz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Braz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Braz throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Braz chips away with some ground and pound.
Braz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Braz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Romero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Romero has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Braz working a defensive guard but Romero manages to pass into side control anyway.
Braz is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Braz wants to control but Romero postures up.
Braz is looking for a sweep.
Braz looks to move to half guard but instead Romero has passed into mount! Damn!
Braz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Braz regains half guard.#SUB2#
Braz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romero controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Braz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Romero seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Braz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Romero is thwarting Braz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Braz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Braz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Braz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Braz actively working from the bottom here.
Romero wants to stand but Braz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice jab there from Romero.
Romero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Braz scrambles back to his feet.
Braz moves out of range of the strikes.
Third Round Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Round Romero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Braz slips the punch.
Braz with the counter takedown but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Braz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romero lands with a good body shot.
Romero misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Braz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoei Braz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Braz is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Braz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Romero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Braz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Braz wants to work for an arm triangle but Romero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Braz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Braz is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shoei Braz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Braz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romero has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braz thows a huge punch but Romero dodges it nicely.
Braz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Braz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Braz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braz. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Braz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Romero is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shoei Braz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shoei Braz waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.
Third Round Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'How did THAT just happen? Is it possible that Jesus doesn't love me anymore? My opponent was the better fighter tonight, but I'm going to train harder than ever, and make my way back to the top!'.

 

Event: Highland Games 185     
Date:   Jun 23, 2016
#R1#
A punch combination from Rammhammer misses.
Rammhammer looks to land a combination but Braz avoids it well. #TD#
Braz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Braz working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Braz tries for a kimura but Rammhammer is defending well.
Braz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Braz scoring with punches and elbows.
Rammhammer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Braz.
Rammhammer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
You can see the frustration on Rammhammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rammhammer regains half guard.
Rammhammer tries to get to full guard but Braz has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Braz seems to be working for a kimura but Rammhammer defends the submission attempt.
Rammhammer is looking for a sweep. Braz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura but Rammhammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braz to get the leverage.
Rammhammer wants to get back to full guard.
Rammhammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a kimura here.
Rammhammer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Braz throwing strikes but missing.
Braz 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.
Braz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Braz wants to control from the top but Rammhammer keeps moving.
Rammhammer trying to keep a closed guard but Braz is proving a slippery customer.
Braz looking to pass the guard.
Braz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Rammhammer working for a triangle but Braz defends it easily.
Braz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Braz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Braz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rammhammer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Braz has Rammhammer in his guard.#REVB#
Braz keeping moving, preventing Rammhammer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Braz is looking for a triangle but Rammhammer pushes his legs off easily.
Rammhammer trying to control but Braz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Braz looking for a guillotine here but Rammhammer defends easily.
Braz keeping moving, preventing Rammhammer from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Braz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Braz has his foot on Rammhammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rammhammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Rammhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Braz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rammhammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rammhammer is working away from the top position though.
Braz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoei Braz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rammhammer throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Rudolf Rammhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rammhammer as he jumps to the side.
Rammhammer throws a right hand that Braz ducks under and follows up with a left that Braz also avoids with ease.
Rammhammer scores with a hook.
Rammhammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rammhammer misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Rammhammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rammhammer misses with a double jab #TD#
and Braz counters with a shoot takedown. Rammhammer fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Braz has gone for a leg lock! Rammhammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Braz's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Braz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Rammhammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Braz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rammhammer has managed to get both his arms back between Braz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Braz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rammhammer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Braz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rammhammer wants to control from the top but Braz keeps moving. #SUB#
Braz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rammhammer defends it easily.#SUB#
Braz is looking for a triangle here but Rammhammer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Braz tries to bench press Rammhammer off him but Rammhammer keeps the position. #SUB2#
Rammhammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rammhammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braz keeps working.
Braz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Braz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Braz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Braz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Rammhammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Braz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Braz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rammhammer pulls his head out easily.
Rammhammer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Braz tries to hold on but Rammhammer pushes him away.
Shoei Braz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rammhammer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Braz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Braz shrugs it off.
Braz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Braz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Braz tries to roll over but Rammhammer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Braz looking for submissions off his back.
Braz trying to hold on to Rammhammer's head to control him but Rammhammer postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rammhammer wants to pass the guard but Braz is defending well.
Rammhammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Braz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Rammhammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shoei Braz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rammhammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rammhammer feints a jab promting Braz to slip. Rammhammer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Braz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Braz.
Rammhammer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rammhammer controlling the pace.
Braz is trying to stand back up but Rammhammer is controlling him
Braz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Braz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rammhammer pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Rammhammer is trying to work for a kimura but Braz is defending well. #T1#
Braz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Braz wants to control but Rammhammer is keeping busy.
Rammhammer uses his free foot to push down on Braz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Braz.
Braz tries to hold on but Rammhammer pushes him away. #SUB2#
Rammhammer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Braz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Braz shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Rammhammer working for a submission but Braz is keeping him at bay.
Braz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2##SUB#
Braz looking for submissions off his back.
Braz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rammhammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Braz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rammhammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rammhammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rammhammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Braz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rammhammer has managed to get both his arms back between Braz's legs - danger averted.
Braz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Braz working a defensive guard but Rammhammer passes into half guard.
Rammhammer is thwarting Braz's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Braz looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braz gets full guard.
Rammhammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Braz is retaining full guard.
Rammhammer passes Braz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rammhammer wants to take a breather but Braz is having none of it. #SUB#
Braz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rammhammer pulls his head out easily.
Rammhammer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Rammhammer is working for a guillotine from mount but Braz frees his head quite easily.
Braz tries to lock up and control but Rammhammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Braz has given up his back. Will we see Rammhammer going for some submissions?
Rammhammer controlling well, preventing Braz from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Rammhammer is looking for the choke from the back position but Braz is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Rammhammer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Braz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Braz is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rammhammer not allowing Braz to control his hands.
Braz is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Rammhammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rammhammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Rammhammer!

Rudolf Rammhammer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Shoei Braz spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll be back'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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