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Event:
IHOF IV: The Ides of March
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Georgiadis lands with a good body shot.
Georgiadis punishes Braganca's body with a nice straight punch.
Braganca misses with a takedown
and Georgiadis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Georgiadis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Georgiadis manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Braganca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Braganca fails with a takedown attempt.
Georgiadis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braganca.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Braganca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiadis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Braganca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Georgiadis avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Braganca finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Georgiadis's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Braganca falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helios Georgiadis!
A victorious Helios Georgiadis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Meyers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Braganca stops Meyers from standing up.
Meyers trying to keep a closed guard but Braganca is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyers wants to stand but Braganca is controlling the position.
Meyers trying to control the position.
Braganca not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meyers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Braganca is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyers is trying to control the position but Braganca postures up.
Braganca controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Meyers or perhaps it was just good defense by Braganca, which made it look bad.
Braganca wants to counter the offense by Meyers and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Braganca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Braganca wants it to stay on the feet.
Meyers shoots and misses
and Braganca counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Braganca closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meyers did well to prevent Braganca getting side control.
Meyers tries to kick Braganca off in order to stand up. Braganca Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Braganca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braganca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Meyers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Braganca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Meyers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braganca on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braganca seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Meyers is holding on tight.
Braganca keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Braganca is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Meyers is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Meyers flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Braganca anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Meyers and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Braganca slips an arm under Meyers chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Braganca has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Braganca is squeezing on Meyers like an anaconda would it's prey. Meyers fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Braganca!
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Event:
NJMMA #7: Mendez v Savage
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Braganca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Omen punishes Braganca's body with a nice straight punch.
The Omen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braganca.
A jab from The Omen finds it's way through Braganca's defenses. #ROC2#
Braganca is rocked!
The Omen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Braganca doesn't seem bothered though.
The Omen scores with a sloppy right hand. Braganca should have avoided that one.
Oh Braganca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Omen with a nice cross.
The Omen cracks Braganca on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Braganca falls backwards against the cage. The Omen follows up with more strikes that drop Braganca to his knees. The Omen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Braganca! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien The Omen!
After winning the bout, Damien The Omen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Blanchard closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Braganca drags the fight down to the ground.
Blanchard throwing strikes but missing.
Braganca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blanchard is controlling him.
Blanchard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blanchard tries to stand but Braganca is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braganca has his hands on Blanchard's head, controlling the position.
Blanchard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Braganca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Blanchard working some strikes from top position.
Blanchard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blanchard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blanchard wants to stand and escape but instead Braganca has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Braganca seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Braganca stops Blanchard from standing up. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blanchard holds on and takes a little breather.
Braganca trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanchard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanchard wants to stand up but Braganca is controlling him.
Braganca trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom.
Blanchard is trying to control the position but Braganca postures up. #T3#
Blanchard is pulling down on Braganca's head to control his posture.
Blanchard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Blanchard wants to clinch.#TD2#
Braganca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blanchard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Braganca trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braganca trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blanchard's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanchard trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Braganca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blanchard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Blanchard clinches up with Braganca and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Braganca has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blanchard is trying to keep an underhook but Braganca manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Braganca is trying to control the action in half guard but Blanchard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Braganca passes to full mount!
Braganca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blanchard is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Braganca working for a submission but Blanchard is keeping him at bay. #T1#
Braganca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blanchard is looking to escape.
Braganca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Braganca tries to control but Blanchard wriggling away.
Braganca sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blanchard wants to get back to his feet.
Blanchard wants to hold on but Braganca pushes him away.
Blanchard is trying to stand.
Braganca lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Braganca controlling his opponent.
Blanchard wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
Braganca controlling from mount.
Blanchard tries to hold on but Braganca postures up.
Blanchard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Braganca is looking to stand but Blanchard has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blanchard wants to hold on but Braganca pushes him away.
Braganca tries to control but Blanchard wriggling away.
Blanchard tries to hold on but Braganca postures up.
Blanchard wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanchard is squirming around, avoiding Braganca's attempts to control the action.
Blanchard is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Braganca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Blanchard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Braganca was covering up waiting for the punch and Blanchard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Blanchard being controlled here momentarily.
Blanchard throws a strike but Braganca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Braganca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blanchard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Braganca from controlling successfully. #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.
Blanchard working a defensive guard here.
Braganca trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom.
Braganca might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blanchard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Blanchard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braganca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braganca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Blanchard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##TD2#
Braganca jumps guard and drags Blanchard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blanchard throwing strikes from guard but Braganca blocks nicely.
Blanchard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blanchard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Braganca holds on and takes a little breather.
Braganca controls Blanchard momentarily but Blanchard frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braganca working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blanchard.
Braganca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #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.
Blanchard throwing strikes but missing.
Blanchard throwing strikes from guard but Braganca blocks nicely.
Blanchard throws a strike but Braganca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blanchard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braganca on the ground.
Braganca wants to stand but Blanchard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Braganca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braganca sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braganca's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Howard Blanchard.
I think Braganca 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Braganca!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Dunlap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Braganca drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dunlap seems a little lost for a moment, as Braganca dominates the positioning.
Dunlap gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Braganca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dunlap is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Braganca looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Braganca has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dunlap is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Braganca!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Braganca shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Braganca throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Braganca is in Barnes's guard.
Braganca controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes is pulling down on Braganca's head to control his posture.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is really struggling to control Braganca but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braganca is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Barnes controlling Braganca's posture.
Braganca wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Braganca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Braganca working away.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ground and pound from Braganca seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Barnes tries to buck Braganca off but Braganca is having none of it.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Braganca controlling from side mount.
It looks like Braganca might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Barnes prevents Braganca from moving into mount.
Barnes is not content to let Braganca control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Braganca looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB2#
Braganca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Braganca looks winded!
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Braganca is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braganca controlling his opponent.
Barnes tries to control the position but Braganca now has his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Braganca dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Braganca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Braganca landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braganca controls the pace.
Braganca postures up.
Barnes seems keen to control Braganca's posture.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Braganca from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Braganca looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braganca's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Braganca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Braganca wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Barnes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Braganca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Braganca is breathing heavily.
Braganca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Braganca pushes him off.
Braganca drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Braganca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jae Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Braganca.#T3##CL2#
Braganca instigates a clinch.
Braganca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Braganca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Barnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Braganca blocks it.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Barnes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes throws a strike but Braganca avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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 Jae Barnes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Braganca misses.
Braganca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Barnes dives in and scores a takedown into Braganca's guard.
Braganca striking off his back but it's not causing Barnes any problems.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes postures up in Braganca's guard and throws a big left but Braganca blocks it.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braganca on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Braganca trying to control the position.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Braganca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Braganca looking to control.
Braganca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes wants to get up but he can't break Braganca's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Braganca.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is not content to let Braganca control the position. #T2#
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Braganca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Braganca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Braganca is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Braganca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Braganca controlling the action here.
Braganca has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Barnes tries to hold on but Braganca postures up.
Barnes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Braganca jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barnes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Braganca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes prevents Braganca from improving position. #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.
Braganca wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes wants to control but Braganca postures up.
Braganca wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Braganca is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braganca trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Braganca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Braganca 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Braganca!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#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.#TD2#
Braganca feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Allen tries to strike from the bottom.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Braganca from controlling successfully.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Braganca wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Braganca is proving a slippery customer.
Allen is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braganca wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Braganca closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allen did well to prevent Braganca getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Braganca with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Allen is staying active underneath Braganca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Allen is trying to maintain the position but Braganca is very close to passing his half guard.
Braganca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Braganca controlling the pace.
Allen wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Allen trying to control here.
Braganca trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen is pressing down on Braganca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Braganca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Allen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Allen darts in and clinches Braganca up against the cage.#T3#
Allen tries to break free but Braganca pushes him back against the cage.
Braganca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Allen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Braganca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen misses with a combination
and Braganca counters with a left and a right that stings Allen. #T4#
Allen scores with a decent looking hook.
Braganca has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Braganca closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allen did well to prevent Braganca getting side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen is looking for a sweep. Braganca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Braganca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Allen is looking to clinch.
Braganca fails to land the takedown.
Allen throws a big counter combination but Braganca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Braganca feints and as Allen raises his hands in defense, Braganca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braganca trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen trying to control the position.
#T1#
Braganca wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braganca is one step ahead there.
Allen pulls Braganca in to control the position.
Gabriel Braganca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Braganca trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen is looking to clinch but Braganca is avoiding it.
#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.
Allen digs a good hook to Braganca's body.
Allen misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Braganca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Braganca stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Braganca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allen smiles and moves away.
Allen leaves Braganca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jordan Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Braganca.#T3#
Braganca swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Braganca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Allen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Braganca prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allen is trying to force a seperation but Braganca has the dominant position.
Braganca tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Braganca drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braganca darts in looking for a takedown but Allen gets double underhooks and turns Braganca into the cage.
Allen is looking for a counter combo.
Braganca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braganca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Jordan Allen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Braganca looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Allen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Braganca has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Allen is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braganca looking to control and managing it successfully.
Allen tries to lock up and control but Braganca gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Allen is controlling an arm, preventing Braganca from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Braganca looking for a guillotine from mount but Allen is having none of it.
Braganca tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Braganca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braganca looking to control but Allen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allen wants to control but Braganca is having none of it.
Allen holds on for dear life.
Allen really wants to buck Braganca off and get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Braganca working for a submission but Allen is keeping him at bay.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allen regains half guard.
Allen is looking to improve his position.
Allen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Braganca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allen is just riding it out for now. Braganca eventually gives up the hold.
Allen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braganca trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Allen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Braganca wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Braganca content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Allen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Braganca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Braganca 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Braganca!
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