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Event:
BFF 65: Nti vs. Oneal
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Banda moves into range and clinches up with Bravo.
Banda's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banda.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Banda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravo or not.
Banda is working Bravo over against the ropes.
Banda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Banda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravo or not.
Banda lands a nice uppercut.
Banda digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banda pushes Bravo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
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!
Banda scores with a shoulder strike.
Banda lands an uppercut.
A short left from Banda.
Banda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banda lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Banda.
Banda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bravo backwards. #ROC2#
Bravo is rocked!
Banda unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bravo! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Banda is unloading with more strikes now! Bravo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lexington Banda!
A relieved looking Lexington Banda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFF 62: Lesnar vs. Kawamata
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Bravo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Savea to the mat! Savea manages to get full guard.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Savea.
Bravo is pushing down on Savea's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savea is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savea's head.
Bravo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bravo working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bravo lands with a punch from half guard.
Bravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bravo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bravo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Bravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bravo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savea!
Savea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bravo scoring with strikes but Savea is staying in there.
Bravo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bravo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bravo lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Savea is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jared Savea has been cut.
Savea on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savea tries to get out of the position.
Bravo connects with a bit shot that sees Savea covering up! More strikes from Bravo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bravo is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bravo!
During a confident post fight interview, John Bravo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UCF 17
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanningfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bravo tries to avoid it but Tanningfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bravo to the ground. Bravo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanningfield misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming.
Tanningfield avoids the body shot from Bravo.
Tanningfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Bravo sprawls well. He's pushed Tanningfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanningfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.#TD2#
Tanningfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tanningfield prevents Bravo from improving his position.
Bravo is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tanningfield throws a strike but Bravo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanningfield is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanningfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanningfield.
Tanningfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bravo is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanningfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanningfield looking to control.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo won't allow Tanningfield to sweep him here.
Bravo is stalling in the full guard.
Bravo throwing strikes but missing.
Tanningfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bravo controls the pace.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Tanningfield keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Bravo wants to control from the top but Tanningfield keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bravo slips under a jab from Tanningfield.
A big left from Bravo misses.
Tanningfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bravo defends it nicely.
John Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dek Tanningfield.
Nice sprawl there from Bravo as Tanningfield shoots in.
Bravo is looking to counter punch.
Tanningfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
Tanningfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bravo as he avoids it easily.
Tanningfield avoids the body shot from Bravo.
#CL#
Tanningfield gets tackled into the cage by Bravo. Bravo maintains the clinch. #T4##BC#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanningfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanningfield tries for a takedown but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanningfield.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Tanningfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravo defends it well.
Tanningfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Bravo misses with a hook.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Tanningfield ducks down to avoid it.
Tanningfield feints the counter takedown.
Bravo swings for the body but Tanningfield moves out of range.
Tanningfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanningfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Dek Tanningfield has been cut.
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!
Tanningfield darts in looking for a takedown but Bravo gets double underhooks and turns Tanningfield into the cage.
Tanningfield fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dek Tanningfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanningfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bravo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tanningfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravo as he jumps to the side.
Tanningfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Tanningfield feints the counter takedown.
Dek Tanningfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanningfield.
Tanningfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravo defends it well.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Tanningfield counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bravo!
John Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo is not content to let Tanningfield control the position.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanningfield can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tanningfield looks to land a strike but Bravo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tanningfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bravo controlling the position.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Tanningfield tries to pass.
Bravo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tanningfield pulls Bravo in close to prevent any damage.
Tanningfield keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo is really struggling to control Tanningfield but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bravo 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. #T2#
Tanningfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bravo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bravo distracts Tanningfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tanningfield wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanningfield has control of Bravo's left arm, preventing Bravo from doing any damage.
Tanningfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo's guard. #REVB##T3#
Tanningfield wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanningfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanningfield looking to pass the guard.
Tanningfield throws an elbow that misses. Bravo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanningfield's guard. Nice move by Bravo!#REVR#
Bravo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bravo lands a couple of digs.
We've been informed that Tanningfield has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bravo is working Tanningfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanningfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bravo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bravo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanningfield swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Bravo wants to control from the top but Tanningfield keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bravo stands up over Tanningfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bravo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanningfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bravo trying to control but Tanningfield is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanningfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tanningfield will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bravo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dek Tanningfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tanningfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo swings for the body but Tanningfield moves out of range.
Tanningfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Tanningfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tanningfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanningfield somewhat.
Tanningfield slips under a jab from Bravo.#TD2#
Tanningfield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanningfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bravo controlling the position for now.
Bravo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bravo.#T1#
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Tanningfield from controlling successfully.
Bravo seems keen to control Tanningfield's posture.
Tanningfield stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Tanningfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanningfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bravo 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tanningfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanningfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Nice takedown defense from Bravo. No joy for Tanningfield on that attempt.
John Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dek Tanningfield.
Tanningfield slips a jab from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
Tanningfield swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Tanningfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bravo's guard.
Tanningfield throwing strikes but missing.
Tanningfield throwing strikes but missing.
Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tanningfield's guard. #REVR##T3#
Bravo controlling from the top position.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bravo is working Tanningfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanningfield controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself.
Bravo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tanningfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo 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.
Bravo working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bravo won't allow Tanningfield to sweep him here.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanningfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo with a nice head shot there.#CUT#
That has opened up Dek Tanningfield's cut even more.
Bravo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanningfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bravo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bravo won't allow Tanningfield to sweep him here.
Tanningfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravo with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanningfield's head.
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanningfield's head.#ROC#
Tanningfield is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Dek Tanningfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bravo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tanningfield covers up, he's hurt! Bravo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bravo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bravo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bravo!
A relieved looking John Bravo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UCF America 3
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Banner is looking to clinch.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Banner. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Banner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Bravo tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bravo tries to get out of the position.
The strikes coming from Banner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Banner throwing strikes but Bravo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Bravo is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Bravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Banner trying to hold on to Bravo's head to control him but Bravo postures up.
Banner gets back to full guard.
Bravo postures up and lands a big shot to Banner's brow.
Bravo throwing strikes but missing.
Bravo postures up.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bravo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner 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#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bravo controlling the position well.
Bravo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Banner.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bravo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bravo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravo has Banner pulled in close to control his posture.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banner wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bravo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo's guard. #REVB#
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bravo controlling the position.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Banner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bravo has control of Banner's left arm, preventing Banner from doing any damage.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bravo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Banner defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
Banner scores with a jab to the body.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner scores with a jab to the body.
Banner cracks Bravo with a good jab.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Banner throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Bravo ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bravo darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Bravo into the cage.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Banner scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banner avoids the body shot from Bravo.
Bravo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner scores with a body shot.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Banner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
A shot to the liver by Banner. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bravo misses the target.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Bravo slips under a jab from Banner.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
John Bravo's cut is getting worse.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner throws a low kick but Bravo moves out of range easily.
Banner slips under a jab from Bravo.
Banner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bravo rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner throws a counter combo.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.
Banner stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Banner misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bravo gets a takedown into half guard.
Banner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Banner is looking for a sweep. Bravo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bravo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo drops an elbow to the side of Banner's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bravo lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Banner is rocked!
Bravo lands a big elbow - Banner is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bravo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bravo!
John Bravo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UCF America 2
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Bravo.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Lesnar rushes Bravo and presses him up against the cage.
Lesnar lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Lesnar to work.
Bravo is working for takedown but Lesnar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Lesnar.
Nice body punch from Lesnar - that landed with a thud.
Bravo tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
A short right from Lesnar on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lesnar is trying to trip Bravo. He has hold of a leg but Bravo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lesnar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bravo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Bravo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Bravo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bravo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bravo's head.
We've been hearing that Lesnar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Bravo has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Lesnar is in close to Bravo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar distracts Bravo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar pushes down on Bravo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bravo is looking to improve his position.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Bravo has his hands clasped together around Lesnar's back. He's all about the action.
Bravo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bravo is in trouble now - Lesnar has advanced to mount!
Bravo wants to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Lesnar scoring with strikes but Bravo is staying in there.
Bravo can't escape the position.
#T4#
Lesnar lands a big elbow.
Lesnar landing punches. #ROC#
Bravo is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Lesnar! Bravo is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Lesnar!
Mark Lesnar retains his heavyweight title!
A less than humble Mark Lesnar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
UCF 3: Immortal Combat
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bravo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Bravo won't allow Rounder to get back to his feet.
Rounder keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Rounder keeps moving.
Rounder 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.
Rounder is looking to stand up but Bravo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounder is trying to control the position but Bravo postures up.
Rounder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
Bravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rounder's head.
Bravo 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bravo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bravo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rounder's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Bravo!
John Bravo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Beach, Please!
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Yaj misses its target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yaj darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
Yaj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yaj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yaj.
Yaj scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Yaj throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Yaj lands a slapping body shot.
Yaj throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bravo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bravo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yaj dodges the ground and pound from Bravo.
Bravo working the ground and pound but Yaj is defending the strikes.
Bravo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yaj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Bravo trying to control the position but Yaj is working away.
Bravo cracks Yaj with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo tries to score with some ground and pound. Yaj controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Bravo is working Yaj over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bravo lands a few punches from side control.
Yaj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yaj is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bravo connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Bravo.
Bravo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bravo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bravo in side control, throwing shots but Yaj defends.
Bravo lands an elbow.
Bravo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Yaj parries the strikes from Bravo easily there. Bravo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yaj to escape.
Bravo looks up at the clock and then as Yaj takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bravo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bravo cracks Yaj with a big right hand but Yaj just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Yaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yaj takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bravo scoring with punches from side control.
Bravo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yaj takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yaj parries the strikes from Bravo easily there. Bravo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yaj to escape.
Yaj is not content to let Bravo control the position.
An elbow from Bravo crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Bravo is chipping away with strikes.
Bravo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bravo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yaj down.
Bravo throws an elbow but Yaj slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bravo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yaj!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bravo controlling from mount.
Bravo with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Sly Yaj has been cut.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bravo! Yaj is hurt baaadly! Bravo is firing away with more strikes - Yaj is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bravo!
John Bravo is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking John Bravo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Beach Fights 20
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Bravo shoots and misses
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
Bravo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Yaj does it's job there.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Yaj, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Yaj against the cage but Yaj circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bravo takes one on the button.
Bravo misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Yaj counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bravo! Yaj lets Bravo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Bravo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bravo off his feet! Bravo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sly Yaj!
Sly Yaj is the new heavyweight champion!
Sly Yaj seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Bodies on the Beach
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bravo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deadly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bravo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bravo landing punches.
Bravo landing punches.
Deadly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bravo scoring with strikes but Deadly is staying in there.
Bravo unloads with some shots from mount but Deadly bucks and avoids them well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#
It looks like Ron Deadly has been cut.
Bravo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bravo looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Deadly covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bravo!
John Bravo retains his heavyweight title!
John Bravo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Beat down by the Beach
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bravo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beaudry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beaudry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bravo connects with a decent elbow.
Beaudry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beaudry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bravo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrice Beaudry has been cut.#SUB#
Beaudry looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Bravo.
Bravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bravo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#
Patrice Beaudry's cut is getting worse.
Bravo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#
Jeez, Patrice Beaudry's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Patrice Beaudry's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Bravo!
John Bravo is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, John Bravo 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: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Iliev throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iliev won't be happy with that.
Bravo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bravo landing strikes.
Bravo scoring with punches and elbows.
Bravo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Iliev down.
Bravo works to advance to full mount. Iliev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo with a couple of short strikes.
Bravo landing strikes from the mount and Iliev is in trouble!
Bravo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Iliev's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches - $300/Week have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bravo breaks from Iliev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bravo unloading with bombs!
Bravo punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#
Iliev is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Iliev has been cut.
Iliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Iliev is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo lands a big elbow - Iliev is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Iliev is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Bravo!
An out of breath John Bravo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Ayete with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ayete looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bravo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ayete!
Ayete is in a horrible position here. Bravo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT#
It looks like Majid Ayete has been cut.
Bravo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bravo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bravo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#
Ayete 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!
Bravo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ayete badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bravo around the waist but Bravo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bravo is the winner by TKO! Bravo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bravo!
A relieved looking John Bravo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Em.
Em tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown. Em fights it but they end up in guard.
Em working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Em working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Em has hold of Bravo's hands but Bravo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Em has hold of Bravo's hands but Bravo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bravo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Em wants to improve his position but Bravo is controlling well.
Em is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Em avoid being mounted?
Bravo working Em over with strikes.
Em moves into full guard.
Bravo works over Em with some ground and pound from guard.
Bravo working some strikes from top position.
Bravo cracks Em with a solid left hand.
Em trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bravo postures up.
Bravo distracts Em with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Em wants to sweep but no luck.
Bravo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Bravo controlling from the top position.
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Em's head.
Bravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bravo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bravo landing some decent shots from guard.
Em knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Bravo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bravo advances position into side control!
Bravo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Bravo grinds an elbow into Em's temple.
Bravo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bravo trying to control the action but Em is working from the bottom.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo cracks Em with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bravo working the ground and pound.
Bravo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Em can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bravo moves into full mount!
Bravo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Em is breathing heavily.
Bravo cracks Em with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Bravo unloading with bombs!
Bravo landing strikes from the mount.
Bravo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Em is rocked!
Bravo cracks Em with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Em is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bravo with a couple of short strikes.
Bravo lands a big shot to the head and Em winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Bravo!
After winning the bout, John Bravo 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: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Channing tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Bravo stuffs the takedown attempt from Channing. Channing gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Channing slips the punch.
Channing tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Channing misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Channing or perhaps it was just good defense by Bravo, which made it look bad.
Channing closes the distance and clinches up with Bravo, looking for a takedown. Channing pushes Bravo against the cage but Bravo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Channing. 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.#TD2#
Channing gets caught napping as Bravo dives in and scores a takedown. Channing manages to retain guard.
Bravo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo postures up and lands a big shot to Channing's brow.
Bravo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bravo distracts Channing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Channing trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bravo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Channing's head.
Channing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Bravo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bravo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bravo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Channing's head.
Bravo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Channing keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bravo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bravo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bravo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Channing's head.
Bravo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bravo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Channing.#T2#
Bravo is in close to Channing's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bravo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Channing's head.
Bravo won't allow Channing to sweep him here.
Bravo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Channing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Bravo drives through with a takedown into Channing's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bravo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bravo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bravo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bravo chips away with some ground and pound.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Channing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Channing's head.
Channing is breathing heavily.#T3#
Bravo wants to control from the top but Channing keeps moving.
Channing has momentary wrist control but Bravo slips an elbow through the middle.
Bravo trying to control but Channing is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Channing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bravo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bravo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bravo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bravo cracks Channing with a solid left hand.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bravo lands a couple of digs.
Bravo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bravo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bravo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bravo lands a couple of digs.
Channing trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Channing throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Channing gets caught napping as Bravo dives in and scores a takedown. Channing manages to retain guard.
Bravo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bravo distracts Channing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo cracks Channing with a solid left hand.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Channing keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bravo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Channing misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming.#TD2#
Bravo gets a takedown into half guard.
Bravo is nestled in close to Channing, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bravo is nestled in close to Channing, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bravo wants to take a breather but Channing is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bravo lands a nice short elbow.
Bravo is thwarting Channing's attempts to control the position.
Bravo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Channing has hold of Bravo's hands but Bravo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bravo scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Channing on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo slips a nice elbow through Channing's hands, connecting with Channing's forehead.
Ground and pound from Bravo.
Bravo 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.
Bravo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bravo working Channing over with strikes.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo winds up and cracks Channing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Channing has hold of Bravo's hands but Bravo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Channing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravo slips a nice elbow through Channing's hands, connecting with Channing's forehead.
Channing is pressing down on Bravo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bravo lands a couple of elbows.
Bravo stands up over Channing, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Bravo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bravo with a nice head shot there.
Bravo forces his way into half guard.
Channing on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bravo slips a nice elbow through Channing's hands, connecting with Channing's forehead.
Bravo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo controlling the action here.
Bravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Bravo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bravo working Channing over with strikes.
Bravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo working Channing over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Bravo there.
Bravo working Channing over with strikes.
Channing on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo 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.
Bravo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bravo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bravo 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. #T4#
Bravo is trying to control. Channing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Channing keeps working.
Bravo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bravo winds up and cracks Channing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bravo lands a nice short elbow.
Bravo working Channing over with strikes.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Channing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo working Channing over with strikes.
Bravo working the head and body with strikes.
Channing has hold of Bravo's hands but Bravo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bravo 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#
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Channing moves away.
As Bravo looks to move away, Channing throws a big counter combo but Bravo just gets out of the way.
Channing scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.#TD2#
Bravo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bravo lands a nice short elbow.
Bravo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bravo working over Channing with some ground and pound. Channing looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bravo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bravo is taking a breather. Channing says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Channing regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bravo trying to control but Channing is working from the bottom.
Bravo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bravo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bravo is in close to Channing's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bravo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bravo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bravo postures up and lands a big shot to Channing's brow.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Channing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bravo passes Channing's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bravo working over Channing with some ground and pound. Channing looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Channing taking some punishment here, with Bravo in his half guard.
John Bravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well, if Bravo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Channing gets caught flat footed, as Bravo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bravo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Channing has an active guard here but Bravo has managed to pass into half guard.
Bravo content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
John Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Channing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaxon Channing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Bravo shoots in and bounces Channing off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bravo 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bravo!
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