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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernadesci circles away.
Bernadesci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Bravo gets caught flat footed, as Bernadesci shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bernadesci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo looks winded!
Bravo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bernadesci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernadesci sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Bernadesci seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bravo for as long as he can get away with.
Bernadesci's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#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.
Bernadesci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bernadesci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bravo to the mat! Bravo manages to get full guard.
Bernadesci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bernadesci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo being controlled here, momentarily.
Bravo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Bernadesci is stalling in the full guard.
Bernadesci continues to stall.
Further stalling from Bernadesci.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bernadesci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bravo sprawls well initially but Bernadesci persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bernadesci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
More hug and hope from Bernadesci.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Bernadesci dominated that round.
That's time! Bernadesci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Bernadesci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernadesci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bernadesci works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernadesci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Bravo is breathing heavily.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bernadesci is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Bernadesci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Andre Bernadesci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#T3#
Bernadesci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bernadesci.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Bernadesci dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bernadesci darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bernadesci stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bernadesci moves nicely into side control.
Bernadesci slows the pace down. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bernadesci continues to hold on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bravo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bernadesci is fending him off so far but Bravo persists. Nope, Bernadesci circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Bernadesci scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bernadesci is taking a breather. Bravo 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.#T3#
Bernadesci trying to mount his opponent but Bravo defends it.
Bernadesci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bernadesci passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bernadesci controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duke Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Bernadesci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Bernadesci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bernadesci has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Bernadesci!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nowak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Bravo shows good takedown defense.
Bravo throws a leg kick which misses Nowak's front leg but catches the back leg as Nowak tries to avoid it.
Nowak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nowak is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Bravo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nowak sprawls well initially but Bravo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bravo controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
Bravo controlling the pace. #T1#
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 sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Bravo moves into range and clinches up with Nowak.
Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nowak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bravo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nowak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bravo's waist but Bravo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nowak off to one side. #CL2#
Bravo instigates a clinch.
Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nowak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bravo lands an elbow that stopped Nowak in his tracks for a moment. #T3##TD2#
Bravo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nowak uses from the top position.
Nowak throws a big elbow that misses.
Nowak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nowak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bravo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nowak trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nowak stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nowak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bravo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bravo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nowak did well to prevent Bravo getting side control.
Nowak wants to improve his position but Bravo is controlling well.
Nowak wants to get back to his feet.
Nowak wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nowak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Bravo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bravo gets a clinch.
Bravo avoiding damage.
Bravo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bravo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nowak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bravo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bravo tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo can't break the clinch.
Nowak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bravo is defending well for now.
Bravo looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Nowak wants to take the fight to the mat but Bravo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bravo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bravo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bravo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nowak blocks it with crossed arms.
Bravo working hard to break the clinch.
Nowak could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nowak is trying to drag Bravo to the mat but Bravo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nowak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bravo walks away with a smile on his face. Nowak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bravo scores with a hook.
Nowak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bravo clinches up with Nowak and pushes him back against the cage.
Duke Bravo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Bravo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nowak regains guard immediately.
Nowak seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nowak wants to stand but Bravo is controlling the position. #T3#
Bravo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo is standing up over Nowak. Nowak looks to escape but Bravo dives into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Bravo decides to stand back up. Bravo steps back and let's Nowak get back to his feet.
Nowak fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Bravo has managed to clinch.
Bravo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nowak somewhat.#CL2#
Bravo rushes Nowak and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Bravo pushes Nowak up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo shoots in but Nowak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nowak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nowak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo tries to clinch but Nowak moves out of range.
Nowak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Bravo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bravo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nowak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bravo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bartek Nowak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bravo moves into range and clinches up with Nowak.#TD#
Nowak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Duke Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nowak is trying to control the action in half guard but Bravo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bravo trying to hold on to Nowak's head to control him but Nowak postures up.
Bravo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nowak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bravo is refusing to be controlled, as Nowak sits in half guard. #T2#
Nowak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nowak controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nowak trying to mount his opponent but Bravo defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duke Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bravo moves into range and clinches up with Nowak.#T3#
Nowak is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Bravo has hold of one of Nowak's legs. Nowak is fighting the takedown attempt but Bravo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bravo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nowak wants to stand but Bravo is controlling the position.
Bravo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nowak is trying to keep Bravo in close.
#T4#
Bravo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nowak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nowak, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak wants to stand up but Bravo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartek Nowak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Bravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bravo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Bravo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Reed manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bravo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Reed shoots in and drives through. Bravo sprawls well.
Bravo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bravo keeps the fight on the outside.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt - Bravo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duke Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Reed.#TD2#
Reed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bravo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo defending against the ground and pound.
Reed trying to control the position but Bravo is working away.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Reed laying and praying for a moment but Bravo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bravo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed is trying to control. Bravo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bravo is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Reed is working for a kimura but Bravo is defending it quite comfortably.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
#T3#
Bravo stuffs the takedown.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reed.#TD2#
Reed shoots in and bounces Bravo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Bravo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Bravo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bravo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bravo instigates a clinch.
Reed tries to break the clinch but Bravo is controlling the position. #TD#
Bravo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Reed manages to stand up with Bravo still on his back. Eventually Bravo drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #CL#
Bravo rushes Reed and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duke Bravo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed shoots for a double leg takedown but Bravo sprawls well. He's pushed Reed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Bravo has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Reed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Reed decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bravo won't allow Reed to get back to his feet.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##ES2#
Reed kicks Bravo off and gets to his feet.
Junior Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Bravo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reed.#TD#
Bravo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reed did well to prevent Bravo getting side control.#SUB#
Reed is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.
#SU#
Bravo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice takedown defense from Bravo. No joy for Reed on that attempt. #T2#
Reed shoots and misses #CL#
and Bravo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duke Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Reed.
Bravo just leaning against Reed, taking a breather.
Bravo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reed up against the cage.
Reed is trying to drag Bravo to the mat but Bravo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reed is trying to pull guard but Bravo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bravo tightens his grip and picks Reed up, before dumping him to the ground. Reed manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed seems keen to control Bravo's posture.#T3#
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Bravo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Bravo's head to control his posture.
Bravo stands up over Reed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Junior Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed is looking to stand up but Bravo isn't so interested in that idea.
Bravo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bravo is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bravo connects with a nice short shot to Reed's temple.
Bravo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bravo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Bravo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Reed misses with a takedown #CL#
and Bravo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bravo.
Reed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bravo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Bravo manages to pull guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Bravo is working an open guard so Reed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Bravo kicks Reed off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Reed gets tackled into the cage by Bravo. Bravo maintains the clinch.
Reed is looking for a takedown.
Duke Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Reed.
Bravo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Reed fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bravo as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bravo circles away.
Bravo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Bravo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Bravo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3##TD#
Bravo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bravo moves into full mount! #T4#
Bravo controlling his opponent.
Bravo dominating with strikes here.
Bravo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bravo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed tries to lock up and control but Bravo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bravo cracks Reed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Junior Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Bravo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bravo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Bravo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bravo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Bravo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Shelby wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Bravo lands a big head kick that sends Shelby tumbling to the mat! Bravo takes a step backwards and waves Shelby back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Arturs Shelby has been cut.
Shelby tries to clinch up.
Bravo is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Bravo gets a clinch. #TD2#
Bravo wants the takedown. Shelby is fighting it off but Bravo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shelby's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby pulls Bravo in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Shelby is retaining full guard.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Shelby keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shelby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Shelby's legs - danger averted.
Shelby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo's guard. #REVR#
Bravo keeping full guard, as Shelby tries to pass.
Bravo is looking to stand up but Shelby isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shelby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Shelby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now.
Shelby wants to stand but Bravo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shelby goes for a double leg but Bravo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bravo continues to drive forward.
Bravo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##CL2#
Bravo clinches up against the cage.
Shelby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Shelby jumps guard and drags Bravo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo looking to sit in guard and control but Shelby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bravo controlling the position.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Shelby tries to pass.
Shelby lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Shelby throws a big elbow that misses.
Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shelby trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom. #SU#
Shelby stands and steps away. Bravo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shelby looks for a takedown but Bravo sprawls well.
Shelby has been working on his balance at Poseidon MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bravo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Bravo has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturs Shelby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shelby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shelby duly obliges.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Shelby moves into the clinch.
Bravo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Bravo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shelby parries the strikes from Bravo easily there. Bravo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shelby to escape.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Shelby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo wants to control for a moment but Shelby uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Shelby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Bravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelby pulls Bravo in close to his closed guard and prevents Bravo from doing any damage or advancing position.#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.
Bravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bravo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shelby looking for a sweep. Not yet Shelby, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shelby controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bravo scores with a leg kick.
Arturs Shelby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo slaps away a takedown attempt from Shelby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bravo is looking for the big counter here.#T3##TD#
Shelby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Shelby from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shelby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bravo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shelby has Bravo in his guard.#REVB#
Shelby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bravo looking to sit in guard and control but Shelby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##ES2#
Bravo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Shelby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelby moves in looking to clinch but Bravo pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shelby.
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shelby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shelby counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Arturs Shelby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arturs Shelby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shelby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bravo but Bravo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Shelby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bravo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shelby is in Bravo's guard.#ES2#
Bravo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shelby is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shelby is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shelby jumps guard but Bravo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturs Shelby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo lands a nice elbow.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but Shelby blocks it.
Bravo cracks Shelby with a nice body shot.
Bravo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shelby is defending well for now.
Shelby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Bravo pulls guard. #T1#
Shelby stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shelby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bravo's guard.
Bravo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shelby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Shelby decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bravo, up you get! #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.
Shelby darts in looking for a takedown but Bravo gets double underhooks and turns Shelby into the cage.
Bravo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shelby avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Shelby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo has one of Shelby's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Shelby trying to control the position but Bravo is working away. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shelby looks up at the clock and then as Bravo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shelby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Arturs Shelby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Shelby tries for a kimura but Bravo is defending well. #SUB#
Shelby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Shelby decides to stand back up. Shelby steps back and let's Bravo get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shelby throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shelby! #ES#
Shelby throws Bravo to one side and escapes!
Shelby wants to clinch.
Bravo is looking for the big counter here.
Shelby fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Bravo.
I think Bravo 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duke Bravo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Bravo moves into range and clinches up with Nowak.#BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Nowak tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nowak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Nowak moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Bravo scores with a takedown into Nowak's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bravo trying to control but Nowak is working from the bottom.
Nowak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak wants to control the position but Bravo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bravo prevents Nowak from improving his position.#T1#
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Nowak is defending well.
Bravo is trying to control. Nowak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bravo winds up and cracks Nowak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bravo prevents Nowak from improving his position.
Bravo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bravo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nowak is staying active underneath Bravo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bravo is looking to stall here but Nowak recovers full guard.
Bravo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bravo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Nowak closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nowak. #CL2#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Bravo scores with a knee to the head.
Bravo prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Bravo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bravo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bravo is adopting a defensive guard.
Nowak could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nowak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo is controlling Nowak's posture.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
Nowak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nowak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Bravo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Bravo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bravo misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Nowak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bravo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bravo prevents Nowak from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Nowak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Bravo distracts Nowak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nowak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nowak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowak is retaining full guard.
Duke Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Nowak is keeping the position.
Bravo scoring with some ground and pound.
Bravo stands and throws Nowak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nowak is trying to control Bravo's posture but Bravo avoids it.
Bravo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bravo working away.#T3#
Nowak regains half guard.
Bravo is looking to stall here but Nowak recovers full guard.
Bravo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nowak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bravo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nowak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Bravo controlling from side mount.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Nowak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo wants to take a breather but Nowak manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bravo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nowak is trying to control the position but Bravo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo leaves Nowak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD2#
Bravo drops Nowak with a beautiful combination! Nowak stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bravo is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Nowak is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bartek Nowak has been cut.#TD2#
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Nowak is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Duke Bravo!
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