PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Villarreal (ranked 2171 p4p, 1790 weight class) and Edgar Bravo (ranked 232 p4p, 225 weight class). Villarreal's entrance music is Tupac- I’m a Soldier. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Villarreal
vs
Bravo

162 cm
21
141
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
155
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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MKFC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Villarreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgar Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villarreal throws a right hand that misses

and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Villarreal is trying to stand back up but Bravo is controlling him
Bravo wants to control but Villarreal is keeping him busy.
Villarreal wants to get back to his feet.
Bravo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Villarreal is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.

Bravo is working for a kimura but Villarreal is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villarreal is trying to stand up here but Bravo is controlling him well.

Villarreal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Villarreal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Villarreal has one foot on Bravo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bravo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Villarreal cracks Bravo with an open hand slap.
Bravo takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Villarreal.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Villarreal looks to land a combination but Bravo avoids it well.
Villarreal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bravo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Villarreal misses with a double jab.
Villarreal misses the body punch

and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Villarreal!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bravo trying to control the action but Villarreal is working from the bottom.

Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Villarreal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bravo trying to control the action but Villarreal is working from the bottom.
Villarreal pushes Bravo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bravo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Villarreal is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villarreal trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Bravo swings around for an armbar but Villarreal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bravo's guard.
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 Carlos Villarreal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No joy there for Villarreal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villarreal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bravo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Villarreal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Villarreal.
Villarreal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Villarreal thows a leg kick but Bravo checks it

and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bravo swings around for an armbar but Villarreal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bravo's guard.

Villarreal gets to his feet - Bravo follows without any prompting.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Villarreal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villarreal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
Bravo laying and praying for a moment but Villarreal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bravo is trying to control the action in half guard but Villarreal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bravo trying to control the action but Villarreal is working from the bottom.

Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Villarreal still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Villarreal has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Villarreal stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Villarreal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bravo.
Carlos Villarreal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Villarreal.
Bravo slips a straight right by Villarreal.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Villarreal misses with a straight right.
Villarreal misses with a double jab.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Villarreal.
Villarreal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for Villarreal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Villarreal.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Villarreal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Villarreal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Villarreal wants it to stay on the feet.
Carlos Villarreal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Bravo.
Villarreal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Villarreal lands a two punch combo.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
A nice combination there by Villarreal.
Bravo throws the left hand but Villarreal avoids the punch easily.
Villarreal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Villarreal. That's going to slow Bravo down.
Villarreal throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villarreal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villarreal looks to land a combination but Bravo avoids it well.
Villarreal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Villarreal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Villarreal misses with a double jab

and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.

Villarreal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bravo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Villarreal with a nice calf kick.
Bravo dives in for a single leg takedown but Villarreal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Villarreal misses with a few strikes there.

Bravo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Villarreal's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villarreal wants to stand and escape but Bravo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Villarreal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bravo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Villarreal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Villarreal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.
Villarreal keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bravo has gone for a leg lock! Villarreal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bravo's guard.

Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Villarreal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Villarreal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Villarreal gets to his feet - Bravo follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villarreal throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Villarreal keeps moving.
Edgar Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Villarreal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bravo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Villarreal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Villarreal throws a leg kick

and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo pushes down on Villarreal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bravo is working for an americana but Villarreal has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bravo was thinking about the submission.
Edgar Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bravo drops back looking for a leg! Villarreal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Villarreal manages to kick Bravo off! Bravo jumps back into Villarreal's guard.
Bravo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Villarreal keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.

Villarreal manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Villarreal misses with a double jab

and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Villarreal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Villarreal looks like he's trying to stand up.

Villarreal manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Villarreal as he connects with a hook.
Carlos Villarreal is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Villarreal is predictable there

and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Villarreal!
Villarreal is trying to buck Bravo off.

Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Villarreal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Villarreal regains half guard, as Bravo was trying to land strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bravo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Villarreal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bravo.

Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Villarreal defending well though.
Carlos Villarreal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bravo thows a huge punch but Villarreal dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Villarreal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Villarreal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Villarreal!
Carlos Villarreal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.