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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 4198 p4p, 5237 weight class) and Rico HC (ranked 473 p4p, 516 weight class). The key to victory for Eddie Bravo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 cm 27 155 5 - 4 - 0 |
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183 cm 21 157 1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Counter fighter Experienced |
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Good wrestler Counter fighter Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico HC! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Bravo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping HC at a distance.
Rico HC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. HC shoots in for a takedown but Bravo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bravo feinted with a counter takedown. HC shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bravo pinned against the cage. Bravo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but HC is quick to defend against it. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. HC feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and HC defends well. Bravo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Bravo looking for a triangle here. HC is fighting it but it looks tight! Bravo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, HC is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Bravo!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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