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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 1682 p4p, 2117 weight class) and Ger McDonnell (ranked 229 p4p, 284 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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13 - 11 - 0 |
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9 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 13 - 11 - 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 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonnell scores with a four punch combination!
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
McDonnell tries to improve position but can't.
McDonnell defending against the ground and pound.
McDonnell is looking for a sweep.
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonnell is not content to let Bravo control the position.
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonnell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bravo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonnell, who protects the arm well.
Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bravo throws an elbow but McDonnell slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
McDonnell 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.
McDonnell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bravo.
McDonnell tries to bench press Bravo off him but Bravo keeps the position.
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonnell is not content to let Bravo control the position.
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell wants to control but Bravo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonnell is defending well.
Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonnell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bravo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonnell keeps working.
McDonnell struggling a bit here.
Bravo swings around for an armbar but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bravo's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo is trying to keep McDonnell in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bravo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonnell to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell lands with a nice body punch.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Bravo ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bravo has time to react.
McDonnell throws a leg kick which misses Bravo's front leg but catches the back leg as Bravo tries to avoid it.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bravo's head backwards.
Bravo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.
Bravo wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
McDonnell controlling the position.
Bravo wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
Bravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bravo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonnell dives on top into guard.
Bravo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McDonnell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bravo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell gets to mount! Bravo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bravo is trying to reverse the position but instead McDonnell has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Bravo right now.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell is trying to stick to Bravo's back but Bravo is turning into McDonnell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonnell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bravo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell has his hands on Bravo's head, controlling the position.
McDonnell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
McDonnell is adopting a defensive guard.
Bravo advances position into side control!
Bravo trying to control the position but McDonnell is working away.
Eddie Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
McDonnell stops Bravo from passing to mount.
Bravo tries for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.
Bravo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonnell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bravo but great work by McDonnell.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Bravo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bravo moves into full guard.
Bravo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDonnell has picked Bravo up and slammed him! Bravo can't keep hold of the triangle and McDonnell manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell 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! This is the final round!
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Bravo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Ger McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonnell connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bravo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonnell cracks Bravo with an open hand slap.
Bravo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Bravo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo slips under a jab.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell throws out a powerful jab.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonnell takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonnell connects with a body shot.
McDonnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Bravo throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell trying to control the position here.
Bravo pushes down on McDonnell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonnell won't allow Bravo to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.
Bravo is trying to control. McDonnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bravo is working for a kimura but McDonnell is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bravo working the head and body with strikes.
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo tries to pass to full mount but McDonnell defends it.
McDonnell is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonnell avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonnell 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
A relieved looking Ger McDonnell 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
35% |
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