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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 2811 p4p, 3215 weight class) and Stepan Grachev (ranked 346 p4p, 377 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 13 - 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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Grachev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grachev. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grachev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravo at a distance.
Grachev swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Grachev - just one landing.
Grachev lands a nice looking body shot.
Grachev throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Grachev lands but Bravo takes it in his stride.
Bravo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepan Grachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grachev throws a nice looking combination but Bravo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Grachev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bravo rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grachev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grachev lands a right hand.
Bravo has Grachev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grachev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grachev.
Grachev is pressed up against the cage. Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grachev down to the mat. Grachev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice jab there from Grachev.
Grachev connects with the punch.
Grachev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grachev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
A short right from Grachev on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grachev can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grachev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bravo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grachev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grachev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grachev working aggressively here.
Grachev works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Grachev.
Grachev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grachev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grachev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravos head.
Grachev lands a hook that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grachev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bravo has Grachev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grachev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Grachev.
Grachev is leaning against Bravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grachev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Grachev - that landed with a thud.
Grachev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grachev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Grachev.
A shot in the inside from Grachev.
Grachev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Bravo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Grachev tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grachev defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grachev's head.
Grachev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grachev.
Bravo preventing the sweep.
Bravo advances position into side control!
Bravo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grachev some visible discomfort.
Bravo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grachev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bravo's guard! Nice work there by Grachev!
Bravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grachev manages to get himself to full guard.
Grachev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Grachev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bravo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Grachev is avoiding it.
Grachev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grachev lands with a nice combination. Bravo backs away looking to recover.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Grachev.
Grachev feints and then cracks Bravo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bravo down.
Grachev misses with a kick to the body.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Grachev avoids it well and moves away.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Grachev moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev lands a slapping body shot.
Grachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grachev tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grachev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grachev connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grachev.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Stepan Grachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grachev scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo takes one to the side of the head.
Grachev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bravo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grachev connects with a high kick.
Grachev cracks Bravo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grachev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bravo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grachev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Grachev is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grachev lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bravo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grachev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bravo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grachev. Grachev obviously looking to wear him down.
Grachev jabs Bravo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bravo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bravo moves out of range as Grachev strikes.
Grachev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grachev scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grachev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Grachev coming out on top.
Grachev throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Grachev motions for Bravo to come forward. Grachev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Grachev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grachev throws a head kick that half lands.
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Grachev catches Bravo right on the button with a cross.
Grachev throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grachev connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grachev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grachev has managed to clinch.
Grachev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grachev'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.
A head punch on the inside from Grachev fails to land.
Grachev stalling.
Bravo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grachev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grachev leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Grachev 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!
A swing and a miss from Grachev.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Grachev avoids it well and moves away.
Grachev throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Grachev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grachev has Bravo pressed against the cage.
Bravo jumps guard but Grachev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grachev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo.
Grachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Grachev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Grachev lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grachev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bravo goes for a takedown attempt but Grachev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grachev scores with a three punch combo!
Grachev jabs Bravo right on the nose. Bravo blinks but takes it well.
Grachev misses with a kick to the body.
Grachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grachev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grachev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Grachev.
Grachev connects with a solid leg kick.
Grachev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravo at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grachev misses with an uppercut.
Grachev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Grachev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Grachev does it's job there.
Grachev clinches.
Grachev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stepan Grachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bravo is working for takedown but Grachev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grachev has Bravo pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Grachev.
Eddie Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bravo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grachev gets underhooks to prevent Bravo's takedown attempt.
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.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grachev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grachev scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grachev.
Grachev lands a right hand.
Grachev lands a left hand.
Bravo is rocked!
Grachev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grachev lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stepan Grachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grachev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stepan Grachev!
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