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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Party (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Party comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown- Europe. Sam Bravo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 cm
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175 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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185 cm
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Party! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Bravo! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Party avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Party tries for a takedown but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bravo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Party is trying to defend but Bravo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Party blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bravo. Bravo is trying to control the action in half guard but Party is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Party wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Party tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg. Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Party does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Party is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Bravo wants to pass to mount but Party is defending the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Bravo misses with a takedown attempt and Party counters with a single leg into guard. Bravo didn't expect that. Party trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Party won't allow Bravo to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bravo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Party is aware though and is defending well. Party postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Party wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving. Bravo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bravo working a defensive guard here.
Party got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Party has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted. Bravo looks gassed! Party is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bravo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Party is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bravo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Party's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bravo missing with strikes. Party can't escape the position.
Party covering up well under a barage of strikes. Party trying to control the action but Bravo just sinks the hooks in. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Party manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Bravo is now in side control. Bravo throws an elbow but Party slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Party gets caught flat footed, as Bravo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Bravo won't allow Party to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Party avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Party looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there. Bravo thows a big elbow that misses. Bravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bravo throwing strikes from guard but Party blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Bravo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bravo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Party is looking to get to half guard. Bravo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Party because Bravo loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Party blocking the ground and pound. Bravo unloading with bombs! Bravo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Bravo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Party has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bravo looking to finish Party with some ground and pound. This is bad for Party! Bravo avoids the attempt from Party to control. Party is trying desperately to improve position. Bravo landing strikes from the mount and Party is in trouble! Party avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bravo.
Bravo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bravo dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Party counters with a one-two to the body. Bravo doesn't succeed with the takedown and Party decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bravo's guard. Party preventing the sweep. Party has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bravo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Party is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him. Bravo controls Party momentarily but Party frees himself. Party wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving. Party avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Party has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bravo is proving hard to escape from. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bravo trying to strike off his back.
Bravo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Party! Bravo avoids the attempt from Party to control. Bravo thowing shots but they're missing. Party keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bravo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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. Bravo avoids the attempt from Party to control. Bravo cracks Party with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Party holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bravo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bravo with a couple of short strikes. Party blocking the ground and pound. Bravo throws some wild stikes that Party manages to avoid easily.
Party sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Party keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bravo not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bravo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Party looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Party trying to control from the bottom.
Bravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Bravo clinches up with Party and pushes him back against the cage. Bravo gets underhooks to prevent Party's takedown attempt.
Party prevents a takedown attempt there.
Party is trying to trip Bravo. He has hold of a leg but Bravo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Party persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Bravo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bravo is striking but Party is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Party is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bravo is just riding it out for now. Party eventually gives up the hold. Bravo gets full guard. Party postures up.
Bravo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bravo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Party forces his way into half guard. Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Party pulls his head out easily. Party is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravo sees it coming and defends easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Party dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Party ducks under a wild hook from Bravo. Party closes the distance looking to clinch and Bravo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bravo. Bravo has Party pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Party manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bravo jumps guard.
Bravo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Party is pushing down on Bravo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bravo is fighting to maintain full guard but Party has managed to sneak the leg through. Bravo punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Party knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground. Party trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bravo is looking for a sweep. Party is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bravo looking for submissions off his back. Party keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Bravo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bravo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bravo. Bravo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Party is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bravo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Party's back instead. Party needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. Sam Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bravo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Party is in real trouble here. Bravo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Party is tapping out! Bravo wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Bravo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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