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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Magic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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188 cm
25
184 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
177 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Magic! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bravado is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magic's half guard. Bravado blocks the strikes from Magic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bravado throwing shots but Magic is blocking nicely. Magic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magic. Bravado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Magic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bravado passes Magic's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bravado prevents Magic from improving his position. Magic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Magic wants to control but Bravado is keeping busy.
Magic moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bravado looking to pass the guard. Magic looking for a sweep. Not yet Magic, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bravado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magic is keeping the position for now. Magic controls Bravado momentarily but Bravado frees himself. Magic scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Magic wants to sweep here but Bravado controlling him for the moment. Bravado passes Magic's left leg - he's now in half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Magic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Magic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Magic pulls Bravado in close to prevent any damage. Bravado wants to control from the top but Magic keeps moving. Bravado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Bravado wants to control from the top but Magic keeps moving. Bravado stands up over Magic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bravado preventing the sweep. Bravado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Magic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bravado manages to get himself to full guard.
Magic passes Bravado's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bravado is refusing to be controlled, as Magic sits in half guard. Magic works his way into full mount! Magic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bravado has worked his arm free - good work by Bravado!
Magic is trying to get an arm triangle but Bravado is defending well. Bravado wants to control but Magic postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bravado is trying to improve his position. Magic is looking to take a break and control but Bravado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bravado sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Magic is pressing down on Bravado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bravado is holding on for now. Magic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bravado manages to get to full guard.
Bravado looking for a guillotine here but Magic defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravado dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Magic fails to land with a series of punches.
Magic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Magic misses with a body shot.
Magic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bravado counters with a nice body shot. Magic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bravado counters with a nice double leg into guard. Bravado wants to pass the guard but Magic is keeping the position. Magic wants to sweep but no luck. Bravado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Magic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bravado. Magic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bravado puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Magic is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bravado is working away from the top position though. Magic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Magic wants to get back to full guard but Bravado has mounted him! Bravado wants to finish this one by submission but Magic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bravado. Magic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bravado. Magic is desperately trying to improve his position but Bravado has a good base and remains in mount. Magic tries to hold on but Bravado pushes him away. Magic tries to improve his position but instead Bravado has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bravado connects with a big shot to the side of Magic's head.
Bravado is persistently looking for the submission but Magic is defending it well.
Magic trying to control the action but Bravado just sinks the hooks in. Magic prevents Bravado from getting a body triangle. Bravado is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bravado avoiding Magic 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magic tries to break free.
Magic trying to control the hands but Bravado won't let him. Magic wants to escape the position.
Bravado tries to get the hooks in deep but Magic pushed the leg off. Magic trying to control the hands but Bravado breaks the grip. Bravado is trying to stick to Magic's back but Magic is turning into Bravado. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bravado's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Magic. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bravado has his foot on Magic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magic works his way back into a safe position though. Magic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bravado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magic has Bravado in his guard. Bravado working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Magic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravado is one step ahead there. Magic working a defensive guard here.
Magic looking to control but Bravado passes into half guard.
Bravado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Magic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Magic wants to sweep but no luck. Bravado passes Magic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravado dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bravado swings widly with a right hand
so Magic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bravado keeping moving, preventing Magic from controlling successfully. Magic passes into half guard. Magic seems to be working for a kimura but Bravado defends the submission attempt. Bravado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bravado. Magic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Bravado tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magic content to stall in guard here. Bravado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magic is aware though and is defending well. Bravado keeping moving, preventing Magic from controlling successfully. Magic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bravado looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bravado looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bravado! Magic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bravado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magic, who protects the arm well. Magic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bravado off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bravado is keeping busy.
Bravado defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Magic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Magic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bravado is now in half guard. Magic is looking to improve his position.
Magic is looking to control Bravado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magic avoid being mounted? Magic is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Bravado blocks the strikes from Magic.
Bravado wants to control but Magic is keeping him busy. Magic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Magic punching from the bottom.
Magic punching from the bottom.
Magic is looking for a sweep. Bravado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bravado trying to control the action but Magic is working from the bottom. Bravado prevents Magic from improving his position. Magic gets back to full guard.
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. Bravado trying to control the position from guard on top but Magic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Magic striking off his back, scoring a few points. Magic trying to control the position here. Bravado trying to control but Magic is working from the bottom. Magic striking off his back but it's not causing Bravado any problems. Magic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Andreas Magic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bravado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magic is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Andreas Magic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bravado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bravado!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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