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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titou Ortizzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by RJD2 - Since we last spoke. Titou Ortizzz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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219 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titou Ortizzz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortizzz looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortizzz.
Ortizzz connects with a body shot that sends Bravo 's belly button to the back.
Ortizzz jabs at Bravo 's body.
Bravo clinches up against the cage.
Ortizzz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortizzz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Ortizzz won't allow it.
Bravo has picked Ortizzz up - he's going for a ride! Bravo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ortizzz is trying to stand back up but Bravo is controlling him
Bravo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ortizzz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bravo uses his free foot to push down on Ortizzz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ortizzz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ortizzz is now in Bravo 's guard. A big mistake from Bravo there, giving up the dominant position!
Ortizzz tries to stand but Bravo is controlling from the bottom.
Ortizzz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ortizzz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortizzz has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo 's legs - danger averted.
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortizzz defends well.
Ortizzz wanted to stand there but Bravo had control of the position.
Ortizzz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortizzz is fighting to break Bravo 's control of his arms but Bravo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ortizzz won't allow Bravo to sweep him here.
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bravo , up you get!
Ortizzz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ortizzz stops a takedown attempt from Bravo .
Ortizzz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortizzz moves into the clinch.
Ortizzz tries to break the clinch but Bravo is controlling the position.
Ortizzz is struggling to control the position.
Bravo wants the takedown. Ortizzz is fighting it off but Bravo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ortizzz's guard against the cage.
Ortizzz wants to get back to his feet but Bravo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bravo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ortizzz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ortizzz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ortizzz!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ortizzz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ortizzz tries to stand and escape but Bravo actually recovers to full guard.
Bravo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo is keen to just control but Ortizzz is a slippery customer.
Ortizzz pushes Bravo off looking to stand but Bravo dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ortizzz throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Ortizzz rushes Bravo and presses him up against the cage.
Bravo pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortizzz is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him.
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortizzz defends it easily.
Bravo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortizzz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortizzz wants to get up but he can't break Bravo 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ortizzz preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo pushes a forearm under Ortizzz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ortizzz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
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RATING
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