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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Laid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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240 lbs
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289 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Laid!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bravo can pounce on him.
Bravo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laid momentarily.
Bravo jabs Laid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chael Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo misses with a low kick.
Jab from Bravo.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
Laid shoots and misses
and Bravo counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo punishes Laid's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bravo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bravo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chael Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Laid.
Bravo misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Bravo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laid doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but Laid is just out of range.
Laid misses with a takedown
and Bravo counters with a nice uppercut.
Laid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bravo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo tries to bum rush Laid with a series of wild strikes but Laid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bravo connects with a high kick.
It looks like Mike Laid has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bravo misses with a leg kick.
Laid has his takedown stuffed
and Bravo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bravo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bravo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands with a nice combination. Laid backs away looking to recover.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo misses the jab.
Laid with a poor takedown
and Laid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Laid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bravo digs a good body shot into Laid's ribs.
Bravo stalks Laid and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laid's face. Laid staggers backwards, shaken.
Laid misses with a takedown attempt
and Bravo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
Laid is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bravo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Laid.
Bravo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laid wants to get back to full guard.
Bravo is keen to just control but Laid is a slippery customer.
Bravo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Laid.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chael Bravo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Laid uses good head movement to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bravo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looks for the body kick but Laid saw that one coming.
Laid moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bravo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laid's calf.
Laid fails with the takedown
and Bravo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bravo counters with a one-two to the body.
Chael Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Laid.
Bravo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bravo cracks Laid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laid can do to turn this around?
Laid avoids the body shot from Bravo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laid fails with the takedown
and Bravo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Laid!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bravo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bravo's back!
Laid working for a choke but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Bravo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Laid's cut.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bravo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Laid avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laid takes one to the side of the head.
Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Laid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bravo throws a one two combo.
Chael Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laid has his takedown stuffed
and Bravo counters with a series of strikes. Laid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Bravo misses.
Laid with a poor takedown
and Bravo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laid slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
Bravo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laid backs up against the cage.
Laid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laid drops his hands momentarily and Bravo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bravo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Laid moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bravo counters with a body kick.
Mike Laid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chael Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Laid.
Laid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laid swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravo.
Bravo misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Bravo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bravo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Bravo!
Chael Bravo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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RATING
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