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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 Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bravo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damian Marley - Confrontation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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221 lbs
20 - 14 - 1 |
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215 lbs
22 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible |
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Powerful takedowns
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
20 - 14 - 1, 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
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo scores with a takedown into TupperIII's guard.
TupperIII working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
TupperIII keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
TupperIII throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo wants to control from the top but TupperIII keeps moving.
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bravo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TupperIII keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Bravo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravo pushes down on TupperIII's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bravo is trying to control the action in half guard but TupperIII is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bravo is looking for a kimura but TupperIII is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage.
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back.
TupperIII is looking to improve his position.
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so TupperIII is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravo works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
TupperIII is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
TupperIII is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but TupperIII keeps working.
TupperIII is looking for a sweep. Bravo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but TupperIII is defending well.
Bravo works his way into side control.
Bravo advances to full mount.
TupperIII tries to reverse the position but Bravo maintains control.
Bravo controlling his opponent.
TupperIII regains half guard.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for TupperIII!
TupperIII is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo wants to control the pace but TupperIII is squirming around nicely.
Bravo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bravo is trying to stick to TupperIII's back but TupperIII is turning into Bravo . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bravo 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by TupperIII.
Bravo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. TupperIII manages to get himself to full guard.
TupperIII throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bravo escapes and throws TupperIII's legs to the side, diving into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TupperIII, who protects the arm well.
Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. TupperIII knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo 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.
Bravo moves into range and clinches up with TupperIII.
Bravo pulls TupperIII into guard.
TupperIII postures up.
TupperIII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bravo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperIII has Bravo in his guard.
Bravo wants to control from the top but TupperIII keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bravo passes into side control.
TupperIII is looking for a sweep.
Bravo advances to mount.
Bravo moves to back control.
TupperIII rolls, trying to escape but Bravo keeps control of the position.
What can TupperIII do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
TupperIII defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TupperIII tries to escape the position.
Bravo tries to keep control of the position but TupperIII is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on TupperIII's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bravo .
TupperIII tries to roll but Bravo sticks to his back.
TupperIII is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bravo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
TupperIII is still trying to improve position.
TupperIII tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
TupperIII is controlling an arm, preventing Bravo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bravo mounts TupperIII! Really nice guard pass there!
Bravo fails to move to back control.
TupperIII wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bravo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. TupperIII defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
TupperIII is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bravo gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Bravo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bravo keeps control of the position as TupperIII tries to break free.
Bravo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bravo is trying to stick to TupperIII's back but TupperIII is turning into Bravo . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bravo 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by TupperIII.
Bravo wants to sweep here but TupperIII controlling him for the moment.
Bravo is looking to cinch up a triangle. TupperIII throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bravo 's body to avoid the submission. Bravo has instead reached around TupperIII's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bravo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
Joey Rodinerio Bravo made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight (Everything 7$) in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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