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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Bravie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Oliver Nippels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 cm
26
271 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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181 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Bravie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adolf Oliver Nippels! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bravie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bravie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliver Nippels is defended easily by Bravie. Oliver Nippels looks winded! Bravie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliver Nippels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Oliver Nippels moves out of range of the body kick from Bravie.
Oliver Nippels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A solid leg kick lands there for Bravie.
Bravie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A nice inside leg kick there by Bravie. That's going to slow Oliver Nippels down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravie scores with a leg kick.
Oliver Nippels fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A slow jab from Oliver Nippels misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bravie misses with a low kick as Oliver Nippels jumps back. Bravie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Bravie tenderised Oliver Nippels's leg. Oliver Nippels is trying to keep his angry face on. A big left from Bravie misses. Oliver Nippels throws a jab when Bravie was well out of range. Bravie thumps Oliver Nippels with a low kick. Bravie tries to land a body kick and Oliver Nippels counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Bravie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliver Nippels. Oliver Nippels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bravie taking some punishment here, with Oliver Nippels in his half guard. Oliver Nippels is controlling the pace.
Bravie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliver Nippels.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bravie wants to improve his position but Oliver Nippels is controlling well.
Bravie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliver Nippels. Oliver Nippels is figuring out what he wants to do next. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oliver Nippels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Oliver Nippels not landing any meaningful shots this time. Oliver Nippels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oliver Nippels scoring with strikes to the body and head. Oliver Nippels not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bravie tries to roll over but Oliver Nippels keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliver Nippels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Oliver Nippels wants to free his trapped foot but Bravie is holding on for dear life with his legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oliver Nippels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Oliver Nippels with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Oliver Nippels not landing any meaningful shots this time. Oliver Nippels stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Oliver Nippels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Oliver Nippels closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliver Nippels fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oliver Nippels takes a little break here. Bravie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Bravie wants to get back to his feet. Bravie is trying to get back to half guard. Bravie dodges the ground and pound from Oliver Nippels. The strikes coming from Oliver Nippels are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Bravie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oliver Nippels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Bravie will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bravie misses with a leg kick. Bravie moves away from the strike by Oliver Nippels. Bravie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bravie scores with a push kick. Bravie misses with a body kick. Bravie feints and then cracks Oliver Nippels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliver Nippels down. Oliver Nippels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bravie. Bravie obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliver Nippels misses with a left hand and Bravie counters with a solid body kick. Bravie clobbers Oliver Nippels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Adolf Oliver Nippels has been cut. Oliver Nippels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bravie lands a big head kick that sends Oliver Nippels tumbling to the mat! Bravie takes a step backwards and waves Oliver Nippels back to his feet - he wants the finish! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bravie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bravie! Oliver Nippels is out on his feet! Bravie rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Oliver Nippels is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Oliver Nippels is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Bravie! Edward Bravie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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
44% |
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