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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Earl Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Noypi - Bamboo. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Earl Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demetrious Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lunges at Bravo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bravo's hand.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bravo has time to react.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bravo.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Bravo didn't see that one coming.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Bravo seems unphased.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demetrious Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bravo checks it well.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Bravo's knee but Bravo avoids it well.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bravo dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo 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.
Bravo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo forces his way into half guard.
Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson 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.
Still in half guard, Bravo seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bravo is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson trying to control but Bravo postures up.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Johnson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson wants to hold on but Bravo pushes him away.
Johnson tries to improve his position but Bravo has taken his back! Bravo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Johnson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bravo pushes Johnson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Earl Bravo!
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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
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