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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mackin roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, mackin roe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Bravo! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Horrible takedown by Bravo or perhaps it was just good defense by roe which made him look bad. roe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
roe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. roe sprawls well initially but Bravo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Bravo blocks the strikes from roe.
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, roe has managed to free his arm - good work. roe missing with punches from the bottom.
Bravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
roe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. roe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground. roe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bravo is looking to advance position but roe won't allow it. Bravo blocks the strikes from roe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but roe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Bravo tries to clinch but roe is having none of it. roe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bravo swats him away and circles back towards the center. roe doesn't manage to clinch there - Bravo circles away.
roe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
roe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bravo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bravo tries to land a sweep but no joy. roe thows a big elbow that misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
roe slips nicely into half guard. Bravo wants to improve his position but roe is controlling well.
Bravo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Bravo is looking to control roe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bravo avoid being mounted?
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bravo works his way to full guard. Good work. Bravo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. roe being controlled here momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. roe throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravo dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
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Bravo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bravo trying to control but roe is working from the bottom.
roe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on roe, up you get! roe throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease. Bravo shoots in for a takedown but roe shows good takedown defense.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Bravo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. roe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bravo checks it well. roe tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance. roe shoots for a double leg takedown but Bravo sprawls well. He's pushed roe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. roe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
roe throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily. roe fails in his attempt to clinch. No joy there for roe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but roe sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around roe's waist but roe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side. mackin roe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo. Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says roe as he avoids it easily.
roe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in roe's guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. roe is keeping the position for now. Bravo works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bravo passes the guard and advances to mount! roe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. roe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bravo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, roe has worked his arm free - good work by roe!
Bravo wants to control but roe is keeping him busy. Bravo tries to advance to mount but can't.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bravo trying to control the action but roe is working from the bottom. A lull in the action here.
Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
roe is looking to clinch. Bravo with a poor takedown
and roe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Bravo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bravo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. roe throwing strikes from guard but Bravo blocks nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. roe pushes down on Bravo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Bravo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from roe.
roe seems to be looking for submissions.
Bravo gets full guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in roe's guard. Bravo is pushing down on roe's leg trying to pass to half guard. roe is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bravo is trying for a kimura here. roe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bravo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Bravo!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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