Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 213 Roos vs Distefano
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Silva looks for a takedown but Bravo sprawls well.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.#CL2#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bravo can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Bravo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Bravo looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily. #T1#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bravo working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily. #SUB#
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.#SUB2#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bravo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bravo.#T2#
Bravo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bravo's arms.
Silva trying to control the action but Bravo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Bravo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bravo lands with a hammerfist to the side of Silva's head.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Bravo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bravo is punishing Silva with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bravo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bravo wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Bravo lands a shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo landing with strikes. #SUB#
Bravo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Silva has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bravo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Silva taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bravo doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Bravo!

Event: DMMA 203 Vilkas vs Narushima
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Banner swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Bravo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banner 's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bravo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bravo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bravo connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.#SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Bravo defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #SUB#
Banner working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bravo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner 's head.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Banner keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well. #SUB#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Banner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo winds up and cracks Banner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Bravo there. #SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banner trying to hold on to Bravo's head to control him but Bravo postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Bravo is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner wants to control but Bravo passes into side.
Banner sneaks back into half guard.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Bravo works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bravo working for a submission but Banner is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Bravo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bravo is trying to control the action in half guard but Banner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Banner clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Banner lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.#KD#
Banner cracks Bravo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bravo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Banner finish him? #ROC#Bravo is rocked!
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner misses with a body kick.
Bravo with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Bravo closes the distance but Banner moves to the side
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?#T2#
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bravo momentarily.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banner defends it well.
Banner tries to work over Bravo's front leg with a kick but Bravo checks it.
Bravo with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Banner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Banner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Bravo darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Bravo into the cage.
Banner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Banner throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
It seemed like Bravo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Bravo lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Banner gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner !
A relieved looking Lamont Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 192 Don Vs Costeau
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Grachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grachev. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grachev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravo at a distance.
Grachev swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Grachev - just one landing.
Grachev lands a nice looking body shot.
Grachev throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Grachev lands but Bravo takes it in his stride.
Bravo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepan Grachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grachev throws a nice looking combination but Bravo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Grachev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bravo rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Bravo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Grachev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grachev lands a right hand.
Bravo has Grachev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grachev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grachev.
Grachev is pressed up against the cage. Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grachev down to the mat. Grachev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice jab there from Grachev.
Grachev connects with the punch.#CL2#
Grachev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grachev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
A short right from Grachev on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grachev can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grachev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bravo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grachev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grachev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grachev working aggressively here.
Grachev works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Grachev.
Grachev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grachev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grachev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravos head.
Grachev lands a hook that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grachev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bravo has Grachev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grachev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Grachev.
Grachev is leaning against Bravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grachev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Grachev - that landed with a thud.
Grachev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grachev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Grachev.
A shot in the inside from Grachev.
Grachev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.#TD#
Bravo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Grachev tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grachev defending well though. #T4#
Bravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grachev's head.
Grachev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grachev.
Bravo preventing the sweep.
Bravo advances position into side control!
Bravo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grachev some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Bravo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grachev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bravo's guard! Nice work there by Grachev!
Bravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grachev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Grachev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stepan Grachev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bravo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Grachev is avoiding it.
Grachev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grachev lands with a nice combination. Bravo backs away looking to recover.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Grachev.
Grachev feints and then cracks Bravo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bravo down.
Grachev misses with a kick to the body.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Grachev avoids it well and moves away.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Grachev moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev lands a slapping body shot.
Grachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grachev tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grachev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grachev connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grachev.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Stepan Grachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grachev scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo takes one to the side of the head.
Grachev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bravo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grachev connects with a high kick.
Grachev cracks Bravo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grachev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bravo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grachev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Grachev is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Grachev lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bravo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grachev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bravo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grachev. Grachev obviously looking to wear him down.
Grachev jabs Bravo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bravo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bravo moves out of range as Grachev strikes.
Grachev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grachev scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Bravo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grachev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Grachev coming out on top.
Grachev throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Grachev motions for Bravo to come forward. Grachev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Grachev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grachev throws a head kick that half lands.
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Grachev catches Bravo right on the button with a cross.
Grachev throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Grachev connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grachev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Grachev has managed to clinch.
Grachev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grachev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Grachev fails to land.
Grachev stalling.
Bravo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grachev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grachev leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stepan Grachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Grachev.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Grachev avoids it well and moves away.
Grachev throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely. #CL2#
Grachev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grachev has Bravo pressed against the cage.
Bravo jumps guard but Grachev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grachev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo.
Grachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Grachev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Grachev lands with a left to the head. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grachev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bravo goes for a takedown attempt but Grachev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grachev scores with a three punch combo!
Grachev jabs Bravo right on the nose. Bravo blinks but takes it well.
Grachev misses with a kick to the body.
Grachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grachev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grachev.#T2#
Nice shot by Grachev.
Grachev connects with a solid leg kick.
Grachev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravo at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grachev misses with an uppercut.
Grachev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Grachev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Grachev does it's job there.#CL2#
Grachev clinches.
Grachev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stepan Grachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bravo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bravo is working for takedown but Grachev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grachev has Bravo pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Grachev.
Eddie Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bravo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grachev gets underhooks to prevent Bravo's takedown attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grachev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grachev scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grachev.
Grachev lands a right hand.
Grachev lands a left hand. #ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Grachev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grachev lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stepan Grachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grachev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stepan Grachev!

Event: DMMA 184 Pinkman vs Bogachev
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1#
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Lee throws a body punch but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Lee darts in and clinches Bravo up against the cage.#BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Lee.
Bravo is looking to counter punch.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2#
Lee clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Bravo wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bravo's face. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Bravo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Lee.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Lee misses with a hook.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Lee throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bravo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Bravo in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Bravo is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bravo.#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Lee connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Bravo covering up! Lee comes in with a big uppercut and Bravo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruce Lee!

Event: DMMA 175 Hightower vs Veainu
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Bravo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonnell scores with a four punch combination!
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
McDonnell tries to improve position but can't.
McDonnell defending against the ground and pound.
McDonnell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonnell is not content to let Bravo control the position. #SUB#
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonnell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bravo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonnell, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonnell 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.
Bravo throws an elbow but McDonnell slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonnell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonnell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bravo.
McDonnell tries to bench press Bravo off him but Bravo keeps the position. #SUB#
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonnell is not content to let Bravo control the position. #SUB#
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
McDonnell wants to control but Bravo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonnell is defending well. #SUB#
Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonnell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bravo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonnell keeps working.
McDonnell struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bravo swings around for an armbar but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bravo's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo is trying to keep McDonnell in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bravo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonnell to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell lands with a nice body punch.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Bravo ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bravo has time to react.
McDonnell throws a leg kick which misses Bravo's front leg but catches the back leg as Bravo tries to avoid it.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bravo's head backwards.
Bravo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bravo defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.
Bravo wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
McDonnell controlling the position.
Bravo wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
Bravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Bravo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonnell dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bravo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McDonnell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bravo.#T2#
McDonnell gets to mount! Bravo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bravo is trying to reverse the position but instead McDonnell has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Bravo right now.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell is trying to stick to Bravo's back but Bravo is turning into McDonnell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonnell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bravo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell has his hands on Bravo's head, controlling the position.
McDonnell is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
McDonnell is adopting a defensive guard.
Bravo advances position into side control!
Bravo trying to control the position but McDonnell is working away.
Eddie Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo working away.#T4#
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.
McDonnell stops Bravo from passing to mount. #SUB#
Bravo tries for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well. #SUB#
Bravo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonnell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bravo but great work by McDonnell.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Bravo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bravo moves into full guard. #SUB#
Bravo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDonnell has picked Bravo up and slammed him! Bravo can't keep hold of the triangle and McDonnell manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Bravo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Ger McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonnell connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bravo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonnell cracks Bravo with an open hand slap.
Bravo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Bravo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo slips under a jab.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell throws out a powerful jab.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonnell takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonnell connects with a body shot.
McDonnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Bravo throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell trying to control the position here.
Bravo pushes down on McDonnell's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonnell won't allow Bravo to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.
Bravo is trying to control. McDonnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bravo is working for a kimura but McDonnell is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bravo working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo tries to pass to full mount but McDonnell defends it.
McDonnell is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonnell avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonnell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
A relieved looking Ger McDonnell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 4
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Ries misses.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Ries is quick to defend against it.
Ries scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bravo has been cut.
Ries lands with a hook. Bravo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Ries lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bravo tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Ries!

Event: DMMA 161 Magrath vs Mac Airt
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roll defends it well.
Roll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Roll scores with a jab.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Bravo's leg but Bravo calmly moves out of range.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bravo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roll misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Bravo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roll's guard.#SUB#
Roll has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Roll is keeping the position.#T1#
Roll wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
Roll lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bravo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bravo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roll dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bravo is looking to sweep but instead, Roll has passed into half guard.
Roll controlling the action here.
Bravo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Roll manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Bravo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roll controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Bravo tries to improve his position but Roll has taken his back! Roll has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bravo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Roll pushes Bravo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 156 Outback vs Kaupens 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uchiha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uchiha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Uchiha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uchiha won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uchiha has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bravo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uchiha manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Uchiha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Uchiha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uchiha is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uchiha defends it well. #SUB2#
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Uchiha defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Uchiha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bravo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bravo!#T2#
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bravo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Uchiha actively working from the bottom here.
Uchiha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uchiha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo trying to control but Uchiha is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Uchiha is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uchiha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Uchiha's legs - danger averted.
Bravo passes Uchiha's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uchiha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo trying to mount his opponent but Uchiha defends it. #SUB2#
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bravo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Uchiha.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uchiha keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uchiha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bravo off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sauske Uchiha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Uchiha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bravo sprawls well initially but Uchiha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Uchiha prevents Bravo from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uchiha connects with a nice short shot to Bravo's temple.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uchiha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is pressing down on Uchiha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uchiha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uchiha defends well.
Uchiha preventing the sweep.
Uchiha distracts Bravo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uchiha passes into half guard.
Bravo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uchiha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uchiha working some strikes from top position.
Uchiha stands up over Bravo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uchiha defends it easily.#SUB2#
Uchiha is sitting in close to Bravo's body. Bravo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Uchiha is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Uchiha is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bravo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Bravo!

Event: DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bravo has his takedown stuffed
and Asteroid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bravo's knee momentarily.
Asteroid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Asteroid - just one landing.
Asteroid works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid wants to slow Bravo down by chopping away at his legs.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bravo defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Asteroid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bravo's head.#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Asteroid flashes Bravo a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bravo's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bravo crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Asteroid punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anabolic Asteroid!
During a confident post fight interview, Anabolic Asteroid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 144 Durand vs Puno
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Blaydes thuds his shin into the meat of Bravo's side.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Blaydes misses #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bravo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blaydes! #SUB2#
Bravo has hold of Blaydes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blaydes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bravo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Bravo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blaydes is now in Bravo's guard. A big mistake from Bravo there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Blaydes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Blaydes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Bravo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaydes is one step ahead there.
Blaydes wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.
Blaydes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Bravo has his feet on Blaydes's thighs here. He's pushed Blaydes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blaydes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bravo!

Event: DMMA 135 Thermometer v Outback
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nadadora sprawls and moves away.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bravo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nadadora sprawls and moves away.
Nadadora misses with a double jab #TD#
and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.
Nadadora keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bravo drops back looking for a leg! Nadadora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nadadora manages to kick Bravo off! Bravo jumps back into Nadadora's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bravo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Bravo is pushing down on Nadadora's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nadadora is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Nadadora is working away.
Nadadora is positioning himself well to prevent Bravo advancing to mount. #SUB#
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nadadora doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bravo.
Nadadora 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.#T2#
Bravo trying to control the action but Nadadora is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bravo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nadadora tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bravo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Bravo!

Event: DMMA 126 Garcia Vs Outback
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Carlos misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carlos!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos is not content to let Bravo control the position.
Carlos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carlos struggling a bit here.
Carlos tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bravo tries for a kimura but Carlos is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos tries to buck Bravo off but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carlos!#SUB#
Bravo has control of Carlos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carlos regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T1#
Carlos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bravo throws some wild stikes that Carlos manages to avoid easily.
Carlos is looking to improve his position but Bravo isn't that keen on the idea.
Bravo trying to control but Carlos is having none of it.
Carlos tries to hold on but Bravo pushes him away.
Carlos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Bravo wants to finish this one by submission but Carlos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bravo. #T2#
Bravo lands a couple of good shots and Carlos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bravo controlling well, preventing Carlos from escaping the position. #SUB#
Bravo tightening his grip on Carlos, looking for the choke. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bravo looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Carlos is controlling Bravo 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Carlos looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carlos defends well.
Carlos passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Carlos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
Carlos blocks the strikes from Bravo.
Ground and pound from Carlos.
Carlos slips a nice elbow through Bravo's hands, connecting with Bravo's forehead.
Carlos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bravo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carlos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving. #T4#
Carlos distracts Bravo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carlos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carlos stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
Carlos tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bravo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carlos stacks Bravo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Carlos!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Carlos misses with a double jab #TD#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carlos!
Carlos regains half guard.
Carlos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bravo is trying to control. Carlos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carlos keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Carlos defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Carlos is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bravo wants to free his trapped foot but Carlos is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Carlos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Carlos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort.
Carlos is looking to improve his position.
Carlos controlling the position for now.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Carlos is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.
Carlos is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Carlos is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Carlos is defending well.
Carlos trying to control but Bravo postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carlos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carlos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bravo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Carlos postures up and lands a big shot to Bravo's brow.
Carlos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bravo's head.#SUB#
Bravo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Carlos escapes and throws Bravo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carlos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bravo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bravo is trying to improve his position.
Carlos is staying tight to Bravo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bravo is trying to improve his position.
Carlos landing a few strikes.
Bravo is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Carlos taking a breather here.
Carlos lands an elbow.
Carlos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bravo is not content to let Carlos control the position.
Carlos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlos lands an elbow. #ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Carlos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Carlos misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bravo enables Carlos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bravo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh Bravo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravo seems to have got his legs back now.
Bravo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carlos stands up over Bravo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carlos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bravo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carlos preventing the sweep. #T1#
Carlos wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving. #SUB#
Bravo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carlos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bravo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eddie Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravo, not yet. #SUB#
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Carlos tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carlos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Carlos tries to pass.
Bravo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Carlos wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
Carlos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo's guard. #REVB#
Bravo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving. #SUB#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carlos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carlos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Carlos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bravo working a defensive guard here.
Bravo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Carlos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlos has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Carlos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carlos landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Carlos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlos has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Carlos scoring with some ground and pound.
Bravo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carlos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlos advances position into side control!
Carlos staying calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carlos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos!
Our winner, Juan Carlos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 119 Contreiras vs Tyler
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Bravo throws out a counter right but Wayne avoids it with no problem.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Bravo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bravo defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Wayne's corner calls for a 1-2. Wayne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wayne cracks Bravo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bravo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Bravo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wayne's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne is controlling Bravo's posture.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Bravo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wayne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wayne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wayne! #REVR#
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Wayne tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wayne trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wayne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
Bravo is pressing down on Wayne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Bravo is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wayne 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 Wayne'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 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Bravo!

Event: DMMA 115 Kaupens v Thermometer
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Stephenson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bravo's guard.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully.
Stephenson is fighting to break Bravo's control of his arms but Bravo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephenson is one step ahead there.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bravo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stephenson is aware though and is defending well.
Bravo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephenson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephenson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Bravo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Bravo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Bravo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stephenson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bravo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Bravo!

Event: DMMA 105 Bitter Rivals
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Futeran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Bravo checks a low kick from Futeran.
Futeran lands a slapping body shot.
Bravo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Futeran digs a good hook to Bravo's body.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bravo is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bravo! But no joy.
Futeran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Futeran shoots for a takedown but Bravo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Futeran stuns Bravo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Futeran feints a jab promting Bravo to slip. Futeran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bravo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Futeran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Futeran lands with a nice body punch.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Futeran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Futeran defends it well.
Futeran throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Futeran is retaining full guard.
Futeran managing to control the position.
Bravo throwing strikes from guard but Futeran blocks nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Bravo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Futeran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bravo, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Futeran is one step ahead there.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Bravo is trying to keep Futeran in close.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Futeran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Futeran lands a couple of elbows.
Futeran connects with a couple of short punches.
Futeran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Futeran's guard. #REVB#
Futeran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Futeran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Futeran tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Futeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Futeran's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##SUB2#
Bravo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Futeran has passed into half guard!
Bravo is looking to improve his position.
Futeran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
Bravo is staying active underneath Futeran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bravo moves into full guard.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Futeran postures up and lands a big shot to Bravo's brow.
Futeran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now.
Bravo has momentary wrist control but Futeran slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Bravo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Futeran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravo moves forwards but Futeran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Futeran connects with a nice looking jab.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Futeran finish him?#TD#
Futeran gets a double leg takedown into Bravo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futeran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Futeran arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bravo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Futeran!
After winning the bout, Joseph Futeran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF 113: Woo vs Fitzgerald
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Hendersons shoots in but Bravo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendersons is defended easily by Bravo.#TD2#
Bravo gets caught napping as Hendersons dives in and scores a takedown. Bravo manages to retain guard.
Hendersons told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hendersons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bravo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hendersons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bravo is proving hard to escape from.
Bravo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bravo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hendersons has passed into half guard!
Bravo is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hendersons has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bravo defend it? Hendersons steps over the head and cranks it - Bravo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hendersons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Hendersons!
Harry Hendersons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF 109: Khabib vs Shabazz
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bravo wants to clinch but Kirzner slips to the side
and Kirzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bravo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirzner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bravo defending well as Kirzner loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirzner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Kirzner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kirzner takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kirzner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bravo.
Bravo needs to keep his hands up - Kirzner had a free shot at his head there.
Kirzner throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a single leg into guard. Kirzner didn't expect that. #T2#
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirzner is keeping the position for now.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirzner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirzner looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirzner, not yet. #T3#
Bravo throwing strikes from guard but Kirzner blocks nicely.
Bravo trying to control but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Kirzner is adopting a defensive guard.
Bravo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirzner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bravo is working away from the top position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kirzner tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Kirzner trying to control but Bravo postures up. #SUB2#
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bravo is pressing down on Kirzner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirzner is holding on for now.
My spies in Mapinguari Guerreiro inform me that Bravo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirzner defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Bravo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kirzner tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirzner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirzner misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Bravo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Bravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Bravo passes Kirzner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirzner defends it well. #SUB2#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirzner defends it well.
Bravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Bravo wants to control but Kirzner is keeping him busy.
Bravo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirzner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kirzner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirzner tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bravo misses with a head shot. Kirzner uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Bravo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirzner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirzner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirzner! #REVR#
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
The referee asks Kirzner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kirzner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Kirzner keeps moving and retains side control.
Kirzner working away.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face as Kirzner controls the position.
Kirzner wants to stand but Bravo is controlling his arm.
Bravo is letting Kirzner control him for a moment.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Bravo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bravo wants to control but Kirzner is keeping busy.
Bravo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kirzner not doing much here.
Kirzner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bravo!
Kirzner controlling the position easily from mount.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo is squirming around, avoiding Kirzner's attempts to control the action.
Kirzner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo wants to control but Kirzner is having none of it.
Kirzner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kirzner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Israel Kirzner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirzner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Kirzner.
Bravo wants to slow Kirzner down by chopping away at his legs.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Kirzner connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Kirzner shoots in looking for a takedown. Bravo tries to sprawl out of it but Kirzner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bravo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bravo tries to clinch
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirzner lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Kirzner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kirzner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kirzner, as that shot connected.
Kirzner misses the jab.
Kirzner misses with an uppercut.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bravo slips a jab from Kirzner.#T3#
Kirzner scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Kirzner.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kirzner defends it well.
Israel Kirzner is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirzner throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Israel Kirzner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bravo moves away from the strike by Kirzner.
Bravo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kirzner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kirzner scores with a nice right hand.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Kirzner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirzner throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Kirzner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kirzner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Israel Kirzner!

Event: WCF 106: White vs Corona
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Dilbrandt catches Bravo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dilbrandt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bravo.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.#T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bravo wants to advance to full mount but Dilbrandt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dilbrandt is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dilbrandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bravo is pushing down on Dilbrandt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dilbrandt is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Dilbrandt is working away.
Dilbrandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dilbrandt.
Bravo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Dilbrandt wants to sweep but no luck.
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass. #SUB#
Dilbrandt working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Dilbrandt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bravo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Dilbrandt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Dilbrandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt keeps Bravo under control for a moment.
Dilbrandt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bravo. #SUB2#
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dilbrandt is defending well.
My spies in Mapinguari Guerreiro inform me that Bravo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
Dilbrandt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bravo.
Bravo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dilbrandt's legs. #T4#
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Dilbrandt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep.
Bravo trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Dilbrandt tries to bench press Bravo off him but Bravo keeps the position.
Bravo trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bravo tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Dilbrandt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Dilbrandt to work.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilbrandt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Bravo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Bravo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dilbrandt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bravo.
Bravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dilbrandt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dilbrandt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bravo has passed into side control.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Bravo postures up.
Dilbrandt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bravo.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Bravo control the position. #T4#
Dilbrandt tries to buck Bravo off but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dilbrandt tries to improve position but can't.
Bravo working the ground and pound but Dilbrandt is defending the strikes.
Bravo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dilbrandt's legs. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dilbrandt has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dilbrandt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Dilbrandt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt has his hands clasped together around Bravo's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Dilbrandt is working away. #SUB2#
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dilbrandt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bravo is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bravo working the head and body with strikes.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravo wants to free his trapped foot but Dilbrandt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Bravo control the position.#T3##SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Dilbrandt trying to control here. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dilbrandt is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dilbrandt trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Bravo trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dilbrandt is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dilbrandt avoid being mounted?
Dilbrandt keeping control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bravo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bravo!

Event: WCF WNF 85: Boaler vs Vanorden
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Bravo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pradana throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Pradana misses the target.
Pradana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Pradana does no damage.
Pradana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pradana.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Pradana - just one landing.
A combination from Pradana does no damage.
Pradana looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Pradana is quick to defend against it.
Nice jab there from Pradana.
Good standup being displayed there by Pradana as he connects with a hook.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Pradana is quick to defend against it.
Pradana lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pradana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2#
Pradana has Bravo up against the cage in a clinch.
Pradana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Bravo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pradana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pradana is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pradana avoid being mounted?
Bravo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bravo prevents Pradana from improving his position.
Pradana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pradana throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Pradana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pradana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bravo trying to control but Pradana is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Pradana working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bravo trying to control but Pradana is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pradana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bravo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pradana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo stands up over Pradana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Bravo drops back looking for a leg! Pradana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pradana manages to kick Bravo off! Bravo jumps back into Pradana's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bravo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Pradana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Pradana can't keep his opponent in guard - Bravo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bravo trying to control the action but Pradana is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pradana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pradana.
Pradana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Pradana keeps moving. #SUB#
Bravo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pradana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bravo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bravo takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pradana is keeping the position for now.
Bravo scoring with some ground and pound.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Pradana keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pradana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bravo stacks Pradana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bravo!#SUB#
Bravo has an Americana. Pradana didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bravo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bravo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eddie Bravo!
In defeat, Eka Pradana stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time we meet, I'll destroy you.'.

Event: CMMA 158 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bravo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping HC at a distance.
Rico HC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HC shoots in for a takedown but Bravo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
HC shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bravo pinned against the cage. Bravo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but HC is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
HC feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1##SUB#
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and HC defends well.
Bravo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bravo looking for a triangle here. HC is fighting it but it looks tight! Bravo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, HC is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Bravo!

Event: CMMA 144 Wagner v Lafayette
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Flower feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bravos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flower lands a really nice looking cross but Bravo seems unphased.
Bravo slips under a jab from Flower.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo walks into a straight right hand from Flower.
Flower throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo throwing a counter right hand but Flower manages to avoid it.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flower scores with the left hand. Bravo knows he should have avoided that one.
Flower throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Flower avoids it well and moves away.
Flower misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bravo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flower not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flower is keeping the position for now.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
Bravo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flower is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Flower defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Flower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flower keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flower keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flower has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bravo is looking to advance position but Flower won't allow it.
Flower felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flower defends it well.
Flower is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Flower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flower's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sun Flower will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Flower lands a body shot.
Flower misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Flower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Flower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Flower avoids it well and moves away.
Sun Flower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flower.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Flower.
Flower thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Flower throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Flower lands an overhand right.
Flower misses with a wild body shot.
Sun Flower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flower connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.
Bravo walks into a straight right hand from Flower.
Flower misses with a looping left.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flower fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Flower.
Flower lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bravo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Flower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Flower is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Flower misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flower scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flower connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Flower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flower throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bravo on the side of the head.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flower cracks Bravo with a hook to the temple - Bravo is on wobbly legs here! Flower swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bravo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Flower wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sun Flower!
A victorious Sun Flower thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CMMA 129 Olsen v Abner
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Korpela throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Bravo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Korpela has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bravo but great work by Korpela.
Bravo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravo trying to hold on to Korpela's head to control him but Korpela postures up.
Bravo is looking to improve his position.
Korpela wants to pass the guard but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mapinguari Guerreiro, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Korpela performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Bravo wants to control but Korpela passes into side.
Bravo struggling a bit here.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bravo manages to get back to half guard.
Bravo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bravo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Korpela escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Korpela!#T3#
Korpela moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bravo wants to control but Korpela postures up.
Bravo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Korpela easily slips into full mount!
Bravo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Korpela 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Korpela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bravo tries to improve his position but instead Korpela has taken his back!
Bravo tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Our spies down at at Finland's Finest MMA Gym inform us that Korpela has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Korpela has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Korpela has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Korpela dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Korpela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Korpela scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Korpela circles away easily
and Korpela counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Korpela. Beautiful body shot.
Korpela just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpela catches Bravo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Korpela swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Korpela. That snapped Bravo's head back. #T1#
Korpela with a nice cross.
Korpela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Korpela.
Nice jab there from Korpela. #ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Elias Korpela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Korpela does it's job there.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korpela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bravo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Korpela circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bravo to the canvas! Bravo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Korpela keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Korpela!

Event: CMMA 118 Harrison v Ghambe
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Algiorno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Algiorno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Algiorno misses with a head kick.
Bravo's coach down at Mapinguari Guerreiro was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bravo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
Algiorno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Algiorno misses with a low kick.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Algiorno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bravo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Bravo shoots in but no luck this time.
Algiorno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bravo checks a leg kick nicely.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Algiorno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Algiorno tries to land a leg kick but Bravo saw it coming and moves away.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Algiorno defends it well.
Algiorno throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Algiorno! #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Algiorno has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bravo tries for a kimura but Algiorno is defending well. #T2#
Bravo throws an elbow but Algiorno slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Bravo has hold of Algiorno's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Algiorno tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bravo cranks the arm and Algiorno screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Algiorno, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eddie Bravo!

Event: CMMA 110 Yrkje v Anubis
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Tsavieva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bravo.#CL2#
Tsavieva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bravo, pushing him back against the cage.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Tsavieva. #BC2#
Tsavieva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Tsavieva.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsavieva.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsavieva misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bravo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Tsavieva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Tsavieva working a defensive guard here.
Bravo trying to control but Tsavieva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Bravo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsavieva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsavieva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
Bravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo trying to control but Tsavieva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bravo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bravo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Tsavieva has his feet on Bravo's thighs here. He's pushed Bravo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bravo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolai Tsavieva!
A very excited looking Nikolai Tsavieva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C4 Contenders Series 2
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bravo.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Jones misses.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Bravo slips a straight right by Jones.
Bravo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Bravo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bravo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones with a jab.
Bravo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Bravo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there #TD#
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Bravo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bravo wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Jones tries to hold on but Bravo pushes him away. #T3##SUB#
Bravo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bravo tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Bravo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Bravo looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well.
Bravo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bravo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Bravo wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo. #SUB#
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Bravo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones swinging wildly here.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Bravo's head.
Jones works Bravo's body with a nice hook.
Quinan Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Bravo blocks the low kick.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bravo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones stuns Bravo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quinan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones connects with a jab.#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Jones throws a leg kick but Bravo checks it.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones drops Bravo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jones follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinan Jones!
Quinan Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C4 Contenders Series 1
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Heimburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Heimburg closes the distance and clinches.
Heimburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heimburg.
Heimburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Heimburg lands a left hand.
Heimburg throws a head punch that misses.
Heimburg slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo letting Heimburg take a breather here.
Heimburg pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimburg effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Heimburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimburg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravo or not.
Bravo working hard to break the clinch.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Heimburg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heimburg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heimburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Heimburg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Heimburg fails to land.
Bravo looking for a takedown.
Heimburg lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Heimburg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Bravo is working for takedown but Heimburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heimburg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heimburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bravo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heimburg walks away with a smile on his face. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Calvin Heimburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heimburg, as that shot connected.
Heimburg is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
Heimburg throws a body punch but Bravo moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Heimburg has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Heimburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heimburg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo.
Bravo stalling in the clinch but Heimburg improves position.
A short uppercut from Heimburg.
A left hand lands to the body for Heimburg.
Heimburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Nice body punch from Heimburg - that landed with a thud.
Heimburg pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've been informed that Heimburg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heimburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heimburg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Heimburg misses with some punches.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heimburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bravo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heimburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Calvin Heimburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heimburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Heimburg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Heimburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heimburg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heimburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Heimburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimburg lands with a left to the head.
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heimburg just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heimburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heimburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravos head.
Heimburg lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries to break free but Heimburg pushes him back against the cage.
Bravo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heimburg is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo wants a takedown.
Bravo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heimburg walks away with a smile on his face. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Heimburg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Heimburg rushes Bravo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo goes for a takedown attempt but Heimburg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Heimburg tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Heimburg rushes Bravo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Heimburg.
Heimburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calvin Heimburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Bravo jumps guard and drags Heimburg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB#
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Heimburg defends it easily.
Heimburg wants to get up but he can't break Bravo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Bravo pushes a forearm under Heimburg's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Heimburg is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bravo!

Event: KoF: IW Underground III
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cavalcante looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cavalcante throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bravo counters with a single leg into guard. Cavalcante didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Cavalcante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bravo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mapinguari Guerreiro that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bravo passes into half guard.
Cavalcante wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cavalcante is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cavalcante defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Cavalcante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Cavalcante looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cavalcante sees it coming and defends easily.
Cavalcante gets back to full guard.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cavalcante is retaining full guard.
Bravo postures up.
Cavalcante looking for a sweep. Not yet Cavalcante, not yet. #SUB2#
Cavalcante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.#SUB#
Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Bravo won't allow Cavalcante to sweep him here.
Bravo advances position into side control!
Bravo wants to control but Cavalcante is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cavalcante is looking for a sweep.
Cavalcante wants to control but Bravo postures up.
Cavalcante is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Cavalcante is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cavalcante is looking for a sweep.
Cavalcante is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bravo tries for a kimura but Cavalcante is defending well. #SUB#
Bravo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavalcante tries to buck Bravo off but Bravo is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Bravo drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo preventing the sweep.
Cavalcante trying to control the position.
Bravo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bravo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cavalcante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavalcante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bravo passes Cavalcante's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Cavalcante is defending well.
Eddie Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cavalcante trying to control but Bravo postures up.
Cavalcante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cavalcante.#SUB2#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cavalcante keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cavalcante has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Cavalcante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cavalcante is breathing heavily.
Bravo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cavalcante's guard. #SUB#
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Cavalcante defends the submission attempt.
Bravo wants to take a breather but Cavalcante is having none of it.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but Cavalcante defending well.
Cavalcante tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Cavalcante is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cavalcante manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cavalcante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Cavalcante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cavalcante tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cavalcante is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo. #SUB#
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cavalcante is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Cavalcante is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Cavalcante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bravo is working for a kimura but Cavalcante is defending it quite comfortably.
Cavalcante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cavalcante keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavalcante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavalcante is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cavalcante thows a leg kick but Bravo checks it #TD#
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cavalcante still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cavalcante has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Cavalcante working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bravo tries to buck Cavalcante off but Cavalcante is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavalcante advances to full mount.
Bravo regains half guard.
Cavalcante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bravo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Cavalcante passes to side control. #SUB2#
Cavalcante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bravo, who protects the arm well.
Cavalcante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Cavalcante thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Cavalcante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bravo, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cavalcante's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cavalcante is trying to work for a kimura but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo is trying to maintain the position but Cavalcante is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cavalcante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Bravo moves into full guard. #SUB#
Cavalcante has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bravo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cavalcante is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bravo pulls down on the head and he's put Cavalcante to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eddie Bravo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Alva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Alva feints and as Bravo raises his hands in defense, Alva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Alva is sitting in close to Bravo's body. Bravo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Alva is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Alva is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bravo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Bravo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Junior as he avoids it easily.
Bravo darts in looking for a takedown but Junior gets double underhooks and turns Bravo into the cage.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Junior closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo is pushing down on Junior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Junior is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravo tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo stops Junior from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior won't allow Bravo to pass to mount.
Junior wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Bravo lands strikes from half guard.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Junior has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo. #T2##SUB2#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Junior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Bravo passes Junior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Bravo wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bravo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Junior defend it? Bravo steps over the head and cranks it - Junior is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bravo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Bravo!

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