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Event:
IXF XVIII
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Caramel scores with a takedown into Bravo's guard.
Caramel postures up in Bravo's guard and throws a big left but Bravo blocks it.
Caramel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo working a defensive guard here.
Caramel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Caramel 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 being controlled here, momentarily.
Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Caramel is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caramel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Caramel is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caramel is working Bravo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bravo is adopting a defensive guard.
Caramel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Caramel lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Caramel postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bravo covers up, he's hurt! Caramel keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Caramel and the ref steps in to end the fight! Caramel can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominique Caramel!
A very excited looking Dominique Caramel 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. |
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Event:
IXF XII
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Wei shoots in and bounces Bravo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wei cracks Bravo with a solid left hand.
Wei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bravo working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily.
Wei scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bravo working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily.
Bravo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bravo managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bravo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wei controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bravo working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wei connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Wei trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Wei lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wei passes into half guard.
Wei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Wei seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Wei seems content to control.
Bravo taking some punishment here, with Wei in his half guard.
Wei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.
Wei slips a nice elbow through Bravo's hands, connecting with Bravo's forehead.
Bravo taking some punishment here, with Wei in his half guard.
Bravo has hold of Wei's hands but Wei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wei controlling the action here.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo trying to control here.
Wei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Wei. #ROC#Bravo is rocked!#SUB2#
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wei pulls his head out easily.
Bravo is still in real trouble! Can Wei finish him?
Wei drops an elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Wei working Bravo over with strikes.
Wei perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bravo looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei lands a big elbow - Bravo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
Zhang Wei tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
IXF IX
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Wei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wei but Wei pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bravo gets a double leg takedown into Wei's guard.
Bravo is pushing down on Wei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wei is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Wei is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Wei wants to get back to full guard.
Wei is controlling Bravo's trapped leg to prevent Bravo from advancing to side control.
Wei tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bravo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Bravo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wei is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Bravo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bravo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wei puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bravo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wei scoring with some ground and pound.
Wei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wei scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Wei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wei looking to sit in guard and control but Bravo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wei wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving. #SUB#
Wei looking for a guillotine here but Bravo defends easily.
Wei keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wei trying to keep a closed guard but Bravo is proving a slippery customer.
Bravo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Wei is keeping the position.
Bravo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wei lands a jab-cross combination.
Wei misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.
Wei is pulling down on Bravo's head to control his posture.
Bravo trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
Wei is trying to hold Bravo in close to prevent damage but Bravo has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wei is trying to stand up here but Bravo is controlling him well. #T1#
Wei wants to get back to full guard.
Wei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wei working a defensive guard here.
Wei keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wei swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bravo trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sloppy strikes from Wei. Those never looked like landing.
Wei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Wei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Some wild striking there from Wei.
#T3#
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Wei does no damage.
Wei misses with a looping right.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wei defends it well.
Wei tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bravo tries to counter with a clinch but Wei shakes him off and moves away.
Wei throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Bravo counters with a single leg into guard. Wei didn't expect that.
Wei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bravo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bravo trying to control the position but Wei is working away.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wei can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Wei is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wei 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Zhang Wei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wei.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Wei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bravo takes one to the side of the head.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
Zhang Wei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wei circles away.
Zhang Wei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Wei.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Wei.
Bravo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wei paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Wei throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Wei throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wei won't be happy with that.
Wei tries to buck Bravo off but Bravo is having none of it.
Wei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Bravo blocks the strikes from Wei.
Bravo working away.
Wei is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bravo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bravo wants to take Wei's back here but Wei is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wei can't escape the position.
Bravo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wei is holding on tight.
Wei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wei tries to get out of the position.
Wei can't escape the position.
#T2#
Wei 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.#SUB2#
Bravo is working for a kimura but Wei is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wei has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wei manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Wei keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Wei looking to control.
#SUB#
Wei is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Wei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo passes Wei's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wei keeping hold of Bravo's head, controlling as best he can.
Wei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving. #SUB#
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Wei's legs - danger averted.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wei can't keep his opponent in guard - Bravo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei is controlling Bravo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wei gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Wei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wei 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
IXF V
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Behnder leaves Bravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Behnder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bravo sprawls well initially but Behnder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.
Behnder slows the pace down in half guard.
Bravo trying to control here.
Bravo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Behnder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bravo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bravo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Behnder controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself. #SUB2#
Behnder looking for a triangle here. Bravo is fighting it but it looks tight! Behnder pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bravo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Behnder!
After winning the bout, Marcus Behnder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
IXF III
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Watt misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Watt is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Watt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Watt is defending well.
Watt wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Bravo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Watt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Bravo!
Eddie Bravo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Perez.
Bravo checks a leg kick nicely.
Perez thows a body kick. Bravo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Perez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Perez thumps Bravo with a low kick.
Perez throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Perez!
Perez is pushing Bravo's head away, looking to escape. Bravo manages to hold on to the position though.
Perez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Bravo has hold of Perez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Perez seems comfortable defending it but Bravo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Perez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Perez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bravo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Bravo!
Eddie Bravo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Vaughn throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaughn won't be happy with that.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Vaughn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vaughn is looking to reverse the position.
Bravo moves into full mount!
Vaughn is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bravo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Vaughn tries to improve his position but Bravo has taken his back! Bravo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Vaughn tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bravo pushes Vaughn away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Bravo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Knight shoots in but Bravo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knight is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Knight drives through and clinches with Bravo against the cage.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Bravo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Bravo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries to pull guard but Bravo holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Knight is working for takedown but Bravo is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Knight leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch.
Randy Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bravo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knight!
Bravo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Knight will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Bravo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Knight is trying to escape and Bravo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Knight is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bravo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bravo! |
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