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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Bracho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Moreno takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Moreno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Moreno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bracho!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno controls the position.
Moreno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bracho tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Moreno passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bracho!
Moreno moves to back control. #SUB#
Moreno is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bracho wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Moreno 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, Bracho has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Moreno 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, Bracho has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##SUB#
Bracho is trying to defend against the choke here but Moreno has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Moreno Tightens the hold and Bracho taps out furiously! Moreno displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Moreno! |
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Event:
YRMMA 2
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Bracho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bracho is looking to counter the offense by Mane and move into the clinch.#TD#
Bracho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mane trying to keep a closed guard but Bracho is proving a slippery customer.
Mane is pulling down on Bracho's head. It's preventing any offense from Bracho, at least for the moment.
Bracho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mane is trying to keep Bracho in close.
Bracho throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bracho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mane has eaten all the pies!
Bracho scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Bracho gets to his feet. Mane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##TD#
Bracho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mane sneaks out the side door and pushes Bracho away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Bracho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mane to the mat! Mane manages to get full guard.
Mane is adopting a defensive guard.
Bracho preventing the sweep.
Mane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane is trying to keep Bracho in close.
#SUB2#
Mane working for a triangle but Bracho defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bracho is looking to work some ground and pound but Mane has wrist control.#T2#
Mane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bracho connects with a couple of short punches.
Bracho landing with the ground and pound.
Mane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bracho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mane working a defensive guard here.
Bracho connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Bracho scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane 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.
Bracho throws a strike but Mane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Mane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sadio Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bracho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mane looks for the body kick but Bracho saw that one coming. #TD#
Bracho scores with a takedown into Mane's guard.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Bracho from controlling successfully.
Mane working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Bracho trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Bracho throwing strikes but missing.
Bracho trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Bracho dominated that round.
That's time! Bracho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mane tries a low kick but Bracho avoids it.#TD#
Bracho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mane is trying to defend but Bracho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mane pushes Bracho off and gets back to his feet.
Mane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bracho counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Bracho scores with a takedown into Mane's guard.
Mane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bracho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bracho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bracho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Javier Bracho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Bracho is trying to stall.
#T1#
Bracho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Mane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane misses with a combination
and Bracho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Bracho looking to score a takedown here. Mane is defending well but Bracho drives through and ends up in Mane's guard.#SUB2#
Mane has his foot on Bracho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bracho works his way back into a safe position though.
Bracho cracks Mane with a solid left hand.
Mane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bracho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Mane being controlled here, momentarily.
Bracho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mane is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Javier Bracho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bracho wants to stand and escape but Mane is having none of it.
Mane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Mane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bracho is keeping the position for now.
Bracho is looking to stand up but Mane isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Mane stands up from Bracho's guard - Mane perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bracho throws a nice looking combination but Mane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mane dives in and grabs Bracho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bracho pushes down on Mane's head and hops out.
Javier Bracho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mane shoots in for a takedown but Bracho shows good takedown defense.
Bracho looks to score with a jab to the body but Mane is just out of range.
Mane throws a fast counter high kick but Bracho manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
Mane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bracho's guard.#T4#
Bracho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bracho is looking to stand up but Mane isn't so interested in that idea.
Bracho is controlling Mane's posture.
Mane passes into half guard.
Mane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sadio Mane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Bracho throws a sloppy head kick
and Mane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mane wants to clinch up but Bracho keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mane gets a clinch. #BC2#
Mane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mane moves into range and clinches up with Bracho.#BC#
Bracho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bracho pinned against the cage. Bracho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane shoots for a double leg takedown but Bracho sprawls well. He's pushed Mane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bracho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Javier Bracho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.#T1#
Mane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bracho but Bracho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Mane dives in and scores a takedown into Bracho's guard.
Bracho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bracho trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bracho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bracho throws a big right hand that misses.
Mane controls Bracho momentarily but Bracho frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Mane has his foot on Bracho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bracho works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Bracho stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Bracho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Mane is working an open guard so Bracho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Bracho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Bracho throws a big elbow that misses.
Bracho wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving. #T3#
Mane wants to sweep but no luck.
Bracho is working Mane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mane managing to control the position.
Bracho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mane looking for a sweep. Not yet Mane, not yet.
Bracho wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving.
Bracho scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bracho wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving. #SU#
Bracho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mane, up you get!
Mane shoots in but Bracho avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bracho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Mane wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Bracho gets a double leg takedown into Mane's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Bracho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bracho 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Bracho!
A very excited looking Javier Bracho 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bracho. #CL#
Bracho moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bracho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bracho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bracho tests Gaia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bracho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaia pinned against the cage. Gaia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bracho looking to score a takedown here. Gaia is defending well but Bracho drives through and ends up in Gaia's guard.
Bracho postures up in Gaia's guard and throws a big left but Gaia blocks it.
Gaia controlling Bracho's posture. #T1#
Bracho throws a big elbow that misses.
Bracho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bracho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaia's head.
Gaia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bracho is one step ahead there.
Bracho postures up in Gaia's guard and throws a big left but Gaia blocks it.
Gaia is pulling down on Bracho's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Bracho has gone for a leg lock! Gaia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bracho's guard.#REVB#
Gaia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bracho's guard. #T2#
Gaia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaia trying to control the action but Bracho is working from the bottom.
Gaia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Bracho is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaia.
Gaia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Bracho wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaia wants to take a breather but Bracho is having none of it.
Bracho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaia on the ground.
Gaia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bracho is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gaia is trying to work for a kimura but Bracho is defending well.
Gaia is trying to control the action in half guard but Bracho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bracho is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gaia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Gaia lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Gaia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bracho is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Filipe Gaia! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1044 Round 3
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Bracho thuds his shin into the meat of Tulio's side.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tulio.
Bracho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tulio asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Tulio is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bracho is trying to escape and Tulio transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bracho is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tulio! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Tulio!
A very excited looking Marco Tulio 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:
QFC Tournament 1044 Round 2
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bracho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bracho shoots in but Blade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blade misses with a body kick.
Bracho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blade defends well and Bracho ends up having to push Blade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bracho throws a series of punches but Blade avoids them all with ease.
Blade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bracho misses with a straight left.
Bracho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blade circles away quickly and effectively.
Bracho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blade drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bracho sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Blade closes the distance and pushes Bracho back into the cage.
Bracho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blade is defending well for now.
Bracho is trying to drag Blade to the mat but Blade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jamal Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Bracho.
Blade jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bracho walks away with a smile on his face. Blade gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Blade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bracho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bracho has his takedown stuffed
and Blade counters with a three punch combo that has Bracho backing up. Bracho nods at Blade to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Blade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blade tries to pull guard but Bracho holds him up against the cage and eventually Blade drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Bracho breaks from the clinch.
Bracho slaps away a takedown attempt from Blade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blade tries to score with a low kick but Bracho moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Blade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Bracho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Blade instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bracho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blade throws a series of strikes that have Bracho backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Javier Bracho has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bracho pinned against the cage. Bracho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blade lands with a nice combination. Bracho backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Blade gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Blade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bracho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Blade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Blade manages to break the clinch.
Blade dives in for a single leg takedown but Bracho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blade is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Bracho manages to break the clinch.
Blade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Blade has Bracho up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bracho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bracho.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blade.
Blade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bracho swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Blade gets caught flat footed, as Bracho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bracho is looking to stand up but Blade won't let him. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bracho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bracho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bracho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bracho passes Blade's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bracho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bracho is nestled in close to Blade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bracho working the head and body with strikes.
Blade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bracho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blade's guard.
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 Jamal Blade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Bracho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bracho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bracho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blade throws a head kick but Bracho moves out of range.
Blade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blade appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bracho as he avoids it easily.
Bracho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bracho tries to clinch up but Blade circles away and keeps his distance.
Bracho fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade has his takedown stuffed
and Bracho counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bracho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blade is fending him off so far but Bracho persists. Nope, Blade circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Bracho has Blade up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bracho breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Bracho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blade defends it nicely.
Blade misses with a takedown attempt - Bracho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Blade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bracho walks into a stiff left hand from Blade.#CL2#
Bracho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blade, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bracho breaks the clinch.
Javier Bracho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bracho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bracho.
Blade is looking for a counter combo.#T2##CL#
Blade rushes Bracho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bracho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Blade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bracho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bracho after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Bracho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bracho is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
Bracho misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Blade closes the distance and pushes Bracho back into the cage.#T3#
Blade lands a hook that snaps the head of Bracho backwards.
Blade tries to score a body lock takedown but Bracho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jamal Blade has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bracho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamal Blade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bracho misses with a lunging right hand
and Blade counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Blade.
Blade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blade shoots in looking for a takedown but Bracho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blade shoots in looking for a takedown. Bracho tries to sprawl out of it but Blade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bracho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bracho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blade swivels and escapes.#T4#
Bracho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blade misses with a takedown attempt - Bracho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Blade backs off Bracho throws a huge counter combo but Blade manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Blade as Bracho shoots in.
Blade misses with a takedown attempt - Bracho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Blade. #CL2#
Bracho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Bracho pulls guard.
Blade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bracho's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Bracho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javier Bracho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Bracho as Blade shoots in.
Bracho darts in looking for a takedown but Blade gets double underhooks and turns Bracho into the cage.
Bracho shoots in and drives through. Blade sprawls well.
Blade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bracho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blade throws a head kick but Bracho moves out of range.
Blade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bracho pinned against the cage. Bracho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Blade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Blade gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bracho to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blade wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bracho manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Blade trying to control but Bracho postures up.
Bracho working Blade over with strikes.
Blade tries to kick Bracho off but Bracho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Javier Bracho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bracho wants to pass the guard but Blade is defending well. #SUB2#
Bracho seems to be working for a kimura but Blade defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Bracho moves into full mount! Blade won't be happy about that!
Bracho controlling his opponent.
Bracho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Blade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blade is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Bracho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blade is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blade and Bracho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bracho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blade sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bracho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Bracho swings around for an armbar but Blade sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bracho's guard.
Blade passes Bracho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blade lands with a punch from half guard. #SU#
Blade postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bracho to stand up.
Blade fails with the takedown.
Bracho misses with an uppercut. Blade saw that one coming.
Bracho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blade feinted with a counter takedown.#T4##CL#
Blade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bracho, pushing him back against the cage.
Blade misses with a knee strike.
Blade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Bracho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bracho lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bracho or perhaps it was just good defense by Blade, which made it look bad. #CL#
Blade closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bracho is pressed up against the cage. Blade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bracho down to the mat. Bracho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bracho misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Javier Bracho.
I think Bracho 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Javier Bracho!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Javier Bracho!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Javier Bracho!
Javier Bracho wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1044 Round 1
Date: Mar 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Bracho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bracho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bracho is working Ma over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ma is trying to improve his position.
Ma trying to remain calm as Bracho controls from the top position.
Bracho scores with a couple of short elbows.#SU2#
Bracho stands up.
Bracho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bracho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ma was covering up waiting for the punch and Bracho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bracho connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB#
Ma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bracho is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Bracho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ma, up you get! #TD2#
Bracho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bracho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bracho staying calm.#SU2#
Bracho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ma to his feet. #TD2#
Bracho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bracho stops Ma from standing up. #T2#
Ma wants to sweep but no luck.
Ma is breathing heavily.
Bracho chips away with some ground and pound.
Bracho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bracho is working Ma over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Bracho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ma tries to bench press Bracho off him but Bracho keeps the position. #T3##SUB2#
Bracho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bracho scoring with punches and elbows.
Ma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bracho grinds an elbow into Ma's temple.
Ma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ma tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Bracho decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Bracho gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Ma tries to escape but Bracho is in control.
Bracho just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Bracho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Bracho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ma avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bracho.
Ma is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Bracho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Bracho gets a takedown into half guard.
Bracho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ma keeps working.
Ma trying to control from the bottom.
Bracho controlling the action here.#SUB#
Ma looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bracho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ma has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Bracho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bracho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bracho's back!
Ma gets his hands free as Bracho looks to control.
Bracho breaks Ma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bracho looking to pass the guard.
Bracho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ma trying to control the position.
#T2#
Bracho preventing the sweep.
Bracho wants to control from the top but Ma keeps moving.
Bracho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bracho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bracho is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ma is trying to keep Bracho in close.
Bracho stops Ma from standing up.
Bracho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ma is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bracho controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ma keeping moving, preventing Bracho from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Ma with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Ma darts in and clinches Bracho up against the cage.#TD2#
Bracho gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ma regains guard.
#SUB#
Ma looking for subs off his back but Bracho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bracho lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Bracho wants to free his trapped foot but Ma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bracho lands a nice short elbow.
Bracho controlling the action here.
Bracho thows a huge punch but Ma dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ma keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Bracho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bracho scores with a kick to the body.
Ma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ma throws a wild body kick that Bracho sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bracho! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Bracho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Bracho moves into the clinch successfully.
Ma tries to pull guard but Bracho holds him up against the cage and eventually Ma drops back down to his feet.
Ma wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bracho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bracho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Ma breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Bracho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bracho showed some decent athleticism there.
Ma wants to stand back up but Bracho manages to pass into side control.
Bracho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ma tries to buck Bracho off but Bracho is having none of it.
Bracho is staying tight to Ma's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Bracho stands up and beckons Ma to his feet. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bracho.
Bracho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bracho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bracho scoring with punches and elbows.
Bracho controlling the position.
Bracho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ma trying to remain calm as Bracho controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Bracho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bracho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bracho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Ma can't do much from the bottom here.
Ma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ma is looking for a sweep.
Bracho is looking to take a break and control but Ma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bracho advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bracho has control of Ma's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ma regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bracho raining down shots from the mount!
Ma is desperately trying to improve his position but Bracho has a good base and remains in mount.
Mike Ma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Javier Bracho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ma flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Bracho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bracho 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Javier Bracho!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Javier Bracho!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Javier Bracho!
Javier Bracho wins by unanimous decision! |
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