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Event:
JFC 6
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Weaver goes for a double leg but Bravo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bravo continues to drive forward.
Bravo tries to circle away but Weaver has him pinned against the cage.
Bravo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bravo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weaver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bravo is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver swings wildly with an uppercut but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weaver has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land. #T1#
Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Weaver has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bravo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Bravo tries to stall but Weaver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weaver just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo.
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Weaver is controlling him.
Weaver pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Weaver working aggressively here.
Weaver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weaver lands a right hand.
Weaver prevents the takedown attempt.
Bravo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bravo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weaver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravo throws a right and a left that Weaver avoids nicely. #T3#
Bravo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Bravo.
Weaver scores with the left hand. Bravo knows he should have avoided that one.
Weaver with a nice calf kick.
Weaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Weaver counters with an outside leg kick.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and Weaver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Weaver staying out of range there.
Bravo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weaver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Weaver attempts a counter takedown but Bravo avoids it well and moves away.
Donk. Bravo catches Weaver right on the button with a cross.
Weaver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Weaver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bravo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weaver counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Weaver ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Weaver counters with an outside leg kick.
Weaver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bravo connects with a right hand. Weaver shakes it off.
Bravo scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bravo misses with a hook
and Weaver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weaver walks into a left hand.
John Bravo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver blocks a jab.
Weaver is looking to counter punch.
Bravo misses with a left hand
letting Weaver counter with a right hand.
Bravo misses with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.
Bravo throws a lazy uppercut
and Weaver counters with a leg kick.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and Weaver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weaver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Weaver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bravo misses with an uppercut
and Weaver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bravo connects with a crisp jab.
Bravo connects with a looping right hand.
Weaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Weaver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bravo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo misses with a hook
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weaver.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Bravo scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheers as Bravo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weaver doesn't seem phased though.
Bravo scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo looks to land a right hand but Weaver moved out of range.
Bravo misses with a hook
and Weaver counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Weaver clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo. #T1#
A short left from Weaver.
Weaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Weaver has the dominant position.
Bravo wants to get back to striking at distance but Weaver won't allow it.
Weaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravo.
Liam Weaver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weaver scores with a shot to the side of Bravo's head.
Bravo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bravo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Weaver is defending well.
Weaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Weaver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Liam Weaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo.
Still in the clinch, Weaver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Weaver has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Bravo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weaver prevents it.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but Weaver has him pressed against the cage.
Bravo tries to break free but Weaver pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Bravo tries to pull guard but Weaver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Weaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bravo tries to stall but Weaver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Weaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravo.
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weaver just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
Weaver keeps control of Bravo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Weaver has double underhooks.
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 Weaver walks away with a smile on his face. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Bravo missing with a left hand there. Weaver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weaver moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Weaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bravo sizes up Weaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bravo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bravo scores with a hook.
Weaver staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Weaver.
Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Weaver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver dips to his left and cracks Bravo with an uppercut!
Weaver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weaver slips a straight right by Bravo.
Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Weaver counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Weaver. #CL#
Weaver moves into the clinch successfully.
Weaver scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Weaver dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bravo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weaver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Weaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and Weaver counters with a nice leg kick.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
A jab from Weaver misses.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bravo misses the target.
Bravo 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.
Bravo misses with an uppercut
and Weaver counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bravo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bravo scores with a nice strike.
Bravo misses with an uppercut
and Weaver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bravo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weaver blocks a jab.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bravo misses with an uppercut
and Weaver counters with a good low kick that Bravo was not able to check.
Bravo throws a poor cross that misses
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Weaver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weaver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bravo misses with a hook
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravo swings widly with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a low kick, right behind Bravo 's knee.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Weaver throws a big counter combination but Bravo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bravo misses with a left hand
and Weaver counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bravo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Weaver to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Weaver.
An attempted straight right counter from Weaver misses the target.
Bravo throws a lazy uppercut
and Weaver counters with a low kick, right behind Bravo 's knee.
Weaver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Weaver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Weaver appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weaver throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Bravo misses with an uppercut
enabling Weaver to counter with a crisp jab.
Bravo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bravo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bravo swings widly with a right hand
and Weaver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Weaver there.
Weaver defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Weaver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bravo throws the left hand but Weaver avoids the punch easily.
Bravo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weaver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Bravo is rocked!
Weaver tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Weaver finish him?#TD#
Weaver shoots in and bounces Bravo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Weaver manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Weaver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Weaver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bravo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Weaver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver controlling the action here.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
Weaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bravo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bravo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weaver.
Weaver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Weaver passes into side control!
Bravo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Weaver is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Bravo tries to reverse the position but Weaver maintains control.
Bravo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weaver.
A big strike lands for Weaver! That's really hurt Bravo and he's turned his back - Weaver keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Weaver jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Weaver! |
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Event:
JFC 5
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Vargas scores with a head kick. Bravo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.#CL#
Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Vargas in a clinch.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vargas to keep the fight standing.
Bravo avoiding damage.
Vargas'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.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Vargas won't allow it.
#T1#
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but Bravo blocks it.
#BC2#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Bravo tries to clinch but Vargas is having none of it.
Bravo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vargas can pounce on him.
Bravo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Vargas tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas lands a head kick. Bravo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bravo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo connects with a body shot.
Vargas cracks Bravo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Antoine Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas lands a head kick. Bravo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo misses with a kick to the body.
Vargas rushes Bravo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bravo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Vargas piles on the pressure and Bravo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Vargas! |
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Event:
JFC 4
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bravo throws a lazy head kick
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bravo dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Bravo's head and hops out.
Bravo with a poor takedown
and Walker counters with a series of strikes. Bravo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bravo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimmy Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Bravo fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo misses with a takedown
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bravo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bravo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Bravo with a poor takedown
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo looks winded!
Walker blocks a head kick by Bravo.
Walker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bravo fails with the takedown
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bravo misses with a hook to the body
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Bravo is rocked!#T3#
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Walker! |
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Event:
JFC 3
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Bravo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Bravo misses #CL2#
and Hammer moves into the clinch.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes.
Bravo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes.
Hammer keeps control of Bravo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Hammer clinches up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Hammer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hammer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Hammer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bravo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Bravo can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bravo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer blocks a leg kick.
Hammer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bravo misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Hammer darts in and clinches Bravo up against the ropes.
Hammer is pushing Bravo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bravo misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
A right hand to the body from Hammer.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Bravo working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Hammer tries to stall but Bravo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2#
Hammer scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Bravo to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like John Bravo has been cut.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Bravo is looking to counter punch.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bravo misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Hammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Bravo seems to have got his legs back now.
Bravo is trying to break free.
Bravo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Bravo checks a leg kick.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer wants to counter the offense by Bravo and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Hammer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bravo.
Bravo takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Bravo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Bravo. That snapped Hammer's head back.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Bravo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes.
Hammer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Bravo.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
Hammer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bravo is keeping busy.#BC2#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Bravo misses with a body kick.
Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Sheldon Hammer should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on John Bravo's cut.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Bravo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
#CL#
Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bravo has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Bravo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bravo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Hammer has Bravo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bravo being controlled against the ropes.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bravo tries to circle away but Hammer has him pinned against the ropes.
Bravo missing with knees to the body.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely. #KD2#
Hammer closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bravo crashing to the mat! Bravo uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
A combination from Bravo does no damage.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
#T2#
Hammer is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
Sheldon Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bravo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bravo closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the ropes.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hammer forces Bravo back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hammer clinches with his opponent.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bravo avoids it.
Come on Hammer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Bravo tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the ropes.
Bravo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
#BC2#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Hammer scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Bravo to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Hammer away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Bravo got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Hammer tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer has Bravo pressed against the ropes, preventing Bravo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer wants to stall.
Bravo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sheldon Hammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Bravo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.#BC2#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hammer moves into the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bravo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Hammer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bravo wants to clinch.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.
Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Hammer will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
The cut man is working on John Bravo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Bravo misses with a low kick.
Bravo throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Bravo's head back.
#CL2#
Hammer clinches. #BC2#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hammer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hammer has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Hammer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hammer clinches up against the ropes.
Hammer taking a breather.
Bravo slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo tries to clinch up.#T2##CL#
Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer is looking to control Bravo's arms but Bravo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hammer has his back to the ropes.
Hammer has Bravo pressed against the ropes, preventing Bravo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bravo tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Bravo blocks the body kick.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Bravo misses.
Bravo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Bravo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bravo.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bravo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer blocks the body kick.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bravo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo. #T4#
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Bravo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bravo is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.
Hammer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hammer forces Bravo back against the ropes and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Hammer misses
and Bravo counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Bravo to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Bravo appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheldon Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Hammer! |
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Event:
JFC 2
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Montes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo wants to clinch but Montes slips to the side
and Montes counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bravo trying to stall but Montes improves his position.
#BC#
Montes breaks from the clinch.
Montes slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab by Montes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bravo.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Montes is avoiding it.
Montes misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Bravo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montes defends it nicely.
Leroy Montes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montes counters with a stiff right hand.
Montes swinging wildly here.
Montes misses with a series of wild punches.
Leroy Montes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Montes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Bravo misses.
Montes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Montes keeps the fight on the outside.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Montes.
Montes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses
and Montes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Montes counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A punch combination from Montes misses.
Montes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Montes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montes circles away quickly and effectively.
Bravo misses with a right hand
enabling Montes to counter with a crisp jab.
Montes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montes throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Montes misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo tries to clinch up
letting Montes counter with a right hand.
Montes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Montes.
Bravo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montes avoids it really well and circles away.
Montes missing with a left hand there. Bravo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Montes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Montes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bravo wants to clinch up but Montes keeps it at a distance.
Bravo misses with a double jab
and Montes counters with a three punch combo that has Bravo backing up. Bravo nods at Montes to acknowledge the strikes.
Bravo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravo somewhat.
Montes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Leroy Montes is winning the standup battle so far.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Montes, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Montes against the cage but Montes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montes tried to counter with a leg kick but Bravo avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Bravo dives in for a single leg takedown but Montes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leroy Montes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo.
Bravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montes swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Montes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Montes's corner calls for a 1-2. Montes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montes misses the jab.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montes as he avoids it easily.
Montes lands with a big left! Bravo is wobbled badly! Montes comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bravo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leroy Montes!
Leroy Montes is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
JFC 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Bravo tries for a takedown but Hide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bravo shoots in but Hide avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Hide moves out of range easily.
Hide displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bravo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hide shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bravo but Bravo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Bravo does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bravo clinches up with Hide and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Hide has double underhooks. #TD2#
Hide successfully pulls guard.
Hide is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hide keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hide looking for a sweep. Not yet Hide, not yet.
Hide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hide wants to sweep but no luck.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Hide keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hide has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bravo 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 Hide.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hide is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bravo working away.
Hide is looking for a sweep.
Hide can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hide has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bravo advances to full mount.
Hide is squirming around, avoiding Bravo's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Bravo throwing strikes here but Hide is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bravo controlling his opponent.
Hide throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bravo. What's that going to do exactly?
Bravo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Bravo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hide is on top in guard.
Hide is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Bravo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hide won't allow Bravo to sweep him here.
Hide throws a big elbow that misses.
Bravo working a defensive guard but Hide manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bravo wants to control but Hide postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Hide wants to stand but Bravo has his arm trapped.
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 John Bravo will probably get the nod.
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#
Hide shoots in for a takedown but Bravo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hide misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt - Hide sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hide counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bravo. No joy for Hide on that attempt.
John Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Hide.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hide tries to avoid it but Bravo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hide to the ground. Hide escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hide looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bravo is fending him off so far but Hide persists. Nope, Bravo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo is looking to counter the offense by Hide and move into the clinch.
Hide goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Bravo instigates a clinch.
Hide jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bravo walks away with a smile on his face. Hide gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Hide. No joy for Bravo on that attempt.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Hide.
Hide misses with a double jab.
Bravo is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Bravo gets tackled into the ropes by Hide. Hide maintains the clinch.
Hide is trying to maintain a safe position but Bravo gets an underhook and turns Hide into the ropes.
Hide wants a takedown.
Hide is looking to control Bravo's arms but Bravo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hide has his back to the ropes.
Hide is looking to control Bravo's arms but Bravo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hide has his back to the ropes.
Hide is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Hide shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bravo is looking for 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 Hide walks away with a smile on his face. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Bravo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hide.
Bravo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hide tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hide shoots in for a double leg but Bravo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hide's waist but Hide gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side.
Gregory Hide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hide shoots in looking for a takedown. Bravo tries to sprawl out of it but Hide keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bravo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bravo is defended easily by Hide.#T3#
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hide tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bravo defends well and Hide ends up having to push Bravo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hide fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo is looking for a counter combo.
Bravo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hide. Hide gets slowly back to his feet.
Hide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bravo defends it nicely.
Bravo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Hide looks to clinch
and Bravo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Hide circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo throws a head kick but Hide moves out of range.
Bravo swinging wildly here.
Bravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hide.
Hide closes the distance and clinches up with Bravo, looking for a takedown. Hide pushes Bravo against the ropes but Bravo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hide wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hide sprawls well. Hide wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Bravo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bravo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bravo wants it to stay on the feet.
Bravo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hide pinned against the ropes. Hide gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hide darts in looking for a takedown but Bravo gets double underhooks and turns Hide into the ropes.
Bravo fails with the takedown.
Bravo wants to clinch.
Hide is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hide sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Hide keeps it at a distance.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hide manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hide with the counter takedown but Bravo avoids it easily.#T1#
Bravo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hide shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bravo as he avoids it easily.
Bravo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hide. Hide gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hide fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hide.
Bravo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hide counters with a two punch combo.
Bravo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hide. Hide gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bravo. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bravo.#CL#
Bravo clinches with his opponent.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hide to keep the fight standing.
The referee calls for Hide to work.
#BC2#
Hide breaks from the clinch.
Hide circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bravo throws a head kick but Hide moves out of range.
Hide tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Bravo shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Hide goes for a double leg but Bravo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Bravo continues to drive forward.
Hide leaves Bravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hide closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hide is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bravo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hide managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bravo as Hide tries to tie him up.
Hide is trying to pull guard but Bravo has him pressed against the ropes.
Bravo'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.
Hide has Bravo pressed against the ropes, preventing Bravo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Hide goes for a takedown attempt but Bravo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hide goes for a double leg but Bravo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Bravo continues to drive forward.
Hide fails with a takedown attempt.
Hide takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hide throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hide.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Bravo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bravo fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Hide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bravo 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bravo! |
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