PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Flang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Flang
vs
Bravo

174 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Flang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Romeo Bravo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Greg Flang has been cut.
Flang walks into a straight right hand from Bravo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Flang scores with a takedown into Bravo's guard.
Flang wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Flang is really struggling to control Bravo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bravo is looking to stand up but Flang isn't so interested in that idea.
Flang trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet but Flang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flang tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flang wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.

Flang drops back looking for a leg! Bravo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bravo manages to kick Flang off! Flang jumps back into Bravo's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flang misses with a looping left.
Flang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bravo swivels and escapes.
Bravo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bravo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romeo Bravo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Flang circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Bravo thows a body shot but no joy.
Flang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Flang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bravo wants to stand up but Flang is controlling him.
Flang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flang looking to sit in guard and control but Bravo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flang pulls Bravo in close to prevent any damage.
Bravo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flang's guard.
Bravo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flang pulls Bravo in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bravo is defending against the submission attempts here by Flang.
Flang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bravo is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flang controlling from mount.
Flang wants to control the pace but Bravo is squirming around nicely.

Flang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Bravo tries to buck Flang off so he can stand up but Flang has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Bravo falls backwards, slamming Flang to the mat but Flang holds on tight! Bravo is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Flang!