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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Allen (ranked 25026 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Braganca (ranked 6345 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Allen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Braganca!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Braganca 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.
Allen tries to strike from the bottom.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Braganca from controlling successfully.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Braganca wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Braganca is proving a slippery customer.
Allen is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braganca wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Braganca closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allen did well to prevent Braganca getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braganca with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Allen is staying active underneath Braganca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Allen is trying to maintain the position but Braganca is very close to passing his half guard.
Braganca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Braganca controlling the pace.
Allen wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Allen trying to control here.
Braganca trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen is pressing down on Braganca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braganca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Allen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allen darts in and clinches Braganca up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to break free but Braganca pushes him back against the cage.
Braganca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Allen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Braganca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen misses with a combination
and Braganca counters with a left and a right that stings Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen scores with a decent looking hook.
Braganca has a takedown stuffed.
Braganca closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Allen did well to prevent Braganca getting side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen is looking for a sweep. Braganca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Braganca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Allen is looking to clinch.
Braganca fails to land the takedown.
Allen throws a big counter combination but Braganca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Braganca feints and as Allen raises his hands in defense, Braganca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braganca trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braganca wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braganca is one step ahead there.
Allen pulls Braganca in to control the position.
Gabriel Braganca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Braganca trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen is looking to clinch but Braganca is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Allen digs a good hook to Braganca's body.
Allen misses with a combination
and Braganca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Braganca stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Braganca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Allen smiles and moves away.
Allen leaves Braganca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jordan Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Braganca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braganca swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Braganca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Braganca prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allen is trying to force a seperation but Braganca has the dominant position.
Braganca tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Braganca drops back down to his feet.
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braganca darts in looking for a takedown but Allen gets double underhooks and turns Braganca into the cage.
Allen is looking for a counter combo.
Braganca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braganca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jordan Allen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Braganca looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Allen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Braganca has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Allen is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braganca looking to control and managing it successfully.
Allen tries to lock up and control but Braganca gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is controlling an arm, preventing Braganca from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Braganca looking for a guillotine from mount but Allen is having none of it.
Braganca tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Braganca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braganca looking to control but Allen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allen wants to control but Braganca is having none of it.
Allen holds on for dear life.
Allen really wants to buck Braganca off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braganca working for a submission but Allen is keeping him at bay.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allen regains half guard.
Allen is looking to improve his position.
Allen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braganca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allen is just riding it out for now. Braganca eventually gives up the hold.
Allen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braganca trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Braganca wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Braganca content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Braganca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Braganca 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Braganca!
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FIGHT
RATING
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