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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cy Cartwright (ranked 22132 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 6476 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cy Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cartwright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bravado to the ground. Cartwright is now in Bravado's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Bravado
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravado is keeping the position for now.
Bravado has his foot on Cartwright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartwright works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bravado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Bravado tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Bravado is defending well.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bravado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Bravado actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravado keeps working.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Bravado defends the submission attempt.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Bravado is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravado defends it well.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Bravado
Cartwright looking for a guillotine from mount but Bravado is having none of it.
Bravado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bravado is squirming around, avoiding Cartwright's attempts to control the action.
Bravado is looking to improve his position but Cartwright isn't that keen on the idea.
Cartwright has hold of Bravado's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bravado manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is desperately trying to improve his position but Cartwright has a good base and remains in mount.
Cartwright is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bravado is surviving well by controlling Cartwright's body position as best he can.
Cartwright looking to secure an arm triangle but Bravado defends it well.
Bravado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bravado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but Bravado defending well.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravado works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravado looks winded!
Cartwright slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bravado is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bravado with the active half guard here but Cartwright passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (8) vs (0) Bravado
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravado keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bravado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cartwright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (11) vs (0) Bravado
Bravado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cartwright has hold of Bravado's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bravado manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bravado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bravado wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravado defends it well.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravado keeps working.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravado won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Bravado is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright uses his free foot to push down on Bravado's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bravado. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (14) vs (0) Bravado
Bravado regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control the pace.
Bravado actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Bravado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravado sees it coming and defends easily.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravado gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bravado keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Bravado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Bravado keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily.
Bravado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravado can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Bravado is having none of it.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bravado is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Bravado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartwright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartwright's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cartwright (14) vs (4) Bravado
Bravado tightening his grip on Cartwright, looking for the choke.
Cartwright manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bravado's guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (16) vs (4) Bravado
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Bravado's legs - danger averted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Bravado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bravado manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Bravado's guard.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (19) vs (4) Bravado
Cartwright wants to control but Bravado is keeping him busy.
Bravado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cartwright's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravado is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (22) vs (4) Bravado
Bravado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bravado is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cartwright takes the fight on points by 22 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hokuto Akira-Magomedov (ranked 2611 p4p, 278 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 6080 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira-Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Luis Miguel - Oro De Ley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hokuto Akira-Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira-Magomedov moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Akira-Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bravado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bravado tries to pull guard but Akira-Magomedov won't allow it.
Akira-Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akira-Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bravado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akira-Magomedov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akira-Magomedov (2) vs (0) Bravado
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Akira-Magomedov continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira-Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
Akira-Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira-Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akira-Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Akira-Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Akira-Magomedov.
Bravado looking for a guillotine here but Akira-Magomedov defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akira-Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akira-Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akira-Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bravado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bravado looking for a guillotine here but Akira-Magomedov defends easily.
Akira-Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akira-Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira-Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Akira-Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bravado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira-Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira-Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Akira-Magomedov.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Akira-Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akira-Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravado working for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov defends it easily.
Bravado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akira-Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Akira-Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akira-Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akira-Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akira-Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Bravado's legs - danger averted.
Akira-Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bravado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bravado looking for a guillotine here but Akira-Magomedov defends easily.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bravado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akira-Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bravado is tightening it up a little... Akira-Magomedov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Akira-Magomedov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Akira-Magomedov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bravado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Bravado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eddie Bravado waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 6039 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 4438 p4p, 433 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Bravado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spasov pushes Bravado up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravado tries to pull guard but Spasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spasov gets control of Bravado's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spasov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spasov working for a triangle but Bravado defends it easily.
Spasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bravado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bravado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bravado is pushing down on Spasov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spasov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spasov is pressing down on Bravado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravado drops back looking for a leg! Spasov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spasov manages to kick Bravado off! Bravado jumps back into Spasov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov working a defensive guard here.
Bravado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bravado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spasov trying to control the position.
Bravado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spasov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spasov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bravado (0) vs (2) Spasov
Bravado can't keep his opponent in guard - Spasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spasov pulls his head out easily.
Bravado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spasov seems to be working for a kimura but Bravado defends the submission attempt.
Bravado looking for subs from the bottom but Spasov mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bravado (0) vs (5) Spasov
Bravado is trying desperately to improve position.
Bravado gets back to half guard.
Spasov is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravado moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spasov is posturing up here but Bravado has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spasov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spasov has to tap! Slick submission there by Bravado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bravado!
Eddie Bravado very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Rex cracks Bravado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rex with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rex lands a jab.
Bravado shoots for a double leg takedown but Rex sprawls well. He's pushed Bravado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bravado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rex defends well and Bravado ends up having to push Rex into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown but Rex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Rex as Bravado shoots in.
Rex is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Rex decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bravado's guard.
Bravado is trying to keep Rex in close.
Rex landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Rex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravado is keeping the position for now.
Rex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bravado pulls Rex in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rex with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravado wants to sweep but no luck.
Rex tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravado is retaining full guard.
Bravado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bravado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rex is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bravado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rex scores with a nice strike.
Rex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bravado momentarily.
#T3#
Rex clobbers Bravado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rex connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rex.
Rex throws a one two combo.
Rex lands a nice looking body shot.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rex but Rex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bravado dives in for a single leg takedown but Rex sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Bravado misses with a takedown attempt - Rex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rex lands with a shot to the body.
Bravado fails to land the takedown.
Rex scores with a one two! Bravado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TIny T Rex dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rex stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rex's corner calls for a 1-2. Rex obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bravado has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Rex counters with a takedown into side control.
Rex wants to control but Bravado is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravado managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rex.
Rex postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bravado sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rex. #T1#
Rex prevents Bravado from improving his position.
Rex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
TIny T Rex has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rex not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bravado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rex seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bravado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Rex is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rex stalling away here and it's allowed Bravado to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravado is keeping the position for now.
Bravado keeping moving, preventing Rex from controlling successfully.
Bravado working a defensive guard here.
Rex postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bravado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
TIny T Rex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Rex.#T3#
Rex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rex feints the counter takedown.
Rex connects with the punch.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Rex.
Rex scores with a nice right hand.
Bravado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rex throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rex lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rex as he jumps to the side.
Rex with the counter takedown but Bravado avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TIny T Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rex connects with a crisp jab.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rex but Rex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bravado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bravado has time to react.#T1#
Bravado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rex defends well and Bravado ends up having to push Rex into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rex works Bravado's body with a nice hook.
Rex lands with a cross.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rex bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bravado's head.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rex sprawls well. Rex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bravado gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie Bravado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rex connects with a nice looking jab.
Rex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rex lands a slapping body shot.
Rex lands with a hook. Bravado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Bravado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rex's waist but Rex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravado off to one side.
Rex is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rex lands a lovely overhand right.
Rex lands a lovely overhand right.
Bravado walks into a straight right hand from Rex.
Rex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rex with the counter takedown but Bravado avoids it easily.
Rex lands the left hand.
Bravado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Rex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bravado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rex scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Bravado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rex tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bravado. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bravado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rex.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravado goes for a double leg but Rex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rex continues to drive forward.
Rex drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravado defends it well.
Bravado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
TIny T Rex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rex 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TIny T Rex!
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