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Event:
XFC 35: A Bomb vs Randy Ham
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
A big right from McGuffin misses.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but McGuffin avoids it well and moves away.
McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuffin lands a head shot.#TD2#
Bravo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bravo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bravo wants to control from the top but McGuffin keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGuffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGuffin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
McGuffin breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGuffin throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but McGuffin avoids it well and moves away.
McGuffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from McGuffin. Those never looked like landing.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bravo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but McGuffin is quick to defend against it.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
McGuffin 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.
A head kick from McGuffin lands but Bravo takes it in his stride.
A low kick from McGuffin is predictable there #TD#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGuffin wants to improve his position but Bravo is controlling well.
McGuffin manages to get to full guard.
McGuffin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
McGuffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin is working from the bottom.
Bravo throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuffin keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McGuffin has his foot on Bravo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bravo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McGuffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McGuffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin is working from the bottom.
McGuffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
McGuffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin is working from the bottom.
Bravo won't allow McGuffin to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
McGuffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuffin is trying to keep Bravo in close.
McGuffin looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuffin, not yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McGuffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bravo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin dominated that round.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McGuffin misses with a looping right.
Bravo drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuffin sprawls and moves away.
That kick from McGuffin tenderised Bravo's leg. Bravo is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuffin looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
McGuffin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bravo is trying to defend but McGuffin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
McGuffin is looking for a kimura but Bravo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuffin to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuffin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bravo is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries to get to full guard but McGuffin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bravo is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuffin.
#T1#
McGuffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
McGuffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin postures up.
#SUB2#
McGuffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bravo has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGuffin wants to take a breather but Bravo is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Bravo is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuffin.
Bravo trying to control but McGuffin postures up.
McGuffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
McGuffin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McGuffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
McGuffin is working for a kimura but Bravo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
McGuffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
McGuffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuffin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McGuffin seems to be working for a kimura but Bravo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McGuffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGuffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bravo is trying to maintain the position but McGuffin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
McGuffin seems to be working for a kimura but Bravo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McGuffin is trying to work for a kimura but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McGuffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
McGuffin is looking for a kimura but Bravo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuffin to get the leverage.
McGuffin is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McGuffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravo defends it well.
Bravo is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
McGuffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bravo. Bravo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuffin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bravo slips under a jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo. #TD2#
McGuffin gets a double leg takedown into Bravo's guard.
Bravo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravo, not yet. #SUB2#
McGuffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bravo dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
McGuffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McGuffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.
McGuffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravo wants to control from the top but McGuffin keeps moving. #SUB2#
McGuffin looking for a guillotine here but Bravo defends easily.
Bravo wants to control from the top but McGuffin keeps moving.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuffin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McGuffin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bravo has his hands clasped together but McGuffin extends and breaks Bravo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McGuffin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonesy McGuffin!
Jonesy McGuffin is the new welterweight champion!
Jonesy McGuffin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
XFC 34: Bravo vs Justice
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Justice has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
#BC2#
Justice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Justice connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Justice moves into range and clinches up with Bravo.
Justice slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Justice gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bravo trying to keep a closed guard but Justice is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Bravo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Justice wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving. #SUB#
Bravo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Justice 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 Bravo.
Bravo manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Justice tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Justice looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Justice wants to stand up but Bravo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Justice trying to mount his opponent but Bravo defends it.
Bravo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bravo.
Justice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Bravo working for a triangle but Justice defends it easily.
Justice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Justice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Justice won't allow Bravo to sweep him here.
Justice is looking to work some ground and pound but Bravo has wrist control.
Justice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bravo being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Justice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bravo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Justice prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Justice is keeping busy.
Bravo wants to take the fight to the mat but Justice manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Justice 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#
Justice misses with the body kick#TD#
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gunner Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravo thows a huge punch but Justice dodges it nicely.
Justice is pressing down on Bravo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Justice can't keep his opponent in guard - Bravo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bravo wants to take a breather but Justice is having none of it.
Justice trying to control here.
Justice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Justice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Justice is defending well. #SUB#
Bravo is working for a kimura but Justice is defending it quite comfortably.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Justice is working away.
Justice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bravo is working away from the top position though.
Bravo prevents Justice from improving his position.
Justice wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy.
Bravo wants to control but Justice is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Justice wants to improve his position but Bravo is controlling well.
Justice wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy.
Bravo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Justice pushes Bravo off looking to stand but Bravo dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bravo gets caught napping as Justice dives in and scores a takedown. Bravo manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Justice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Justice has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Bravo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Bravo controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo passes to side control.
Bravo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Justice defending against the ground and pound.
Bravo misses with the ground and pound.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Justice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo is staying tight to Justice's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justice keeps working. #T4#
Bravo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Justice is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Justice tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Justice is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bravo gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bravo working for a choke but Justice reverses nicely into Bravo 's guard.
Bravo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Justice throws an elbow that misses. Bravo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Justice's guard. Nice move by Bravo!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bravo dominated that second round.
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.#R3##TD2#
Justice is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bravo's half guard.
Bravo manages to get to full guard.
Justice trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice won't allow Bravo to sweep him here.
Justice trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Justice being controlled here momentarily.
Justice is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him.
Bravo looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Justice misses with the body kick#TD#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Justice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Justice wants to control but Bravo postures up.
Bravo trying to control the action but Justice is working from the bottom.
Bravo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Justice!
Bravo trying to control but Justice is having none of it. #T3#
Bravo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bravo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Justice is looking to escape.
Bravo controlling from the full mount.
Justice working to try and regain half guard.
Bravo wants to control the pace but Justice is squirming around nicely.
Bravo throws some wild stikes that Justice manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Justice can't escape the position.
Justice wants to try and get back to his feet.
Justice keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bravo avoids the attempt from Justice to control.
Justice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justice is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Justice tries to improve his position but Bravo has taken his back! Bravo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Justice tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bravo pushes Justice away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scotty Bravo!
Scotty Bravo retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
XFC 23: The Return!
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas lands with a slapping head kick.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bravo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vargas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bravo is able to avoid easily.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is looking to slow Bravo down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Vargas lands but Bravo takes it in his stride.
Bravo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vargas connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Bravo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antoine Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo walks into a left hand.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vargas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bravo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Vargas is quick to defend against it.
A nice combination there by Vargas.
Vargas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick by Vargas misses #TD#
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo is thwarting Vargas's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Bravo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vargas defend it? Bravo steps over the head and cranks it - Vargas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bravo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scotty Bravo!
Scotty Bravo is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Vasquez looks for a takedown but Bravo sprawls well.#CL#
Bravo gets tackled into the cage by Vasquez. Vasquez maintains the clinch. #TD#
Vasquez successfully pulls guard.
Bravo stops Vasquez from standing up.
Bravo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bravo pushing down on Vasquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo throwing shots but Vasquez is blocking nicely.
Vasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.#SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasquez defends it well.
Bravo not doing much here.
#T1##SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasquez defends it well.
Bravo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bravo trying to control the action but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Bravo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Bravo is thwarting Vasquez's attempts to control the position.
Bravo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Bravo is working for a kimura but Vasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Bravo works his way into side control. #T3#
Bravo controlling the position.
Vasquez is looking to reverse the position.
Bravo wants to control but Vasquez is keeping him busy.
A control attempt from Vasquez but he's now mounted!
Bravo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
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.
Bravo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bravo misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Bravo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bravo but it's paid off an Vasquez is forced to tap! Nice work by Bravo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scotty Bravo! |
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