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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 617 Round 3
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jr moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Killjoy postures up.
Killjoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jr is keeping the position for now.
Killjoy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jr wants to control but Killjoy postures up.
Jr gets back to half guard.
Jr is looking to improve his position.
Killjoy is keen to just control but Jr is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killjoy is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Killjoy is working for a kimura but Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Killjoy is looking to take a break and control but Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Killjoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Killjoy thows a huge punch but Jr dodges it nicely.
Killjoy trying to mount his opponent but Jr defends it. #SUB#
Killjoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Jr tries to roll over but Killjoy keeps him under control.
Killjoy wants to free his trapped foot but Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killjoy is keen to just control but Jr is a slippery customer.
Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killjoy is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Killjoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jr is just riding it out for now. Killjoy eventually gives up the hold.
Jr is trying to stand up here but Killjoy is controlling him well.
Jr is looking for a sweep. Killjoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jr gets full guard.#T3#
Jr keeping full guard, as Killjoy tries to pass.
Jr wants to sweep here but Killjoy controlling him for the moment.
Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Killjoy. Those never looked like landing.
Killjoy shoots in for a double leg but Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leon Killjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killjoy is breathing heavily.
Jr shoots in for a double leg but Killjoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Killjoy as Jr shoots in.
Killjoy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Jr closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killjoy looking to pass the guard.
Killjoy trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
Killjoy 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.
Killjoy won't allow Jr to sweep him here.
Killjoy passes Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jr is staying active underneath Killjoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killjoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leon Killjoy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Killjoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jr.
Killjoy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jr just manages to avoid it.
Orlon Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killjoy looks for a takedown but Jr sprawls well.
Killjoy with a poor takedown
enabling Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killjoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killjoy goes for a double leg but Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jr continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killjoy sprawls well initially but Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jr trying to control the action but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Killjoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Killjoy wants to control but Jr is keeping busy.
Killjoy tries to roll over but Jr keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jr trying to control the action but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Killjoy gets back to full guard.
Jr trying to control but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
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.
Killjoy keeping full guard, as Jr tries to pass.
Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jr is in close to Killjoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killjoy is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jr misses with a combination
#TD#
and Killjoy counters with a single leg into guard. Jr didn't expect that.
Jr wants to stand but Killjoy is controlling the position.
Jr trying to control the position.
#T3#
Killjoy looking to pass the guard.
Jr wants to sweep here but Killjoy controlling him for the moment.
Killjoy trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killjoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Killjoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killjoy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Killjoy postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jr throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Killjoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Killjoy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orlon Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jr moves out of range as Killjoy strikes.
Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Killjoy defends it well.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killjoy as he avoids it easily.
Killjoy looks for a takedown but Jr sprawls well.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killjoy as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Killjoy.
A slow jab from Killjoy misses its intended target.
Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killjoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Killjoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leon Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlon Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killjoy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killjoy goes for a takedown attempt but Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Killjoy gets double underhooks and turns Jr into the cage.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Killjoy looking to score a takedown here. Jr is defending well but Killjoy drives through and ends up in Jr's guard.
Killjoy wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
Killjoy controlling from the top position.
Killjoy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Killjoy trying to control the action but Jr is working from the bottom. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jr tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Killjoy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Killjoy tries for a kimura but Jr is defending well.
Jr is trying to control Killjoy's posture but Killjoy avoids it. #T3#
Jr wants to get back to his feet but Killjoy drags him back down.
Killjoy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Killjoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Killjoy misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killjoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jr trying to hold on to Killjoy's head to control him but Killjoy postures up.
Killjoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leon Killjoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killjoy wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
Orlon Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killjoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Killjoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killjoy 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Leon Killjoy!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Leon Killjoy!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Leon Killjoy!
Leon Killjoy wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 617 Round 2
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson slips a straight right by Jr.#TD2#
Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to kick Jr off but Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Jr trying to control the pace. #T1#
It looks like Jr is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jr moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson 's guard.
Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jr on the ground.
Jr works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Jr works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Johnson pushes Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson .
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Johnson .
Johnson throws a right and a left that Jr avoids nicely. #T3#
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Jr is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johnson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orlon Jr!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 617 Round 1
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Little tries to clinch but Jr moves out of range. #CL#
Little forces Jr back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Jr has clasped his hands together around Little's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Little looks to move to half guard but instead Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
Jr content just to control the position here.
Little is looking to get to half guard.
Little knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jr on the ground.
Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jr cracks Little with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Little is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jr dominating with strikes here.
Little is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jr breaks from Little's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T2#
Little wants to hold on but Jr pushes him away.
Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Jr tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Jr with a couple of short strikes.
Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Jr has isolated one of Little's arms. Little looking to fight him off but Jr twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orlon Jr!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 617 Round 1
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bravo as Jr tries to tie him up.
Bravo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jr avoids it.
Bravo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bravo working Jr over with knees to the body.
Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bravo scores a nice knee to the body.
Jr looks winded!
Bravo misses with a knee strike.
Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bravo unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bravo instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Bravo.
Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Bravo with a knee to the head.
Bravo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bravo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bravo looking to throw knees to the head but Jr is blocking nicely.
Bravo working Jr over with knees to the body.
Bravo lands a knee to the body.
Bravo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bravo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bravo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bravo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jr's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Bravo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bravo trying to land knees to the body.
Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Bravo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jr.
#TD2#
Jr jumps into guard, dragging Bravo to the mat.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bravo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bravo 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.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo postures up.
Bravo is looking to advance position but Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T3#
Bravo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bravo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bravo tries to lock up and control but Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bravo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jr controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bravo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jr wants to control the pace but Bravo is squirming around nicely.
Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bravo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bravo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Jr moves out of range easily.
Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jr somewhat.
Bravo tries to clinch but Jr is having none of it.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Jr keeps it at a distance.
Jr shoots for a takedown but Bravo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jr can do to turn this around?
Jr wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bravo is looking to clinch.
A combination from Jr does no damage.
Bravo throws a counter high kick but Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
#T1#
Bravo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jr is defending well for now.
Jr tries to circle away but Bravo has him pinned against the cage.
Jr looking for a takedown.
Chris Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlin Jr.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jr stops a takedown attempt from Bravo.
Bravo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bravo lands a good knee to the midsection. Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Jr is breathing heavily.
Bravo avoiding damage as Jr throws knees to the body.
Bravo avoiding damage.
Bravo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jr.
Bravo missing with knees to the body.
Bravo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jr's face.
Bravo crunches a lovely knee into Jr's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Bravo.
#T2#
Bravo misses with a knee strike.
Bravo missing with knees to the body.
Bravo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jr is defending well for now.
Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bravo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Bravo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jr is keeping busy.
Bravo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bravo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Bravo leaning against his opponent.
Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bravo.
#T3#
Jr tries for a takedown but Bravo manages to get underhooks.
Bravo lands a nice knee to the body.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but Jr blocks it.
Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bravo to keep the fight standing.
Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jr wants to break free but Bravo has control.
Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bravo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
#TD2#
Jr pulls guard successfully.
#ES2#
Jr kicks Bravo off and gets to his feet.
Bravo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4#
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jr somewhat.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jr circles away.
#CL#
Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Jr in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr jumps guard but Bravo stands there with Jr around his waist. Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bravo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bravo landing knees to the head.
Jr being controlled against the cage.
Jr fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bravo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Jr shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Bravo rushes Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but Jr blocks it.
Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bravo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bravo is defending well for now.
Jr is trying to force a seperation but Bravo has the dominant position.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but Jr blocks it.
Jr'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 is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jr is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr wants to break free but Bravo has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jr avoiding damage as Bravo throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bravo obliges.#T1#
Bravo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bravo missing with knees to the body.
Jr wants to break free but Bravo has control.
Bravo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo's guard. #REVB#
Bravo wants to get back to his feet but Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Bravo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bravo can't keep his opponent in guard - Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.
Jr not doing much here.
Bravo tries to get to full guard but Jr has control of the leg.
Bravo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jr on the ground.#ES#
Bravo pushes Jr off and gets back to his feet.#T3##CL2#
Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Bravo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jr smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Chris Bravo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bravo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bravo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bravo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Jr looking for a takedown.
Chris Bravo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bravo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jr is defending well for now.
Bravo working Jr over with knees to the body.
Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
Jr is working for takedown but Bravo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bravo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bravo stalling against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bravo obliges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr 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. Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravo defends it well.
Orlin Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Bravo rushes Jr and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Bravo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bravo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Chris Bravo!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Chris Bravo!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Chris Bravo!
Chris Bravo wins by unanimous decision!
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