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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brick Bronson (ranked 25030 p4p, 4756 weight class) and Marian Herzog (ranked 288 p4p, 234 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall. Brick Bronson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brick Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marian Herzog!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson dives in for a single leg takedown but Herzog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herzog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Herzog.
Bronson looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Bronson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herzog slows down the pace here.
Herzog breaks from the clinch.
Herzog throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson moves into range and clinches up with Herzog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson lands an elbow just above Herzog 's eye.
It looks like Marian Herzog has been cut.
Bronson letting Herzog take a breather here.
I was talking to Bronson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Herzog breaks the clinch.
Herzog has managed to clinch.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herzog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Herzog lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronson pushes Herzog off looking to stand but Herzog dives back in and keeps control.
Bronson gets back to full guard.
Herzog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herzog prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Bronson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herzog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronson wants to control the position but Herzog says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog working over Bronson with some ground and pound. Bronson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herzog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Herzog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bronson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herzog scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bronson pushes Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Herzog gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Herzog is on him like a limpet, forcing Bronson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bronson trying to stall but Herzog improves his position.
Herzog gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Herzog's head.
Herzog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herzog stalling against the cage.
Herzog slowing the pace effectively.
Bronson manages to pull guard.
Bronson looking for a guillotine here but Herzog defends easily.
Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brick Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marian Herzog's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Herzog shows good takedown defense.
Herzog goes for a double leg but Bronson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bronson continues to drive forward.
Herzog gets a double leg takedown into Bronson's guard.
Herzog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Herzog stands up and waves to Bronson to follow him.
Herzog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bronson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is looking to stand up but Herzog isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog stays in close to Bronson's body and controls the position.
Herzog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herzog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bronson working a defensive guard here.
Bronson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Herzog is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Herzog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Herzog.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronson.
Herzog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Herzog getting side control.
Bronson kicks Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Bronson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herzog's waist but Herzog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Herzog keeps it at a distance.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herzog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Herzog drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herzog defends well.
Herzog is working Bronson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herzog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson tries to clinch there but Herzog circles away.
Herzog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bronson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Herzog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bronson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herzog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Herzog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marian Herzog's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bronson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herzog avoids it really well and circles away.
Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
As Herzog looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but Herzog just gets out of the way.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson is looking to counter the offense by Herzog and move into the clinch.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Herzog, which made it look bad.
Bronson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson manages to pull guard.
Bronson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard.
Herzog is continuing to stall.
Bronson throws a couple of heel strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Herzog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Herzog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Herzog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herzog counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bronson!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bronson, who protects the arm well.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Herzog drags him back down.
Herzog advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog punishing his opponent with strikes.
Herzog looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bronson wants to hold on but Herzog pushes him away.
Herzog content just to control the position here.
Bronson is looking to improve his position but Herzog isn't that keen on the idea.
Bronson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog controlling the pace.
Bronson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bronson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Herzog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bronson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson is looking for a triangle but Herzog pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marian Herzog.
I think Herzog 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Herzog!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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