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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Price!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Price fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bruno breaks from the clinch.
Bruno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bruno counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price has Bruno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bruno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bruno lands a nice uppercut.
Bruno gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruno lands with a left to the head.
Price tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ivan Bruno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Price.
Price looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno has Price pressed against the cage.
Bruno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Price.
Bruno scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Drew Price has been cut.
Bruno wants the takedown. Price is fighting it off but Bruno persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Price's guard against the cage.
Bruno is looking to stand up but Price won't let him.
Bruno gets to his feet - Price follows without any prompting.
Bruno moves in looking to clinch but Price pushes him off.
Price fails to land with a series of punches.
Price closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bruno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bruno will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Price up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Price tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Price tries to stall but Bruno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bruno connects with a knee to the head.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Price tries to pull guard but Bruno won't allow it.
Price is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bruno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruno jumps into guard, dragging Price to the mat.
Price stops Bruno from standing up.
Price is pushing down on Bruno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bruno is fighting to maintain full guard but Price has managed to sneak the leg through.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bruno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Price trying to control from Bruno's half guard. Bruno has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Price has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bruno is proving hard to escape from.
Bruno is breathing heavily.
Bruno keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Price tries to clinch
and Bruno moves into the clinch.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Price goes for a takedown attempt but Bruno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bruno scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price is wriggling around trying to escape.
Price wants to hold on but Bruno pushes him away.
Bruno tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Price tries to reverse the position but Bruno maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Bruno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drew Price's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Price tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bruno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bruno.
Price tries a body shot but Bruno blocks it.
Bruno gets underhooks to prevent Price's takedown attempt.
Price can't get the takedown.
Price tries to pull guard but Bruno holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
Ivan Bruno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Price.
Bruno connects with a knee to the head.
Price misses with some punches.
Bruno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Price wants a takedown.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Price drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Price can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno gets control of Price's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bruno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bruno trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruno manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Price shoots in but Bruno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruno forces Price back against the cage and clinches.
Price misses with the head strike.
Price jumps guard but Bruno stands there with Price around his waist. Price gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno manages to break the clinch.
Bruno moves into the clinch.
Price is looking to break free of the clinch but Bruno has double underhooks.
Price misses with the head strike.
Price is trying to drag Bruno to the mat but Bruno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Price has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bruno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bruno prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
Price has Bruno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bruno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Price fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Price tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bruno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Price goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bruno prevents it.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruno smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to clinch but Bruno moves away
and Bruno counters with a head kick.
Ivan Bruno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price closes the distance but Bruno moves to the side
and Bruno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Price tries to work over Bruno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Price takes a knee right on the jaw!
Price working aggressively here.
Price fails to pull guard.
Price pressing his opponent against the cage.
Price can't get the takedown.
Bruno breaks the clinch.
Bruno fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bruno counters with a head kick.
Bruno closes the distance and clinches.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruno smiles and moves away.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruno moves away.
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Price shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bruno counters with a one-two to the body.
Bruno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Price.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Bruno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drew Price's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Price clinches but Bruno breaks the clinch
and Bruno moves into the clinch.
Price fails to pull guard.
Price tries to pull guard but Bruno won't allow it.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Price fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivan Bruno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Price.
Bruno stops a takedown attempt from Price.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Price tries to pull guard but Bruno holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
Price jumps guard but Bruno stands there with Price around his waist. Price gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Price tries to pull guard but Bruno holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
Price tries to pull guard but Bruno holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
Bruno prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price wants a takedown.
Price fails to pull guard.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruno gets underhooks to prevent Price's takedown attempt.
Price is working for takedown but Bruno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bruno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruno scores with the left hand. Price knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Bruno.
Price throws a combination that misses
and Bruno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bruno.
Price is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bruno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruno slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruno controls his hands.
Bruno stalling against the cage.
Price fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bruno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Price takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bruno tries to land a knee to the head but Price blocks with his arms.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Bruno.
Bruno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Price.
Price misses with the head strike.
Drew Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Price tries to pull guard but Bruno won't allow it.
Price tries to pull guard but Bruno holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price wants a takedown.
Price takes a knee right on the jaw!
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruno smiles and moves away.
Bruno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bruno.
Price has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bruno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Price tries a body shot but Bruno blocks it.
Bruno keeps control of Price as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bruno blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Price.
That's four 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.
Price tries to pull guard but Bruno holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
Price takes a knee right on the jaw!
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price tries to pull guard but Bruno won't allow it.
Price fails to pull guard.
Price fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruno smiles and moves away.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price swinging wilding here.
Price throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bruno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ivan Bruno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Price can't get the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Bruno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bruno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Bruno!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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