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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XI
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Brunson throws a hook to the side of Tourn's head but Tourn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Tourn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brunson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tourn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tourn. #CL2#
Tourn clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tourn.
Brunson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Tourn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tourn.
Tourn stops a takedown attempt from Brunson.
#T1#
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Tourn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tourn lands a left hand.
Brunson tries to pull guard but Tourn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tourn is keeping busy.
Tourn is working Brunson over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tourn.
Tourn presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brunson is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Tourn.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Brunson is looking to control Tourn's arms but Tourn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brunson has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tourn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brunson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tourn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tourn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brunson defends well and Tourn ends up having to push Brunson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Tourn instigates a clinch. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Tourn as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tourn.
A shot in the inside from Tourn.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Tourn.
Tourn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tourn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tourn scores with a hook to the body.
Tourn presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tourn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tourn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Tourn lands with a light punch inside.
Tourn presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tourn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tourn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Brunson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tourn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tourn scores with a hook to the body.
Brunson looking for a takedown.
Tourn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brunson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tourn can turn it around.
A short right from Tourn on the inside.
Tourn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brunson wants to take the fight to the mat but Tourn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tourn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Tourn manages to get underhooks.
Tourn gets through Brunson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tourn lands a right hand.
Tourn is pressed up against the cage. Brunson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tourn down to the mat. Tourn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tourn moves into range and clinches up with Brunson.
Tourn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head. #T4##TD#
Brunson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Tourn preventing the sweep.
Tourn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brunson is trying to keep Tourn in close.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.
Brunson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tourn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Brunson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brunson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brunson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Tourn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tourn rushes Brunson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tourn lands a shot to the body.
Tourn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Tourn.
Brunson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tourn is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Tourn.
Tourn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
Tourn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tourn.
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tourn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Tourn.
Brunson wants a takedown.
Tourn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tourn.
Brunson has Tourn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tourn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tourn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.#T1#
Tourn scores with a hook to the body.
Tourn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tourn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
Tourn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Third Tourn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tourn lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tourn.
Tourn scores with a shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Tourn manages to get underhooks.
Tourn is leaning against Brunson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tourn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tourn lands with a left to the head.
Tourn lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Brunson is rocked!
Tourn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tourn scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brunson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tourn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tourn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tourn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tourn lands a hook that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Tourn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tourn digs a right hand into Brunson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brunson's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tourn.
Tourn scores with a shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Tourn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunson or not.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Tourn presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tourn pushes Brunson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tourn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tourn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Tourn lands a nice uppercut.
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tourn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
Tourn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunson or not.
Tourn lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Tourn.
Nice body punch from Tourn.
Tourn lands with a right to the head.
Tourn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tourn lands with a right to the head.
Tourn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tourn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Tourn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tourn.
A nice left hand lands by Tourn.
Tourn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
Tourn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunson or not.
Tourn pushes Brunson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tourn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brunson with a big uppercut! Brunson tries to clinch up but Tourn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brunson to the mat! Brunson covers up and Tourn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Third Tourn!
During a confident post fight interview, Third Tourn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday X
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Road lands a nice shot that snaps Brunson's head back.
Road scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Road fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brunson, pushing him back against the cage.
Road gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
Road lands an uppercut.
Road lands with a light punch inside.
Brunson tries to score a body lock takedown but Road shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brunson missing with knees to the body.
Brunson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Road after a bit of a struggle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Road has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Road pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Road closes the distance and clinches.
Brunson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Road up against the cage.
Road lands with a left to the head.
Brunson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Road stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brunson is looking to control Road's arms but Road gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brunson has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brunson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brunson tries to throw a body punch but Road avoids it by throwing Brunson back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Road lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brunson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Road prevents it.
Road gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
Road blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Road lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Road lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
Road is leaning against Brunson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Road gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
Road prevents a takedown attempt there.
Road lands with a left to the head. #T2##BC2#
Road manages to break the clinch.
Road thumps Brunson with a low kick.
Road lands a leg kick that knocks Brunson off balance momentarily.
Brunson avoids the head kick by Road.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Road. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Road.
A shot to the liver by Road. Beautiful body shot.
Road throws a head kick that Brunson semi-blocks.
Road misses with a double jab.
Raate Road is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Road scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD2#
Road lands a left and a right that send Brunson crashing to the mat, dazed. Road thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Brunson is rocked!#CL2#
Road pushes Brunson up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Road breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Road.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Road connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brunson seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Road has closed the distance and engaged Brunson in a clinch.
Brunson jumps guard but Road turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Brunson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Road can't fight it off and eventually Brunson manages to take the fight to the floor. Road looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Road's head.#T4#
Brunson throwing strikes from guard but Road blocks nicely.
Road pulls Brunson in close to his closed guard and prevents Brunson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Road's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Road keeps moving.
Road seems keen to control Brunson's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raate Road dominated that round.
That's time! Brunson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Road tests Brunson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brunson walks into a jab.
Road moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Road has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson needs to keep his hands up - Road had a free shot at his head there.
Road circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Brunson to the canvas! Brunson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Road keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raate Road!
A less than humble Raate Road misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VIII
Date: Feb 13, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Oliver has Brunson up against the cage in a clinch.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Oliver lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Oliver manages to get underhooks.
Oliver scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oliver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Oliver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliver.
Oliver blocks a body shot from Brunson.
Oliver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Oliver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliver lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliver.
Brunson is looking for a takedown.
Brunson tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson is trying to push Oliver away but Oliver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliver.
#T1#
Brunson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliver lands with a right to the head.
Oliver has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brunson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oliver can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliver.
Still in the clinch, Oliver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliver pushes Brunson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Brunson is rocked!
Oliver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliver lands with a left to the head.
Oliver gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
Oliver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brunson tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body.
Brunson seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
Brunson tries to break free but Oliver pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Oliver.
Oliver lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
Oliver scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliver.
Oliver is working Brunson over against the cage.#T2#
Oliver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Oliver.
A short body shot lands from Oliver as the two fighters clinch.
Oliver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliver.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Oliver is working Brunson over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Oliver.
Oliver is leaning against Brunson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliver.
Oliver cracks Brunson with a nice body shot.
Oliver pushes Brunson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Oliver.
Brunson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliver.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brunson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Oliver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliver works on Brunson's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brunson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Oliver.
Oliver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oliver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Oliver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Oliver lands with a right to the head.
Oliver is leaning against Brunson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliver.
A body shot lands from Oliver.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliver.
Oliver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Oliver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brunson backwards. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Oliver.
Oliver lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliver presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Oliver.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliver.
Oliver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
A nice left hand lands by Oliver.
Oliver lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Oliver.
A body shot lands from Oliver.
A right hand to the body from Oliver.
Oliver presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oliver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliver pushes Brunson against the cage. Oliver is working some dirty boxing. Oliver pushes off with a quick right hook! Brunson goes down! Brunson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Oliver moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Oliver!
Our winner, Jamie Oliver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WPFA: Dominance III
Date: Jan 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Joukani throws a right hand that Brunson ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunson also avoids with ease.
Joukani misses with a two punch combination.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joukani counters with a straight right hand.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukani lands with a kick to the temple. Brunson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Joukani closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joukani.
Joukani connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Robert Brunson has been cut.#T1#
Joukani prevents Brunson from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Joukani's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Joukani.
Joukani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joukani obliges.
Brunson can't get the takedown.
Brunson working hard to break the clinch.
Brunson looking to stall.
Joukani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joukani with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Joukani.
Joukani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brunson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joukani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joukani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson has Joukani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joukani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Brunson.
Brunson working hard to break the clinch.
Joukani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joukani scores with a hook to the body.
Brunson looks winded!#T2#
Joukani lands a good knee to the midsection. Brunson won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Joukani.
Good body shot from Joukani.
#BC#
Joukani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brunson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Joukani moves into range and clinches up with Brunson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joukani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joukani lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Joukani breaks from the clinch.
Joukani scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Brunson tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Brunson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Brunson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Brunson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Joukani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brunson.
Joukani lands the left hand.
Joukani scores with a nice head shot.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Joukani finish him?
Joukani throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Joukani connects with a right that clearly hurt Brunson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Joukani proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Brunson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
A very excited looking Rou Joukani rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
WPFA IX: Christmas Clash
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Brunson looking to score a takedown here. Walker is defending well but Brunson drives through and ends up in Walker's guard.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brunson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Walker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brunson has his hands clasped together but Walker extends and breaks Brunson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Walker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Walker!
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Event:
Ferocious Fights IV
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Taurus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taurus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taurus darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Brunson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taurus has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brunson prevents Taurus from standing back up.
Brunson misses with a head shot. Taurus uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brunson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Brunson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taurus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brunson controls the pace.
Brunson throwing strikes from guard but Taurus blocks nicely.
Taurus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brunson on the ground.
Taurus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brunson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taurus being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
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.
Let's hope that Brunson 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taurus tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taurus did well to prevent Brunson getting side control.
Taurus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brunson manages to mount him!
Brunson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taurus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson thowing shots but they're missing.
Brunson landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brunson dominated that round.
That's time! Taurus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Taurus tries to clinch up.
Taurus is looking to clinch.
Brunson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taurus wants to clinch but Brunson slips to the side#TD2#
and Brunson counters with a single leg into guard. Taurus didn't expect that.
Brunson won't allow Taurus to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brunson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taurus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taurus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunson throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brunson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD2#
Brunson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brunson landing strikes.
Brunson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Taurus wants to get back to his feet.
Brunson taking a breather here.
Brunson cracks Taurus with a big right hand but Taurus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.
Taurus tries to escape but Brunson is in control.
Brunson working the ground and pound.
Brunson landing strikes.
Brunson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brunson taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Taurus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taurus pushes Brunson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Brunson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Taurus regains guard.
Taurus wants to get back to his feet but Brunson passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Brunson trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brunson connects with a nice short shot to Taurus's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson working Taurus over with strikes. #T1#
Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Taurus's hands, connecting with Taurus's forehead.
Brunson trying to mount his opponent but Taurus defends it.
Brunson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taurus has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brunson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robert Brunson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brunson lands strikes from half guard.
Brunson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brunson throwing shots but Taurus is blocking nicely.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Brunson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brunson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brunson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Brunson!
A relieved looking Robert Brunson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HOWLoween Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Brunson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hale as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Hale scores with a takedown into Brunson's guard.
Brunson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hale manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Brunson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale is looking to advance position but Brunson won't allow it. #T1#
Brunson is looking to improve his position.
Brunson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Hale is working for a kimura but Brunson is defending it quite comfortably.
Brunson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brunson trying to control here.
Brunson has his hands clasped together around Hale's back. He's all about the action.
Hale is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hale prevents Brunson from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Hale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Hale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brunson sprawls well initially but Hale persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Hale escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hale thuds his right hand into Brunson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hale misses with a double jab.
Jai Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hale is defended easily by Brunson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to avoid it but Hale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunson to the ground. Brunson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brunson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Hale tries a head kick but it misses.
Hale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Brunson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hale's guard.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunson postures up in Hale's guard and throws a big left but Hale blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brunson advances position into side control!
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working.
Hale defending against the ground and pound.
Jai Hale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hale tries to buck Brunson off but Brunson is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Brunson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Hale is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brunson connects with a decent elbow.
Hale felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brunson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hale sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hale dodges the ground and pound from Brunson.
Brunson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brunson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brunson landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale taking a bit of punishment here - Brunson scoring with strikes.
Brunson tries to score with some ground and pound. Hale controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brunson working the head with strikes.
Hale tries to bench press Brunson off him but Brunson keeps the position.
Brunson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brunson lands an elbow. #ROC#
Hale is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brunson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brunson leaves Hale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hale misses with a body kick.
It looked like Brunson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Hale scores with a four punch combination!
Hale throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Brunson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hale tries to avoid it but Brunson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hale to the ground. Hale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunson circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brunson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brunson wants to sweep but no luck.
Brunson is looking to stand up but Hale isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Brunson is adopting a defensive guard.
Brunson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hale prevents Brunson from getting back to his feet.
Hale trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hale prevents Brunson from getting back to his feet.
Hale wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown but Hale shows good takedown defense.
Hale shoots in for a takedown but Brunson shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hale.
Brunson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robert Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai Hale.
Hale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brunson on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Hale.
Brunson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hale manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hale under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jai Hale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hale 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Robert Brunson!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Robert Brunson!
Robert Brunson wins by majority decision!
Our winner, Robert Brunson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WPFA III: Koskinen vs Yueng
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Brunson gets caught napping as Johnsen dives in and scores a takedown. Brunson manages to retain guard.
Johnsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brunson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brunson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brunson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brunson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnsen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen forces his way into half guard.
Brunson wants to control but Johnsen is keeping busy.
#T1#
Johnsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunson defending well though.
Johnsen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnsen prevents Brunson from improving his position.
Johnsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brunson tries to get to full guard but Johnsen has control of the leg. #T2#
Johnsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brunson is trying to escape back to his feet but Johnsen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johnsen trying to control the action but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Johnsen staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnsen throws an elbow but Brunson slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Johnsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brunson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Johnsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnsen lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnsen is controlling him.
Johnsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brunson's head.
Johnsen throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson keeping moving, preventing Johnsen from controlling successfully.
Brunson is trying to keep Johnsen in close.
Johnsen preventing the sweep. #T1#
Johnsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunson seems keen to control Johnsen's posture.
Brunson looking for a sweep. Not yet Brunson, not yet.
Johnsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnsen wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Johnsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Brunson controls Johnsen momentarily but Johnsen frees himself.
Johnsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnsen stopping the sweep attempt from Brunson.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Johnsen clinches up with Brunson and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Johnsen.
Johnsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Brunson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Brunson jumps guard and drags Johnsen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnsen passes into half guard.
Johnsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunson's head.
Brunson trying to control here.
Brunson moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson wants to sweep here but Johnsen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Johnsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Johnsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Johnsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brunson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnsen somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Brunson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brunson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ronnie Johnsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brunson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Johnsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brunson lands in his opponent's guard.
Brunson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Brunson stopping the sweep attempt from Johnsen.
Brunson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnsen wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brunson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brunson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Johnsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brunson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnsen.
Johnsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brunson is trying to control Johnsen's posture but Johnsen avoids it.
Brunson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnsen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnsen trying to control the action but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Johnsen lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Robert Brunson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt - Johnsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Brunson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnsen to the ground. Brunson is now in Johnsen's guard.
Brunson throwing strikes but missing.
Ronnie Johnsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brunson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Johnsen throwing strikes from guard but Brunson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Brunson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Brunson working a defensive guard here.
Johnsen throwing strikes from guard but Brunson blocks nicely.
Johnsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunson has wrist control.
Brunson is looking to stand up but Johnsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnsen wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Brunson is trying to keep Johnsen in close.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brunson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brunson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brunson stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnsen. Johnsen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Brunson tries to sprawl but Johnsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnsen working Brunson over with strikes.
Brunson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Johnsen manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Johnsen had his way with Robert Brunson in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Johnsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Brunson tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Johnsen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnsen is stalling in the full guard.
Brunson wants to hit a switch here but Johnsen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brunson there!
Johnsen looking to control but Brunson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen punching from mount but Brunson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johnsen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T1#
Johnsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnsen lands a big elbow.
Johnsen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brunson is squirming around, avoiding Johnsen's attempts to control the action.
Brunson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnsen.
Johnsen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brunson regains half guard.
Johnsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Brunson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnsen won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
Ronnie Johnsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnsen is one step ahead there.
Johnsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robert Brunson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Johnsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnsen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Johnsen!
Ronnie Johnsen is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday III
Date: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Bumba throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Brunson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bumba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brunson on the side of the head.
Bumba scores with a nice strike.
Bumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunson manages to avoid it.
Brunson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab by Bumba.
Bumba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brunson's head.
Bumba scores with a shot to the body.
Bumba misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Brunson counters with a single leg into guard. Bumba didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bumba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunson.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bumba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunson throwing strikes but missing.
Brunson working some strikes from top position.
Bumba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Bumba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brunson postures up in Bumba's guard and throws a big left but Bumba blocks it.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bumba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brunson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bumba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brunson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brunson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brunson stays in close to Bumba's body and controls the position.
Brunson chips away with some ground and pound.
Brunson with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Brunson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brunson working some strikes from top position.
Bumba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunson.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brunson is in close to Bumba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brunson 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##TD#
Brunson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bumba trying to control but Brunson postures up.
Bumba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brunson.
Brunson trying to control from half guard but Bumba is working away.
Brunson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bumba!
Poor strikes thrown by Brunson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson working Bumba over with strikes here. #CUT#
It looks like Solum Bumba has been cut.
Brunson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bumba because Brunson loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brunson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T1#
Brunson lands a nice shot to the head.
Brunson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Brunson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bumba wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Brunson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Brunson!
A relieved looking Robert Brunson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WPFA II: Samsonov vs Brown
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Oneil.
A shot to the body from Oneil misses #TD#
and Brunson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Brunson seems to be working for a kimura but Oneil defends the submission attempt.
Oneil tries to roll over but Brunson keeps him under control.
Oneil works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brunson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson is in close to Oneil's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brunson landing with the ground and pound.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oneil is keeping the position for now.
Brunson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brunson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Oneil is rocked!#T1#
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneil is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oneil throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Oneil keeps moving.
Brunson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Oneil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brunson stands up over Oneil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Brunson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oneil keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson cracks Oneil with a solid left hand.
Oneil keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson distracts Oneil with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brunson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brunson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oneil is still in real trouble! Can Brunson finish him?
Brunson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Oneil's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Brunson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Brunson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Brunson breaks the clinch.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Brunson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brunson goes for a double leg but Wallace avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wallace continues to drive forward.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Brunson forces Wallace back against the cage and clinches.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Brunson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wallace drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Brunson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brunson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wallace did well to prevent Brunson getting side control.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Wallace's hands, connecting with Wallace's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace pushes Brunson off looking to stand but Brunson dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wallace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunson pulls his head out easily.
Wallace is refusing to be controlled, as Brunson sits in half guard.
Wallace gets full guard.
Brunson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wallace has momentary wrist control but Brunson slips an elbow through the middle.
Brunson postures up and lands a big shot to Wallace's brow. #ROC2#
Wallace is rocked!#SUB#
Wallace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brunson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brunson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oh Wallace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brunson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wallace's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Brunson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Brunson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Middleton's guard.
Brunson preventing the sweep.
Brunson working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
It looks like Alfred Middleton has been cut.
Middleton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brunson is one step ahead there.
Brunson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Middleton's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Brunson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Brunson misses with a combination
#TD#
and Lyons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brunson is looking to control Lyons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brunson avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brunson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lyons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunson defending well though.
Lyons wants to stand up but Brunson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lyons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunson defending well though.
Lyons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brunson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lyons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lyons's back!
Brunson missing with strikes from the back.
Lyons avoids the strikes from Brunson.
Brunson controls the action.#T1#
Lyons covering up well under a series of strikes from Brunson.
Brunson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Lyons.
Brunson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lyons up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lyons is in bad spot here.
Brunson lands a good shot there. Lyons covers up! Brunson smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Lyons to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Brunson jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Brunson!
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