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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 930 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 123 p4p, 141 weight class). Furioto comes to the cage accompanied by 韻踏合組合 - . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping left.
Furioto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunswick Jr swivels and escapes.
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunswick Jr pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Brunswick Jr, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Brunswick Jr against the cage but Brunswick Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brunswick Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furioto.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Furioto.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Furioto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Furioto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunswick Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Furioto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brunswick Jr's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
Brunswick Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunswick Jr wants to control but Furioto postures up.
Furioto misses with the ground and pound.
Furioto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brunswick Jr dodges the ground and pound from Furioto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Furioto throws a strike aimed at the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr avoids it well.
Furioto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brunswick Jr, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Furioto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brunswick Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Furioto tries for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brunswick Jr defends it well.
Brunswick Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brunswick Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Brunswick Jr dodges it nicely.
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brunswick Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Brunswick Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick which misses Furioto's front leg but catches the back leg as Furioto tries to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr tests Furioto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunswick Jr throws out a loose jab but Furioto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furioto shoots for a takedown but Brunswick Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Furioto is just out of range.
Brunswick Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Brunswick Jr lands.
Good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Furioto fails with the takedown
letting Brunswick Jr counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunswick Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brunswick Jr stuffs the takedown.
Brunswick Jr throws a hook but Furioto avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunswick Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Brunswick Jr throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick Jr cracks Furioto with a good jab.
Brunswick Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Furioto fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brunswick Jr! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brunswick Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Furioto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brunswick Jr is pulling down on Furioto's head. It's preventing any offense from Furioto, at least for the moment.
Furioto pushing down on Brunswick Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.
Furioto with the ground and pound but Brunswick Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brunswick Jr seems keen to control Furioto's posture.
Furioto passes Brunswick Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brunswick Jr wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto throwing shots but Brunswick Jr is blocking nicely.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunswick Jr's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunswick Jr defending well though.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunswick Jr's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brunswick Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furioto.
Brunswick Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunswick Jr's head.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
Brunswick Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradley Brunswick Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brunswick Jr as he jumps to the side.
Furioto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Furioto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunswick Jr swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sprawls well.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunswick Jr has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto passes Brunswick Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunswick Jr defending well though.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furioto throws a strike but Brunswick Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Furioto slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brunswick Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Furioto from advancing position.
Brunswick Jr trying to control here.
Furioto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
Brunswick Jr wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunswick Jr is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brunswick Jr trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up.
Furioto looks to land a strike but Brunswick Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brunswick Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Furioto postures up in Brunswick Jr's guard and throws a big left but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Brunswick Jr blocks nicely.
Brunswick Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Furioto shoots in and gets a takedown into Brunswick Jr's guard.
Brunswick Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Brunswick Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunswick Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furioto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brunswick Jr wants to stand up but Furioto is controlling him.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunswick Jr is keeping the position for now.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Brunswick Jr blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Furioto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Furioto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.
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