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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chinweike Idowu (ranked 4418 p4p, 24721 weight class) and Jared Brunson (ranked 470 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Brunson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chinweike Idowu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idowu defending well as Brunson loads up on a big left hand.
Idowu darts in looking for a takedown but Brunson gets double underhooks and turns Idowu into the cage.
Brunson throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Brunson working aggressively here.
Brunson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Idowu blocks an uppercut.
Idowu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brunson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brunson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Idowu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson dodges the punch combination from Idowu.
Chinweike Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu tries to break free but Brunson pushes him back against the cage.
Brunson is working for takedown but Idowu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brunson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idowu misses with a takedown
enabling Brunson to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Idowu throws a right hand that misses
and Brunson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Idowu misses.
Idowu has a takedown stuffed.
Idowu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunson throws a nice looking combination but Idowu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idowu looks for a takedown but Brunson sprawls well.
Brunson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Idowu with a poor takedown
and Brunson counters with a nice uppercut.
Idowu is breathing heavily.
Brunson tests Idowu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Idowu is rocked!
It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brunson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brunson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brunson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brunson counters with a shoot takedown. Idowu fights it but they end up in guard.
Oh Idowu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Idowu seems to have got his legs back now.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunson postures up in Idowu's guard and throws a big left but Idowu blocks it.
Brunson throws a big right hand that misses.
Idowu keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Idowu has his foot on Brunson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brunson works his way back into a safe position though.
Brunson works over Idowu with some ground and pound from guard.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brunson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brunson works over Idowu with some ground and pound from guard.
Brunson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brunson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Idowu's head.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Idowu's head.
Brunson is looking to work some ground and pound but Idowu has wrist control.
Brunson lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Brunson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Idowu tries for a takedown but Brunson circles away easily
and Brunson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Idowu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Idowu throws Brunson to one side and escapes!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Idowu.
Brunson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunson wants it to stay on the feet.
Brunson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Chinweike Idowu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idowu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brunson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Brunson.
Jared Brunson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Idowu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brunson, as that shot connected.
Idowu darts in trying to clinch
and Brunson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idowu throws the kick towards the body but Brunson avoids it.
Brunson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Idowu has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idowu clinches.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Idowu tries to break the clinch but Brunson is controlling the position.
Idowu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Idowu trying to control the position but instead, Brunson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Idowu into the cage.
Brunson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Idowu blocks an uppercut.
Brunson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunson misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson looks to land a right hand but Idowu moved out of range.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu shoots for a double leg takedown but Brunson sprawls well. He's pushed Idowu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Idowu fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brunson! But no joy.
Brunson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Idowu scores with a one two! Brunson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brunson with a nice cross.
Brunson lands with an overhand left.
Idowu walks into a jab.
Idowu tries to clinch
and Brunson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson throws a big shot that misses.
Idowu attempts a counter takedown but Brunson avoids it well and moves away.
Idowu wants to clinch up but Brunson keeps it at a distance.
Idowu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brunson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Brunson throws a hook to the side of Idowu's head but Idowu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idowu slips a straight right by Brunson.
Brunson misses with a double jab
and Idowu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Idowu shoots in for a takedown but Brunson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brunson!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Brunson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brunson scores with a punch to the head.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Brunson.
Idowu takes a swing at Brunson's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Brunson as Idowu shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunson lands an overhand right.
Jared Brunson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunson throws out the jab.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunson throws out the jab.
Brunson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brunson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Idowu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunson throws a looping overhand right but Idowu ducks down to avoid it.
Idowu shoots for a takedown but Brunson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Idowu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunson swivels and escapes.
Idowu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Idowu shoots for a double leg takedown but Brunson sprawls well. He's pushed Idowu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brunson flicks out a counter leg kick but Idowu steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson misses with a double jab.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Idowu feinted with a counter takedown.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Idowu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunson.
Idowu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brunson throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Idowu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Idowu's hands.
Brunson throws a right hand that Idowu ducks under and follows up with a left that Idowu also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Idowu has his takedown stuffed
and Brunson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunson swinging wildly here.
Idowu throws a head kick but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idowu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brunson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Idowu somewhat.
Jared Brunson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idowu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunson.
Brunson keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu shoots for a takedown but Brunson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brunson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brunson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brunson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Brunson!
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