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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 811 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 91 p4p, 118 weight class). Orsic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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 32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Orsic avoids the head kick by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Brunswick Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice hook to Orsic's body. Orsic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orsic moves to clinch but Brunswick Jr breaks away
enabling Brunswick Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunswick Jr with a nice calf kick.
Orsic throws a looping overhand right but Brunswick Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Orsic moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Orsic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick which misses Orsic's front leg but catches the back leg as Orsic tries to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr darts in and clinches Orsic up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsic.
Orsic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brunswick Jr uses from the top position.
Brunswick Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic controls Brunswick Jr momentarily but Brunswick Jr frees himself.
Brunswick Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orsic has his foot on Brunswick Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brunswick Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Brunswick Jr pushing down on Orsic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Orsic wants to improve his position but Brunswick Jr is controlling well.
Brunswick Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orsic is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsic regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Orsic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brunswick Jr defends it easily.
Orsic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsic 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.
Orsic is looking for a triangle but Brunswick Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Brunswick Jr from controlling successfully.
Orsic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving.
Brunswick Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orsic working for a triangle but Brunswick Jr defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunswick Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orsic is trying to control the position but Brunswick Jr postures up.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Brunswick Jr from controlling successfully.
Brunswick Jr is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Orsic wants to sweep here but Brunswick Jr controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orsic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brunswick Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Brunswick Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brunswick Jr keeping full guard, as Orsic tries to pass.
Orsic trying to control but Brunswick Jr is working from the bottom.
Brunswick Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunswick Jr controls Orsic momentarily but Orsic frees himself.
Brunswick Jr controlling the position.
Brunswick Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated 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.
A slow jab from Brunswick Jr misses its intended target.
Orsic throws a body punch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brunswick Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Orsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Orsic punishes Brunswick Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Brunswick Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brunswick Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Orsic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.
Orsic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brunswick Jr missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunswick Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orsic or perhaps it was just good defense by Brunswick Jr, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orsic lands with a cross.
Brunswick Jr throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Orsic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Orsic is trying to get an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
Brunswick Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Orsic has mounted him!
Brunswick Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Brunswick Jr turns into him and now he's in Orsic's guard.
Mate Orsic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsic 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.
Brunswick Jr throwing strikes from guard but Orsic blocks nicely.
Brunswick Jr content to stall in guard here.
Brunswick Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brunswick Jr stays in close to Orsic's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Brunswick Jr from controlling successfully.
Orsic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsic is working hard here to advance position.
Orsic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brunswick Jr defends it easily.
Orsic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orsic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brunswick Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brunswick Jr wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orsic is looking for a triangle but Brunswick Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Brunswick Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunswick Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild combination.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab to the head.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic misses with a two punch combination.
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping left.
Orsic avoids the head kick by Brunswick Jr.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Orsic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brunswick Jr lands a body shot.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orsic misses with the combination.
Orsic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brunswick Jr defends it nicely.
Orsic gets a takedown into half guard.
Brunswick Jr trying to hold on to Orsic's head to control him but Orsic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic is looking to take a break and control but Brunswick Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brunswick Jr wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orsic wants to free his trapped foot but Brunswick Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orsic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brunswick Jr is looking to control Orsic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brunswick Jr avoid being mounted?
Orsic wants to control but Brunswick Jr is keeping him busy.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brunswick Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
That's two 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.
Brunswick Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Orsic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brunswick Jr!
Orsic raining down shots from the mount!
Brunswick Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Orsic wants to finish this one by submission but Brunswick Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Orsic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Orsic with a couple of short strikes.
Brunswick Jr wants to hold on but Orsic pushes him away.
BOOM! Orsic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Orsic lands a couple of good shots and Brunswick Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Orsic wants to control but Brunswick Jr manages to buck him off and is now in Orsic's guard! Nice work there by Brunswick Jr!
Brunswick Jr advances to half guard.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orsic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunswick Jr pulls his head out easily.
Brunswick Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic tries to roll over but Brunswick Jr keeps him under control.
Brunswick Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunswick Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mate Orsic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brunswick Jr 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
A relieved looking Bradley Brunswick Jr 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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hype
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pop
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