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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Potemkin Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potemkin Buster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Buster blocks the leg kick.
Buster shoots for a double leg takedown but Brannigan sprawls well. He's pushed Buster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buster shoots for a takedown but Brannigan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buster throws a jab but it's blocked by Brannigan.
Buster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brannigan is looking to improve his position.
Brannigan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buster is working away from the top position though.
Brannigan tries to get to full guard but Buster has control of the leg.
Buster wants to work for an arm triangle but Brannigan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brannigan is defending against the submission attempts here by Buster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster is trying to work for a kimura but Brannigan is defending well.
Brannigan is refusing to be controlled, as Buster sits in half guard.
Buster prevents Brannigan from improving his position.
Brannigan is positioning himself well to prevent Buster advancing to mount.
Brannigan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buster is working away from the top position though.
Brannigan is trying to get back to full guard.
Buster is looking for a kimura here.
Buster trying to control from half guard but Brannigan is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buster is trying to work for a kimura but Brannigan is defending well.
Buster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Buster prevents Brannigan from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brannigan trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster trying to control from half guard but Brannigan is working away.
Brannigan controlling the position for now.
Brannigan manages to get to full guard.
Buster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brannigan's guard.
Brannigan is trying to control but can't.
Brannigan is defending against the submission attempts here by Buster.
Buster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buster wants to pass the guard but Brannigan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan moves into full guard.
Buster stopping the sweep attempt from Brannigan.
Brannigan keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
Buster wants to pass the guard but Brannigan is keeping the position.
Brannigan keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brannigan 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buster trying to control but Brannigan is working from the bottom.
Brannigan pulls Buster in close to his closed guard and prevents Buster from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Buster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brannigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buster moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buster.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buster.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buster fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Potemkin Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan throws a leg kick but Buster moved away.
Horrible takedown by Buster or perhaps it was just good defense by Brannigan which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Brannigan. No joy for Buster on that attempt.
Buster looks for a takedown but Brannigan sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Buster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brannigan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buster slips nicely into half guard.
Buster is pressing down on Brannigan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brannigan is holding on for now.
Brannigan controlling the position well.
Buster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brannigan defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brannigan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brannigan gets back to full guard.
Buster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brannigan is keeping the position for now.
Buster trying to control the position from guard on top but Brannigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brannigan can't keep his opponent in guard - Buster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brannigan tries to get to full guard but Buster has control of the leg.
Brannigan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brannigan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buster trying to control but Brannigan is working from the bottom.
Brannigan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Buster tries to lock up and control but Brannigan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan trying to control but Buster is having none of it.
Brannigan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Buster can't escape the position.
Buster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Buster gets full guard.
Brannigan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brannigan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Potemkin Buster will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buster shoots in looking for a takedown. Brannigan tries to sprawl out of it but Buster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brannigan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brannigan stuffs the takedown attempt from Buster. Buster gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Buster blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Buster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Brannigan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brannigan.
Brannigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brannigan tries to clinch up but Buster circles away and keeps his distance.
Brannigan wants to slow Buster down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice sprawl there from Brannigan as Buster shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Potemkin Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brannigan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buster somewhat.
Brannigan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buster seems to be working for a kimura but Brannigan defends the submission attempt.
Buster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan moves into full guard.
Buster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brannigan has his hands on Buster's head, controlling the position.
Buster advances position into side control!
Buster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Buster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan tries to bench press Buster off him but Buster keeps the position.
Buster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brannigan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buster is pressing down on Brannigan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Buster has his hands on Brannigan's head, controlling the position.
Buster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brannigan!
Brannigan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brannigan really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Brannigan. No joy for Buster on that attempt.
Buster checks a leg kick.
Buster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buster looks for a takedown but Brannigan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Potemkin Buster. 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.
Brannigan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan wants to clinch.
Brannigan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buster checks it well.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Buster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brannigan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Buster showed some decent athleticism there.
Buster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brannigan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brannigan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Buster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Buster is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan controlling the position well.
Buster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buster prevents Brannigan from improving his position.
Buster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brannigan sees it coming and defends easily.
Buster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brannigan defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brannigan is pressing down on Buster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Buster trying to control but Brannigan is working from the bottom.
Potemkin Buster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buster drops back looking for a leg! Brannigan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brannigan manages to kick Buster off! Buster jumps back into Brannigan's guard.
Brannigan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brannigan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brannigan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Buster had his way with Alex Brannigan in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brannigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buster checks a leg kick.
Brannigan throws a hook to the side of Buster's head but Buster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brannigan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buster.
Buster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brannigan pinned against the cage. Brannigan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Potemkin Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brannigan wants to clinch up but Buster keeps it at a distance.
Potemkin Buster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan leaves Buster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Buster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brannigan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Buster shoots in looking for a takedown but Brannigan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brannigan - that will leave a mark!
Brannigan cracks the inside of Buster's front leg.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brannigan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan scores with a jab to the body.
Buster blocks a leg kick.
Brannigan misses with a leg kick.
Brannigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Buster circles away.
Alex Brannigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buster checks a leg kick.
Brannigan tried to score with a low kick but Buster checks it.
Potemkin Buster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
A solid body kick from Brannigan.
Brannigan throws the kick towards the body but Buster avoids it.
Buster looks for a takedown but Brannigan sprawls well.
Brannigan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brannigan throws out a leg kick but Buster moves out of range and Brannigan only half commits.
Brannigan misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Brannigan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buster 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 47:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Potemkin Buster retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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energy
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RATING
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