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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Russell Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brand comes to the cage accompanied by Russell Brand and Katie Perry. Pleaser has chosen Brainpool - We Aim to Please as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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143 lbs
6 - 10 - 1 |
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137 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Russell Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Pleaser!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleaser fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brand sprawls well initially but Pleaser persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brand tries to get to full guard but Pleaser has control of the leg.
Pleaser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brand sees it coming and defends easily.
Pleaser is pressing down on Brand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brand is holding on for now.
Pleaser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pleaser is trying to control. Brand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pleaser works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pleaser controlling the pace for now.
Pleaser swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brand is now in Pleaser's guard. A big mistake from Pleaser there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand looking to pass the guard.
Pleaser pulls Brand in close to his closed guard and prevents Brand from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pleaser looking to control.
Brand wants to control from the top but Pleaser keeps moving.
Pleaser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pleaser is trying to control the position but Brand postures up.
Brand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pleaser on the ground.
Brand trying to control but Pleaser is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brand is aware though and is defending well.
Pleaser managing to control the position.
Pleaser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pleaser is tightening it up a little... Brand has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brand reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brand taps out! nice BJJ there by Pleaser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Richard Pleaser!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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