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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Potemkin Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Brannigan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Potemkin Buster's chin.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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ADCC Champion
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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
12 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Brannigan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potemkin Buster!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brannigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buster moves out of range of the strikes.
Brannigan tries to clinch but Buster moves out of range.
Buster moves out of range of the body kick from Brannigan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brannigan throws a wild body kick that Buster sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buster fails with a takedown attempt.
Brannigan throws a solid leg kick but Buster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brannigan.
Buster dives in and grabs Brannigan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brannigan pushes down on Buster's head and hops out.
That's two 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.
Brannigan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brannigan wants it to stay on the feet.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster.
Brannigan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buster is out of range.
Buster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brannigan wants to clinch.
Buster moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Buster circles away.
Brannigan is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Buster misses its intended target.
Brannigan stuffs the takedown attempt from Buster. Buster gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
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 checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Brannigan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brannigan throws a lazy right hand but Buster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brannigan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brannigan throws a push kick but Buster slaps the foot to one side.
Buster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Buster is avoiding it.
Brannigan moves in looking to clinch but Buster pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brannigan. Buster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brannigan scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brannigan pinned against the cage. Brannigan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brannigan is looking to clinch.
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.
Brannigan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster.
Brannigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brannigan scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Buster is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buster. Brannigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brannigan is looking to score with low kicks.
Buster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brannigan's guard.
Buster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brannigan pushes Buster off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan throws out a leg kick but Buster moves out of range and Brannigan only half commits.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buster.
Brannigan takes a swing at Buster's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brannigan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brannigan is fending him off so far but Buster persists. Nope, Brannigan circles away and we're back to standing.
Buster scores with a takedown into Brannigan's guard.
Brannigan working a defensive guard here.
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 being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster wants to control from the top but Brannigan keeps moving.
Brannigan looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Buster trying to control the position from guard on top but Brannigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buster preventing the sweep.
Buster trying to control but Brannigan is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Potemkin Buster was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Buster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brannigan tries to avoid it but Buster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brannigan to the ground. Brannigan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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 on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buster looks for a takedown but Brannigan sprawls well.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster.
Brannigan tried to score with a low kick but Buster checks it.
Brannigan misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan just misses with a punch to the body.
Buster throws an overhand right that lands on Brannigan's shoulder, as Brannigan tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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 feints and then cracks Buster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buster down.
That's four 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.
Buster thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brannigan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buster blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brannigan clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Brannigan misses the target.
Buster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brannigan's guard.
Buster trying to control but Brannigan is working from the bottom.
Buster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brannigan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buster wants to control from the top but Brannigan keeps moving.
Brannigan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buster controls the pace.
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.
Buster looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Potemkin Buster wasn't active enough on the ground.
Buster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck for Buster with that takedown attempt.
Brannigan moves in looking to clinch but Buster pushes him off.
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.
Brannigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brannigan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buster throws out the jab.
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.
Brannigan wants to clinch up but Buster keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan tries to clinch there but Buster circles away.
Buster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brannigan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brannigan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brannigan counters with a right hand to the body.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster shoots in for a double leg but Brannigan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brannigan throws a leg kick but Buster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brannigan throws a leg kick but Buster sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buster shoots in for a double leg but Brannigan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alex Brannigan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Buster is avoiding it.
Brannigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buster manages to avoid it.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buster shoots and misses
and Brannigan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brannigan is looking to wear down Buster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannigan throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brannigan counters with a leg kick.
Buster is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A clash of legs there as Buster blocks the low kick.
Brannigan tries to clinch there but Buster circles away.
Buster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potemkin Buster.
Brannigan tries to clinch up but Buster circles away and keeps his distance.
Alex Brannigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan is looking to clinch.
Brannigan gets a clinch.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brannigan.
It looks like Potemkin Buster has been cut.
Brannigan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Buster blocks the elbow strike.
Buster jumps guard but Brannigan stands there with Buster around his waist. Buster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brannigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brannigan gets underhooks to prevent Buster's takedown attempt.
Brannigan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buster avoids a wild elbow strike from Brannigan.
Buster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brannigan is pressed up against the cage. Buster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brannigan down to the mat. Brannigan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potemkin Buster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Buster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brannigan throws out the jab.
Buster moves out of range of the leg kick from Brannigan.
Buster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brannigan wants to control but Buster is having none of it.
Brannigan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buster on the ground.
Buster landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Brannigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brannigan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Brannigan!
Alex Brannigan is the new light heavyweight champion!
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