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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanson comes into the arena with Until The End blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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174 cm
28
178 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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176 cm
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183 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Stanson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bronson throws a leg kick letting Stanson counter with a right hand. Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss! Stanson blocks a jab. Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanson. Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Brian Stanson has been cut. Stanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bronson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stanson up against the ropes. Stanson taking a breather. Stanson managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stanson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Stanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Bronson gets an underhook and turns Stanson into the ropes. Bronson throws a head punch that misses. Bronson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. With the fighters up against the ropes, Stanson throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bronson misses with an elbow over the top. Stanson pulls guard. Stanson working a defensive guard here.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully. Stanson wants to sweep but no luck. Stanson keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Bronson wants to pass the guard but Stanson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stanson pulls Bronson in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Stanson wasn't doing enough on the ground. Bronson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Stanson misses with a straight left. Stanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bronson misses the shot to the body. Stanson with a nice cross. Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stanson throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range. Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bronson slips under a jab. Bronson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. An inside leg kick from Bronson misses. Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stanson tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bronson misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stanson throws a quick inside leg kick. Stanson misses with a looping left. Bronson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Stanson is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses. Stanson tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Bronson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bronson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Stanson pushes Bronson up against the ropes in a clinch. Stanson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bronson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bronson lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanson backwards. Stanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stanson blocks an elbow strike from Bronson.
Nice body punch from Bronson - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bronson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bronson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stanson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bronson is keeping busy. Stanson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bronson tries to circle away but Stanson has him pinned against the ropes. Stanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Stanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson. Stanson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stanson successfully pulls guard.
Bronson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Stanson wants to get back to his feet but Bronson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanson is keeping the position for now. Stanson is trying to keep Bronson in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Stanson wasn't doing enough on the ground. Stanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away. Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Stanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson. Stanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson rushes Stanson and presses him up against the ropes. Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses. Bronson gets a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stanson. Stanson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bronson blocks it with crossed arms. Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanson's elbow. Stanson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Stanson looking to throw knees to the head but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Bronson blocks an elbow strike. Stanson looking to throw knees to the head but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Stanson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Stanson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bronson's face.
Bronson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Stanson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bronson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Stanson avoids the elbow strike from Bronson, against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Brian Stanson's cut is getting worse. Stanson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronson backwards. Stanson gets control of Bronson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stanson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Stanson wants to sweep here but Bronson controlling him for the moment. Bronson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Stanson is trying to control Bronson's posture but Bronson avoids it. Stanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Stanson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Bronson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Stanson is staying active underneath Bronson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Stanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. This has been an exciting period of action! Stanson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Stanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Bronson gets full guard. Stanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Stanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stanson throws a big right hand that misses. Stanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control. Bronson is trying to control the position but Stanson postures up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Stanson wants to stand but Bronson is controlling his posture from full guard. Stanson stands up and waves to Bronson to follow him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stanson lands with an overhand left. Stanson scores with a nice right hand.
Stanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stanson takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses. Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stanson checks it well. Stanson is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.
Stanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronson's head. Stanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Stanson throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bronson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Charles Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Stanson ducks down to avoid it. Stanson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stanson tries to clinch up. Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Stanson. Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bronson misses with a body kick. Stanson closes the distance and pushes Bronson back into the ropes. Stanson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bronson's defenses. Bronson stops a takedown attempt from Stanson.
Bronson wants to stall.
Bronson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stanson has him pressed against the ropes. Bronson pushes off an throws an elbow but Stanson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Stanson lands a shoulder strike. Stanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanson. Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Stanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bronson stalling in the clinch but Stanson improves position. Bronson being controlled against the ropes. Bronson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bronson lands with a right to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stanson lands an elbow just above Bronson 's eye. Stanson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Bronson postures up.
Stanson looking to control but Bronson passes into half guard.
Stanson wants to get back to his feet. Stanson is looking for a sweep. Bronson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bronson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Stanson wants to control but Bronson is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Stanson's knee but Stanson avoids it well. Stanson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stanson misses with a double jab.
Bronson with a nice cross. Stanson walks into a straight right hand from Bronson. Bronson throws out a powerful jab. Stanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stanson closes the distance and pushes Bronson back into the ropes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanson's elbow. Stanson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stanson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Stanson misses with a short punch on the inside. Stanson lands an elbow that stopped Bronson in his tracks for a moment. Bronson trying to stall but Stanson improves his position.
Stanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson looking to slow down the pace here. Stanson misses with a body punch.
Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Stanson is controlling him.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Stanson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bronson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bronson lands with a left to the head. Stanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Stanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bronson after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Stanson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stanson lands a nice shot to the body. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Stanson scores a nice knee to the body.
Stanson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stanson is trying to pull guard but Bronson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stanson walks into a left hand.
Brian Stanson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Bronson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. This has been an exciting period of action! Stanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson. Bronson missing with a left hand there. Stanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Bronson moves out of range of the strikes. Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Stanson's belly button to the back. Bronson has Stanson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Stanson. Stanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stanson misses with an elbow strike.
Stanson is looking to control Bronson's arms but Bronson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stanson has his back to the ropes. Bronson trying to stall but Stanson improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanson. Bronson tries to stall but Stanson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stanson managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Stanson prevents a body shot from Bronson. Stanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow. Stanson scores with a shot to the side of Bronson's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bronson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stanson's brow. Bronson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Bronson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Bronson blocking some punches.
Bronson taking a breather. Stanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stanson looking to throw knees to the head but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Stanson trying to stall but Bronson improves his position.
Stanson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bronson lands an elbow just above Stanson 's eye. Stanson tries a knee to the head but Bronson blocks it.
Stanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bronson lands a left hand.
Jeez, Brian Stanson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Brian Stanson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stanson jumps guard but Bronson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Stanson misses with an elbow over the top. Stanson throws a head punch that misses. Bronson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stanson is keeping busy. Bronson misses with the head strike.
Stanson pushes Bronson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bronson blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bronson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Bronson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson. Stanson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Stanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it. Good body shot from Stanson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Stanson fails to pull guard.
Stanson avoids a wild elbow strike from Bronson. Bronson wants to stall.
Stanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Bronson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch. Stanson jumps guard but Bronson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Stanson trying to stall but Bronson improves his position.
Stanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanson pulls guard successfully.
Bronson looking to sit in guard and control but Stanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stanson stopping the sweep attempt from Bronson.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Stanson. I think Stanson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Brian Stanson! Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Brian Stanson! Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Brian Stanson!
Brian Stanson wins by unanimous decision! Brian Stanson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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