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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Gurra Aktersnurra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lasse Gurra Aktersnurra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lasse Gurra Aktersnurra!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brody scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aktersnurra doesn't seem bothered though.
Aktersnurra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brody sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aktersnurra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brody counters with a one-two to the body.
Brody forces Aktersnurra back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Aktersnurra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brody stalks Aktersnurra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aktersnurra's face. Aktersnurra staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Lasse Gurra Aktersnurra has been cut.
Brody changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aktersnurra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aktersnurra bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brody jabs Aktersnurra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brody lands a jab to the nose.
Aktersnurra shoots in for a takedown but Brody shows good takedown defense.
Aktersnurra has his takedown stuffed
and Brody counters with a lovely shot to the body.
John Brody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Gurra Aktersnurra.
Aktersnurra shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Brody.
Aktersnurra shoots in but no luck this time.
Brody shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Aktersnurra is trying to control but can't.
Brody thows a huge punch but Aktersnurra dodges it nicely.
Brody blocks the strikes from Aktersnurra.
Aktersnurra is trying to get back to full guard.
Aktersnurra misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aktersnurra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brody blocks the strikes from Aktersnurra.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John Brody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aktersnurra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brody.
Aktersnurra tries a quick counter leg kick but Brody is wise to it.
Brody definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aktersnurra shoots in for a double leg but Brody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aktersnurra tries to clinch up
and Brody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aktersnurra misses with a takedown attempt
and Brody counters with a right hand to the body.
Aktersnurra darts in looking for a takedown but Brody gets double underhooks and turns Aktersnurra into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aktersnurra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brody shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aktersnurra eats them both and turns towards Brody to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brody is breathing heavily.
Brody throws a right hand that Aktersnurra ducks under and follows up with a left that Aktersnurra also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aktersnurra misses with a takedown attempt
and Brody counters with a two punch combo.
Aktersnurra shoots in for a takedown but Brody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aktersnurra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aktersnurra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brody counters with a stiff right hand.
Aktersnurra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brody.
Aktersnurra dives in for a single leg takedown but Brody sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brody throws a right hand that Aktersnurra ducks under and follows up with a left that Aktersnurra also avoids with ease.
Aktersnurra slips a jab and a cross from Brody.
Brody shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aktersnurra pinned against the cage. Aktersnurra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Brody. No joy for Aktersnurra on that attempt.
Aktersnurra is looking to clinch but Brody is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aktersnurra fails with the takedown.
Aktersnurra tries to clinch up but Brody circles away and keeps his distance.
Brody stuffs the takedown.
Brody moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aktersnurra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Aktersnurra with that takedown attempt.
Brody tried to counter with a leg kick but Aktersnurra avoided it.
Brody is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brody stalks Aktersnurra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aktersnurra's face. Aktersnurra staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Brody does no damage.
Aktersnurra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brody avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brody dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Gurra Aktersnurra's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brody goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brody looks to land a combination but Aktersnurra avoids it well.
Aktersnurra moves in looking to clinch but Brody pushes him off.
Aktersnurra tries to clinch but Brody moves out of range.
Aktersnurra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brody manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brody is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Brody lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aktersnurra doesn't seem phased though.
Brody rushes Aktersnurra and presses him up against the cage.
Brody is pressed up against the cage. Aktersnurra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brody down to the mat. Brody avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aktersnurra shoots in for a double leg but Brody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brody lands a nice shot to the body.
John Brody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brody.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aktersnurra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aktersnurra throws a lazy head kick
and Brody counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Brody lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aktersnurra doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aktersnurra tries to keep at a distance but Brody has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brody is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John Brody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Gurra Aktersnurra.
Aktersnurra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brody after a bit of a struggle.
Brody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aktersnurra throws a lazy uppercut
and Brody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brody goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aktersnurra shoots in looking for a takedown. Brody tries to sprawl out of it but Aktersnurra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brody lands with a nice combination. Aktersnurra backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brody looks to land a combination. Aktersnurra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aktersnurra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brody counters with a nice uppercut.
Brody instigates a clinch.
Aktersnurra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brody is keeping busy.
Brody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aktersnurra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aktersnurra is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brody is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aktersnurra.
Brody dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aktersnurra. That did some damage!
Aktersnurra walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aktersnurra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brody.
Brody tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aktersnurra manages to circle out of the way.
Aktersnurra looks to land a combination but Brody avoids it well.
Brody scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Brody.
Aktersnurra has his takedown stuffed
and Brody counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aktersnurra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aktersnurra fails with the takedown.
Aktersnurra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brody to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aktersnurra manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aktersnurra is looking to land body kicks.
Brody throws a right and a left that Aktersnurra avoids nicely.
Aktersnurra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brody counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brody misses with a few strikes there.
Brody will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aktersnurra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brody tries to avoid it but Aktersnurra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brody to the ground. Brody escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Brody wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aktersnurra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brody dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Gurra Aktersnurra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Brody connects with a nice looking jab.
Aktersnurra shoots for a takedown but Brody saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brody tries to counter by clinching up but Aktersnurra breaks away and moves out of range.
Brody throws a series of punches but Aktersnurra moves out of range.
Aktersnurra wants to counter with a clinch but Brody pushes him away.
Aktersnurra shoots in but Brody avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brody works the jab nicely.
Aktersnurra tries to clinch
and Brody counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aktersnurra tries to close the distance and clinch but Brody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aktersnurra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice takedown defense from Brody. No joy for Aktersnurra on that attempt.
John Brody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Gurra Aktersnurra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aktersnurra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brody connects with a looping right hand.
Aktersnurra fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brody lands a two punch combo.
Brody connects with a crisp jab.
Aktersnurra fails with a takedown attempt.
Brody throwing a counter right hand but Aktersnurra manages to avoid it.
Aktersnurra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brody counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aktersnurra throws a sloppy head kick and Brody moves out of range easily.
Brody cracks Aktersnurra with a good jab.
Aktersnurra tries to clinch but Brody moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aktersnurra.
Brody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aktersnurra can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody moves into the clinch.
Brody wants the takedown. Aktersnurra is fighting it off but Brody persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aktersnurra's guard against the cage.
Aktersnurra scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brody ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brody blocks a head kick by Aktersnurra.
John Brody is winning the standup battle so far.
Aktersnurra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brody throws a big counter combination but Aktersnurra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brody circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Aktersnurra is predictable there
and Brody holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Brody.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aktersnurra dives in and grabs Brody's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brody pushes down on Aktersnurra's head and hops out.
Brody misses with a double jab.
Aktersnurra feints the counter takedown.
Aktersnurra dives in and grabs Brody's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brody pushes down on Aktersnurra's head and hops out.
Aktersnurra tries to close the distance and clinch but Brody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brody takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aktersnurra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aktersnurra with a poor takedown
and Aktersnurra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aktersnurra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brody is fending him off so far but Aktersnurra persists. Nope, Brody circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brody.
Aktersnurra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brody tries to avoid it but Aktersnurra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brody to the ground. Brody escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brody was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brody lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brody.
Aktersnurra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aktersnurra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aktersnurra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aktersnurra somewhat.
Aktersnurra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brody checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brody lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brody scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aktersnurra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brody avoids it really well and circles away.
Aktersnurra shoots in looking for a takedown. Brody tries to sprawl out of it but Aktersnurra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Brody showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brody, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brody!
John Brody decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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