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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Bruny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
11 - 1 - 1 |
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192 cm
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159 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Bruny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosen Strasser!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Strasser finds it's way through Bruny's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strasser.
Bruny is looking to clinch but Strasser is avoiding it.
Bruny throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Strasser tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bruny is in Strasser's guard.
Bruny slips nicely into half guard.
Bruny is working for a kimura but Strasser is defending it quite comfortably.
Bruny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strasser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bruny.
Bruny tries to pass to full mount but Strasser defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strasser is just riding it out for now. Bruny eventually gives up the hold.
Bruny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strasser sees it coming and defends easily.
Bruny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strasser is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruny seems to be working for a kimura but Strasser defends the submission attempt.
Bruny seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Bruny is working for a kimura but Strasser is defending it quite comfortably.
Strasser keeping hold of Bruny's head, controlling as best he can.
Bruny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bruny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strasser is just riding it out for now. Bruny eventually gives up the hold.
Bruny is looking for a kimura but Strasser is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bruny to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny seems to be looking for submissions.
Bruny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bruny is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Strasser to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bruny postures up.
Bruny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strasser is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strasser has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser won't allow Bruny to sweep him here.
Bruny might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bruny looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Strasser puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bruny gets full guard.
Bruny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strasser controlling from the top position.
Bruny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bruny dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bruny shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruny throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strasser was covering up waiting for the punch and Bruny finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bruny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strasser is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strasser has escaped and now he's on top!
Strasser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strasser gets to his feet - Bruny follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strasser's waist but Strasser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruny off to one side.
Strasser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strasser defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruny takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bruny checks a leg kick.
Bruny drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bruny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strasser is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strasser has escaped and now he's on top!
Bruny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bruny is working hard here to advance position.
Bruny looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strasser passes into half guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Strasser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bruny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strasser pulls his head out easily.
Strasser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bruny is trying to get back to full guard.
Strasser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bruny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bruny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strasser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strasser's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny looking for the choke but no joy.
Jerome Bruny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bruny is looking for the choke from the back position but Strasser is controlling his hands well.
Strasser trying to control the hands but Bruny breaks the grip.
Strasser is in a bad position with Bruny working for a choke. Strasser manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Bruny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strasser controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bruny wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruny, not yet.
Strasser content to stall in guard here.
Bruny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bruny looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruny, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strasser looking to pass the guard.
Strasser preventing the sweep.
Strasser pushing down on Bruny's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosen Strasser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bruny shoots in but Strasser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strasser misses with the combination.
Strasser is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strasser throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruny misses with a takedown
and Strasser counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Strasser as Bruny shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Strasser slams his shin into Bruny's torso.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strasser!
Danga de danga de dang - Strasser scores with a four punch combination!
Strasser lands with a nice body punch.
Bruny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strasser circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruny.
Strasser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruny takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strasser cracks a nice hook into Bruny's ribs.
Jerome Bruny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruny shoots for a double leg takedown but Strasser sprawls well. He's pushed Bruny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Strasser was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bruny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bruny lands in his opponent's guard.
Strasser is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny has gone for a leg lock! Strasser slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bruny's guard.
Bruny wants to sweep here but Strasser controlling him for the moment.
Strasser gets to his feet - Bruny follows without any prompting.
Bruny shoots for a double leg takedown but Strasser sprawls well. He's pushed Bruny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strasser lands with a nice body punch.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strasser avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strasser avoids it really well and circles away.
Bruny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strasser.
Rosen Strasser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Strasser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bruny is defended easily by Strasser.
Rosen Strasser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strasser leaves Bruny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strasser scores with a hook to the body. Bruny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strasser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strasser lands a high kick!
Strasser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruny or perhaps it was just good defense by Strasser, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny darts in looking for a takedown but Strasser gets double underhooks and turns Bruny into the cage.
Good leg kick by Strasser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bruny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strasser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bruny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strasser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Strasser.
Bruny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruny shoots in looking for a takedown but Strasser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strasser moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strasser throws a series of punches but Bruny avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strasser darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasser lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Strasser throws a head kick that misses.
Strasser cracks the inside of Bruny's front leg.
A cross from Strasser lands.
Strasser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Strasser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strasser finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruny's head.
Strasser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strasser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strasser leaves Bruny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strasser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strasser thows a body kick. Bruny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strasser lunges at Bruny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruny's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strasser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruny.
Bruny shoots for a takedown but Strasser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Strasser was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strasser lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bruny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosen Strasser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strasser has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosen Strasser!
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energy
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RATING
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