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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson's entrance music is Pantera - Walk. A fine choice. Diego Brandao is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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201 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Bronson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Brandao ! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bronson throws a combination that misses and Brandao counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bronson is lucky that one didn't land flush. Brandao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson. Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandao moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bronson swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Brandao . Bronson misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Brandao . Bronson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Brandao takes the fight into the clinch. Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson. Brandao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bronson's defenses. Brandao is working for takedown but Bronson is calmly controlling the position for now. Bronson is trying to break the clinch but Brandao has him pressed against the cage. Brandao lands an elbow inside that Bronson shrugs off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bronson is trying to pull guard but Brandao has him pressed against the cage. Brandao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brandao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brandao tries a knee to the head but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson tries to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling the position. Brandao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards. Brandao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bronson is breathing heavily. Brandao connects with a knee to the head.
Brandao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Bronson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Brandao has his hands on Bronson's head, controlling the position. Brandao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Brandao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brandao is standing up over Bronson. Bronson looks to escape but Brandao dives into side control.
Brandao content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Bronson bucks up and tries to throw Brandao off but instead Brandao has got his back! Brandao controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bronson is trying to get back to his feet but Brandao has full control of the position and if anything, Bronson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Brandao is continuing to stall. The adventures of Brandao the control monster continue. Boring. We've been informed that Brandao has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four 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. Bronson trying to get back to his feet but Brandao is in full control for now. Brandao just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brandao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brandao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Brandao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bronson uses from the top position. Brandao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronson tries to stand but Brandao is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bronson looking to sit in guard and control but Brandao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Bronson can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brandao in particular looking to stall. Bronson pushes Brandao off but Brandao dives into side control.
Bronson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Brandao controlling the position easily from mount. Bronson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bronson tries to buck Brandao off but Brandao takes his back! Bronson is trying to stand back up. Brandao biding his time, controlling Bronson. Brandao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bronson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Brandao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diego Brandao has got the better of the ground game so far. Bronson wants to get back to his feet. Brandao biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four 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. Brandao 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Brandao is working for a rear naked choke. Bronson is not defending it well and Brandao has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bronson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bronson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Brandao !
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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
34% |
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