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Event:
SPI - 5
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Bruny goes for a double leg but Stark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stark continues to drive forward. Bruny closes the distance but Stark moves to the side and Stark counters with a thumping low kick. Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Bruny. Bruny gets slowly back to his feet. Stark stuffs the takedown. Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Bruny. Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bruny shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. No luck for Bruny with that takedown attempt. Bruny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bruny tries for a takedown but Stark circles away easily and Stark counters with a slapping leg kick. Bruny looks winded! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Stark. Stark misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Stark - just one landing. Bruny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Bruny persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing. Crunch! Stark slams his shin into Bruny's torso. Bruny doesn't succeed with the takedown and Stark counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Bruny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid body kick from Stark. Bruny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruny's head. Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A jab from Stark does it's job there. Bruny takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Stark scores with a head kick.
Stark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bruny takes a step back to recover. A lazy left from Stark finds it's target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice shot lands for Stark. Stark with a jab. Jerome Bruny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense. Stark throws a leg kick which misses Bruny's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruny tries to avoid it. Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2# Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Stark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Stark connects with a single shot there. Stark feints and then cracks Bruny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruny down. Stark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bruny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stark. That one must have hurt. The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Stark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Stark goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Stark lands a jab-cross combination. Stark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Stark is looking to slow Bruny down with leg kicks. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bruny.#T3# Stark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stark.
Bruny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark throws a head kick that misses. Bruny goes for a double leg but Stark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stark continues to drive forward. Bruny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bruny shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bruny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bruny's hands. Bruny on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bruny avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark thumps Bruny with a low kick. Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bruny fails with a takedown attempt. Bruny on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Bruny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Stark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Stark lands a front kick.#TD2# Bruny closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stark's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bruny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruny has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted. Stark is trying to keep Bruny in close.
Bruny trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bruny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bruny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Stark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stark misses with a head kick.
Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away. Bruny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruny or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark, which made it look bad. Stark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruny's calf. Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Bruny moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Bruny down. Bruny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away. Steven Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Bruny. Stark leaves Bruny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Stark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bruny is breathing heavily.#T1# Stark lands with a slapping head kick. Bruny shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bruny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark lands a right hook to the body.
Bruny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stark lands a head shot. Bruny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stark's waist but Stark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruny off to one side. Bruny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one. Stark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bruny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. This has been an exciting period of action! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stark. Bruny shrugs it off though. Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Stark cracks the inside of Bruny's front leg. Stark feints and then cracks Bruny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruny down. #T2# Stark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bruny if he has to take too many more of those.
Stark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruny's head. Stark lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Bruny down. Bruny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bruny walks into a left hand. Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruny can do to turn this around? Bruny walks into a left hand. Stark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bruny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC# Bruny is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Stark! Bruny is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stark! In his post fight interview, Steven Stark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Bruny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blackstone's half guard.#SUB# Bruny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Bruny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackstone's head. #SUB# Bruny is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Bruny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blackstone sees it coming and defends easily. Blackstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bruny is pressing down on Blackstone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackstone is holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bruny with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Blackstone trying to control here.
#SUB# Bruny seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB# Bruny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blackstone is just riding it out for now. Bruny eventually gives up the hold. Blackstone is looking for a sweep. Bruny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Bruny looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Blackstone is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Bruny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackstone has managed to free his arm - good work. Blackstone wants to control but Bruny is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Bruny is trying to work for a kimura but Blackstone is defending well.
#SUB# Bruny wants to work for an arm triangle but Blackstone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bruny seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Bruny is working for a kimura but Blackstone is defending it quite comfortably.
Bruny is figuring out what he wants to do next. Blackstone wants to control but Bruny passes into side.
#SUB# Bruny is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Blackstone looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bruny gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Blackstone is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bruny lets go of the hold and Blackstone can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome Bruny! A relieved looking Jerome Bruny thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UVT 368: Welcome
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1# Antona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bruny misses with an uppercut
and Antona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bruny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antona but Antona pushes him off and we're back to square one. Antona scores with a hook. Bruny fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck for Bruny with that takedown attempt. Antona doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bruny fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Antona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Antona duly obliges. Antona takes a swing at Bruny's ribcage but misses. Antona scores with a punch to the head.#T1##TD# Bruny shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Antona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Antona manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Antona fails to pull guard.
Antona tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruny smiles and moves away.
Bruny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bruny dives in and grabs Antona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antona pushes down on Bruny's head and hops out. Antona throws a counter combo. Jerome Bruny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bruny is defended easily by Antona. Bruny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antona swivels and escapes. Bruny fails with the takedown letting Antona counter with a right hand. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bruny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bruny is breathing heavily. Antona lands a really nice looking cross but Bruny seems unphased.
Bruny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antona throws out the jab. Bruny misses with a takedown attempt and Antona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bruny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Antona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Antona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Antona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bruny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bruny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Antona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Antona. Antona lands an overhand right.#TD# Bruny fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Antona sprawls well initially but Bruny persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Antona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3# Antona manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bruny manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Antona tries to stand but Bruny is controlling from the bottom. Antona engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Antona tries to stand but Bruny is controlling from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bruny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Antona is one step ahead there. Bruny keeping moving, preventing Antona from controlling successfully. Bruny is trying to control the position but Antona postures up. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2# Antona stands up from guard. Let's bang! Antona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruny circles away quickly and effectively. Bruny tries to counter with a takedown but Antona is quick to defend against it. Bruny with a lazy takedown attempt and Antona counters with a straight right hand. Antona tried to score with a low kick but Bruny checks it. Antona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bruny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antona as he jumps to the side. Antona misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruny or perhaps it was just good defense by Antona, which made it look bad. Bruny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antona dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Antona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruny. Antona flicks out a counter leg kick but Bruny steps away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aydine Antona dominated that round. That's time! Bruny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Antona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bruny misses with a takedown attempt - Antona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. It seemed like Antona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Bruny shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Antona trying to control but Bruny postures up.
Antona is trying to stand back up but Bruny is controlling him
Antona wants to improve his position but Bruny is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Antona is trying to stand back up but Bruny is controlling him
Bruny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Antona is looking to escape. Bruny seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1# Bruny not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bruny not doing much here.
Antona moves into full guard.
Bruny preventing the sweep. Antona is adopting a defensive guard. Bruny stands up over Antona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bruny controlling from the top position. Antona has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bruny works over Antona with some ground and pound from guard. Antona wants to get back to his feet but Bruny is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bruny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bruny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bruny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bruny won't allow Antona to sweep him here. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Antona holds on and takes a little breather. Bruny throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Antona wants to sweep here but Bruny controlling him for the moment. Antona not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bruny shoots in looking for a takedown but Antona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Antona! But no joy. Antona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antona tries to score with a low kick but Bruny moves his leg out of the way. Antona slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruny, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bruny takes a body punch but keeps moving. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Antona lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bruny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. The crowd cheers as Antona lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bruny doesn't seem phased though.#T4##TD# Bruny shoots in and bounces Antona off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2# Antona has his feet on Bruny's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. This has been an exciting period of action! Bruny blocks a head kick by Antona.
#TD# Bruny looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bruny wants to pass to mount but Antona is defending the position. #ES2# Antona manages to escape and get back to his feet! Bruny misses with a series of wild punches.
Antona is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bruny with a body shot. Bruny doesn't succeed with the takedown and Antona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aydine Antona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bruny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bruny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antona pinned against the cage. Antona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. It seemed like Antona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Antona catches Bruny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bruny fails with the takedown.#TD# Bruny shoots in and gets a takedown into Antona's guard.#ES2# Antona pushes Bruny off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Antona lands a leg kick that knocks Bruny off balance momentarily. Antona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Antona works the jab nicely.#T1# Bruny dives in for a single leg takedown but Antona sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bruny fails to land the takedown. Antona has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bruny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bruny takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Antona cracks the inside of Bruny's front leg. Bruny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antona but Antona pushes him off and we're back to square one. Antona takes a swing at Bruny's ribcage but misses. Bruny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bruny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A head kick misses from Antona. Jerome Bruny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bruny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Antona scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Antona scores with a shot to the body.
Antona throws a right and a left that Bruny avoids nicely. Bruny changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Bruny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruny. Bruny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bruny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Antona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruny was well out of range. Poor timing from Antona. Bruny half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bruny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Antona does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD# Bruny fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Antona to the ground. Bruny is now in Antona's guard. Bruny preventing the sweep. Bruny stops Antona from standing up. Bruny tries to free his leg and advance position but Antona is retaining full guard. #T3# Antona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruny. Bruny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Antona works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Antona controls Bruny momentarily but Bruny frees himself. Antona 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. Antona wants to stand up but Bruny is controlling him. Antona is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bruny lands a jab to Antona's midsection. Aydine Antona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Antona misses with a body shot.
Bruny moves forwards but Antona connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4# Bruny has his takedown stuffed and Antona counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bruny is lucky that one didn't land flush. Antona works the jab nicely. Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Antona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bruny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antona.
Bruny tries to counter with a takedown but Antona is quick to defend against it. Bruny lunges at Antona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Antona's hand. Bruny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Antona looks to land a combination. Bruny sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bruny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Antona defends it nicely. Antona blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Aydine Antona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Antona winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydine Antona! A very excited looking Aydine Antona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UVT 365: Mattos vs Wha 3
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# Huone scores with a nice strike. Bruny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huone as he avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huone! But no joy. Bruny tries for a takedown but Huone circles away easily#CL2# and Huone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huone. Bruny has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Huone after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bruny wants a takedown.
A short right from Huone. Bruny is working for takedown but Huone is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Bruny pulls guard successfully.
Huone controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bruny 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bruny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bruny is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Animal House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Huone controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bruny 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.#T1##SUB# Bruny working for a triangle but Huone defends it easily.
Bruny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2# Huone wriggles free and stands up. Huone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruny. Bruny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huone defends well and Bruny ends up having to push Huone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bruny fails with the takedown. A little jabbing left from Huone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Huone connects with a right hand. Bruny shakes it off. Huone cracks Bruny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Huone lands a head shot. Kaivo Huone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Bruny shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Bruny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huone has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2# Huone tries to get to full guard but Bruny has control of the leg. Huone pushes Bruny off looking to stand but Bruny dives back in and keeps control.
Huone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB# Bruny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huone has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Bruny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huone defends it well. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bruny prevents Huone from standing back up.
Huone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Huone wants to stand up but Bruny is controlling him. #T3##SUB# Bruny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Huone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bruny has Huone in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Bruny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Bruny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bruny is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4# Bruny trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huone's guard.#SUB# Bruny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huone has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2# Huone stands up and waves to Bruny to follow him. Bruny darts in looking for a takedown but Huone gets double underhooks and turns Bruny into the cage. Bruny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Huone coming out on top. Huone scores with a punch to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Bruny fails with a takedown attempt. Huone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruny's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaivo Huone dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Huone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bruny on the side of the head. Huone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Huone cracks Bruny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bruny with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Huone to counter with a crisp jab. Huone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Bruny shoots in but Huone avoids the takedown attempt easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruny. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bruny misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Huone counters by moving into the clinch. Huone just leaning against Bruny, taking a breather. Huone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Huone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruny backwards. Bruny blocks a body shot from Huone. Bruny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huone cracks Bruny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Huone drives through and clinches with Bruny against the cage.
Bruny has a couple of punches blocked by Huone.
#T1# Bruny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Bruny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Huone gets back to half guard. Bruny stops Huone from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Bruny is trying to work for a kimura but Huone is defending well.
Huone tries to get to full guard but Bruny has control of the leg. Huone regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU# Bruny stands up and waves to Huone to follow him. Bruny misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Huone counters by moving into the clinch. #T2# Huone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bruny or not. Bruny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Huone fails to land. Bruny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huone is defending well. Bruny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruny swats away the attempt to clinch by Huone. A little feinted left hand from Bruny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bruny with a poor takedown and Huone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Huone scores with the left hand. Bruny knows he should have avoided that one. Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Huone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Huone looks like he wants to counter punch here. Huone scores with the left hand. Bruny knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2# Huone takes the fight into the clinch. Huone lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bruny's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Huone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bruny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Huone digs a right hand underneath Bruny's ribcage. Bruny let out a lung full of air as it connected. Huone cracks Bruny with a nice body shot.#T3# Huone working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Huone. A short right from Huone on the inside. Huone lands on the inside with an uppercut. Huone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruny backwards. Huone lands with a right to the head. Bruny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huone is defending well. Bruny has Huone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Huone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruny backwards. Huone scores with a shot to the side of Bruny's head. Bruny looking for a takedown. Huone lands a nice uppercut. Huone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Huone lands a nice uppercut. Bruny can't get the takedown.
Huone has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Huone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Huone scores with a nice hook to the head. Huone lands a nice shot to the body. Huone pushes Bruny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4# Huone lands on the inside with an uppercut. Huone pushes Bruny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Huone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruny backwards. Huone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Huone misses with a punch to the body.
Bruny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Huone lands with a short head shot on the inside. A shot in the inside from Huone. Bruny goes for a takedown attempt but Huone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Huone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bruny has Huone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Huone is defending well against a takedown attempt. A shot in the inside from Huone. Kaivo Huone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bruny blocks a body shot from Huone. Huone misses with a punch to the body.
Huone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bruny prevents a body shot from Huone. Huone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaivo Huone 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. This is the final round! #R3# Bruny tries for a takedown but Huone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Huone clinches. Come on Huone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Huone as the two fighters clinch.
Huone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Bruny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huone prevents it.
Bruny is working for takedown but Huone is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bruny. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bruny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huone pushes Bruny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Huone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruny backwards. Huone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bruny is working for takedown but Huone is calmly controlling the position for now. Huone is leaning against Bruny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Huone lands a shoulder strike. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Huone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruny backwards. Huone lands a body punch. Huone stalling against the cage.
#T1# Huone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruny backwards. Huone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huone lands a shoulder strike. Huone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huone is working Bruny over against the cage. Bruny can't get the takedown.
A short left from Huone. A body shot lands from Huone.
Huone working some nice short punches in the clinch. Huone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A quick uppercut on the inside from Huone. A bit of stalling here from Huone.
Huone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bruny can't get the takedown.
Huone lands a body shot. Huone scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bruny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Huone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Huone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Bruny misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Huone. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Bruny tries for a takedown but Huone manages to get underhooks.
Huone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Huone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruny backwards. A short right from Huone on the inside. The referee is keeping an eye on Huone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Huone lands with a short shot to the head. Huone tries a body shot but Bruny blocks it.
Huone misses with a punch on the inside.
Huone is struggling to control the position. Huone is leaning against Bruny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bruny wants a takedown but no success here.
Bruny prevents a body shot from Huone. Huone is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3# Bruny is looking to take this one to the mat. Bruny is trying to drag Huone to the mat but Huone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Huone gets through Bruny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A bit of stalling here from Huone.
Huone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bruny tries for a takedown but Huone manages to get underhooks.
Huone lands an uppercut. Huone tries to work over Bruny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A left hand lands to the body for Huone.
A shot in the inside from Huone. Huone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bruny has Huone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Huone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bruny connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huone's face.
Bruny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huone is defending well.#T4# Bruny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruny. Huone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Huone has Bruny pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bruny tries for a takedown but Huone manages to get underhooks.
Huone lands with a light punch inside. Huone gets through Bruny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bruny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huone pulls him back up using the underhooks. Huone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice body punch from Huone. Kaivo Huone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A left hand lands to the body for Huone.
Huone lands with a right to the head. Huone lands on the inside with an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Huone.
Huone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huone lands with a left to the head. Huone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jerome Bruny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Huone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bruny.
Huone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bruny.
And that's the end of the fight! Kaivo Huone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Huone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 25:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaivo Huone! During a confident post fight interview, Kaivo Huone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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