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Event:
StrikeForce Union #23
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Brody looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Battle!#SUB2#
Brody tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Battle is trying to get back to his feet.
Brody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
Brody controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Battle prevents Brody from improving position.
Brody taking a break here but Battle is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brody uses his free foot to push down on Battle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Battle.
Battle's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Battle is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brody has taken his back.
#T2#
Battle is trying to get back to his feet but Brody has full control of the position and if anything, Battle has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Brody working for a choke but Battle is defending well.
Brody keeps control of the position easily here as Battle tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Brody tightening his grip on Battle, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Brody is persistently looking for the submission but Battle is defending it well.
#T3#
Battle is trying to get back to his feet but Brody has full control of the position and if anything, Battle has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Brody working for a choke but Battle is defending well.
Brody biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Brody working for the choke.
Battle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brody biding his time, controlling Battle.
Brody trying to control momentarily.
Battle is trying to stand back up.
Brody has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Battle showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Brody dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Battle shoots in for a takedown but Brody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Brody shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Battle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Brody goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Battle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brody's guard! Nice work there by Battle!
Brody 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.
Brody managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Battle gets to his feet. Brody looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Battle misses with a two punch combination.
Battle looks to land a combination but Brody avoids it well.
Brody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brody circles away quickly and effectively.
Brody throws a right hand that Battle ducks under and follows up with a left that Battle also avoids with ease.
Brody misses with a two punch combination.
Battle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Battle.
Brody misses with a double jab.
Brody scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Battle. Those never looked like landing.
Brody changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Brody manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Battle on his heels. He'll look to pass Battle's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully.
Battle wants to stand up but Brody is controlling him. #T2#
Battle keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully.
Brody is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brody wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Brody looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brody is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Brody looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Brody looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brody is taking a breather. Battle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Brody is trying to work for a kimura but Battle is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brody not doing much here.
#T4#
Battle is looking to escape.
Brody slows the pace down in half guard.
Brody looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brody is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Brody will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brody shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Battle as he avoids it easily.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Brody fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Battle to the ground. Brody is now in Battle's guard.
Battle wants to stand up but Brody is controlling him.
Brody trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brody stops Battle from standing up.
Brody controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brody looking to sit in guard and control but Battle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle stopping the sweep attempt from Brody.#T1#
Brody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brody bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Battle's guard. #REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Battle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Brody lands a takedown into guard.
Brody not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brody trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Battle wants to stand and escape but Brody is having none of it.
Brody trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle wants to stand up but Brody is controlling him.
Christian Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brody is standing up over Battle. Battle looks to escape but Brody dives into side control.
Brody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
Battle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brody taking a break here but Battle is having none of it and regains half guard.
Brody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Battle wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Battle is not content to let Brody control the position.
Brody looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Battle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brody moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brody closes this distance looking for a takedown but Battle circles away.
As Brody looks to move away, Battle throws a big counter combo but Brody just gets out of the way.
Battle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Battle dodges the punch combination from Brody.
Battle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Brody shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Battle is trying to defend but Brody finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Battle manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brody keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Battle pulls guard effortlessly.
Battle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brody.
Brody slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brody trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Brody sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Battle's guard.
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 Christian Battle.
I think Brody 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Brody!
Bob Brody was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #20
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Brody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brody quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Brody makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brody is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare MMA inform me that Diaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brody has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brody is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brody can't do much from the bottom here.
Brody is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brody manages to get back to half guard.
Brody slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Brody.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brody pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brody wants to sweep but no luck.
Brody controlling Diaz's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brody continues to stall.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brody is keeping the position for now.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Brody.#T3#
Brody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brody keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Brody pulls Diaz in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brody feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Brody then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Brody sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Brody avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brody continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brody is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz trying to control the position but Brody is working away.
Brody tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brody is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brody keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brody wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Brody is defending well.
Brody can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom.
Brody tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Diaz 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.
#R2##TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brody did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Brody is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brody is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Brody tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz moves nicely into side control.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Brody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brody, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brody knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Brody tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Brody's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz is staying tight to Brody's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brody manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Brody won't allow it. #SUB#
Brody is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brody is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brody avoid being mounted?
Diaz is pressing down on Brody's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brody is holding on for now.
Brody is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brody looking to control.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Brody is defending the position.
Brody works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Brody managing to control the position.
Diaz trying to control but Brody is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brody wants to sweep but no luck.
Brody wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Brody is trying to improve his position.
Brody wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brody has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brody tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz trying to control the position but Brody is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brody knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom.
Brody tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Diaz 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#
Brody shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Brody to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brody scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Brody does no damage. #TD2#
Diaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brody on his heels. He'll look to pass Brody's guard now, I'm sure.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Brody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brody keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz passes Brody's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brody manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Brody is retaining full guard.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Diaz pushing down on Brody's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brody wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz prevents Brody from improving his position.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Brody is defending well.
Brody makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brody.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Brody keeps moving.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brody swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Brody wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Brody is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brody trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brody does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bob Brody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Brody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Brody tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Brody slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brody wants to sweep but no luck.
Brody working a defensive guard here.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brody looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz passes Brody's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sergio Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Brody is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brody wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Brody is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz moves into full mount! Brody won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Diaz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brody manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz avoids the strikes from the bottom by Brody.
Sergio Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brody wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergio Diaz.
I've got Diaz 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Diaz!
Sergio Diaz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #16
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Brody gets the takedown into side control.
The Multi Hunter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Multi Hunter is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Multi Hunter is still trying to improve position.
The Multi Hunter has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brody tries to control but The Multi Hunter wriggling away.
The Multi Hunter tries to lock up and control but Brody gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Multi Hunter is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Multi Hunter is looking to escape.
Brody will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brody controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The Multi Hunter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Brody wants to control the pace but The Multi Hunter is squirming around nicely.
The Multi Hunter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Multi Hunter wants to control but Brody is having none of it.
Brody can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Multi Hunter is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brody with good strikes from the mount here!
The Multi Hunter working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Brody jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Multi Hunter is looking to reverse the position.
Brody trying to control the position but The Multi Hunter is working away.
The Multi Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Brody wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Multi Hunter keeps working.
The Multi Hunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Brody misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brody tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Multi Hunter's legs.
The Multi Hunter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Brody is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Multi Hunter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brody's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brody's back!#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
The Multi Hunter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Brody breaks The Multi Hunter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brody stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Multi Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brody is pushing down on The Multi Hunter's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Multi Hunter is fighting to maintain full guard but Brody has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Multi Hunter is staying active underneath Brody, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Multi Hunter wants to control but Brody is keeping busy.
The Multi Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Multi Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Brody sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Brody dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Brody.
Brody misses with a series of wild punches.
The Multi Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
The Multi Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Brody throws a big shot that misses.
The Multi Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brody's calf.
The Multi Hunter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Multi Hunter keeps Brody at a distance using the push kick.
The Multi Hunter throws a jab when Brody was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter throws out a loose jab but Brody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brody ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter.
Brody blocks a head kick by The Multi Hunter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brody or perhaps it was just good defense by The Multi Hunter, which made it look bad. #T1#
Brody lands the left hand.
Brody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Multi Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Brody doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Multi Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a left hand but Brody moved out of range nicely.
Dog The Multi Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brody throws a series of punches but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter is looking to slow Brody down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brody crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Multi Hunter - the referee stops the clock and Brody gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Multi Hunter. Brody manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brody defending well as The Multi Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
The Multi Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight left.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick but Brody moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Brody throws a series of punches but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter thuds his shin into the meat of Brody's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Brody gets tackled into the cage by The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter maintains the clinch.
Brody takes a shot to the head.
The Multi Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Brody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Multi Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Multi Hunter lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from The Multi Hunter - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
The Multi Hunter jumps guard.
#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Multi Hunter has his hands on Brody's head, controlling the position.
Brody won't allow The Multi Hunter to sweep him here. #T3#
Brody trying to control the position from guard on top but The Multi Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brody is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Multi Hunter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brody trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brody is fighting to break The Multi Hunter's control of his arms but The Multi Hunter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The Multi Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brody is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The Multi Hunter has his foot on Brody's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brody works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brody works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Multi Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Multi Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brody stopping the sweep attempt from The Multi Hunter.#SUB2#
The Multi Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brody trying to control but The Multi Hunter is working from the bottom.
Brody not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brody postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog The Multi Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Multi Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brody's hands.
Brody takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for The Multi Hunter.
Brody throws a poor cross that misses
and The Multi Hunter counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Multi Hunter scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Brody. Those never looked like landing.
Brody drops his hands momentarily and The Multi Hunter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brody takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Brody is rocked!
Brody tries to get into range but The Multi Hunter steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Brody! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! The Multi Hunter scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dog The Multi Hunter!
Dog The Multi Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #12
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Brody darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brody manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Brody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pushing down on Brody's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brody is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brody is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz won't allow Brody to sweep him here.
Brody trying to control the position here.
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.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Brody tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Brody defending well.
Diaz trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is pressing down on Brody's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brody is holding on for now.
Brody is looking to improve his position.
Brody is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Brody's coaches at England Fight Club MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Brody trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a guillotine from mount but Brody is in no mood to give up.
Brody can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Diaz working for a guillotine from mount but Brody is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Diaz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brody manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brody has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brody wants to control but Diaz postures up.#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Brody's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brody keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Brody is defending well. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brody has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom.
Brody wants to control but Diaz postures up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Brody is defending well.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brody is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Brody gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sergio Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz holding on.#SUB#
Brody tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Brody postures up.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Brody is controlling well.
#T1#
Brody is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brody tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brody's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brody's back!
Brody tries to break free.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Brody is staying busy.#SUB2#
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Diaz looking for the choke from the back.
Brody is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brody rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Diaz wants to control but Brody is keeping busy.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Brody is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Diaz gets his way!
Brody tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz fails to advance to Brody's back.
Brody is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brody is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Brody tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Brody is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brody slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Diaz wants to control but Brody is keeping him busy.
Brody won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Brody wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz controlling the action here. #SUB#
Brody is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brody knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Brody is working away. #SUB#
Brody looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brody is looking to escape.
Diaz wants to take Brody's back here but Brody is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Diaz trying to control but Brody is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Brody is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brody is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brody is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Brody closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diaz is looking to control Brody's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brody thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Brody is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.
Brody tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Brody is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Brody sits in half guard. #T1#
Diaz gets full guard.
Brody trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brody avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brody is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brody stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brody manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brody's guard.
Brody wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#T2#
Diaz controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Brody looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Brody's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brody.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brody is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Brody tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Diaz forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Diaz working for the choke.
Diaz avoiding Brody 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Brody breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brody trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brody's guard. #REVB#
Brody looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz passes Brody's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a guillotine from mount but Brody frees his head quite easily.
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!#SUB2#
Diaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brody can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brody wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Brody is squirming around nicely.
Diaz takes Brody's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Brody is in trouble.
Brody rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Diaz really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Brody is retaining full guard.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz passes Brody's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brody defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Brody is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brody tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Brody is defending the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Brody actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brody keeps working.
Brody is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brody avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Brody defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brody wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Brody is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz trying to control the action but Brody is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brody is trying to control Diaz's posture. Diaz takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Brody! Diaz is rotating here... this could be the end... Brody is out! Diaz has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergio Diaz!
Sergio Diaz is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Sergio Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #10
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Battle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Battle misses with a two punch combination.
Battle misses with a wild combination.
Brody has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Battle is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Brody dives in and scores a takedown into Battle's guard.#ES#
Battle kicks Brody off and gets to his feet.
Battle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Bob Brody has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Brody closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Battle to the mat! Battle manages to get full guard. #ES#
Battle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Battle lands a jab-cross combination.
Battle dives in and grabs Brody's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brody pushes down on Battle's head and hops out.
Battle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Battle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Battle tries to sprawl but Brody drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Battle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Brody is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Battle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brody pulls his head out easily.
Battle is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Brody is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Battle's coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Battle wants to get back to his feet.
Battle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brody scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brody trying to mount his opponent but Battle defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brody is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Brody is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Battle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brody. #SUB2#
Brody is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brody wants to work for an arm triangle but Battle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brody 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.
Battle is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Brody is looking for a kimura but Battle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brody to get the leverage.
Brody stops Battle from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
Battle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brody content to control rather than advance. #ES#
Battle manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Brody gets the takedown into side control.
Battle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brody's best efforts.
Brody is trying to control the action in half guard but Battle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Brody is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Battle still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Battle has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Brody trying to control but Battle flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Battle is persistently looking for the submission but Brody is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brody turns into Battle and is now in his guard.
#T4##SUB#
Battle is looking for a triangle but Brody pushes his legs off easily.
Brody is working Battle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brody engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Brody is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Battle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brody works over Battle with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Battle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brody gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Battle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Brody's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Battle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Battle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brody looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brody forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brody wants to pass to mount but Battle is defending the position. #SUB#
Battle actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Brody is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Battle is just riding it out for now. Brody eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Battle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Brody from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Battle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Battle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brody trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Battle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brody advances position into side control!
Brody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working. #SUB2#
Brody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brody advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Battle wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Brody looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brody has hold of Battle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Battle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Battle is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Brody is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Brody extends the arm and Battle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Brody!
Bob Brody is the new featherweight champion!
Bob Brody tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Brody lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Bamusto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bamusto wants to pass the guard but Brody is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brody 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.
Bamusto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brody is keeping the position for now.
Bamusto advances to half guard.
Bamusto is pressing down on Brody's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brody is holding on for now.
Brody tries to roll over but Bamusto keeps him under control.#SUB#
Brody is defending against the submission attempts here by Bamusto.
#SUB2#
Brody looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brody manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Bamusto postures up.
#SUB#
Bamusto drops back looking for a leg! Brody is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brody manages to kick Bamusto off! Bamusto jumps back into Brody's guard. #SUB2#
Brody had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bamusto defends it easily.
Brody wants to sweep but no luck.
Bamusto looking to pass the guard.
Brody looking to control.
Brody 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.
Bamusto slips nicely into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Bamusto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bamusto wants to free his trapped foot but Brody is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bamusto seems to be working for a kimura but Brody defends the submission attempt.
Brody trying to hold on to Bamusto's head to control him but Bamusto postures up.
Bamusto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brody knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bamusto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brody sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bamusto wants to work for an arm triangle but Brody is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brody is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Bamusto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brody is just riding it out for now. Bamusto eventually gives up the hold.
Brody wants to improve his position but Bamusto is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bamusto seems to be working for a kimura but Brody defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bamusto is working for a kimura but Brody is defending it quite comfortably.
Brody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bamusto 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.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Bamusto is looking for a kimura but Brody is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bamusto to get the leverage.
Brody is trying to get back to full guard.
Bamusto trying to mount his opponent but Brody defends it. #SUB#
Bamusto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bamusto. #SUB#
Bamusto seems to be working for a kimura but Brody defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bamusto prevents Brody from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Bamusto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Brody.
A slow jab from Brody misses its intended target.
Brody cracks a nice hook into Bamusto's ribs.#CL#
Bamusto takes the fight into the clinch.
Brody is trying to pull guard but Bamusto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bamusto lands a takedown into guard.
Bamusto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brody is looking to regain half guard here but Bamusto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bamusto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brody has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brody can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bamusto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brody has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bamusto working away.#T1##SUB#
Bamusto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brody is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bamusto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bamusto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brody sees it coming and defends easily.
Brody is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bamusto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bamusto's back!#SUB2#
Brody is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bamusto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bamusto for a finish.
Augusto Bamusto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Brody looking for the choke from the back.
Bamusto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brody can do to turn this around?
Bamusto is in bad spot here.
Brody not allowing Bamusto to control his hands. #SUB2#
Brody is cranking Bamusto's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bamusto! He's tightened the choke and Bamusto is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Brody!
A very excited looking Bob Brody rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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