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Event:
EFA 28 Gigantus vs Winter
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Brandau throws the kick towards the body but Pikkarainen avoids it.
Pikkarainen lands a jab to the nose.
Pikkarainen cracks a nice hook into Brandau's ribs.
Nice shot by Pikkarainen.
Brandau closes the distance and clinches up with Pikkarainen, looking for a takedown. Brandau pushes Pikkarainen against the cage but Pikkarainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pikkarainen tests Brandau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pikkarainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandau moves out of range of the strikes.
Pikkarainen scores with a three punch combo!
Pikkarainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pikkarainen tries to bum rush Brandau with a series of wild strikes but Brandau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Pikkarainen misses with the combination.
Pikkarainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pikkarainen lands a right hook to the body.
Brandau fails to land the takedown.
Brandau misses with a kick to the body.
Brandau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pikkarainen lands a jab to Brandau's midsection.
Pikkarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pikkarainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Pikkarainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandau is just out of range.
Pikkarainen scores with a body shot.
Pikkarainen works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Brandau clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pikkarainen has Brandau pressed against the cage.
Pikkarainen is stalling here.
Pikkarainen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Pikkarainen tries a body shot but Brandau blocks it.
#TD#
Pikkarainen has picked Brandau up - he's going for a ride! Pikkarainen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brandau wants to improve his position but Pikkarainen is controlling well.
Pikkarainen drops an elbow to the side of Brandau's head. #T3#
Pikkarainen trying to control from half guard but Brandau is working away.
Well, if Pikkarainen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pikkarainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pikkarainen postures up.
Brandau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pikkarainen is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pikkarainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pikkarainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandau is keeping the position for now.
Pikkarainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pikkarainen trying to control but Brandau is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pikkarainen swings for the body but Brandau moves out of range.
Pikkarainen throws a shot from downtown. Brandau moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pikkarainen lands a body shot.
Royce Brandau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pikkarainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandau was well out of range. Poor timing from Pikkarainen.
Pekka Pikkarainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pikkarainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandau.
Brandau wants to clinch.
Pikkarainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikkarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Pikkarainen cracks Brandau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pikkarainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pikkarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandau blocks a jab.
Pikkarainen works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Brandau is rocked!
Pikkarainen fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Brandau out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pekka Pikkarainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Pikkarainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFA 19 DeNueve vs Wallen
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Shamrock throws a hook but Brandau blocks it.
Brandau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Brandau avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Brandau's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Donk. Shamrock catches Brandau right on the button with a cross.
Brandau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandau tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandau.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Brandau. #T1#
Brandau throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Brandau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Brandau is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Shamrock engages and cracks Brandau with a massive lead left hook - Brandau tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Shamrock is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Shamrock!
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Event:
EFA 7 Clark vs Brandau
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandau misses with a kick to the body
and Brandau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandau misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandau tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandau fails with the takedown
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Brandau.
Clark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Brandau.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Clark .
Clark lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Brandau is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OH! Brandau has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Clark smells blood and charges in for the finish! Clark unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Brandau sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Clark !
Corey Clark retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandau misses with a takedown attempt
and Mafaking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandau shoots in looking for a takedown but Mafaking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Mafaking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royce Brandau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Mafaking on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bruce Mafaking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Brandau.
Mafaking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandau looks for a takedown but Mafaking sprawls well.
It looked like Mafaking was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandau.
We've been hearing reports that Mafaking has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mafaking counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brandau throws a series of strikes that have Mafaking backpedaling.
#T1#
Brandau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mafaking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Mafaking on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandau moves in looking to clinch but Mafaking pushes him off.
It looked like Mafaking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Mafaking.
Brandau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mafaking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mafaking defends well and Brandau ends up having to push Mafaking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandau misses with a jab to the body
and Mafaking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandau shoots and misses
and Mafaking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandau looks winded!#T2#
Brandau misses with a takedown
and Mafaking counters with a straight right hand.
Brandau misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Mafaking counters with a beautiful punch that sends Brandau to the canvas! #ROC#
Brandau is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mafaking postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brandau covers up, he's hurt! Mafaking keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mafaking and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mafaking can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Mafaking!
An out of breath Bruce Mafaking thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Zhan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandau tries to counter by clinching up but Zhan breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zhan tests Brandau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhan throws a jab when Brandau was well out of range.
Kondo Zhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhan punishes Brandau's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandau at a distance.
Zhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandau.
Brandau moves out of range as Zhan strikes.
Brandau misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhan connects with a nice looking jab.
Brandau staying out of range there.
It looked like Brandau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brandau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhan lands a nice hook to Brandau's body. Brandau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Zhan lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandau off the cage and back into range.
Zhan lands a jab to the head.
Zhan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhan throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Brandau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot to the liver by Zhan. Beautiful body shot.
Brandau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhan scores with a jab. Brandau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhan throws a body punch but Brandau moves out of range.
Zhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandau manages to avoid it.
Brandau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zhan lands with a nice body punch.
Zhan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandau throws a front kick aimed at Zhan's knee but Zhan avoids it well. #T2#
Brandau tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandau is looking to counter the offense by Zhan and move into the clinch.
Zhan throws a right hand that Brandau ducks under and follows up with a left that Brandau also avoids with ease.
Zhan works Brandau's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Brandau instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brandau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandau slips a straight right by Zhan.
Zhan stuns Brandau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zhan throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhan.
Brandau slips under a jab from Zhan.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandau.
Zhan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhan lands an overhand right.
Zhan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brandau's head backwards.
Zhan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brandau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zhan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Brandau.
Brandau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhan sprawls and moves away.
Brandau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhan but Zhan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhan thuds a left hand into Brandau's body.
Brandau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhan.
Brandau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandau somewhat.
Zhan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandau with a body shot.
Zhan lands a head shot.
Zhan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandau at a distance.
Zhan jabs Brandau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zhan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Zhan tries to get set, Brandau tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhan manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kondo Zhan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zhan lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandau off the cage and back into range.
Zhan with a nice cross.#TD#
Brandau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zhan did well to prevent Brandau getting side control.
Brandau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Brandau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brandau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhan sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhan wants to improve his position but Brandau is controlling well.
Zhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Brandau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhan sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Brandau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhan sees it coming and defends easily.
Zhan has his hands clasped together around Brandau's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Brandau has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zhan defend it? Brandau steps over the head and cranks it - Zhan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brandau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Brandau!
A very excited looking Royce Brandau 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:
Chaos FC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandau tries to bum rush Skywalker with a series of wild strikes but Skywalker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skywalker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skywalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Skywalker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Skywalker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skywalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandau swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brandau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been hearing reports that Brandau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker throws a head kick that Brandau semi-blocks.
#T1#
A punch combination from Brandau misses.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown but Brandau shows good takedown defense.
Brandau works over Skywalker's head and body with a nice combination.
Brandau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Skywalker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skywalker has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brandau to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Skywalker is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brandau pulls down on the head and he's put Skywalker to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royce Brandau!
During a confident post fight interview, Royce Brandau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Chaos FC 22
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Brandau moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandau doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Rijn circles away.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
Brandau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Rijn sprawls and moves away.
Van Rijn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Rijn lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Brandau counters with a takedown into side control.
Van Rijn struggling a bit here.
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!#SUB#
Brandau has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Van Rijn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brandau yanks on the arm and Van Rijn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brandau.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Brandau!
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Event:
Chaos FC 17
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Peterson gets a clinch.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandau backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Brandau.
Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Brandau won't allow it.
Brandau is looking to control Peterson's arms but Peterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brandau has his back to the cage.
Brandau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peterson's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Peterson successfully pulls guard.
Brandau wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Brandau tries to stand but Peterson is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brandau trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson trying to control the position.
#T1#
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brandau preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peterson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Peterson is looking for a triangle but Brandau pushes his legs off easily.
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandau is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brandau blocks a jab.#CL#
Brandau drives through and clinches with Peterson against the cage.
#T2#
Brandau blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Brandau pulls guard.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Brandau keeps moving.
Brandau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandau is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Brandau stays in close to Peterson's body and controls the position.
Brandau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brandau.
Brandau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peterson's head.#T3##SUB#
Brandau thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandau wants to stand but Peterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brandau trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandau looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brandau seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peterson trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brandau lands a couple of digs.
Brandau postures up.
Peterson has a closed guard, preventing Brandau from standing up.
Brandau 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.
Peterson is pulling down on Brandau's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Brandau from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Brandau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peterson won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Peterson's face as Brandau controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandau is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandau controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Brandau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Peterson throws a shot to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch but Brandau moves out of range.
No luck for Brandau with that takedown attempt.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandau circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandau is looking to counter the offense by Peterson and move into the clinch.
Brandau is looking to chop away at Peterson's legs.
Eli Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Brandau gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Brandau 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.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Brandau is trying to control. Peterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandau wants to get back to his feet.
Brandau content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brandau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brandau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peterson trying to control but Brandau postures up.
Brandau wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Brandau uses his free foot to push down on Peterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peterson.
Brandau content just to control the position here. #T3#
Brandau wants to control the pace but Peterson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Brandau working for a submission but Peterson is keeping him at bay.
Peterson tries to improve his position but instead Brandau has taken his back! #SUB#
Brandau is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Peterson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Peterson for a finish.
Peterson is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Brandau is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Peterson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Brandau has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Peterson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Brandau doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Brandau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Brandau shows good takedown defense.
Martinez has a takedown stuffed.
Brandau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brandau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martinez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Martinez misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez looks to move to half guard but instead Brandau has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brandau has isolated one of Martinez's arms. Martinez looking to fight him off but Brandau twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Brandau!
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