Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Brunson blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Brunson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Brunson.
Brunson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Benedetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Brunson's head.#TD2#
Brunson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benedetti sprawls well initially but Brunson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Brunson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brunson works his way into full mount!
Brunson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benedetti's face.
Benedetti manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #T1#
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benedetti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brunson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benedetti's head.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
Brunson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brunson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brunson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunson is keen to just control but Benedetti is a slippery customer.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brunson wants to free his trapped foot but Benedetti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benedetti controlling the position well.
Brunson drops an elbow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Brunson throws a strike but Benedetti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses. Benedetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brunson's guard. Nice move by Benedetti!#REVR#
Brunson wants to stand and escape but Benedetti is having none of it. #T3#
Benedetti wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Benedetti won't allow Brunson to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Brunson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benedetti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brunson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brunson's back!#T4#
Benedetti controls the action.
Brunson is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Brunson's cut.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Benedetti lands a head shot.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brunson.
Brunson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Benedetti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Benedetti struggling a bit here.
Brunson misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti can't do much from the bottom here.
Benedetti is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brunson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Benedetti some visible discomfort. #T1#
Brunson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
Brunson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Benedetti works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Brunson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunson is looking to stall here but Benedetti recovers full guard.
Brunson throws a strike but Benedetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Benedetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunson is retaining full guard.
Benedetti prevents Brunson from getting back to his feet.
Benedetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benedetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benedetti is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Benedetti sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Brunson shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brunson missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benedetti circles away.
Brunson wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brunson.
No joy there for Benedetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Brunson shoots in but Benedetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Claudio Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doyle Brunson.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brunson defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Brunson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Brunson counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Brunson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
Brunson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Brunson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Benedetti cracks Brunson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Brunson's head but Brunson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brunson throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Brunson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Brunson cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brunson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
A little jabbing left from Brunson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Benedetti gets caught napping as Brunson dives in and scores a takedown. Benedetti manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brunson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti pulls Brunson in close to his closed guard and prevents Brunson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brunson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson throws a strike but Benedetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brunson wants to stand and escape but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunson is retaining full guard.
Benedetti trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Claudio Benedetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benedetti is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Claudio Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benedetti did well to prevent Brunson getting side control.
Brunson with the ground and pound but Benedetti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses. Benedetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brunson's guard. Nice move by Benedetti!#REVR##T3#
Benedetti looking to sit in guard and control but Brunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benedetti has Brunson pulled in close to control his posture.
Benedetti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brunson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brunson throws a big elbow that misses.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benedetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benedetti pulls Brunson in close to prevent any damage.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benedetti did well to prevent Brunson getting side control.
Doyle Brunson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benedetti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Benedetti!
A victorious Claudio Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld liive 38
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Brunson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunson moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Bryant steps into range and cracks Brunson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Brunson flops backwards and Bryant dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Bryant looking to sit in guard and control but Brunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Bryant trying to control the position.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant , not yet.
Brunson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brunson trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brunson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Bryant controls Brunson momentarily but Brunson frees himself.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant is striking off his back. Brunson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brunson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bryant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Brunson is controlling well.
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brunson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bryant actively working from the bottom here.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Brunson has control of the leg. #T2#
Bryant wants to sweep but Brunson has passed to side control!
Brunson landing strikes.
Brunson trying to control the position but Bryant is working away.
Bryant sneaks back into half guard.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brunson landing some decent shots from guard.
Brunson trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant , not yet.
Brunson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brunson preventing the sweep. #T3#
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Brunson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bryant is looking to sweep but instead, Brunson has passed into half guard.
Brunson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is looking to improve his position.
Bryant taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brunson won't allow Bryant to sweep him here.
Brunson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Bryant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brunson is aware though and is defending well.
Bryant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Bryant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brunson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bryant has Brunson in his guard.#REVB#
Bryant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryant will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brunson trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bean Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doyle Brunson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Brunson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bryant 's half guard.#SUB#
Bryant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunson pulls his head out easily.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Brunson is controlling well.
Brunson is trying to control. Bryant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
Bryant taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard. #CUT2#It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Brunson lands with a punch from half guard.
Doyle Brunson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Brunson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
Bryant trying to control here.
Brunson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Brunson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard.
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryant punching from the bottom.
Brunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bryant moves into full guard.
Bryant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brunson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
Brunson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Brunson is trying to force a seperation but Bryant has the dominant position.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Bryant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brunson is defending well for now.
Bryant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brunson smiles and moves away.
Brunson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Brunson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Brunson prevents Bryant from improving his position.
Brunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Brunson has control of the leg.
Bryant gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Brunson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brunson has managed to get both his arms back between Bryant 's legs - danger averted.
Brunson preventing the sweep.
Bryant is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brunson landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryant 's head.
Brunson postures up and lands a big shot to Bryant 's brow.
Bryant throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bryant prevents Brunson from getting back to his feet.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Bryant looking to sit in guard and control but Brunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Bryant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brunson is aware though and is defending well.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryant 's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doyle Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bryant 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brunson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant . Bryant gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Bryant gets caught napping as Brunson dives in and scores a takedown. Bryant manages to retain guard.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant , not yet.
Brunson is in close to Bryant 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bryant working for submissions but it's allowed Brunson to get to half guard.
Brunson is nestled in close to Bryant , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bryant trying to hold on to Brunson's head to control him but Brunson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries to roll over but Brunson keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brunson working Bryant over with strikes. #T1#
Brunson lands strikes from half guard.
Bryant is trying to maintain the position but Brunson is very close to passing his half guard.
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brunson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bryant is trying to maintain the position but Brunson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryant trying to get back to full guard but Brunson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bryant tries to reverse the position but Brunson maintains control.
Brunson working the ground and pound effectively.
Bryant regains half guard.
Bryant is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Brunson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryant is in trouble now - Brunson has advanced to mount!
Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Bryant that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bryant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bryant regains half guard.
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Brunson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Brunson.
Bryant has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brunson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bryant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bryant pushes Brunson off looking to stand but Brunson dives back in and keeps control.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunson wants to take a breather but Bryant is having none of it.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Bryant 's hands, connecting with Bryant 's forehead.
Brunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Bryant actively working from the bottom here.
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Bryant trying to control here.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Bryant 's hands, connecting with Bryant 's forehead.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Brunson has control of the leg.
Brunson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Brunson is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brunson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doyle Brunson!

Event: Nfld live 34
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage. #TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benedetti quickly recovers to half guard.
Benedetti has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benedetti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benedetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brunson landing with the ground and pound.
Brunson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Brunson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brunson with a nice head shot there.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brunson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benedetti managing to control the position.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD#
Benedetti drops Brunson with a beautiful combination! Brunson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benedetti is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Brunson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benedetti.
Brunson moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Brunson moves out of range of the strikes.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Brunson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him?
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brunson tries to land a front kick but Benedetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benedetti is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Brunson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Brunson is out cold! Benedetti holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
A victorious Claudio Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 41
Date: May 11, 2023

#R1#
Marley throws a leg kick but Brunson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Marley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brunson back to the cage. Marley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Doyle Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley tries to land a front kick but Brunson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brunson throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Marley misses.
Brunson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brunson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brunson.
Marley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brunson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brunson cracks Marley with an open hand slap.
Brunson throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Marley circles away easily
and Marley counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Marley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Brunson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.#KD2#
Marley lands a left and a right that send Brunson crashing to the mat, dazed. Marley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Brunson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Marley Throws a clean left jab. Marley Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Brunson's chin! Brunson crumbles to the ground and Marley follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Marley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rakeem Marley!
A very excited looking Rakeem Marley 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.

Event: Nfld FN 39
Date: Apr 13, 2023

#R1#
Spice works Brunson's body with a nice hook.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spice punishes Brunson's body with a nice straight punch.
Spice throws a leg kick but Brunson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brunson blocks a head kick by Spice.
Spice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunson.
Spice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brunson avoids the head kick by Spice.
An attempted straight right counter from Brunson misses the target.
Spice's corner calls for a 1-2. Spice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Brunson catches Spice right on the button with a cross.
Spice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunson.
Spice jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brunson shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spice moves away.
Spice feints and then cracks Brunson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brunson down.
Spice fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck for Brunson with that takedown attempt.
Spice connects with a body shot that sends Brunson's belly button to the back.
Spice throws a head kick but Brunson moves out of range. #T1#
Spice moves away from the strike by Brunson.
Brunson misses with an uppercut.
Spice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunson.
Brunson misses the jab.
Spice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spice moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spice misses with a low kick.
Spice throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brunson's head.
Spice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunson.
Brunson tries a low kick but Spice avoids it.
Spice feints the counter takedown.
Brunson shoots in and drives through. Spice sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spice.
Spice throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Brunson throws a series of punches but Spice moves out of range.
Spice throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Brunson cracks Spice with an open hand slap.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Spice misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Brunson dives in and scores a takedown into Spice's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brunson works over Spice with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing that Brunson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brunson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson throwing strikes but missing.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Brunson is looking to work some ground and pound but Spice has wrist control.
Brunson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brunson throws a big elbow that misses.
Brunson lands a couple of digs.
Brunson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brunson trying to control but Spice is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spice is looking for a triangle but Brunson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brunson postures up and lands a big shot to Spice's brow.
Brunson distracts Spice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Brunson works over Spice with some ground and pound from guard.
Brunson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Spice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brunson is aware though and is defending well.
Brunson forces his way into half guard.
Brunson is trying to control the action in half guard but Spice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brunson is nestled in close to Spice, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akimbo Spice will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brunson rather than just go for the knockout.
Spice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spice tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brunson is able to avoid easily.
Spice throws a series of punches but Brunson avoids them all with ease.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice tried to score with a low kick but Brunson checks it.
Spice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brunson.
Spice misses with a few strikes there.
Brunson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spice fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
Spice misses the shot to the body.
Brunson throwing a counter right hand but Spice manages to avoid it.
Spice blocks a jab.
Brunson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spice's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spice misses with the combination.
Spice swinging wildly here.
Spice lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Brunson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spice.
Brunson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brunson dives in and grabs Spice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spice pushes down on Brunson's head and hops out.
Spice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brunson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spice feints and then cracks Brunson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brunson down.
Spice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Brunson blocks the low kick.
Brunson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spice.
Spice with a nice calf kick.
Spice ducks under a wild hook from Brunson.
Spice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brunson throws out a powerful jab.
Spice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spice chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spice enables Brunson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spice manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brunson distracts Spice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spice's head.
Brunson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brunson with a nice head shot there.
Brunson chips away with some ground and pound.
Brunson postures up in Spice's guard and throws a big left but Spice blocks it.
Brunson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brunson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brunson cracks Spice with a solid left hand.
Brunson lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Brunson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brunson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brunson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brunson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brunson trying to control but Spice is working from the bottom.
Brunson landing with the ground and pound.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Brunson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brunson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doyle Brunson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brunson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spice keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Spice keeps moving.
Brunson throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doyle Brunson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brunson moves out of range of the leg kick from Spice.
Brunson fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brunson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brunson throws an overhand right that lands on Spice's shoulder, as Spice tries to avoid the shot.
Akimbo Spice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Spice.
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson looks to land a right hand but Spice moved out of range.
Spice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brunson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brunson throws a looping overhand right but Spice ducks down to avoid it.
Spice misses the body punch
and Brunson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spice slips under a jab.#T1#
Spice misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunson misses the target.
Spice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spice scores with a one two! Brunson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunson avoids the head kick by Spice.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Brunson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Spice working for a triangle but Brunson defends it easily.
Spice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brunson 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. #T2#
Spice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Spice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spice works over Brunson's head and body with a nice combination.
Brunson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brunson duly obliges.
Nice defenses there by Spice.
Brunson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Spice. #T3#
Brunson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Spice. No joy for Brunson on that attempt.
Spice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spice leaves Brunson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brunson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brunson misses with a straight right.
Spice misses with a wild combination.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brunson.
Brunson fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Spice swinging wildly here.
Brunson shoots in for a double leg but Spice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spice lands a head kick!
Spice throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD#
Brunson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brunson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brunson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spice is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brunson scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akimbo Spice.
I think Spice 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akimbo Spice!
Akimbo Spice decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld FN 37
Date: Mar 16, 2023

#R1#
Brunson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brunson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brunson looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Brunson throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Brunson moves away and avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brunson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Brunson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man!
Brunson working the ground and pound but Man is defending the strikes.
Brunson is chipping away with strikes.
Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Man is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Brunson cracks Man with a big elbow. #T1#
Brunson working the ground and pound from side control.
Brunson working the ground and pound from side control.
Brunson controlling the position.
Brunson cracks Man with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brunson lands some shots froms side control.
Brunson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Man is not content to let Brunson control the position.
Man takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Brunson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brunson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brunson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Man!
Brunson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brunson with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Man is rocked!
Brunson landing shots from mount.
Oh Man is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Brunson! Man is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doyle Brunson!

Event: Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Spice throws a hook but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spice throws an off balance right hand
and Brunson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunson moves out of range as Spice strikes.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Brunson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brunson under the eye.
Brunson misses with the combination.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunson is looking to score with low kicks.
Spice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spice.
Brunson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Spice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brunson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spice circles away quickly and effectively.
Spice connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Brunson misses.
Brunson misses with the combination. #T1#
Spice throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
Spice fails to land with a series of punches.
Spice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brunson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akimbo Spice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunson moves away.
Spice lands the left hand.
Brunson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spice throws out the jab.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spice lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brunson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brunson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spice throws a series of punches but Brunson avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spice is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Spice tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brunson is able to avoid easily.
Spice throws a body shot but no joy.
Spice misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spice has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Spice misses with a combination
and Brunson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Spice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
Spice tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brunson manages to circle out of the way.
Spice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spice throws a head kick that misses
and Brunson counters with a left to the body.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Brunson misses. #T3#
Brunson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brunson throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spice moves away.
Spice misses with a low kick as Brunson jumps back.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brunson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spice can pounce on him.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Brunson wants to counter the offense by Spice and move into the clinch position.
Brunson swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Brunson blocks the leg kick.
Spice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Spice throws a right hand that Brunson ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunson also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson takes a swing at Spice's ribcage but misses.
Spice seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick by Spice misses
and Brunson counters with a right hand to the body.
Brunson fails to land with a series of punches.
Spice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brunson counters with a three punch combo that has Spice backing up. Spice nods at Brunson to acknowledge the strikes.
Brunson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spice rather than just go for the knockout.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunson takes a swing at Spice's ribcage but misses.
Spice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick lands for Spice.
Spice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Spice throws a counter high kick but Brunson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Spice misses with a few strikes there.
Brunson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunson misses with a double jab.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Brunson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Spice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Spice is just out of range.
Spice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brunson counters with a one-two to the body.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Spice motions for Brunson to come forward. Spice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brunson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spice.
Spice throws a nice head kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brunson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spice has got the better of the exchanges.
Spice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson digs a good body shot into Spice's ribs.
Spice avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Spice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spice.
Spice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Spice misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
Brunson connects with a body shot that sends Spice's belly button to the back.
Brunson digs a good hook to Spice's body.
Brunson swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Spice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akimbo Spice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson takes a swing at Spice's ribcage but misses.
Spice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spice avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Spice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brunson throws a series of punches but Spice avoids them all with ease.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Spice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Spice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spice throws a big counter combination but Brunson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spice avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Spice scores with the left hand. Brunson knows he should have avoided that one.
Spice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunson doesn't seem bothered though.
Spice looks to land a combination but Brunson avoids it well.
Spice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Spice. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Spice does no damage.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spice walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brunson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brunson lands a nice hook to Spice's body. Spice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
Spice scores with a head kick. #T3#
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Spice throws a leg kick but Brunson checks it.
Spice throws a lazy head kick
and Brunson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brunson avoids the body shot from Spice.
A clash of legs there as Brunson blocks the low kick.
Brunson throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Spice thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spice tries to bum rush Brunson with a series of wild strikes but Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Brunson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Brunson misses.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Spice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spice checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Spice misses the target.
Spice throws a head kick but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
A combination from Spice does no damage. #T4#
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Spice looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Spice.
Brunson wants to counter with a clinch but Spice pushes him away.
Brunson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brunson ducks right into an uppercut from Spice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Brunson misses.
Nice defenses there by Brunson.
Brunson throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Spice is looking to score with low kicks.
Brunson flicks out a counter leg kick but Spice steps away.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Spice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spice moves away.
Spice tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brunson manages to circle out of the way.
Spice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brunson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Spice dominated that second round.
That's time! Spice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Spice.
Spice avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Spice swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
Spice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brunson checks it well.
Brunson moves out of range as Spice strikes.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spice moves away.
Spice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brunson at a distance.
Spice avoids a kick to the body.
Brunson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spice.
Spice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunson can do to turn this around?
Spice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Brunson does no damage.
Brunson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson walks into a jab.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Spice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Spice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunson circles away quickly and effectively.
Spice connects with a jab.#T1#
Brunson throws a right and a left that Spice avoids nicely.
Brunson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spice.
Spice scores with a jab to the head.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
Brunson throws a body punch but Spice moves out of range.
Brunson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brunson avoids the head kick by Spice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spice throws a head kick but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brunson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spice just misses with a punch to the body.
Spice cracks a nice hook into Brunson's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Spice lands with a slapping head kick.
Akimbo Spice is winning the standup battle so far.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spice manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Nice jab there from Spice.
Brunson swings for the body but Spice moves out of range.
Spice throws a leg kick which misses Brunson's front leg but catches the back leg as Brunson tries to avoid it.
Brunson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spice throws a low kick but Brunson avoids it.
Spice scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brunson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Brunson does no damage.
Spice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brunson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brunson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Spice motions for Brunson to come forward. Spice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brunson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Spice misses with a body shot.
Spice lands a head kick. Brunson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spice.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Spice is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Brunson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brunson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brunson throws a series of punches but Spice moves out of range.
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Spice throws a head kick that half lands.
Spice throws a lazy uppercut
and Brunson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spice lands a jab.#T4#
Brunson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spice misses with a wild body shot.
Brunson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spice was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Brunson shoots for a takedown but Spice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Brunson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spice avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Spice throws a head kick but Brunson moves out of range.
Spice takes a swing at Brunson's ribcage but misses.
Brunson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spice misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akimbo Spice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spice has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akimbo Spice!
A victorious Akimbo Spice thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 33
Date: Jan 26, 2023

#R1#
Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Serra sets himself, and Brunson steps forward looking for the clinch! Serra avoids it this time.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Serra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Serra - just one landing.
Brunson thows a leg kick but Serra checks it #CL#
and Serra counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Brunson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brunson ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
As Serra backs off Brunson throws a huge counter combo but Serra manages to avoid it all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serra.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serra lunges at Brunson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brunson's hand.
Serra slips a jab and a cross from Brunson.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Serra avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Serra works over Brunson's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brunson lands a nice looking body shot.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A left and a right from Brunson both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Brunson takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Serra swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack Serra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Serra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brunson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Brunson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brunson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Serra rather than just go for the knockout.
Serra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Brunson misses with a double jab
and Serra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Brunson staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Brunson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serra throws a jab when Brunson was well out of range.
Serra thuds his right hand into Brunson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
Brunson throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Serra throwing a counter right hand but Brunson manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Serra misses.
Serra misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Brunson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brunson throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
As Brunson tries to get set, Serra tries to push him back and clinch up but Brunson manages to avoid the attempt.
Brunson wants to slow Serra down by chopping away at his legs.
Serra avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
Brunson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Serra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunson lands a right hook to the body.
Brunson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serra checks it well.
Serra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brunson momentarily.
Serra misses with an uppercut. Brunson saw that one coming.#T3#
Serra swings widly with a right hand
and Brunson counters with a right hand to the body.
Serra throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Serra loads up on a big right hand but Brunson slips the punch.
Brunson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra.
Serra missing with a left hand there. Brunson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Brunson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra.
Serra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serra tests Brunson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Serra scores with a jab.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serra lands a really nice looking cross but Brunson seems unphased. #T4#
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Serra throws an overhand right that lands on Brunson's shoulder, as Brunson tries to avoid the shot.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Brunson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Brunson moved out of range.
Brunson connects with a body shot.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Serra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serra misses with a looping left.
Brunson stuns Serra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Serra clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doyle Brunson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Serra checks a leg kick.
Brunson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunson throws a body punch but Serra moves out of range.
Brunson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Brunson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Serra finds it's way through Brunson's defenses.
Serra misses with a looping left.
Serra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serra misses with a left hand
and Brunson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brunson connects with a body shot that sends Serra's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doyle Brunson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunson.
Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Brunson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.
Serra misses with a straight left. #T1#
Serra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Serra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Brunson swats away the attempt to clinch by Serra.
Serra lands an overhand right.
Brunson misses with a wild combination.
Serra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunson.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Serra enables Brunson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Serra manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brunson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Serra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Serra controls Brunson momentarily but Brunson frees himself.
Brunson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Serra working for a triangle but Brunson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Serra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brunson passes into side control.
Serra struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Check out the look on Brunson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Serra is trying to control Brunson's posture but Brunson avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doyle Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Serra takes a swing at Brunson's ribcage but misses.
Serra throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunson lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Serra. No joy for Brunson on that attempt. #CL#
Serra has closed the distance and engaged Brunson in a clinch.
Serra can't find room to land a body shot as Brunson controls the action. #BC2#
Brunson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brunson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson lands a two punch combo.
Serra throws the left hand but Brunson avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Serra.
Brunson punishes Serra's body with a nice straight punch.
Serra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Serra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunson.#T1#
Brunson takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Serra is looking to counter the offense by Brunson and move into the clinch.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Serra is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serra. Brunson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Serra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Doyle Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Serra backs off Brunson throws a huge counter combo but Serra manages to avoid it all.
Brunson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
Serra throws a hook but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson misses the body punch
enabling Serra to counter with a crisp jab.
Serra avoids the body shot from Brunson. #TD2#
Brunson gets the takedown into side control.
Jack Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brunson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Serra struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Serra's legs. #T3#
Serra can't do much from the bottom here.
Brunson taking a breather here.
Serra strikes from the bottom but Brunson takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Serra wants to control but Brunson is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brunson controlling his opponent.
Serra tries to reverse the position but Brunson maintains control.
Brunson controlling from mount.
Serra tries to hold on but Brunson pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson controlling from mount.
Doyle Brunson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brunson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doyle Brunson!

Event: Nfld christmas special
Date: Dec 29, 2022

#R1#
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Bryant counters with a quick kick to the body but Brunson blocks it.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunson blocks a head kick by Bryant .
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryant is defended easily by Brunson.
Bryant is looking to land body kicks.
Bean Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Brunson pushes him off.
Brunson scores with a one two! Bryant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.#KD#
Bryant connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Brunson to the floor! Bryant dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Brunson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Doyle Brunson 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!
Brunson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant .
Brunson is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant wants to pass to mount but Brunson is defending the position. #SUB#
Bryant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bryant is working for a kimura but Brunson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bryant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brunson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryant .
Bryant lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Brunson quite badly. Brunson pulls Bryant in close trying to recover. Bryant postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Brunson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Brunson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bean Bryant !

Event: Nfld live 17
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Niska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niska manages to avoid it.
Niska works Brunson's body with a nice hook.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
Brunson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Niska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niska connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brunson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brunson misses with the body kick#CL#
and Niska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Niska.
Niska taking a breather.
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson is looking to break free of the clinch but Niska has double underhooks.
Niska effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Niska works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niska is controlling him.
Brunson keeping moving, preventing Niska from controlling successfully.
Niska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Niska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunson is keeping the position for now.
Brunson wants to get back to his feet but Niska is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brunson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Niska counters with a straight right hand.
Brunson lands with a nice body punch.
Brunson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niska counters with a right hand to the body.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niska was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.
Niska shoots in and drives through. Brunson sprawls well.
Niska feints and then cracks Brunson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brunson down.
Niska stuns Brunson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niska checks a low kick from Brunson.#T3#
Niska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunson lands with a good body shot.
Brunson swings for the body but Niska moves out of range. #CL#
Niska forces Brunson back against the cage and clinches.
Niska is stalling here.
Brunson blocks an uppercut.
Brunson is looking to break free of the clinch but Niska has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Niska. #BC#
Niska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Niska was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brunson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niska.
Brunson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brunson throws a sloppy body shot
and Niska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niska takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunson swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
Niska has been working on his balance at Sparks gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brunson.
Niska avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Brunson lands with a good body shot.
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!
Niska connects with a jab.
Brunson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunson. #CL#
Niska rushes Brunson and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Niska tries to clinch up but Brunson circles away and keeps his distance.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niska wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Niska avoids the body shot from Brunson.
A counter left hand to the body from Niska misses its target.
A shot to the body from Brunson misses
letting Niska counter with a right hand.
Niska throws a right and a left that Brunson avoids nicely.
Doyle Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Niska closes the distance and clinches.
Brunson is trying to push Niska away but Niska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niska slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.#T1#
Niska has Brunson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brunson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Niska has Brunson pushed against the cage.
Brunson is trying to break the clinch but Niska is controlling him.
Niska stalling against the cage.
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niska lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brunson is defending well for now.
Brunson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niska prevents it.
Brunson tries to break free but Niska pushes him back against the cage.
Niska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Niska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brunson up against the cage.#BC#
Niska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunson can do to turn this around?
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
As Brunson looks to move away, Niska throws a big counter combo but Brunson just gets out of the way.
Niska thows a body kick. Brunson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brunson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Brunson avoids a kick to the body.
Brunson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Niska rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Niska rushes Brunson and presses him up against the cage.
Brunson tries to break free but Niska pushes him back against the cage.
Niska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brunson up against the cage.
Niska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brunson up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Brunson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brunson misses with a kick to the body
and Niska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Niska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Niska creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brunson's defenses.
Niska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunson pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Brunson tries to keep at a distance but Niska has taken the fight into the clinch.
Niska pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson tries to break free but Niska pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Niska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Niska is pushing Brunson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Niska for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Niska looking for a takedown.
Niska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niska is pushing Brunson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Niska.
Brunson misses the body punch
and Niska makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
Brunson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brunson walks into a jab.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niska is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Niska to the mat! Niska manages to get full guard.

Niska is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brunson taking a breather. #T3##BC#
Niska manages to break the clinch.
Brunson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niska.
Brunson looks to land a combination but Niska avoids it well.
Niska throws a nice head kick!
Niska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brunson lands with a good body shot.
Brunson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Niska circles away easily
and Niska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niska lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niska. #T4#
Niska scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Brunson is rocked!
A lazy left from Niska finds it's target.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Niska finish him?
Niska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunson.
Niska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niska connects with a right that clearly hurt Brunson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Niska proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Brunson collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Niska!
After the fight, Juha Niska 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.

Event: Nfld live 15
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Brunson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Kerouac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Brunson misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Brunson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kerouac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kerouac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brunson is controlling him.
Brunson scoring with some ground and pound.
Kerouac has momentary wrist control but Brunson slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerouac controls Brunson momentarily but Brunson frees himself. #ES#
Kerouac pushes Brunson off and gets back to his feet.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerouac moves away.
Kerouac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jack Kerouac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Brunson throws a right and a left that Kerouac avoids nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kerouac.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunson scores with a jab to the body.
Kerouac misses with a hook. Brunson ducked under it nicely.
Doyle Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerouac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Kerouac's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
Kerouac blocks a leg kick.
Brunson jabs at Kerouac's body.
Brunson throws a series of punches but Kerouac moves out of range.
Brunson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kerouac.
Kerouac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brunson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kerouac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kerouac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunson manages to avoid it.
Kerouac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerouac.
Brunson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunson throws a leg kick but Kerouac sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brunson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kerouac counters with a straight right hand.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Brunson moves away from the strike by Kerouac.
Brunson tries to bum rush Kerouac with a series of wild strikes but Kerouac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunson jabs Kerouac to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Brunson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kerouac is trying to stand up here but Brunson is controlling him well. #T3#
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kerouac is trying to stand up here but Brunson is controlling him well.
Brunson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brunson prevents Kerouac from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Brunson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kerouac with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brunson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brunson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerouac is trying to maintain the position but Brunson is very close to passing his half guard.
Brunson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brunson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerouac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerouac wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson working over Kerouac with some ground and pound. Kerouac looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kerouac is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerouac is trying to stand back up but Brunson is controlling him
Brunson is looking to take a break and control but Kerouac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kerouac pushes Brunson off looking to stand but Brunson dives back in and keeps control.
Brunson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kerouac is trying to stand.
Kerouac is refusing to be controlled, as Brunson sits in half guard.
Brunson prevents Kerouac from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doyle Brunson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brunson connects with a body shot that sends Kerouac's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brunson.
Brunson slips under a jab.
Brunson lands with a shot to the body.
Brunson moves away from the strike by Kerouac.
Brunson throws a combination that misses
and Kerouac counters with a left to the body.
Brunson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerouac.
Kerouac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brunson punishes Kerouac's body with a nice straight punch.
Brunson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerouac.
Kerouac misses with an uppercut. Brunson saw that one coming.
Kerouac connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerouac throwing a counter right hand but Brunson manages to avoid it.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Kerouac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brunson scores with a hook to the body. Kerouac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Kerouac.
Brunson connects with a body shot that sends Kerouac's belly button to the back.
Kerouac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doyle Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Kerouac as Brunson shoots in.
Jab from Kerouac.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunson moves out of range of the strikes.
Brunson wants to counter with a clinch but Kerouac pushes him away.
A low kick from Brunson is predictable there
and Kerouac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
A jab lands there for Kerouac.
A shot to the body from Brunson misses
and Kerouac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kerouac looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunson is just out of range.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerouac moves away.
Brunson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Kerouac lands a left and a right that send Brunson crashing to the mat, dazed. Kerouac thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Brunson is rocked!
Brunson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kerouac.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerouac finish him?
Kerouac flashes Brunson a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Brunson's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Brunson crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kerouac punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Kerouac!
In his post fight interview, Jack Kerouac started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Nfld FN 25
Date: Oct 27, 2022

#R1#
Brunson thuds a left hand into Python's body.
Brunson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
It seemed like Python was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Brunson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brunson swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brunson misses with a body shot. #TD#
Brunson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Python was covering up waiting for the punch and Brunson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brunson prevents Python from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
Brunson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Python keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Python working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunson.
Python wants to stand and escape but Brunson is having none of it.
Python is looking to stand back up but Brunson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Python.
Python is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brunson working over Python with some ground and pound. Python looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Brunson is thwarting Python's attempts to control the position.
Python has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brunson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brunson working Python over with strikes.
Brunson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Python's hands, connecting with Python's forehead.
Brunson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Python's hands, connecting with Python's forehead.
Python taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard.
Brunson is keen to just control but Python is a slippery customer.#T3#
Python is looking to control Brunson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Python avoid being mounted?
Python is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brunson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brunson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brunson trying to control from half guard but Python is working away.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson working Python over with strikes.
Python taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard. #T4#
Brunson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Python with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brunson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brunson working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Python is rocked!
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Python is still in real trouble! Can Brunson finish him?
Brunson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Python is hurt! He's hurt bad - Brunson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Python from any more punishment! Congratulations to Brunson! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doyle Brunson!
In defeat, Cyrius Python stepped up to the mic, saying 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.

Event: Nfld FN 22
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marley.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brunson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunson doesn't seem bothered though.
Marley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brunson.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunson.
Marley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brunson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Marley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Brunson defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley blocks the body kick.
Marley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brunson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunson.#KD2#
Marley sends Brunson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marley is motioning to the referee to let Brunson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Brunson is rocked!
Marley fakes the body blow, causing Brunson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Brunson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Johns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunson moves away.
Johns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johns misses with a body punch
and Brunson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brunson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Don Johns has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brunson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brunson blocks the body kick.
Brunson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brunson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johns connects with a body shot.
Brunson swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Brunson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johns swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Johns misses with a shot to the body
and Brunson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Brunson misses.
Johns takes a swing at Brunson's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Brunson misses
and Johns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johns.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunson takes a swing at Johns's ribcage but misses.
Johns is looking to counter punch.
Johns tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johns is just out of range.
Johns lands a glancing blow to the side of Brunson's head.
Don Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Johns lands.
Johns throws a hook to the side of Brunson's head but Brunson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brunson misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brunson.
Johns lands a head kick! #TD2#
Brunson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Brunson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johns defending well though. #T2##SUB#
Johns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brunson lands a nice short elbow.
Brunson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson throws a strike but Johns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brunson trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Johns looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brunson has picked Johns up and slammed him! Johns can't keep hold of the triangle and Brunson manages to pass to side control!
Johns defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Brunson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brunson tries to score with some ground and pound. Johns controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brunson connects with a decent elbow.
Johns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brunson lands an elbow.
Brunson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.
Johns is trying to get back to his feet.
Brunson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Johns throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Brunson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunson thinking.
Johns wants to clinch up but Brunson keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Brunson slips a jab from Johns.
Brunson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johns manages to avoid it.
Johns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johns misses with a two punch combination.
Brunson dodges the punch combination from Johns. #TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johns did well to prevent Brunson getting side control.

Johns makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Brunson.
Johns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brunson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brunson lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Brunson looking to score a takedown here. Johns is defending well but Brunson drives through and ends up in Johns's guard.

Johns kicks Brunson off and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johns.
Brunson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Johns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Johns's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brunson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns. #TD2#
Brunson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brunson trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Brunson throws a strike but Johns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johns. #T1##SUB#
Johns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brunson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johns has Brunson in his guard.#REVB#
Doyle Brunson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Johns working for a triangle but Brunson defends it easily.
Brunson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Johns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brunson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brunson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brunson working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB#
Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brunson defends it easily.#SUB#
Johns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brunson works over Johns with some ground and pound from guard.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brunson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3##SUB#
Johns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johns wants to sweep but no luck.
Brunson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Johns looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brunson has picked Johns up and slammed him! Johns can't keep hold of the triangle and Brunson manages to pass to side control!
Johns tries to improve position but can't.
Brunson looks up at the clock and then as Johns takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brunson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brunson working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Johns is rocked!
Brunson cracks Johns with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Brunson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johns is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Brunson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doyle Brunson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1##TD#
Brunson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Breedon is trying to defend but Brunson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Breedon trying to control but Brunson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Breedon's head.
Breedon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brunson.
Breedon is looking to control Brunson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breedon avoid being mounted?
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Breedon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunson pulls his head out easily.
Breedon is looking to improve his position.
Breedon is pressing down on Brunson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Brunson postures up in Breedon's guard and throws a big left but Breedon blocks it.
Breedon is trying to control the position but Brunson postures up.
Breedon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breedon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunson. #SUB2#
Breedon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brunson defends well.
Brunson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Breedon trying to keep a closed guard but Brunson is proving a slippery customer.
Brunson is looking to work some ground and pound but Breedon has wrist control.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Breedon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brunson scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Breedon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Breedon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breedon is on top in guard. #REVB#
Breedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson wants to stand but Breedon is controlling the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breedon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breedon trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Breedon stays in close to Brunson's body and controls the position.
Breedon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breedon trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Brunson gets caught flat footed, as Breedon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Breedon is standing up over Brunson. Brunson looks to escape but Breedon dives into side control. #REVR#
Breedon controlling the position from side mount.
Brunson defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Breedon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brunson wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Doyle Brunson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brunson tries to bum rush Breedon with a series of wild strikes but Breedon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunson misses with a jab to the body
and Breedon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunson thinking.
Brunson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brunson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Breedon is fending him off so far but Brunson persists. Nope, Breedon circles away and we're back to standing.
Breedon has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Brunson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brunson.
Breedon is trying to drag Brunson to the mat but Brunson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Breedon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Breedon seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Breedon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Breedon thows a huge punch but Brunson dodges it nicely.
Brunson is trying to stand up here but Breedon is controlling him well.
Breedon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Breedon wants to take a breather but Brunson is having none of it.
Brunson is trying to stand up here but Breedon is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, if Breedon 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.
Breedon is just content to waste time from the top position. Brunson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Breedon connects with a couple of short punches.
Breedon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Breedon is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Brunson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Breedon sprawls well initially but Brunson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Breedon is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Brunson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Breedon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breedon is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breedon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brunson.
Breedon gets back to full guard.
Breedon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breedon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breedon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Breedon is pulling down on Brunson's head. It's preventing any offense from Brunson, at least for the moment.
Breedon wants to sweep but no luck.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Breedon keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Breedon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brunson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Breedon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doyle Brunson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brunson misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Breedon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Breedon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brunson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunson swinging wildly here.
Brunson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Breedon.
Brunson scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Breedon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brunson to the ground. Breedon is now in Brunson's guard.
Brunson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Breedon throwing strikes from guard but Brunson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Breedon manages to pass to side control.
Breedon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Brunson is trying to stand back up but Breedon is controlling him
Doyle Brunson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breedon trying to pass the guard but Brunson defending well.
Brunson is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brunson is refusing to be controlled, as Breedon sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Breedon seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brunson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breedon.
Doyle Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Breedon.
Breedon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brunson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Breedon tries for a takedown but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brunson misses with a series of wild punches.
Doyle Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Breedon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunson lands with a good body shot.
Breedon shoots in and drives through. Brunson sprawls well.
Breedon darts in looking for a takedown but Brunson gets double underhooks and turns Breedon into the cage.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Brunson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Brunson misses the body punch
and Breedon counters with a one-two to the body.
Breedon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Breedon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brunson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breedon at a distance.
Brunson lands a nice shot to the body.
Breedon shoots in looking for a takedown. Brunson tries to sprawl out of it but Breedon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brunson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Breedon avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Brunson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Breedon at a distance.
Breedon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brunson's waist but Brunson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breedon off to one side.
Brunson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brunson takes a swing at Breedon's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Breedon shoots in and gets a takedown into Brunson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breedon stops Brunson from standing up.
Breedon wants to pass the guard but Brunson is keeping the position.
Tom Breedon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Breedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breedon postures up in Brunson's guard and throws a big left but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson wants to stand up but Breedon is controlling him.
Breedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breedon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doyle Brunson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Breedon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Brunson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brunson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doyle Brunson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2022

#R1#
Picogram avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Brunson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brunson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Picogram scores with a body shot.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Brunson thuds a left hand into Picogram's body.#CL#
Picogram clinches with his opponent.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brunson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Brunson breaks the clinch.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunson.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Brunson works Picogram's body with a nice hook.
Brunson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
It looked like Picogram was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brunson.
Picogram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brunson on the side of the head.
Picogram getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brunson misses with a jab to the body
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Brunson misses
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Brunson is rocked!
Brunson fails with the takedown.
Picogram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Brunson saw that one coming.
Brunson walks into a left hand.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Picogram finish him?
Brunson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picogram feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Picogram lands with a good body shot.
Brunson seems to have recovered his senses.
Brunson misses with a kick to the body
and Picogram counters with a big right hand! Oh Brunson is in trouble here! Picogram follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
As Fish backs off Brunson throws a huge counter combo but Fish manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Brunson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fish looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fish tries to bench press Brunson off him but Brunson keeps the position.
Fish is working hard here to advance position.
Brunson trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
Fish gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brunson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fish wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Fish has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brunson doesn't defend quickly enough and Fish has managed to lock this one up! Can Brunson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fish on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rock Fish!
Rock Fish thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

175 cm
18 yrs
185 lbs

177 cm
19 yrs
215 lbs

Perez

Brunson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Perez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Doyle Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunson pinned against the cage. Brunson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Brunson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perez (0) vs (4) Brunson
Perez wants to control but Brunson postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Perez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Brunson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Perez's legs. #SUB2#
Brunson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Brunson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brunson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brunson tries to advance to mount but Perez denies him. #T2##SUB2#
Brunson swings around for an armbar but Perez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brunson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (4) Brunson#SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brunson pulls Perez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Brunson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brunson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Perez has picked Brunson up and slammed him! Brunson can't keep hold of the triangle and Perez manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Perez (5) vs (4) Brunson#T3##SUB#
Perez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brunson is not content to let Perez control the position.
Brunson is looking for a sweep.
Brunson wants to control but Perez postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brunson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brunson is looking to regain half guard here but Perez keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez in the domination position with Brunson hanging on.#SUB#
Perez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brunson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Brunson is trying to get back to half guard.
Brunson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T5##SUB#
Perez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perez trying to control the position but Brunson is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Perez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Brunson is defending well.
Brunson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T6#
Brunson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Brunson is trying to control Perez's posture but Perez avoids it. #SUB#
Perez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
What's Brunson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
Perez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brunson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Perez but great work by Brunson.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perez (5) vs (8) Brunson
Perez is letting Brunson control him for a moment.
It looks like Brunson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Perez sneaks back into half guard.
Brunson controlling the action here. #T8#
Perez moves into full guard.
Brunson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez tries to roll over but Brunson keeps him under control.
Brunson content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Brunson wants to pass the guard but Perez is defending well.
Brunson controlling the action here.#SUB#
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brunson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Brunson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Brunson is trying to work for a kimura but Perez is defending well.
Brunson controlling the action here. #SUB#
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brunson is controlling the pace.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez.#T11#
Brunson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Brunson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB#
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brunson is aware though and is defending well.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brunson pushing down on Perez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brunson trying to control the pace.
Brunson is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Perez is trying to maintain the position but Brunson is very close to passing his half guard.
Perez wants to improve his position but Brunson is controlling well. #SUB2#
Brunson seems to be looking for submissions.
Brunson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brunson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez.#SUB#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brunson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brunson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14#
Brunson is stalling in the full guard.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brunson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Perez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brunson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Perez's body to avoid the submission. Perez has instead reached around Brunson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Perez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cesar Perez!
Our winner, Cesar Perez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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