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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 11
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1# A solid body kick from Edwards . Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruno. Edwards is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruno as he avoids it easily. Bruno swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards . Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bruno!
Edwards throws a head kick that Bruno semi-blocks.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside. Bruno tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Edwards counters with a three punch combo that has Bruno backing up. Bruno nods at Edwards to acknowledge the strikes. Bruno tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Bruno clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bruno goes for a takedown attempt but Edwards pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2# Bruno tries to sprawl but Edwards drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1# Edwards tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bruno. Edwards has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Edwards trying to control but Bruno is having none of it. Bruno tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bruno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Bruno is pressing down on Edwards 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bruno working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bruno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Bruno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bruno working Edwards over with strikes. #SUB# Bruno is trying to work for a kimura but Edwards is defending well.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.
Bruno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edwards knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bruno slips a nice elbow through Edwards 's hands, connecting with Edwards 's forehead.#T3##SUB2# Edwards actively working from the bottom here. Edwards looks winded! Edwards wants to control but Bruno is keeping busy and won't allow it. Edwards is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bruno scores with a couple of nice shots. Ground and pound from Bruno. Bruno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bruno is trying to control. Edwards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bruno looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bruno is nestled in close to Edwards , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bruno lands with a punch from half guard. Bruno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Bruno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bruno working the head and body with strikes. #T4# Bruno scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bruno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Edwards has hold of Bruno's hands but Bruno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bruno prevents Edwards from improving his position. Bruno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Edwards is rocked! Bruno slips a nice elbow through Edwards 's hands, connecting with Edwards 's forehead. Edwards is still in real trouble! Can Bruno finish him? Edwards has hold of Bruno's hands but Bruno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bruno working Edwards over with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bruno lands with a punch from half guard. Bruno controlling the action here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bruno dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL# Bruno clinches with his opponent.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses. Bruno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Edwards is pressed up against the cage. Bruno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edwards down to the mat. Edwards avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bruno sprawls well. Bruno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet. Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruno paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Bruno moves into the clinch.#TD# Bruno turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Edwards tries to bench press Bruno off him but Bruno keeps the position. Edwards is breathing heavily. Bruno landing strikes. #T1# Edwards wants to control but Bruno postures up.#SUB# Bruno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edwards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Edwards wants to control but Bruno postures up. Bruno working the ground and pound. Bruno grinds an elbow into Edwards 's temple. Bruno landing a few strikes. #ROC#Edwards is rocked! Bruno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Edwards is still in real trouble! Can Bruno finish him? Bruno lands a nice forearm strike. Edwards takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A big shot lands for Bruno! That's hurt Edwards ! Will he recover? Bruno fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Bruno! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 4
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1# Fobbs connects with a body shot. Fobbs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bruno walks into a left hand. Bruno throws a series of punches but Fobbs avoids them all with ease. The fighters circle momentarily. Fobbs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bruno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Fobbs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bruno has time to react. Fobbs scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Bruno is rocked! Fobbs throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bruno clean off his feet! He's out cold! Fobbs stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hurry Fobbs! During a confident post fight interview, Hurry Fobbs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AVKT 10: Bloody Valentine's
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1# Bruno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Screaming Leg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leg catches Bruno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bruno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leg sprawls well. Leg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruno gets slowly back to his feet. Leg lands with a good body shot. Bruno avoids the head kick by Leg.
#TD# Leg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bruno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leg's head. Bruno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bruno is stalling in the full guard. Leg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruno. Leg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bruno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Leg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bruno throwing strikes from guard but Leg blocks nicely. Leg working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Bruno is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Leg wants to get back to his feet but Bruno is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bruno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bruno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bruno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bruno throws a big right hand that misses. Bruno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bruno won't allow Leg to get back to his feet. Leg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Leg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bruno has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Leg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bruno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Leg is looking to regain half guard here but Bruno keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Leg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bruno throws an elbow but Leg slips to the side and avoids it well. Bruno cracks Leg with a big elbow. #T3# Bruno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Leg some visible discomfort.
#SUB# Bruno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Bruno swings around for an armbar but Leg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bruno's guard.#SUB# Bruno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Leg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Bruno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bruno keeping moving, preventing Leg from controlling successfully. #ES# Bruno has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Leg has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Leg is trying to force a seperation but Bruno has the dominant position. Leg tries to break the clinch but Bruno is controlling the position. Leg working hard to break the clinch.#T4# Bruno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leg fakes the leg kick and cracks Bruno in the body. Bruno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruno somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bruno. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bruno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Leg lands a lovely overhand right. Both fighters circling a little - Leg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Leg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Screaming Leg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Leg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Screaming Leg will probably get the nod. 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##TD# Bruno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bruno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leg's head. Leg trying to hold on to Bruno's head to control him but Bruno postures up.
Bruno is just content to waste time from the top position. Leg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bruno landing some decent shots from guard. Leg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Leg trying to strike off his back.
Bruno wants to control from the top but Leg keeps moving. Leg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Leg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruno. Bruno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bruno landing with the ground and pound. Leg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruno is one step ahead there. Leg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bruno connects with a couple of short punches. Bruno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bruno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Leg trying to keep a closed guard but Bruno is proving a slippery customer.
Bruno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bruno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bruno is pushing down on Leg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leg is fighting to maintain full guard but Bruno has managed to sneak the leg through. Leg trying to control from the bottom.
Bruno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Bruno misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bruno lands a big elbow. Bruno landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3# Leg wants to control but Bruno is having none of it. Bruno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leg can do to turn this around? Bruno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Leg is rocked! Bruno lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Leg hang on? Leg is still in real trouble! Can Bruno finish him? Bruno punching from mount but Leg doing a good job of avoiding damage. Leg seems to have recovered his senses. Leg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bruno postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Leg looks a forlorn figure.
Bruno avoids the attempt from Leg to control. Leg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4# Bruno connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bruno dominating with strikes here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Bruno is working for a guillotine from mount but Leg frees his head quite easily.
Leg taking shots to the head. BOOM! Bruno connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bruno lands a big shot there that rocks Leg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bruno lands with some strikes. Oooooh, big shot lands for Bruno! Leg is hurt baaadly! Bruno is firing away with more strikes - Leg is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Bruno! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1# Bruno shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Bruno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Bruno tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The fighters are battling for position here. Bruno manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB# Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jones wants to control from the top but Bruno keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bruno tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Bruno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jones wants to control from the top but Bruno keeps moving. #T1# Bruno doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bruno being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB# Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bruno throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB# Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Jones drops back looking for a leg! Bruno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bruno manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Bruno's guard. #SUB2# Bruno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Bruno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Bruno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jones is stalling in the full guard. Jones wants to control from the top but Bruno keeps moving. #T3##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Bruno gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage. Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Bruno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones is breathing heavily. Nice takedown defense from Bruno. No joy for Jones on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henriy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bruno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.#TD2# Bruno shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Bruno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. Bruno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bruno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruno is aware though and is defending well. Bruno wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position. Bruno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruno is aware though and is defending well. Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bruno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bruno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bruno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bruno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bruno connects with a couple of short punches. Bruno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bruno dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Bruno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruno gets slowly back to his feet. Henriy Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones tries for a takedown but Bruno circles away easily and Bruno counters with a body kick. #TD2# Bruno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bruno trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bruno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bruno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jones is tightening it up a little... Bruno has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bruno reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bruno taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Henriy Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2023 |
#R1# Rabin stuns Bruno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rabin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Bruno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bruno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rabin is pushing Bruno's head away, looking to escape. Bruno manages to hold on to the position though. Bruno wants to control but Rabin is keeping him busy. Rabin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Bruno tries to score with some ground and pound. Rabin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Rabin is trying to buck Bruno off. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Bruno landing a few strikes. Rabin is trying to buck Bruno off. Rabin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bruno on the ground. Bruno moves into full mount! Bruno won't let Rabin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Rabin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Bruno is in the full mount, landing strikes. Rabin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bruno lands a nice shot to the head. #T2# Bruno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bruno! Rabin is hurt baaadly! Bruno is firing away with more strikes - Rabin is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Bruno! |
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