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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Brandon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Biggs as Brandon shoots in.
Brandon walks into a straight right hand from Biggs.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandon is just out of range.
A punch combination from Biggs misses.
Brandon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Biggs counters with a straight right hand.
Justin Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Brandon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biggs is fending him off so far but Brandon persists. Nope, Biggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Biggs lands the left hand.
We've been told by Biggs's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon fails to land the takedown.
Biggs lands with a cross. #T1#
Brandon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biggs can pounce on him.
Biggs misses with a low kick.
And Brandon tries to counter it with a takedown but Biggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brandon shoots in but Biggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Biggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandon on the side of the head.
Brandon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biggs avoids it really well and circles away.
Biggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Biggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brandon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Biggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandon somewhat.
Biggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Biggs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Nice body punch from Biggs.
Brandon misses with an uppercut
and Biggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandon tries to clinch but Biggs moves away
and Biggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Biggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs misses with a two punch combination.
Biggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandon under the eye.
Brandon walks into a left hand.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biggs but Biggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biggs is looking for a counter combo.
Biggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Biggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Biggs thuds his right hand into Brandon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brandon misses with a takedown
and Biggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandon fails with the takedown
and Brandon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandon. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggs scores with a hook to the body. Brandon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandon shoots and misses
and Biggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandon looks winded!
Biggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Brandon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Biggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Brandon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biggs is trying to defend but Brandon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brandon is keen to just control but Biggs is a slippery customer.
Biggs is holding on to half guard well.
Brandon wants to pass to mount but Biggs is defending the position.
Brandon wants to control but Biggs is keeping him busy.
Brandon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandon stalling away here and it's allowed Biggs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Biggs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Biggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown. Biggs tries to sprawl out of it but Brandon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon has a takedown stuffed.
Brandon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justin Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon fails with the takedown.
Biggs jabs at Brandon's body.
Biggs throws a right hand that Brandon ducks under and follows up with a left that Brandon also avoids with ease.
Junior Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Biggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Biggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandon darts in looking for a takedown but Biggs gets double underhooks and turns Brandon into the cage.
Brandon is breathing heavily.
Biggs thumps Brandon with a low kick.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt
and Biggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brandon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Biggs.
An inside leg kick lands from Biggs.
Biggs cracks Brandon with a good jab.
Brandon with a poor takedown
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandon shoots for a takedown but Biggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs lands a jab.#T2#
Biggs lands a right hook to the body.
Biggs lands a slapping body shot.
Biggs dips to his left and cracks Brandon with an uppercut!
Biggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brandon has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Biggs. #KD#
Biggs sends Brandon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Biggs is motioning to the referee to let Brandon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Brandon is rocked!
Brandon misses with a takedown
and Biggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandon is still on wobbly legs! Can Biggs finish him?
Biggs lands with a right that hurts Brandon. Brandon looks to clinch but Biggs throws a short knee that drops Brandon. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Justin Biggs!
Justin Biggs gave a mention to Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: CEFC 282     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Okunaba is looking to land body kicks.
Brandon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okunaba.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. Brandon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brandon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okunaba counters with a head kick.
Okunaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okunaba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brandon will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Okunaba drives through and clinches with Brandon against the cage.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Brandon blocks with his arms.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brandon 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.
Brandon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okunaba is defending well for now.
Brandon is trying to pull guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
A nice left hand lands by Okunaba.
Brandon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okunaba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okunaba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brandon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Brandon looks winded!
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Brandon's head.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okunaba is leaning against Brandon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandon.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brandon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandon avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandon wants to stall.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Brandon blocks it.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandon avoids it.
Okunaba is pressed up against the cage. Brandon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okunaba down to the mat. Okunaba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandon fails with the takedown
and Okunaba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okunaba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okunaba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Okunaba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kenton Okunaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okunaba.
Okunaba fakes the leg kick and cracks Brandon in the body.
Okunaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandon at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandon tries for a takedown but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Okunaba slams his shin into Brandon's torso.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba connects with a body shot that sends Brandon's belly button to the back.#CL#
Okunaba takes the fight into the clinch.
Okunaba lands a body shot. #T4#
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandon blocks it with crossed arms.
Okunaba lands a body shot.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Brandon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandon's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Okunaba.
Brandon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Brandon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brandon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brandon avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brandon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okunaba lands with a nice body kick.
Brandon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandon shoots in for a double leg but Okunaba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okunaba tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandon avoided it.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Okunaba clinches.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Brandon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandon's gas tank.
Brandon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okunaba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Brandon managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Brandon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Brandon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandon is defending well for now.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandon can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Brandon blocks with his arms.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Okunaba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandon.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba. #T2#
Okunaba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okunaba lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
A left hand lands to the body for Okunaba.
Brandon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandon's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandon has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Brandon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Brandon. #TD2#
Brandon gets control of Okunaba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brandon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Okunaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okunaba pushing down on Brandon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okunaba passes Brandon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okunaba not doing much here.
Brandon manages to get to full guard.
Okunaba wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Okunaba has gone for a leg lock! Brandon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okunaba's guard.#REVB#
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Okunaba is retaining full guard.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Okunaba pulls Brandon in close to prevent any damage.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenton Okunaba dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brandon misses with a few strikes there.
Okunaba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brandon just manages to avoid it.
Brandon looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
Brandon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okunaba.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandon fails with the takedown.
Okunaba misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Brandon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brandon trying to control but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okunaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Okunaba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Okunaba is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the body
and Brandon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okunaba defends well and Brandon ends up having to push Okunaba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A good leg kick by Okunaba.
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Okunaba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okunaba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandon. That did some damage!
Okunaba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenton Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses.
Okunaba lands a jab to Brandon's midsection.#CL#
Okunaba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brandon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okunaba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandon avoids it.
Okunaba managing to block the knees to the body from Brandon.
Brandon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okunaba gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Brandon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brandon avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba keeps control of Brandon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brandon is trying to pull guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Brandon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Okunaba is trying to keep an underhook but Brandon manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T4#
Okunaba is positioning himself well to prevent Brandon advancing to mount.
Brandon trying to control the action but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Junior Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okunaba desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Brandon is working for a kimura but Okunaba is defending it quite comfortably.
Brandon prevents Okunaba from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okunaba is controlling Brandon's position as best he can from this difficult position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Brandon.
I think Okunaba 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!

A relieved looking Kenton Okunaba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 119     
Date:   Mar 08, 2018
#R1#
Brandon dives in for a single leg takedown but Bizarria sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Brandon is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandon.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Brandon is quick to defend against it.
Bizarria takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Brandon darts in and clinches Bizarria up against the cage.#TD#
Bizarria has hold of one of Brandon's legs. Brandon is fighting the takedown attempt but Bizarria gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Brandon is pulling down on Bizarria's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizarria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizarria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Bizarria cracks Brandon with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bizarria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bizarria is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandon has wrist control.
Bizarria is in close to Brandon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brandon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bizarria is one step ahead there.
Bizarria working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Brandon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bizarria wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Bizarria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bizarria trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown but Bizarria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Luciano Bizarria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.#T3#
Brandon moves to clinch but Bizarria breaks away #TD#
and Bizarria counters with a single leg into guard. Brandon didn't expect that.
Bizarria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandon wants to sweep here but Bizarria controlling him for the moment.
Bizarria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandon controls Bizarria momentarily but Bizarria frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandon has control of Bizarria's left arm, preventing Bizarria from doing any damage.
Bizarria wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving. #T4#
Brandon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bizarria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bizarria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bizarria lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bizarria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Bizarria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brandon shoots in but Bizarria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandon gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brandon!
Bizarria landing strikes.
Luciano Bizarria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bizarria looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brandon is avoiding damage well.
Bizarria looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brandon is avoiding damage well.
Brandon regains half guard.
Brandon trying to control here.
Bizarria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon is trying to stand up here but Bizarria is controlling him well. #T1#
Brandon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizarria.
Bizarria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bizarria lands strikes from half guard.
Bizarria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandon keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon won't allow Bizarria to pass to mount.
Brandon wants to improve his position but Bizarria is controlling well.
Bizarria looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brandon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brandon is trying is best to control the position here.
Bizarria looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bizarria wants to control but Brandon is keeping him busy. #T2#
Bizarria throwing shots but Brandon is blocking nicely.
Bizarria takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bizarria is thwarting Brandon's attempts to control the position.
Bizarria is just content to waste time from the top position. Brandon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bizarria working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brandon's head.
Bizarria with a nice head shot there.
Bizarria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Brandon has his hands on Bizarria's head, controlling the position.
Bizarria is working Brandon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bizarria is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bizarria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bizarria is now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Bizarria there.
Bizarria thows a huge punch but Brandon dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Bizarria looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bizarria is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brandon defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Bizarria is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brandon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bizarria.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizarria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Bizarria dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brandon shoots for a takedown but Bizarria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandon wants to clinch.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bizarria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Brandon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Brandon is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandon shoots in but no luck this time.
Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luciano Bizarria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandon looks to clinch #TD#
and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brandon! #T1#
Bizarria tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bizarria scoring with punches from side control.
Brandon tries to bench press Bizarria off him but Bizarria keeps the position.
Bizarria works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brandon can't do much from the bottom here.
Bizarria is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Brandon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bizarria.
Brandon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bizarria swings around for an armbar but Brandon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bizarria's guard.
Bizarria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brandon trying to control but Bizarria is working from the bottom.
Bizarria keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Brandon is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Bizarria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bizarria trying to keep a closed guard but Brandon is proving a slippery customer.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Bizarria is keeping the position.
Brandon trying to move into half guard but instead Bizarria has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Bizarria works over Brandon with some ground and pound from guard.
Bizarria keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brandon's head.
Brandon wants to sweep here but Bizarria controlling him for the moment.
Bizarria connects with a couple of short punches.
Luciano Bizarria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bizarria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Junior Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizarria trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizarria controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Bizarria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bizarria, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Bizarria!

 

Event: CEFC 277     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1#
Brandon fails to land the takedown.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but Severn shows good takedown defense.
Severn wants to counter with a clinch but Brandon pushes him away.
Severn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Severn motions for Brandon to come forward. Severn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Severn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandon is working away from the top position though.
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Severn is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brandon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Severn is trying to stand up.#T1#
Brandon tries to control but Severn wriggling away.
Brandon with good strikes from the mount here!
Brandon controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Severn for as long as he can get away with.
Severn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandon controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Brandon tries to take Severn's back but instead Severn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Well, if Brandon 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. #SUB#
Brandon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Severn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Severn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Severn wants to get back to full guard.
Severn is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Severn is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Severn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Severn has Brandon pulled in close to control his posture.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brandon is looking to pass into half guard but Severn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Severn is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Brandon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Severn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Severn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Brandon is looking for a triangle but Severn pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Severn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Brandon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandon trying to control the position here.
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brandon darts in looking for a takedown but Severn gets double underhooks and turns Brandon into the cage.
Brandon shoots and misses
and Severn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Severn circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Severn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Severn controlling from the top position.
Brandon 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brandon is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Brandon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Severn sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Severn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brandon not doing much here.
Severn manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Brandon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Severn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Severn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Severn! #REVB#
Severn tries to get to his feet but Brandon is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Severn in his guard. #T2#
Severn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon controls Severn momentarily but Severn frees himself. #T3#
Brandon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Severn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Brandon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Severn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Severn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandon is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon landing some decent shots from guard.
Severn has Brandon pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Brandon pushing down on Severn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Severn tries to roll over but Brandon keeps him under control.
Brandon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brandon is looking to advance position but Severn won't allow it.
Severn wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Brandon prevents Severn from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon wants to pass to mount but Severn is defending the position.
Severn is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brandon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Brandon.
Brandon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Severn defends well and Brandon ends up having to push Severn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Junior Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandon.
Brandon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severn avoids it really well and circles away.
Brandon with a poor takedown
letting Severn counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Severn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Severn.
Brandon throws a counter high kick but Severn was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big left from Brandon misses. #T1#
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up with Severn, looking for a takedown. Brandon pushes Severn against the cage but Severn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Severn.
Brandon tries for a takedown but Severn circles away easily
letting Severn counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Severn, which made it look bad.
Severn wants to slow Brandon down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Severn counters with a series of strikes. Brandon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chris Severn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown but Severn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Severn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch but Severn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Severn.
Junior Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon moves out of range of the leg kick from Severn.
As Severn looks to move away, Brandon throws a big counter combo but Severn just gets out of the way.
Brandon tries to clinch there but Severn circles away.
Brandon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSevern.
Brandon fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Severn counters with a shoot 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!
Severn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandon wants to get back to full guard.
Severn working over Brandon with some ground and pound. Brandon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Severn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Severn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Brandon controlling Severn's posture.
Severn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chris Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severn 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.
Brandon wants to control the position but Severn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Severn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brandon moves into full guard.
Brandon managing to control the position.
Brandon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Junior Brandon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandon working a defensive guard but Severn passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Severn is looking for a kimura but Brandon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Severn to get the leverage.
Severn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandon wants to improve his position but Severn is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Severn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brandon 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Junior Brandon!

Junior Brandon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFC 331: Black Christmas VI     
Date:   Dec 25, 2017
#R1#
Brandon dives in for a single leg takedown but Dorrance Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brandon.
A countering left hand to the body from Dorrance Jr misses.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Dorrance Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorrance Jr! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon shoots and misses
and Dorrance Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Dorrance Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Brandon rushes Dorrance Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandon wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Dorrance Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon can't get the takedown.
Brandon blocks a body shot from Dorrance Jr.
Dorrance Jr misses with a body punch.
Dorrance Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Brandon controls the action.
Dorrance Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Dorrance Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Dorrance Jr has Brandon pressed against the cage, preventing Brandon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dorrance Jr lands a left hand.
Dorrance Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorrance Jr tries a body shot but Brandon blocks it.
Dorrance Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dorrance Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dorrance Jr scores with a shot to the side of Brandon's head.
Dorrance Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Dorrance Jr tries to throw a body punch but Brandon avoids it by throwing Dorrance Jr back against the cage.
Brandon prevents a body shot from Dorrance Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorrance Jr.
Dorrance Jr tries a body shot but Brandon blocks it.
Dorrance Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dorrance Jr digs a right hand underneath Brandon's ribcage. Brandon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brandon blocks a body shot from Dorrance Jr.
Dorrance Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Brandon controls the action.
Dorrance Jr presses Brandon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandon is breathing heavily.
Dorrance Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandon's elbow.
Dorrance Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandon controls his hands.
Brandon can't get the takedown. #T2#
Brandon lands a nice elbow.
Dorrance Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Dorrance Jr.
Dorrance Jr misses with a body punch.
Dorrance Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dorrance Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Dorrance Jr.
Brandon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dorrance Jr to keep the fight standing.
Brandon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dorrance Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brandon has a takedown stuffed.
Dorrance Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dorrance Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dorrance Jr scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Dorrance Jr cracks Brandon with a good jab.#T3##KD2#
Dorrance Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brandon sprawling to the canvas! Brandon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dorrance Jr finish him?! #ROC2#
Brandon is rocked!
Dorrance Jr finds Brandon's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Brandon flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Dorrance Jr lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Brandon will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmund Dorrance Jr!
A very excited looking Edmund Dorrance Jr 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: OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Fo fails with a takedown attempt.
Fo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandon as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Fo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brandon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brandon passes Fo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brandon controlling the action here.#SUB#
Fo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fo wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fo wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Brandon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Brandon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brandon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brandon working over Fo with some ground and pound. Fo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brandon tries to pass to full mount but Fo defends it.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Fo is having none of it.
Fo wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Brandon 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. #SUB2#
Brandon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fo defends it well. #SUB#
Fo actively working from the bottom here.
Brandon content to control rather than advance.
Brandon passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Brandon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fo is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandon with the ground and pound from mount.
Fo is trying desperately to improve position.
Fo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brandon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fo can't escape the position.
Brandon lands a big elbow.
Fo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brandon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brandon controls Fo momentarily but Fo frees himself.
Brandon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon controls Fo momentarily but Fo frees himself.
Fo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Fo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brandon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fo's guard! Nice work there by Brandon! #T4##SUB#
Fo has his foot on Brandon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Brandon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandon trying to control but Fo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brandon uses it to pass to side control.
Fo tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.
Brandon trying to control the action but Fo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here as Brandon stalls from top position.
Fo is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brandon throws a low kick but Fo moves out of range easily.
Brandon tries to clinch but Fo moves out of range.
Brandon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandon wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Brandon gets tackled into the cage by Fo. Fo maintains the clinch. #TD#
Fo manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon trying to control but Fo is working from the bottom.
Fo wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Fo keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandon trying to control but Fo is working from the bottom.
Brandon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brandon stopping the sweep attempt from Fo.
Brandon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Brandon is pushing down on Fo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fo is fighting to maintain full guard but Brandon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brandon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fo actively working from the bottom here.
Brandon uses his free foot to push down on Fo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fo. #SUB2#
Brandon working for a submission but Fo is keeping him at bay.
Fo is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action.
Fo tries to reverse the position but Brandon maintains control.
Fo is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Fo gets back to half guard.
Fo is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Fo looking for submissions off his back.
Brandon controlling the action here.
Fo wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Brandon lands strikes from half guard.
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Fo is working away.
Brandon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Fo tries to roll over but Brandon keeps him under control.
Brandon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fo wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Brandon is pressing down on Fo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fo is holding on for now. #SUB#
Fo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fo keeps working.
Brandon uses his free foot to push down on Fo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fo.
Fo is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action.
Fo is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Brandon tries to control but Fo wriggling away. #SUB2#
Brandon looking for a guillotine from mount but Fo is having none of it.
Fo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fo slips nicely into half guard.
Fo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fo is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Fo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brandon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brandon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brandon! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Brandon drives through with a takedown into Fo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Fo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandon passes Fo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brandon controlling the action here.#SUB#
Fo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon trying to control the action but Fo is working from the bottom.
Fo is in trouble now - Brandon has advanced to mount! #T1#
Fo is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action.
Fo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fo is looking for a sweep. Brandon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandon is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Brandon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fo sees it coming and defends easily.
Brandon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fo!
Fo working to try and regain half guard.
Brandon wants to control the pace but Fo is squirming around nicely.
Fo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brandon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Brandon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fo?
Brandon controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandon landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Brandon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brandon with shots to the head and body - Fo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandon looking to control but Fo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandon punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fo is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Brandon raining down shots from the mount!
Brandon tries to control but Fo wriggling away.
Fo working to try and regain half guard.
Brandon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Fo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brandon.
Brandon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Brandon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Brandon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fo tries to reverse the position but Brandon maintains control.
Brandon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fo is looking to get to half guard.
Fo is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action.
Fo 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.
Junior Brandon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandon content to control rather than advance.
Fo is refusing to be controlled, as Brandon sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tung Fo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fo is refusing to be controlled, as Brandon sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Brandon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandon 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!

Junior Brandon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFC 322: BK vs Loveladdy II     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Guschin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guschin.
Brandon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Guschin cracks Brandon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but Guschin shows good takedown defense.
Brandon wants to clinch up but Guschin keeps it at a distance.
Brandon moves in looking to clinch but Guschin pushes him off.
Stanislav Guschin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guschin throws an overhand right that lands on Brandon's shoulder, as Brandon tries to avoid the shot.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Guschin circles away. #TD2#
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guschin's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Guschin trying to control from the bottom.
Guschin throws a strike from the bottom but Brandon passes into side control!
Brandon trying to control the action but Guschin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brandon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon trying to control the action but Guschin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Guschin is looking for a sweep.
Brandon just content to control the position.
Guschin tries to bench press Brandon off him but Brandon keeps the position.
Guschin wants to control but Brandon postures up.
Guschin is looking to reverse the position.
Brandon controls the position.
Guschin is trying to control Brandon's posture but Brandon avoids it.
Guschin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guschin is trying to escape the position but Brandon is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Brandon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guschin sneaks back into half guard.
Brandon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guschin defending well though. #SUB2#
Brandon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brandon works his way into full mount! #T3#
Brandon trying to control but Guschin is having none of it.
Guschin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brandon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brandon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Guschin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guschin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Brandon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brandon wants to pass to mount but Guschin is defending the position. #T4#
Guschin tries to get to full guard but Brandon has control of the leg.
Guschin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guschin wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Guschin is working hard here to advance position.
Brandon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guschin is keeping the position for now.
Guschin looking for a sweep. Not yet Guschin, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guschin trying to keep a closed guard but Brandon is proving a slippery customer.
Brandon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brandon wants to control but Guschin is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Guschin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandon circles away.
Brandon shoots in but no luck this time.
Guschin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Brandon counters with a takedown into side control.
Guschin holding on.
Guschin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brandon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Brandon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brandon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guschin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brandon stalling.
Guschin trying to hold on to Brandon's head to control him but Brandon postures up. #T1#
Guschin tries to roll over but Brandon keeps him under control.
Brandon controlling the action here.
Guschin tries to get to full guard but Brandon has control of the leg.
Guschin wants to control but Brandon is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Brandon. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guschin is trying to control but can't.
Guschin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandon is taking a breather. Guschin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brandon trying to control the action but Guschin is working from the bottom.
Guschin is trying to get back to full guard.
Guschin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brandon.
Brandon is taking a breather. Guschin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guschin is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandon is thwarting Guschin's attempts to control the position.
Guschin tries to get to full guard but Brandon has control of the leg. #T3#
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Guschin is defending well.
Guschin wants to get back to full guard.
Guschin trying to hold on to Brandon's head to control him but Brandon postures up.
Brandon tries to pass to full mount but Guschin defends it.
Guschin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guschin missing with punches from the bottom.
Brandon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guschin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guschin wants to sweep but no luck.
Brandon controlling from the top position. #T4#
Guschin looking to control.
Brandon passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Brandon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guschin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandon.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Guschin is having none of it.
Brandon content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Brandon dives in and scores a takedown into Guschin's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guschin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Guschin postures up in Brandon's guard and throws a big left but Brandon blocks it.
Brandon wants to hit a switch here but Guschin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brandon there!
Brandon blocking the ground and pound.
Brandon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandon avoids a strike by Guschin and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Guschin's guard! Fantastic escape!
Brandon pushes down on Guschin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brandon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guschin is looking to control Brandon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guschin avoid being mounted?#T1#
Brandon wants to take a breather but Guschin is having none of it.
Guschin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brandon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brandon's back!
Brandon trying to control the action but Guschin just sinks the hooks in.
Brandon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Guschin thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Guschin thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Guschin controlling well, preventing Brandon from escaping the position.
Brandon covering up well under a series of strikes from Guschin.
Junior Brandon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guschin punches the canvas rather than the man.
Brandon tries to roll but Guschin sticks to his back.
Guschin punches Brandon on the ear. #T2#
Brandon is in bad spot here.
Guschin lands with a hammerfist to the side of Brandon's head.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Brandon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Guschin's guard. Nice work there by Brandon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guschin wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Brandon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brandon won't allow Guschin to sweep him here.
Brandon working some strikes from top position.
Guschin 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#
Brandon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guschin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Brandon actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Brandon is looking for a sweep. Guschin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandon is trying to control but can't.
Brandon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guschin wants to take a breather but Brandon is having none of it.
Guschin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guschin trying to mount his opponent but Brandon defends it.
Stanislav Guschin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guschin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guschin thows a huge punch but Brandon dodges it nicely.
Guschin looks to land a strike but Brandon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Brandon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Guschin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brandon dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Guschin looking for a sweep. Not yet Guschin, not yet.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Guschin keeps moving.
Guschin keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass. #SUB#
Guschin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandon defends it easily.
Brandon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Junior Brandon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandon passes Guschin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brandon controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Guschin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandon 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!

A victorious Junior Brandon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFC 316: Fei Chung vs Ribber     
Date:   Oct 08, 2017
#R1#
Revazshvili cracks Brandon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Brandon moves into range and clinches up with Revazshvili.
Brandon is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Brandon jumps guard and drags Revazshvili to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Brandon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandon controlling the position.
Revazshvili throws a big right hand that misses.
Revazshvili has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Revazshvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Revazshvili is working Brandon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Revazshvili trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandon is retaining full guard.
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Brandon working for a triangle but Revazshvili defends it easily. #T1#
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Revazshvili throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Revazshvili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Revazshvili accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandon trying to control the position.
Revazshvili is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Revazshvili sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Revazshvili's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Revazshvili stands up over Brandon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Revazshvili 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.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandon being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Brandon is trying to control the position but Revazshvili postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Revazshvili misses with a hook.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brandon tries to clinch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Brandon wants to clinch up but Revazshvili keeps it at a distance.
Revazshvili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Revazshvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandon moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Revazshvili connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandon scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Brandon throws a right hand that Revazshvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Revazshvili also avoids with ease.#T4#
Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandon is just out of range.
Revazshvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Brandon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandon controlling the action here.
Revazshvili manages to get to full guard.
Brandon stops Revazshvili from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revazshvili working a defensive guard here.
Brandon trying to control but Revazshvili is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Revazshvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Brandon clinches.
Revazshvili is pressed up against the cage. Brandon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Revazshvili down to the mat. Revazshvili avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Revazshvili throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Brandon clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Revazshvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Brandon gets control of Revazshvili's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brandon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Revazshvili with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandon is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Revazshvili pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Brandon is pulling down on Revazshvili's head. It's preventing any offense from Revazshvili, at least for the moment.#T1#
Revazshvili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Revazshvili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Revazshvili wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
Revazshvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brandon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brandon holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Revazshvili manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brandon controlling from the top position.
Revazshvili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Revazshvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revazshvili 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#
Revazshvili throwing shots but Brandon is blocking nicely.
Revazshvili throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Revazshvili prevents Brandon from improving his position.
Brandon trying to hold on to Revazshvili's head to control him but Revazshvili postures up.
Brandon is looking to improve his position.
Revazshvili not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Revazshvili lands with a punch from half guard.
Revazshvili is thwarting Brandon's attempts to control the position.
Revazshvili missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Revazshvili connects with a nice short shot to Brandon's temple. #T4#
Revazshvili scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Revazshvili 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Revazshvili prevents Brandon from improving his position.
Revazshvili working the head and body with strikes.
Revazshvili looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brandon is looking to control Revazshvili's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandon avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Revazshvili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Revazshvili misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Brandon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Revazshvili's half guard.
Brandon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Revazshvili wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon tries to pass to full mount but Revazshvili defends it.
Revazshvili is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brandon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brandon's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is trying to break free.
Revazshvili lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Brandon. #SUB#
Revazshvili looking for the RNC. #T1#
Revazshvili throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Revazshvili is not going to allow Brandon to sit and survive in this position.
Brandon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Revazshvili controlling the pace.
Brandon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Revazshvili. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brandon wants to sweep here but Revazshvili controlling him for the moment.
Revazshvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandon working a defensive guard here.
Brandon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Revazshvili stands up over Brandon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Revazshvili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levan Revazshvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Brandon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Revazshvili trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Revazshvili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Revazshvili from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A lazy left from Revazshvili finds it's target.#TD2#
Brandon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Revazshvili has one of Brandon's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
Brandon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Brandon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Revazshvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep.
Revazshvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandon can do to turn this around?
Brandon grinds an elbow into Revazshvili's temple.
Revazshvili pushes Brandon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brandon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Revazshvili is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brandon connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Revazshvili is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brandon off and has taken his back!
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!
You can see the frustration on Brandon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Revazshvili controlling the position well here. Brandon rolled but Revazshvili kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Revazshvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Revazshvili, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Revazshvili!

Levan Revazshvili bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLIII     
Date:   Sep 13, 2017
#R1##TD#
Fisher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brandon passes Fisher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brandon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Fisher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Fisher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brandon with a nice head shot there.
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fisher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.#T1#
Fisher controlling Brandon's posture.
Brandon passes into half guard.
Brandon is looking to advance position but Fisher won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fisher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Brandon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brandon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
Fisher is trying to maintain the position but Brandon is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandon controlling the action here.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brandon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brandon unloading with bombs!
Fisher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon trying to control but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher is in a horrible position here. Brandon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fisher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Fisher is trying desperately to improve position.
Brandon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brandon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fisher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fisher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fisher is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brandon wants to work for an arm triangle but Fisher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandon is nestled in close to Fisher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Fisher has his hands clasped together around Brandon's back. He's all about the action.
Brandon trying to mount his opponent but Fisher defends it.
Brandon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brandon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brandon's back!
Brandon is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Brandon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fisher gets his way!
Brandon is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandon tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
Brandon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fisher counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Brandon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fisher is trying to control the position but Brandon postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandon'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.#SUB2#
Fisher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brandon wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Fisher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fisher looking to control but Brandon passes into half guard.
Brandon is taking a breather. Fisher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Brandon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fisher manages to get to full guard.
Fisher controls Brandon momentarily but Brandon frees himself.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brandon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brandon prevents Fisher from improving his position.
Brandon is thwarting Fisher's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Brandon is trying to control. Fisher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandon is thwarting Fisher's attempts to control the position.
Brandon 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.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fisher being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Fisher is keeping the position.
Brandon lands a couple of elbows.
Brandon looking to pass the guard.
Brandon content to stall in guard here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brandon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Brandon pushing down on Fisher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Fisher is working away.
Well, if Brandon 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.
Brandon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fisher is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fisher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon 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#
Fisher throws a hook but Brandon blocks it.
Brandon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fisher manages to circle out of the way.
Brandon moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.
Brandon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandon is looking to clinch but Fisher is avoiding it.
Fisher with the counter takedown but Brandon avoids it easily.#CL#
Brandon clinches with his opponent.
Fisher effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fisher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Brandon pulls guard successfully.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon pulls Fisher in close to prevent any damage.
Fisher stops Brandon from standing up.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher postures up.
Fisher trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Fisher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brandon has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Brandon.
Brandon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard. #REVR#
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fisher pulls Brandon in close to prevent any damage.
Brandon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brandon won't allow Fisher to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fisher is trying to control the position but Brandon postures up.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving. #T3#
Fisher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brandon stays in close to Fisher's body and controls the position.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nathan Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon stands up over Fisher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Brandon is stalling in the full guard.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Fisher looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon is looking to clinch but Fisher is avoiding it.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Fisher misses the jab.
Brandon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brandon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandon wants to clinch.
Junior Brandon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Brandon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fisher's guard.#SUB2#
Fisher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junior Brandon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandon, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!

A very excited looking Junior Brandon 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: OFC 307: Coleman vs Ramses     
Date:   Aug 23, 2017
#R1#
Molski throws a hook but Brandon avoids it easily.
Martti Molski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molski misses with a wild combination.
Brandon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molski.
The fighters circling - Molski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Brandon gets a clinch.
Brandon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandon.
Molski misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Brandon breaks the clinch.
Brandon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Molski throws a hook but Brandon avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Molski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Molski circles away.
Brandon shoots for a takedown but Molski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandon slips under a jab.
Molski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandon. #TD2#
Brandon shoots in and gets a takedown into Molski's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molski keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Molski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Molski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
Molski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandon trying to control but Molski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Molski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brandon uses it to pass to side control.
Molski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brandon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brandon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molski's head. #SUB#
Molski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Molski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Brandon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Molski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Molski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molski is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Molski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Brandon is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Brandon there. #SUB#
Molski actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brandon content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Molski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Molski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Molski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Brandon.
Brandon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Molski is working away. #SUB#
Molski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Molski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Brandon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brandon is trying to control the action in half guard but Molski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brandon winds up and cracks Molski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brandon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Molski actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Molski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Molski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Molski is working away.
Brandon trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Brandon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Molski defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Molski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Brandon 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Brandon gets a double leg takedown into Molski's guard.#SUB#
Molski has his foot on Brandon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Brandon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Molski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandon pushing down on Molski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandon is keen to just control but Molski is a slippery customer.
Well, if Brandon 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.
Molski is looking for a sweep. Brandon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Molski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Molski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandon is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Molski looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Still in half guard, Brandon seems content to control.#SUB#
Molski looking for subs from the bottom but Brandon mounts him!
Brandon wants to control the pace but Molski is squirming around nicely.
Brandon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Molski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Molski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Molski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Brandon managing to control the position.
Molski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Molski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molski scoring with some ground and pound.
Brandon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Molski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon trying to control the position.
Molski postures up in Brandon's guard and throws a big left but Brandon blocks it.
Brandon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior Brandon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Molski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brandon controlling Molski's posture.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Molski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Molski working some strikes from top position.
Molski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Molski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Molski throws a big elbow that misses.
Molski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Molski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Molski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brandon's head.
Brandon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Brandon controlling Molski's posture.
Molski throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brandon holds on and takes a little breather.
Molski throws an elbow that misses. Brandon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molski's guard. Nice move by Brandon!#REVB##SUB#
Molski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brandon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Molski's body to avoid the submission. Molski has instead reached around Brandon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Molski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martti Molski!
An out of breath Martti Molski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 296: Bloom     
Date:   Jul 07, 2017
#R1#
Brandon tries to clinch there but Dorrance Jr circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Dorrance Jr. That snapped Brandon's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Dorrance Jr tries to score with a low kick but Brandon moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Brandon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brandon trying to control but Dorrance Jr is working from the bottom.
Brandon looking to sit in guard and control but Dorrance Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorrance Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brandon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dorrance Jr is one step ahead there. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brandon holds on and takes a little breather.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Dorrance Jr advances to half guard.
Dorrance Jr is thwarting Brandon's attempts to control the position.
Brandon trying to get back to full guard but Dorrance Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon is looking to improve his position but Dorrance Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Brandon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brandon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dorrance Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorrance Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorrance Jr is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorrance Jr keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Dorrance Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorrance Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorrance Jr is retaining full guard.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dorrance Jr managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Brandon drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Brandon is stalling in the full guard.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dorrance Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Brandon is proving a slippery customer.
Brandon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorrance Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brandon has passed into side control.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorrance Jr keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dorrance Jr tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Brandon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dorrance Jr!
Brandon trying to control the position but Dorrance Jr is working away.
Brandon scoring with punches and elbows.
Brandon trying to control the position but Dorrance Jr is working away.
Brandon is really struggling to control Dorrance Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Dorrance Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandon'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#
Dorrance Jr is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Dorrance Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Dorrance Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Brandon stalls from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Dorrance Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Brandon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dorrance Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brandon but great work by Dorrance Jr.
Brandon is trying to control Dorrance Jr's posture but Dorrance Jr avoids it.
Brandon is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dorrance Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Brandon tries to buck Dorrance Jr off but Dorrance Jr is having none of it.
Dorrance Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brandon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dorrance Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Brandon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandon is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Dorrance Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorrance Jr looks to land a right hand but Brandon moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dorrance Jr lands with a straight right. Brandon didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Brandon blocks the low kick.
Dorrance Jr leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandon fails with the takedown
and Dorrance Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dorrance Jr misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to clinch
and Brandon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Dorrance Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorrance Jr throws a front kick aimed at Brandon's knee but Brandon avoids it well.
Junior Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Brandon darts in looking for a takedown but Dorrance Jr gets double underhooks and turns Brandon into the cage.
Crunch! Dorrance Jr slams his shin into Brandon's torso.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Dorrance Jr, which made it look bad.
Brandon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dorrance Jr defends it nicely.
Dorrance Jr throws out a counter right but Brandon avoids it with no problem.
Dorrance Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Edmund Dorrance Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Dorrance Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Brandon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dorrance Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Dorrance Jr misses its intended target.
Brandon throws a big counter combination but Dorrance Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Brandon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorrance Jr tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.
Brandon controls the position.
Dorrance Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon in side control, throwing shots but Dorrance Jr defends.
Brandon trying to control the action but Dorrance Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Brandon tries to score with some ground and pound. Dorrance Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dorrance Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Brandon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dorrance Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brandon working away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandon lands a few punches from side control.
Brandon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dorrance Jr to see if he's OK.
Dorrance Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Brandon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dorrance Jr down.
Dorrance Jr holds on to Brandon's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dorrance Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Junior Brandon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dorrance Jr for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon trying to control the action but Dorrance Jr is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Dorrance Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brandon 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!

A relieved looking Junior Brandon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFC 290: London Calling     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Steel lands with a right hand.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Brandon.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Steel drives through and clinches with Brandon against the cage.
Brandon blocks a body shot from Steel. #TD2#
Brandon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steel can't fight it off and eventually Brandon manages to take the fight to the floor. Steel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brandon pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brandon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.#T1#
Steel controlling the position.
Steel continues to stall.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Steel is trying to keep Brandon in close.
Brandon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandon is stalling in the full guard.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Brandon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel is controlling Brandon's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brandon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brandon misses with a straight right.
Brandon misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad.
Brandon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
A big left from Steel misses.
And Brandon responds with a good body kick, but Steel manages to step out the way in time.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Brandon saw that one coming.
Brandon misses with a low kick.
Steel looks to land a combination. Brandon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Brandon ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Brandon misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel is looking for a counter combo.
Brandon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon slips a jab from Steel.#T4#
Steel punishes Brandon's body with a nice straight punch.
Butch Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges. #KD#
Steel drops Brandon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brandon looks back up at him and smiles so Steel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Brandon is rocked!
Steel looks to land a left hand but Brandon moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Brandon clinches.
Brandon wants a takedown.
Butch Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandon.
Steel leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Brandon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steel lands an overhand right.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steel stalling the fight.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steel just leaning against Brandon, taking a breather.
Brandon has had enough of the clinch but Steel keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Brandon pulls guard effortlessly.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel postures up. #T1#
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brandon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brandon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Brandon ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Brandon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel sprawls well initially but Brandon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Brandon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Brandon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel wants to stand but Brandon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon pulls Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior Brandon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandon doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brandon tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.
Brandon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Steel tests Brandon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Brandon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Steel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel digs a good hook to Brandon's body.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.
As Brandon backs away, Steel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandon tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Brandon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandon blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steel lands a right hand.
Steel stalling the fight.
Brandon jumps guard but Steel stands there with Brandon around his waist. Brandon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Butch Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Steel working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandon can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Butch Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Steel just leaning against Brandon, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Steel.
Brandon is looking for a takedown.
Butch Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel stalling.
Steel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brandon up against the cage.
Steel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandon backwards. #T4#
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Brandon's takedown attempt.
Junior Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandon is trying to drag Steel to the mat but Steel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Steel!

In his post fight interview, Butch Steel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: OFC 283: New Frontier     
Date:   May 10, 2017
#R1#
Brandon ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
A jab from Brandon misses.
Wilson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brandon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses
and Brandon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Brandon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson throws a hook but Brandon avoids it easily.
Brandon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Brandon.
Wilson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson throwing a counter right hand but Brandon manages to avoid it.
No luck for Brandon with that takedown attempt.
Wilson throwing a counter right hand but Brandon manages to avoid it.#T1#
Brandon avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Brandon had a free shot at his head there.
Brandon tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brandon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilson's hands.
Good exchange - Wilson coming out on top.
Brandon shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Brandon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.#T2#
Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandon shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Brandon persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandon moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick. #TD2#
Brandon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilson is looking to control Brandon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Brandon is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Brandon has control of the leg.
Brandon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to control but Brandon is keeping busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilson.
Brandon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Brandon has Wilson pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brandon tries to clinch but Wilson moves away
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandon there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Brandon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brandon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilson to the ground. Brandon is now in Wilson's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Wilson is trying to keep Brandon in close.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandon can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandon trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brandon passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilson manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Brandon is proving a slippery customer.
Brandon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet. #SUB#
Brandon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brandon has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Brandon stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Brandon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brandon trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Wilson tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.
Brandon working away.
Brandon slows the pace down. #T4#
Wilson wants to control but Brandon postures up.
Brandon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wilson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brandon trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brandon not doing much here.
Wilson trying to control but Brandon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandon is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Brandon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon'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#
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandon doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Brandon shoots in and bounces Wilson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brandon content to stall in guard here.
Wilson wants to stand but Brandon is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brandon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brandon looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Brandon trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Brandon trying to control the position here.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Brandon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard. #REVB#
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass. #SUB#
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandon defends well.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Brandon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brandon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilson tries to bench press Brandon off him but Brandon keeps the position. #T3#
Brandon trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Brandon working away.
Brandon trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Brandon lands a nice forearm strike.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Brandon lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Brandon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Brandon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Brandon lands an elbow.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wilson is trying to control Brandon's posture but Brandon avoids it.
Brandon controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Brandon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brandon 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!

After winning the bout, Junior Brandon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFC 276: Aquarius     
Date:   Apr 12, 2017
#R1#
Lynn motions for Brandon to come forward. Lynn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandon throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandon throws out the jab.
Brandon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Russell Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Lynn circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynn.
Brandon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lynn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Lynn looks to land a right hand but Brandon moved out of range.
Brandon is looking for a counter combo.
Lynn throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lynn sprawls and moves away.
Brandon shoots in and drives through. Lynn sprawls well.
Brandon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brandon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynn.
A big right from Lynn misses.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lynn sprawls and moves away.
Lynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Brandon counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Brandon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lynn can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Brandon controls the position.
Lynn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brandon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brandon throwing shots but Lynn is blocking nicely.
Lynn trying to hold on to Brandon's head to control him but Brandon postures up.
Brandon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynn is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brandon passes to side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lynn being controlled for a moment.
Brandon looking to control but instead Lynn has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.
Brandon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Brandon controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn is not content to let Brandon control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Lynn tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lynn tried to score with a low kick but Brandon checks it.
Brandon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandon staying out of range there.
Brandon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lynn manages to circle out of the way.
Brandon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandon there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Brandon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon stays in close to Lynn's body and controls the position.
Brandon trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Brandon looking to pass the guard.
Brandon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lynn's guard.
Brandon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon trying to mount his opponent but Lynn defends it.
Brandon is just content to waste time from the top position. Lynn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russell Lynn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Brandon moves into the clinch.
Brandon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lynn walks away with a smile on his face. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brandon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandon is looking to score with low kicks.
Lynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandon.
Lynn misses with a left hand #TD#
and Brandon counters with a single leg into guard. Lynn didn't expect that.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Brandon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lynn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Brandon controls Lynn momentarily but Lynn frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Brandon looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
Brandon trying to control the position.
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynn's guard. #REVR#
Brandon looking to pass the guard.
Brandon trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Brandon postures up in Lynn's guard and throws a big left but Lynn blocks it.
Brandon is looking to work some ground and pound but Lynn has wrist control.
Brandon trying to move into half guard but instead Lynn has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lynn slips nicely into half guard.
Brandon is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Brandon keeping hold of Lynn's head, controlling as best he can.
Lynn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lynn working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brandon trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Lynn 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.
Brandon is positioning himself well to prevent Lynn advancing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brandon continues to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lynn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lynn wants to control but Brandon is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandon.
Brandon fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A low kick from Lynn misses #TD#
and Brandon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brandon.
Brandon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Brandon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Lynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynn is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandon moves forwards but Lynn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Lynn does no damage.
Lynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lynn controlling the position for now.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandon slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Brandon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Lynn is working away.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Brandon throwing strikes from guard but Lynn blocks nicely.
Brandon looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Brandon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brandon trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Brandon clinches up against the cage.
Brandon tries to pull guard but Lynn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lynn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Lynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon misses with a wild combination.
Brandon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lynn finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandon's head. #T4#
Brandon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynn.
A punch combination from Lynn misses.
Lynn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brandon ducks under a wild hook from Lynn.
Brandon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Lynn feints the counter takedown.
Lynn throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Brandon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lynn!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brandon lands an elbow.
Lynn struggling a bit here.
Lynn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brandon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junior Brandon.
I think Brandon 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!

Our winner, Junior Brandon, 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.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXV     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Brandon scores with a sloppy right hand. Slater should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Slater.
Nice body kick from Brandon.
Junior Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon tries for a takedown but Slater circles away easily
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Brandon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slater avoids it really well and circles away.
A lazy left from Brandon finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
Slater blocks a low kick nicely.#T1##CL2#
Brandon has Slater up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandon goes for a takedown attempt but Slater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
AC Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slater pinned against the cage. Slater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandon sprawls well. Brandon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slater gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Slater gets tackled into the cage by Brandon. Brandon maintains the clinch. #T2#
Brandon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Slater breaks the clinch.
Brandon moves to clinch but Slater breaks away
and Slater counters with a one-two to the body.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Slater circles away.
Brandon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slater defends well and Brandon ends up having to push Slater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Slater gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Brandon is looking to control Slater's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandon avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing that Slater has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brandon wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon has his hands clasped together around Slater's back. He's all about the action.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandon's head.
Brandon is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slater is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brandon is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon scores with a few weak punches.
Brandon is not content to let Slater control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brandon is staying active underneath Slater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
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#
Slater lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slater.
Brandon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Slater lands with an overhand left.
Brandon with a poor takedown
and Slater scores with a counter punch that sends Brandon to the canvas! Slater smells blood - he's punishing Brandon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brandon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
During a confident post fight interview, AC Slater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFC 262: Down Under     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Coleman throws a hook but Brandon blocks it.
Coleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Coleman's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar OFC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coleman pinned against the cage. Coleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandon avoids a kick to the body.
Brandon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Brandon.
Coleman scores with the left hand. Brandon knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Coleman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Coleman tries to keep at a distance but Brandon has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brandon is trying to break free.
Coleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandon's elbow.
Nice body punch from Coleman - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Coleman lands a shot to the body.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coleman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brandon jumps guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandon.
Coleman lands with a light punch inside.
Coleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Coleman is stalling here.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Brandon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Coleman landing knees to the body.
Brandon wants a takedown but no success here.
Brandon looks winded!
Coleman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Coleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coleman works on Brandon's body with a couple of short punches.
Coleman working Brandon over with knees 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!
Coleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Brandon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coleman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brandon 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.
Coleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coleman.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Brandon controls the action.
Coleman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Coleman lands a body punch.
Coleman scores a nice knee to the body.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brandon's face. #CUT#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Coleman.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coleman lands a body punch. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Coleman as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandon or not.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Brandon avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
Coleman stops a takedown attempt from Brandon.
A body shot lands from Coleman.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coleman tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandon avoids the damage to the body.
Brandon prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman has Brandon pushed against the cage.
Brandon looking for a takedown.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brandon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coleman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Brandon managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman presses Brandon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coleman working Brandon over with knees to the body.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coleman lands a body punch.
Coleman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Brandon controls the action.
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandon or not.
Coleman digs a right hand into Brandon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandon's gas tank.
Coleman is leaning against Brandon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coleman cracks Brandon with a nice body shot.
Brandon prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a right to the head.
Coleman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Brandon avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Coleman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greg Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coleman counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Coleman clinches.
Brandon looking for a takedown.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brandon is trying to pull guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Coleman - that landed with a thud.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandon is breathing heavily.
Coleman tries a body shot but Brandon blocks it.
Coleman lands with a left to the head.
Coleman tries a body shot but Brandon blocks it. #T1#
Coleman tries to work over Brandon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Brandon breaks the clinch. #CL#
Coleman rushes Brandon and presses him up against the cage.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Coleman lands a damaging elbow.
Coleman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandon can do to turn this around?
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Brandon won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Coleman. #T2#
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Brandon controls the action.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brandon fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Brandon's takedown attempt.
Brandon wants to stall.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
Coleman is stalling here.
Coleman presses Brandon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandons head.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman. #ROC#
Brandon is rocked!
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Brandon avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
Coleman scores with a shot to the side of Brandon's head.
Brandon is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?#T3#
Brandon takes a shot to the head.
Greg Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coleman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brandon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Coleman is unloading with more strikes now! Brandon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Coleman!
A very excited looking Greg Coleman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: OFC 254: Future Vintage     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
McGee stuffs the takedown.
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on McGee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice takedown defense from Brandon. No joy for McGee on that attempt.
McGee shoots and misses
and Brandon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Brandon.
Brandon punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandon tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range. #CL2#
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
McGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee misses with a double jab.
McGee looks to land a body kick but Brandon moved away.#CL2#
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
McGee has Brandon pressed against the cage, preventing Brandon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for McGee to work. #BC2#
McGee breaks from the clinch.
McGee throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Brandon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
McGee is looking to stand up but Brandon isn't so interested in that idea.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
McGee wants to stand up but Brandon is controlling him.
Brandon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGee's head.
McGee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandon is controlling him.
McGee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brandon wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee wants to stand up but Brandon is controlling him.
Brandon being controlled here momentarily.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there. #T3#
Brandon landing with the ground and pound.
McGee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGee keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Brandon controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
McGee closes the distance and pushes Brandon back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGee.
McGee is pressed up against the cage. Brandon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGee down to the mat. McGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brandon blocks a low kick nicely.
McGee wants to land a leg kick but Brandon is out of range.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGee sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandon.
McGee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
McGee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandon is out of range and McGee settles back down.
McGee blocks a leg kick.
McGee throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon is taking a breather. McGee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brandon works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave McGee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brandon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandon throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Brandon misses with a body kick.
Brandon throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee unleashes a big counter combination but Brandon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandon's calf.
Brandon scores with a punch to the head.
McGee blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from McGee. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGee.#CL2#
McGee instigates a clinch.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brandon tries to score a body lock takedown but McGee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
McGee has Brandon pressed against the cage, preventing Brandon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandon fails to pull guard.
Brandon taking a breather. #BC2#
McGee manages to break the clinch.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
McGee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee fails with the takedown.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGee sprawls and moves away.#T2#
McGee throws a wild body kick that Brandon sees coming a mile off.
As McGee backs away, Brandon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
As Brandon backs off McGee throws a huge counter combo but Brandon manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Brandon scores with a takedown into McGee's guard.
Brandon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Brandon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brandon pushing down on McGee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brandon prevents McGee from standing back up. #T3#
McGee is looking to get back to full guard here but Brandon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Brandon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brandon working the head with strikes.
McGee is looking to reverse the position.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Brandon drags him back down.
Brandon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGee to see if he's OK.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon is staying tight to McGee's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
McGee tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.#SUB#
Brandon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McGee is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Brandon!
During a confident post fight interview, Junior Brandon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dave McGee spoke after the fight, saying 'Spreckin ze dick'.

 

Event: OFC 247: Jarl Borg Day     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Brandon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Seyedi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seyedi misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Brandon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seyedi's guard.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses.
Seyedi is trying to control the position but Brandon postures up.
Brandon 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.
Brandon controlling from the top position.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seyedi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seyedi is controlling Brandon's posture.
Brandon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD#
Seyedi gets caught flat footed, as Brandon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Seyedi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandon defends it easily.
Brandon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seyedi can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Brandon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brandon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Seyedi!
Brandon lands a big shot there that rocks Seyedi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Seyedi is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Brandon.#T3#
Brandon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brandon punching from mount but Seyedi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brandon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brandon landing strikes from the mount.
Brandon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon controlling from the full mount.
Seyedi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandon controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The referee warns Seyedi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brandon controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Brandon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Seyedi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Seyedi is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action.
Brandon controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brandon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seyedi can do to turn this around?#CL#
Brandon clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brandon.
Seyedi misses with the head strike.
Seyedi struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandon controls his hands. #BC2#
Seyedi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Brandon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Seyedi is trying to control Brandon's posture but Brandon avoids it.
Brandon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Seyedi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Seyedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seyedi is trying to escape the position but Brandon is controlling the position. #T1#
Seyedi tries to improve position but can't.
Brandon staying calm.
Seyedi dodges the ground and pound from Brandon.
Brandon throws a strike aimed at the side of Seyedi's head but Seyedi avoids it well.#SUB#
Brandon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seyedi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Seyedi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seyedi is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Brandon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seyedi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seyedi keeps working.
Seyedi is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Seyedi is still trying to improve position.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Seyedi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seyedi misses with a hook.
Seyedi looks to throw the jab but Brandon is out of range.
Seyedi throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Brandon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seyedi's guard.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Seyedi keeps moving.
Brandon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seyedi struggling a bit here.#T4#
Brandon looks up at the clock and then as Seyedi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brandon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Brandon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Brandon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seyedi is trying to control Brandon's posture but Brandon avoids it.
Brandon just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon cracks Seyedi with a big right hand but Seyedi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon dominated that second round.
That's time! Brandon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Seyedi lands with a kick to the temple. Brandon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Seyedi misses the shot to the body.
Brandon attempts a counter takedown but Seyedi avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Brandon scores with a takedown into Seyedi's guard.#ES2#
Seyedi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seyedi misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Brandon counters with a takedown into side control.
Brandon just content to control the position.
Brandon misses with the ground and pound.
Seyedi is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Brandon working the strikes but Seyedi uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Seyedi is working away. #SUB#
Brandon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seyedi defends it well. #SUB#
Brandon seems to be working for a kimura but Seyedi defends the submission attempt.
Brandon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brandon throwing shots but Seyedi is blocking nicely.
Ali Seyedi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandon trying to mount his opponent but Seyedi defends it.
Brandon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seyedi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandon working Seyedi over with strikes.
Brandon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Seyedi tries to get to full guard but Brandon has control of the leg.
Junior Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Still in half guard, Brandon seems content to control.
Brandon working the head and body with strikes.
Brandon trying to control the pace.
Brandon is thwarting Seyedi's attempts to control the position.
Brandon slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Brandon gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Seyedi as the two fighters clinch.
Brandon is trying to force a seperation but Seyedi has the dominant position.#T4#
Seyedi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seyedi throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandon. #BC#
Brandon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior Brandon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandon tries to clinch there but Seyedi circles away.
Seyedi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brandon.
Seyedi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Brandon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seyedi's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seyedi wants to sweep but no luck.
Brandon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Brandon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandon, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!

After winning the bout, Junior Brandon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFC 241: Seyedi vs Coleman     
Date:   Dec 14, 2016
#R1##TD#
Brandon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Wilson being controlled for a moment.
Wilson is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Brandon lands some shots froms side control.
Brandon wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to bench press Brandon off him but Brandon keeps the position.
Brandon slows the pace down.
Wilson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Well, if Brandon 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.
Brandon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brandon trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Brandon trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Brandon thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Wilson is in trouble now - Brandon has advanced to mount!
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brandon misses with a head shot.#T2#
Brandon landing strikes from the mount.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brandon.
Brandon tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brandon.
Brandon controlling the pace for now.
Wilson tries to hold on but Brandon pushes him away.
Brandon prevents Wilson from getting the reversal.#T3#
Brandon trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Brandon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brandon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound.
Wilson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Brandon's attempts to control the action.
Wilson can't escape the position. #T4#
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brandon.
Brandon looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wilson because Brandon loaded up on that one.
Brandon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brandon looking to finish with strikes here!
Brandon tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Brandon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandon.
Brandon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brandon off to one side.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Brandon moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Brandon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson connects with the punch.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandon on the side of the head.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Wilson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandon's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Brandon moved out of range nicely.
Brandon avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Brandon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Brandon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Brandon's head and hops out.
Slade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon shoots in but Wilson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Brandon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandon moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Brandon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brandon lands in his opponent's guard.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Wilson wants to stand but Brandon is controlling the position.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Brandon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Junior Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandon being controlled here momentarily.
Brandon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandon trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brandon stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilson is not content to let Brandon control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brandon trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wilson won't allow Brandon to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Brandon is keeping the position.
Wilson stays in close to Brandon's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Brandon fails to land the takedown.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Brandon avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Brandon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Brandon's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Wilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandon doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.
Jab from Wilson.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilson.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Brandon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Brandon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Brandon's belly button to the back.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Brandon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brandon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Brandon needs to keep his hands up - Wilson had a free shot at his head there.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Brandon with a poor takedown
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Brandon knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Brandon slips the punch.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Brandon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slade Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Brandon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brandon off to one side.
Brandon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
Wilson leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson throws out a counter right but Brandon avoids it with no problem.
Brandon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Brandon avoids them all with ease.
Brandon has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Brandon moved out of range nicely.
Brandon is looking to counter punch.
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandon is looking to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Brandon pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandon.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Brandon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson clobbers Brandon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandon with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slade Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!

During a confident post fight interview, Slade Wilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Kilo 17 Pencil V Robinson 3     
Date:   Oct 23, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Brandon shoots in and bounces Pitakaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brandon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitakaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brandon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pitakaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon trying to control but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.
Brandon stops Pitakaka from standing up.
Brandon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Brandon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brandon.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandon's sensitive parts.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pitakaka swivels and escapes.
Pitakaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brandon takes a step back to recover.
Pitakaka misses with a hook #TD2#
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet.
Brandon throwing shots but Pitakaka is blocking nicely.
Brandon works his way into side control. #T2#
Pitakaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Pitakaka is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Brandon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pitakaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pitakaka is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Brandon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pitakaka is trying to escape and Brandon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pitakaka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Brandon! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Brandon!
A relieved looking Junior Brandon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: kilo 14 ???     
Date:   Oct 09, 2016
#R1#
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Reynolds gets caught napping as Brandon dives in and scores a takedown. Reynolds manages to retain guard.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reynolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Reynolds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reynolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Reynolds working for a triangle but Brandon defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brandon looking to sit in guard and control but Reynolds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brandon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandon pulls Reynolds in close to prevent any damage.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Brandon 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##SUB#
Reynolds throws a sloppy strike and Brandon has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Reynolds is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Brandon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Brandon!
A relieved looking Junior Brandon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: kilo 7???     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Salgado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Francisco Salgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salgado to score with a decent uppercut.
Salgado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salgado scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Brandon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salgado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brandon is in Salgado's guard.
Salgado being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brandon trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Brandon pushes down on Salgado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salgado keeps working.
Salgado pushes Brandon off looking to stand but Brandon dives back in and keeps control.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but Salgado defending well. #T1#
Brandon trying to control from Salgado's half guard. Salgado has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Salgado keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Salgado wants to stand but Brandon is controlling the position.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salgado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Salgado keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salgado wants to get back to his feet but Brandon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Salgado has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brandon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brandon looks to throw the jab but Salgado is out of range.
Brandon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brandon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salgado finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandon's head.
Brandon tries to clinch up.
Brandon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salgado's waist but Salgado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brandon off to one side. #KD2#
Salgado lands a big head kick that sends Brandon tumbling to the mat! Salgado takes a step backwards and waves Brandon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Brandon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
No joy there for Salgado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Brandon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salgado misses with a right hand #TD#
and Brandon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Brandon 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. #T3##ES2#
Salgado makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Brandon seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salgado.
Salgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon tried to counter with a leg kick but Salgado avoided it.
Salgado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Salgado wobbles Brandon with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Salgado dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Brandon to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Salgado! Francisco Salgado retains his heavyweight title!

 

Event: Kilo 2 Collins V Nascimento     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergman sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon swings for the body but Bergman moves out of range.
Bergman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandon sprawls and moves away.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown but Bergman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bergman scores with a kick to the body.
Bergman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bergman wants it to stay on the feet.
Selfrid Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.#TD2#
Brandon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brandon showed some decent athleticism there.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Bergman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brandon.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Bergman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman is looking to control Brandon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergman avoid being mounted?#T1#
Bergman wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Bergman is concentrating on defense, preventing Brandon from advancing position.
Brandon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bergman's head.
Bergman is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bergman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bergman being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bergman's guard.
Brandon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Bergman is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bergman!
Bergman regains half guard.
Brandon is looking to stall here but Bergman recovers full guard.
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Brandon being controlled here momentarily.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Brandon won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Brandon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandon stays in close to Bergman's body and controls the position.
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman 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#
Bergman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brandon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Brandon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman.
Brandon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bergman 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.
Bergman is stalling here. Brandon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bergman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brandon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bergman keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon working the body and head with strikes.
Brandon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bergman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandon.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergman sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergman.
Brandon moves away from the strike by Bergman.
Brandon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergman avoids it really well and circles away.
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bergman pinned against the cage. Bergman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Selfrid Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergman misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Bergman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergman, not yet.
Brandon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bergman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Bergman works over Brandon with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Brandon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Bergman preventing the sweep.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman is in close to Brandon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandon trying to control the position.
Bergman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brandon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergman throws a strike but Brandon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bergman has his foot on Brandon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandon works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman pulls Brandon in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandon throwing strikes but missing.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bergman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Brandon throwing strikes from guard but Bergman blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfrid Bergman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Brandon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bergman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Bergman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bergman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brandon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bergman won't allow Brandon to pass to mount. #T1#
Brandon controlling the pace.
Brandon drops an elbow to the side of Bergman's head.
Brandon content to control rather than advance.
Bergman gets back to full guard.
Brandon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bergman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergman, not yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brandon controls the pace.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.
Bergman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Bergman is trying to control the position but Brandon postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bergman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brandon.
Bergman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bergman scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandon should have avoided that one.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Brandon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergman.#CL#
Bergman moves into the clinch.
Bergman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brandon is working for takedown but Bergman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brandon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bergman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Selfrid Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bergman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bergman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brandon.
Brandon jumps guard but Bergman stands there with Brandon around his waist. Brandon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4##TD#
Bergman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brandon gets full guard.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Brandon is trying to control the position but Bergman postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bergman is working Brandon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selfrid Bergman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bergman 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfrid Bergman!

 

Event: Ascension 351     
Date:   May 25, 2016
#R1#
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Fairchild sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fairchild with the counter takedown but Brandon avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandon is defended easily by Fairchild.
Brandon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fairchild circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairchild tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brandon 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.#T1#
Fairchild swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Fairchild is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fairchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fairchild counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Brandon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fairchild to the ground. Brandon is now in Fairchild's guard.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Fairchild keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fairchild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fairchild has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brandon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fairchild.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairchild keeps working. #T2#
Fairchild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Brandon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fairchild is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brandon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brandon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fairchild is looking for a sweep.
Brandon staying calm.
Fairchild tries to improve position but can't.
Fairchild is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairchild manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Fairchild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Fairchild is still trying to improve position.
Brandon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandon is keen to just control but Fairchild is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Brandon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fairchild sees it coming and defends easily.
Fairchild is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but Fairchild defending well. #SUB2#
Fairchild actively working from the bottom here.
Fairchild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandon content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Fairchild is looking for a sweep. Brandon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Brandon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairchild regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fairchild told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fairchild can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Fairchild looking for submissions off his back.
Fairchild is looking for a sweep. Brandon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Brandon clinches up with Fairchild and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fairchild breaks the clinch.
Brandon moves in looking to clinch but Fairchild pushes him off.
A nice side step and Fairchild releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Junior Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairchild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fairchild counters with a single leg into guard. Brandon didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairchild trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fairchild has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to bench press Fairchild off him but Fairchild keeps the position. #T1#
Brandon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fairchild trying to mount his opponent but Brandon defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandon wants to get back to full guard.
Brandon is looking to control Fairchild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandon avoid being mounted?
Brandon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brandon keeping full guard, as Fairchild tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandon wants to stand but Fairchild is controlling the position.
Fairchild wants to pass the guard but Brandon is keeping the position.
Fairchild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brandon is trying to control the position but Fairchild postures up.
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairchild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairchild stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandon. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairchild appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Fairchild leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairchild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Junior Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fairchild!
Fairchild is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandon has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Fairchild gets back to half guard.
Fairchild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brandon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brandon controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ask Fairchild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brandon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brandon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Fairchild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Brandon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fairchild is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.
Brandon is working Fairchild over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brandon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fairchild tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Fairchild is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fairchild actively working from the bottom here.
Brandon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fairchild wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Brandon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon wants to control but Fairchild is keeping him busy.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Brandon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fairchild is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brandon in particular looking to stall.
Brandon is nestled in close to Fairchild, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fairchild is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fairchild moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking for a guillotine here but Brandon defends easily.
Fairchild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brandon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fairchild's head.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fairchild keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fairchild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fairchild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fairchild is looking for a triangle but Brandon pushes his legs off easily.
Brandon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brandon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fairchild for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Brandon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandon 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!

Junior Brandon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EPL Semi-Final     
Date:   Apr 21, 2016
#R1#
Brandon fails with the takedown.
Madhaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandon at a distance.
Madhaki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brandon eats them both and turns towards Madhaki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Madhaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Madhaki.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Madhaki keeps Brandon at a distance using the push kick.
Brandon goes for a double leg but Madhaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Madhaki continues to drive forward.
As Brandon backs off Madhaki throws a huge counter combo but Brandon manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brandon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Madhaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Madhaki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Madhaki has his hands on Brandon's head, controlling the position.
Brandon passes Madhaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brandon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brandon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brandon is looking to pass Madhaki's guard but actually Madhaki recovers to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madhaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Brandon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandon controlling the pace.
Brandon stalling away here and it's allowed Madhaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brandon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madhaki is keeping the position for now.
Brandon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon wants to clinch
and Madhaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandon thinking. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Brandon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madhaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Madhaki's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
Brandon stands up and waves to Madhaki to follow him.
Madhaki gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Brandon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brandon controlling the action here.
Madhaki is trying to control but can't.
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.#SU#
Brandon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Madhaki swings for the body but Brandon moves out of range.
Brandon is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Brandon 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#
Good shot there by Madhaki.
Brandon needs to keep his hands up - Madhaki had a free shot at his head there.
Madhaki tried to score with a low kick but Brandon checks it.
Brandon tries to clinch but Madhaki moves out of range.
A big left from Brandon misses.
Madhaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Madhaki misses with a body shot.
Madhaki connects with a body shot that sends Brandon's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madhaki lands a body shot.
Madhaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Josh Madhaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Madhaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandon's calf.#T1#
Nice shot by Madhaki.
Madhaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madhaki leaves Brandon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Brandon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madhaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brandon is in Madhaki's guard.
Madhaki keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Madhaki keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Brandon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Madhaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Madhaki controlling Brandon's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt
letting Madhaki counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madhaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madhaki, as that shot connected. #T3#
Madhaki misses with a wild body shot.
Brandon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandon backing away here, and Madhaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Madhaki tries to land a leg kick but Brandon saw it coming and moves away.
Brandon moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Madhaki.
Brandon throws a shot from downtown. Madhaki moves away and avoids it.
Madhaki stuffs the takedown.
Brandon misses with a straight left.
Madhaki sizes up Brandon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Madhaki avoids them all with ease.
Madhaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Nice body punch from Madhaki.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandon.
Madhaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madhaki misses with a body kick.
Brandon feinted with a counter takedown.
Madhaki digs a good hook to Brandon's body. #CL#
Brandon takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Madhaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Madhaki taking a breather.
Madhaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Madhaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Madhaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Madhaki throws a shot from downtown. Brandon moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Madhaki. #CUT2#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.#CL#
Madhaki gets tackled into the cage by Brandon. Brandon maintains the clinch. #TD#
Brandon jumps guard and drags Madhaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brandon is controlling Madhaki's posture.
Brandon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madhaki is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madhaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Brandon trying to control the position here.
Madhaki trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Madhaki. That snapped Brandon's head back.
Brandon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madhaki but Madhaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Brandon moves into range and clinches up with Madhaki.
Good body shot from Madhaki.
A head punch on the inside from Madhaki fails to land. #T3##TD#
Brandon decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brandon holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandon'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.
Madhaki stays in close to Brandon's body and controls the position.
Brandon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Madhaki dives into side control.
Brandon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brandon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Brandon is trying to control Madhaki's posture but Madhaki avoids it.
Madhaki is looking to take a break and control but Brandon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Madhaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Madhaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Madhaki 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Madhaki!

During a confident post fight interview, Josh Madhaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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