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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Rusnak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rusnak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Volkenhause controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusnak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkenhause.
Volkenhause 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.
Volkenhause pushing down on Rusnak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volkenhause in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rusnak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Volkenhause.
#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Volkenhause there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Volkenhause throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rusnak has his hands clasped together but Volkenhause breaks the hold and Rusnak is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Volkenhause!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy Volkenhause!
Sammy Volkenhause opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
BFC 20: Randleman Vs. Carver
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Petrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rusnak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petrov jumps guard but Rusnak stands there with Petrov around his waist. Petrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusnak prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusnak misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Petrov gets control of Rusnak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Petrov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Petrov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Petrov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rusnak has his hands clasped together but Petrov extends and breaks Rusnak's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Petrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Petrov! |
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Event:
BFC 16: Rodrigues Vs. Lane
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinabambu tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinabambu sizes up Rusnak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rusnak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dinabambu drops Rusnak with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dinabambu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhekithemba Dinabambu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bhekithemba Dinabambu waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BFC 14: Garbrandt Vs. Waller
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luzina tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rusnak defends well and Luzina ends up having to push Rusnak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luzina shoots in and drives through. Rusnak sprawls well.
Rusnak feints a counter leg kick.
Luzina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rusnak but Rusnak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rusnak thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrik Luzina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luzina shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rusnak sprawls well. Rusnak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luzina gets slowly back to his feet.
Luzina throws a leg kick
and Rusnak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luzina thinking.
Luzina tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rusnak defends well and Luzina ends up having to push Rusnak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Luzina's head coaches at Wolves of Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a nice uppercut.
Luzina has his takedown stuffed
and Rusnak counters with a head kick. That will keep Luzina thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Luzina is breathing heavily.
Luzina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Luzina fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusnak tries a quick counter leg kick but Luzina is wise to it.
Luzina throws a combination that misses
and Rusnak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Luzina or perhaps it was just good defense by Rusnak, which made it look bad.
Luzina misses with a takedown attempt
and Rusnak counters with a left to the body.
Luzina misses with a takedown attempt - Rusnak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rusnak follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rusnak blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Luzina closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rusnak pushes Luzina away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Luzina gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Luzina throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Luzina prevents Rusnak from escaping the position.
The strikes coming from Luzina are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Luzina looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rusnak is avoiding damage well.
Rusnak is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Luzina asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Luzina misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Luzina looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rusnak is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Luzina.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Luzina.
Rusnak is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Luzina asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Luzina cracks Rusnak with a big elbow. #T3#
Luzina creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Luzina goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rusnak rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Luzina's guard! Nice work there by Rusnak! #SUB#
Luzina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rusnak defends well.#SUB#
Luzina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Rusnak stands up and waves to Luzina to follow him. #TD#
Luzina shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Rusnak pushes Luzina off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzina throws a low kick, looking for Rusnak's leg but Rusnak calmly moves out of range.
Luzina misses with a takedown attempt - Rusnak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luzina fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rusnak avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Rusnak. No joy for Luzina on that attempt.
Luzina shoots and misses
and Rusnak counters with a nice body kick.
Martin Rusnak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luzina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luzina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a series of strikes. Luzina will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Rusnak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Luzina shoots and misses
and Rusnak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luzina attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luzina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rusnak as he avoids it easily.
Rusnak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been informed that Rusnak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Luzina fails with the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrik Luzina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luzina shoots for a takedown but Rusnak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luzina shoots in but Rusnak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luzina fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusnak throws out a counter right but Luzina avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzina looks for a takedown but Rusnak sprawls well.
Rusnak steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Luzina tries for a takedown but Rusnak circles away easily
and Rusnak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Luzina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rusnak counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Luzina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rusnak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luzina throws a leg kick
and Luzina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Rusnak. No joy for Luzina on that attempt.
Rusnak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luzina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusnak steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Luzina fails with the takedown
enabling Rusnak to counter with a crisp jab.
Luzina dives in for a single leg takedown but Rusnak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luzina tries to score with a low kick but Rusnak moves his leg out of the way.
Luzina has his takedown stuffed
and Rusnak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Luzina misses with a takedown
and Rusnak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luzina fails with the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luzina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a big head kick but Luzina shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Rusnak. No joy for Luzina on that attempt.
Martin Rusnak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luzina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a straight right hand.
Luzina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rusnak as he jumps to the side.
Luzina thows a leg kick but Rusnak checks it
and Rusnak counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Luzina misses with a leg kick
and Rusnak counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Luzina misses
and Rusnak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luzina fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rusnak raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luzina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rusnak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luzina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rusnak counters with a stiff right hand.
Luzina throws a leg kick
and Rusnak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luzina throws a combination that misses
and Rusnak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luzina swinging wildly here.
Patrik Luzina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzina misses with a double jab
and Rusnak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luzina misses with a leg kick
and Rusnak counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Luzina misses with a leg kick
and Rusnak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzina with a poor takedown
and Rusnak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Luzina is predictable there
and Rusnak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luzina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rusnak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Luzina or perhaps it was just good defense by Rusnak, which made it look bad.
Rusnak is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Luzina shoots and misses
and Rusnak counters with a nice leg kick.
Luzina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rusnak counters with a head kick.
Luzina shoots in but no luck this time.
Luzina goes for a double leg but Rusnak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rusnak continues to drive forward.
Luzina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Rusnak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Luzina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rusnak! But no joy.
Luzina swinging wildly here.
Luzina has a takedown stuffed.
Luzina shoots for a double leg takedown but Rusnak sprawls well. He's pushed Luzina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luzina moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRusnak.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrik Luzina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Luzina misses
and Rusnak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luzina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzina with a poor takedown
and Rusnak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rusnak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luzina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Luzina has a takedown stuffed.
Luzina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rusnak tries to avoid it but Luzina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rusnak to the ground. Rusnak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Rusnak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luzina tries for a takedown but Rusnak circles away easily
and Luzina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luzina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rusnak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luzina somewhat.
Rusnak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luzina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Luzina misses with a takedown
and Rusnak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luzina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusnak counters with a right hand to the body.
Luzina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luzina thinking.
Luzina misses with a takedown
and Rusnak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luzina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rusnak pinned against the cage. Rusnak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luzina misses with a takedown
and Rusnak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Luzina fails to land the takedown.
Luzina tries for a takedown but Rusnak circles away easily
and Rusnak counters with a nice leg kick.
Luzina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luzina thows a leg kick but Rusnak checks it
and Rusnak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luzina shoots and misses
and Rusnak counters with a nice body shot.
Luzina tries for a takedown but Rusnak circles away easily
and Rusnak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luzina fails with the takedown
and Rusnak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Luzina tries for a takedown but Rusnak circles away easily
and Rusnak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luzina fails to land with a series of punches.
Luzina looks for a takedown but Rusnak sprawls well.
Luzina moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRusnak.
Patrik Luzina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luzina fails to land the takedown.
Luzina misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusnak checks a leg kick.
Rusnak throws a big counter head kick but Luzina avoids it with no problem.
Luzina fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Rusnak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rusnak 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Rusnak!
Martin Rusnak managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
Patrik Luzina spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to BFC for this oportunity to fight on their card. '. |
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Event:
BFC 8: Dembele vs. Olstein
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meireles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rusnak's waist but Rusnak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meireles off to one side.
Rusnak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Meireles looks for a takedown but Rusnak sprawls well.
It looked like Rusnak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meireles.
Meireles misses with a takedown attempt - Rusnak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Rusnak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martin Rusnak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tulio Meireles.#CL#
Rusnak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meireles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rusnak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rusnak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meireles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rusnak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rusnak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Meireles has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rusnak regains guard immediately. #ES#
Rusnak is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Meireles is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Rusnak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Meireles is working for takedown but Rusnak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meireles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rusnak after a bit of a struggle.
Meireles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusnak stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Rusnak breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Meireles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusnak counters with a left to the body.
Meireles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rusnak as he avoids it easily.
Rusnak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Rusnak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meireles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rusnak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rusnak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meireles. #TD2#
Meireles shoots in and gets a takedown into Rusnak's guard.
Meireles showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Meireles trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusnak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meireles stops Rusnak from standing up.
Meireles looking to sit in guard and control but Rusnak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Meireles looking for a triangle here. Rusnak is fighting it but it looks tight! Meireles pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rusnak is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tulio Meireles!
A very excited looking Tulio Meireles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusnak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luzina thumps Rusnak with a low kick.
Luzina fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rusnak avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luzina.
Luzina shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Luzina was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luzina tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Luzina has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luzina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rusnak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rusnak is trying to buck Luzina off.
Luzina tries for a kimura but Rusnak is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Luzina working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Luzina tries for a kimura but Rusnak is defending well.
Luzina working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Luzina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luzina is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rusnak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rusnak pushes Luzina away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Luzina gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Luzina swings around for an armbar but Rusnak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Luzina's guard.
Rusnak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rusnak clinches.
Luzina is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rusnak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrik Luzina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusnak stops a takedown attempt from Luzina.
Luzina really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luzina is breathing heavily.
Rusnak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzina has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rusnak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rusnak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rusnak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luzina.
Luzina managing to block the knees to the body from Rusnak.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rusnak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rusnak effectively controlling the action here.
Rusnak prevents the takedown attempt.
Luzina has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rusnak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luzina wants a takedown but no success here.
Luzina is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rusnak is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzina is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rusnak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Rusnak.
Rusnak lands an elbow inside that Luzina shrugs off.
Luzina being controlled against the cage.
Rusnak tries to land a knee to the head but Luzina blocks with his arms.
Come on Rusnak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rusnak just leaning against Luzina, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Rusnak's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusnak is leaning against Luzina and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luzina is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rusnak is defending well.
Luzina is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Rusnak dominated that round.
That's time! Luzina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Rusnak blocks the leg kick.
Rusnak tries to clinch but Luzina moves out of range.
Rusnak checks a low kick from Luzina.
Luzina shoots in looking for a takedown. Rusnak tries to sprawl out of it but Luzina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rusnak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusnak slaps away a takedown attempt from Luzina, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rusnak closes the distance and clinches.
Rusnak pushes off an throws an elbow but Luzina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzina goes for a takedown attempt but Rusnak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrik Luzina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rusnak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rusnak takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzina looking for a takedown.
Luzina is trying to drag Rusnak to the mat but Rusnak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rusnak lands an elbow just above Luzina 's eye.
Luzina drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rusnak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rusnak scores a nice knee to the body.
Rusnak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luzina up against the cage.
Rusnak is pressed up against the cage. Luzina has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rusnak down to the mat. Rusnak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rusnak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rusnak stalls.
Rusnak stalls.
Rusnak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luzina.
Rusnak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rusnak prevents the takedown attempt.
Luzina is trying to drag Rusnak to the mat but Rusnak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luzina tries for a takedown but Rusnak manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusnak scores a nice knee to the body.
Rusnak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martin Rusnak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luzina takes an elbow to the temple.
Rusnak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Luzina tries for a takedown but Rusnak manages to get underhooks.
Rusnak has Luzina pressed against the cage.
Rusnak stops a takedown attempt from Luzina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rusnak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rusnak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luzina drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rusnak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rusnak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luzina's defenses.
It looks like Patrik Luzina has been cut.
Rusnak lands a knee to the body.
Rusnak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Luzina is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rusnak is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusnak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luzina.
Rusnak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Rusnak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrik Luzina'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!
Rusnak drives through and clinches with Luzina against the cage.
Luzina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rusnak to keep the fight standing.
Come on Rusnak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Luzina jumps guard but Rusnak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luzina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rusnak prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrik Luzina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusnak misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Rusnak.
Luzina drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luzina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rusnak walks away with a smile on his face. Luzina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luzina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusnak takes the fight into the clinch.
Rusnak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rusnak looking to throw knees to the head but Luzina is blocking nicely.
Luzina is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luzina is trying to pull guard but Rusnak has him pressed against the cage.
Rusnak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luzina up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusnak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martin Rusnak.
Rusnak forces Luzina back against the cage and clinches.
Rusnak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luzina up against the cage.
Luzina has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rusnak after a bit of a struggle.
Luzina changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rusnak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rusnak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luzina.
Rusnak closes the distance and pushes Luzina back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzina is trying to pull guard but Rusnak has him pressed against the cage.
Rusnak is struggling to control the position.
Rusnak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luzina tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Rusnak.
Luzina tries to score a body lock takedown but Rusnak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rusnak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rusnak stalls.
Rusnak receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The referee calls for Rusnak to work.
Luzina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusnak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martin Rusnak.
Luzina darts in looking for a takedown but Rusnak gets double underhooks and turns Luzina into the cage.
Rusnak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rusnak pushes Luzina up against the cage in a clinch.
Luzina is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rusnak is defending well.
Rusnak is pushing Luzina up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Rusnak.
Rusnak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luzina up against the cage.
Luzina wants a takedown.
Patrik Luzina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Rusnak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusnak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Luzina in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Rusnak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rusnak 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Rusnak!
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