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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Nut (ranked 4089 p4p, 4086 weight class) and Aster Denkdoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Nut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aster Denkdoof!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denkdoof darts in looking for a takedown but Nut gets double underhooks and turns Denkdoof into the cage.
Denkdoof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denkdoof is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nut tries for a takedown but Denkdoof circles away easily
and Denkdoof counters by moving into the clinch.
Nut will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Denkdoof up against the cage.
Nut tries to pull guard but Denkdoof holds him up against the cage and eventually Nut drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Nut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denkdoof tries to pull guard but Nut won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut has Denkdoof pressed against the cage, preventing Denkdoof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nut taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Denkdoof pulls Nut into guard.
Denkdoof is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut keeps control of Denkdoof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denkdoof tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nut just stands there and leans against the cage.
Denkdoof drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denkdoof gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nut.
Nut managing to block the knees to the body from Denkdoof.
Nut lands a shoulder strike.
Denkdoof tries to break the clinch but Nut is controlling the position.
Nut manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denkdoof is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nut trying to control the position.
Denkdoof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nut is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denkdoof avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Denkdoof got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denkdoof has managed to get both his arms back between Nut's legs - danger averted.
Nut looking to control.
Denkdoof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nut is keeping the position for now.
Nut wants to get back to his feet but Denkdoof is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Denkdoof controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denkdoof looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nut darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Denkdoof manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denkdoof throws a body punch but Nut moves out of range.
Nut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aster Denkdoof dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denkdoof gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Denkdoof has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nut is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Denkdoof is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Denkdoof prevents the takedown attempt.
Nut wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut is trying to drag Denkdoof to the mat but Denkdoof just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Denkdoof misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denkdoof wants to get back to striking at distance but Nut won't allow it.
Denkdoof managing to block the knees to the body from Nut.
Nut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Denkdoof pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Nut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denkdoof stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nut breaks from the clinch.
Nut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Denkdoof.
Denkdoof tries to score with a low kick but Nut moves his leg out of the way.
Nut darts in looking for a takedown but Denkdoof gets double underhooks and turns Nut into the cage.
Nut breaks the clinch.
Denkdoof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denkdoof forces Nut back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut successfully pulls guard.
Denkdoof looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nut wants to sweep here but Denkdoof controlling him for the moment.
Nut trying to keep a closed guard but Denkdoof is proving a slippery customer.
Denkdoof works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Denkdoof stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denkdoof is thwarting Nut's attempts to control the position.
Denkdoof gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nut fails to land with a series of punches.
Denkdoof is looking to clinch but Nut is avoiding it.
Denkdoof moves in looking to clinch but Nut pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nut or perhaps it was just good defense by Denkdoof, which made it look bad.
Denkdoof attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nut appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denkdoof closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nut circles away.
Nut clinches up with Denkdoof and pushes him back against the cage.
Denkdoof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nut jumps guard.
Nut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Denkdoof stays in close to Nut's body and controls the position.
Nut is working an open guard so Denkdoof takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Denkdoof works Nut's body with a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denkdoof goes for a double leg but Nut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nut continues to drive forward.
Denkdoof closes the distance and clinches up with Nut, looking for a takedown. Denkdoof pushes Nut against the cage but Nut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Denkdoof is breathing heavily.
Denkdoof shoots in but Nut avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Nut will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Denkdoof tries to clinch but Nut is having none of it.
Nut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denkdoof is fending him off so far but Nut persists. Nope, Denkdoof circles away and we're back to standing.
Denkdoof thinks about the counter body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Denkdoof as he connects with a hook.
Nut leaves Denkdoof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Denkdoof tries to get set, Nut tries to push him back and clinch up but Denkdoof manages to avoid the attempt.
Nut lands with a nice body kick.
Ben Nut is winning the standup battle so far.
Nut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denkdoof takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut wants to take the fight to the mat but Denkdoof manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Denkdoof jumps guard but Nut turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nut has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Denkdoof avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Nut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Denkdoof is defending well for now.
Denkdoof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denkdoof is looking to take this one to the mat.
Denkdoof is trying to pull guard but Nut turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nut changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Denkdoof fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nut is looking to clinch.
Denkdoof shoots in and drives through. Nut sprawls well.
Nut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Denkdoof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nut throws a leg kick but Denkdoof checks it.
Denkdoof tries to sprawl but Nut drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nut wants to take a breather but Denkdoof is having none of it.
Denkdoof tries to kick Nut off but Nut keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aster Denkdoof has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Denkdoof gets back to full guard.
Denkdoof keeping moving, preventing Nut from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Denkdoof looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nut has picked Denkdoof up and slammed him! Denkdoof can't keep hold of the triangle and Nut manages to pass to side control!
Nut trying to control the position but Denkdoof is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denkdoof stops Nut from passing to mount.
Denkdoof is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Denkdoof is trying to control Nut's posture but Nut avoids it.
Nut is trying to get an arm triangle but Denkdoof is defending well.
Denkdoof is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nut off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denkdoof tries to get the hooks in deep but Nut pushed the leg off.
Denkdoof gets his hands free as Nut looks to control.
Denkdoof struggling to land strikes to the head as Nut covers up.
Denkdoof struggling to keep hold of the position.
Denkdoof has the hooks in. Nut is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nut is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aster Denkdoof.
I think Denkdoof 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aster Denkdoof!
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