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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Kemmerling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaatu Nicto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Kemmerling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klaatu Nicto!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nicto wants it to stay on the feet.
Kemmerling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicto counters with a takedown into side control.
Kemmerling is looking for a sweep.
Nicto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kemmerling, who protects the arm well.
Nicto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nicto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kemmerling keeps working.
Kemmerling gets back to half guard.
Kemmerling trying to control but Nicto postures up.
Nicto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nicto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nicto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nicto trying to pass the guard but Kemmerling defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicto wants to work for an arm triangle but Kemmerling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kemmerling moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nicto postures up in Kemmerling's guard and throws a big left but Kemmerling blocks it.
Kemmerling has momentary wrist control but Nicto slips an elbow through the middle.
Kemmerling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kemmerling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nicto.
Nicto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nicto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nicto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kemmerling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nicto.
Kemmerling has Nicto pulled in close to control his posture.
Nicto trying to control but Kemmerling is working from the bottom.
Kemmerling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Nicto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kemmerling is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kemmerling manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nicto manages to get himself to full guard.
Kemmerling stopping the sweep attempt from Nicto.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicto is adopting a defensive guard.
Kemmerling postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Klaatu Nicto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Nicto or perhaps it was just good defense by Kemmerling which made him look bad.
Nicto looks gassed!
No luck for Kemmerling with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Kemmerling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemmerling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kemmerling working the ground and pound from side control.
Kemmerling throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nicto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nicto is looking to improve his position.
Kemmerling winds up and cracks Nicto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nicto is looking to escape.
Kemmerling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicto is refusing to be controlled, as Kemmerling sits in half guard.
Kemmerling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemmerling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nicto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kemmerling is pressing down on Nicto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nicto is holding on for now.
Nicto trying to control but Kemmerling postures up.
Nicto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kemmerling trying to control from half guard but Nicto is working away.
Kemmerling wants to pass the guard but Nicto is defending well.
Kemmerling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klaatu Nicto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nicto fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kemmerling shoots in and drives through. Nicto sprawls well.
Kemmerling closes the distance and clinches.
Nicto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nicto stopping the sweep attempt from Kemmerling.
Kemmerling controls Nicto momentarily but Nicto frees himself.
Nicto is fighting to break Kemmerling's control of his arms but Kemmerling is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nicto works over Kemmerling with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemmerling lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nicto!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nicto is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemmerling looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nicto tries to hold on but Kemmerling postures up.
Nicto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nicto is breathing heavily.
Kemmerling cracks Nicto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kemmerling thowing shots but they're missing.
Kemmerling scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kemmerling landing strikes from the mount and Nicto is in trouble!
Kemmerling avoids the attempt from Nicto to control.
Nicto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kemmerling lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemmerling raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kemmerling working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nicto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nicto regains half guard.
Nicto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kemmerling lands a nice short elbow.
Kemmerling prevents Nicto from improving his position.
Kemmerling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicto defending well though.
Kemmerling prevents Nicto from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicto is looking for a sweep. Kemmerling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nicto is trying to maintain the position but Kemmerling is very close to passing his half guard.
Kemmerling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kemmerling wants to control but Nicto is keeping him busy.
Nicto is looking for a sweep. Kemmerling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nicto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kemmerling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicto's head.
Kemmerling is pressing down on Nicto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nicto is holding on for now.
Kemmerling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicto keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nicto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kemmerling wants to free his trapped foot but Nicto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nicto wants to get back to his feet.
Nicto has hold of Kemmerling's hands but Kemmerling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kemmerling 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.
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. Kemmerling connects with a nice short shot to Nicto's temple.
Kemmerling passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nicto!
Nicto tries to hold on but Kemmerling postures up.
Kemmerling punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Kemmerling dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nicto with a poor takedown
so Kemmerling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nicto controls Kemmerling momentarily but Kemmerling frees himself.
Brandon Kemmerling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kemmerling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemmerling wants to control from the top but Nicto keeps moving.
Kemmerling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nicto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kemmerling connects with a couple of short punches.
Kemmerling forces his way into half guard.
Nicto trying to control but Kemmerling postures up.
Kemmerling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemmerling is trying to work for a kimura but Nicto is defending well.
Nicto trying to hold on to Kemmerling's head to control him but Kemmerling postures up.
Kemmerling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nicto wants to control but Kemmerling is keeping busy.
Nicto tries to kick Kemmerling off but Kemmerling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Kemmerling seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Klaatu Nicto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nicto drives through with a takedown into Kemmerling's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kemmerling has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicto throws and elbow that misses. Kemmerling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nicto's guard. Nice move by Kemmerling!
Kemmerling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nicto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nicto is trying to control the position but Kemmerling postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kemmerling stopping the sweep attempt from Nicto.
Kemmerling controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nicto tries to sprawl but Kemmerling drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kemmerling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nicto trying to hold on to Kemmerling's head to control him but Kemmerling postures up.
Nicto tries to roll over but Kemmerling keeps him under control.
Kemmerling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nicto is trying to maintain the position but Kemmerling is very close to passing his half guard.
Kemmerling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kemmerling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemmerling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicto's head.
Nice strikes from Kemmerling there.
Nicto is concentrating on defense, preventing Kemmerling from advancing position.
Nicto wants to control but Kemmerling is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nicto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kemmerling trying to control the action but Nicto is working from the bottom.
Nicto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kemmerling throwing strikes but missing.
Nicto trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Kemmerling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kemmerling 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Kemmerling!
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