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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaquille Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Clint Mansell - Dead Reckoning. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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287 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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288 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille Oneal!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneal with a hook.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Sergio Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Oneal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Oneal.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oneal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oneal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Lesnar takes a swing at Oneal's ribcage but misses.
Shaquille Oneal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oneal jabs at Lesnar's body.
Lesnar digs a good body shot into Oneal's ribs.
Lesnar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneal misses with an uppercut
and Lesnar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oneal tries to score with a low kick but Lesnar moves his leg out of the way.
Oneal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lesnar momentarily.
Oneal misses with a series of wild punches.
Oneal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesnars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lesnar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Oneal misses
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Oneal throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Oneal throws a head kick that misses
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneal wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oneal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneal tries to strike from the bottom.
Oneal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Oneal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oneal manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Oneal's guard.
Oneal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oneal wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Oneal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar trying to control but Oneal is working from the bottom.
Lesnar passes into half guard.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Oneal dodges it nicely.
Oneal is trying to control but can't.
Oneal has a hand on Lesnar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lesnar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
BOOM! Lesnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oneal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oneal regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Oneal won't allow it.
Oneal is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Oneal is having none of it.
Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Oneal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oneal trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oneal is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar.
Lesnar works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Sergio Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergio Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oneal misses with a left hand
and Lesnar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oneal takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Oneal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oneal is looking to land body kicks.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Oneal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oneal dives in and grabs Lesnar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes down on Oneal's head and hops out.
Oneal misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
Oneal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Lesnar. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneal looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Oneal pushes him off.
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed
and Oneal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oneal has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Oneal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnar defends well.
Oneal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lesnar is aware though and is defending well.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oneal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneal working for submissions but it's allowed Lesnar to get to half guard.
Oneal is breathing heavily.
Lesnar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar pushes down on Oneal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oneal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oneal wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Oneal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneal looking for submissions off his back.
Oneal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oneal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oneal working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.
Lesnar trying to control but Oneal is working from the bottom.
Oneal working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.
Lesnar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oneal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lesnar has Oneal in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Oneal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It looks like Shaquille Oneal has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Oneal's head.
Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Oneal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lesnar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Lesnar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oneal dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
Oneal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oneal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oneal is working for a submission of some sort.
Lesnar is not content to let Oneal control the position.
Oneal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Oneal is tapping! Great win for Lesnar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergio Lesnar!
In his post fight interview, Sergio Lesnar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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