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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Oswalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
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263 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Oswalt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oswalt.
Oswalt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kerr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kerr tries to bench press Oswalt off him but Oswalt keeps the position.
Oswalt advances nicely into full mount.
Oswalt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kerr is looking to escape.
Oswalt looking to ground and pound but Kerr is blocking nicely.
Oswalt misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswalt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Oswalt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kerr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oswalt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kerr because Oswalt loaded up on that one.
Kerr working to try and regain half guard.
Kerr tries to hold on but Oswalt postures up.
Oswalt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kerr turns into him and now he's in Oswalt's guard.
Oswalt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kerr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerr has his foot on Oswalt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oswalt works his way back into a safe position though.
Oswalt lands a couple of elbows.
Oswalt controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerr wants to sweep here but Oswalt controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oswalt trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Oswalt 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.
Oswalt postures up in Kerr's guard and throws a big left but Kerr blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oswalt is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kerr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerr has his feet on Oswalt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oswalt throws a right and a left that Kerr avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Oswalt.
Oswalt is looking to clinch.
Oswalt throws a series of punches but Kerr moves out of range.
Oswalt throws a nice looking combination but Kerr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kerr checks a leg kick.
Oswalt is looking to clinch but Kerr is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Oswalt.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown but Oswalt shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kerr is defended easily by Oswalt.
Oswalt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerr misses with a head kick.
Oswalt closes the distance and clinches.
Oswalt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Kerr as Oswalt shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oswalt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerr scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Nate Oswalt has been cut.
Oswalt tries to clinch but Kerr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Oswalt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Oswalt'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.
Kerr tries to clinch but Oswalt is having none of it.
Oswalt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kerr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oswalt is in Kerr's guard.
Oswalt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerr is keeping the position for now.
Oswalt advances to half guard.
Oswalt is looking to advance position but Kerr won't allow it.
Oswalt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oswalt wants to take a breather but Kerr is having none of it.
Oswalt postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kerr to stand up.
Oswalt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oswalt taking a breather.
Kerr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oswalt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kerr's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr wants to get back to his feet.
Oswalt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oswalt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oswalt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kerr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kerr wants to sweep here but Oswalt controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr wants to stand but Oswalt is controlling the position.
Kerr is looking for a triangle here but Oswalt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nate Oswalt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oswalt trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Oswalt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A left and a right from Oswalt both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oswalt stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerr. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Oswalt as Kerr shoots in.
Oswalt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kerr trying to remain calm as Oswalt controls from the top position.
Kerr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oswalt off and has taken his back!
Oswalt tries to break free.
Kerr lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Oswalt looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kerr keeps control of the position as Oswalt tries to break free.
Kerr is riding his opponent, not letting Oswalt buck him off.
Kerr is persistently looking for the submission but Oswalt is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerr gets his hands free as Oswalt looks to control.
A lull in the action here.
Oswalt is trying to shake Kerr off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Kerr won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Oswalt fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Kerr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oswalt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kerr feints and as Oswalt raises his hands in defense, Kerr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Oswalt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Oswalt'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oswalt misses with a low kick.
Oswalt lands a two punch combo.
Oswalt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kerr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oswalt doesn't manage to clinch there - Kerr circles away.
Kerr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oswalt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kerr somewhat.
Oswalt tries for a takedown but Kerr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oswalt keeps the fight on the outside.
Oswalt gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oswalt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kerr manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr is looking to control Oswalt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kerr avoid being mounted?
Oswalt wants to work for an arm triangle but Kerr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kerr trying to control but Oswalt postures up.
Oswalt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerr kicks off Oswalt and gets to his feet.
Oswalt stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerr. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet.
Oswalt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr throws a body kick that misses.
Oswalt looks to land a combination. Kerr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kerr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nate Oswalt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kerr.
Kerr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oswalt works over Kerr's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerr tries to clinch up but Oswalt circles away and keeps his distance.
Kerr swinging wildly here.
Kerr has Oswalt up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerr can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Oswalt manages to end up in side control.
Oswalt wants to control for a moment but Kerr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Oswalt is pressing down on Kerr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kerr is holding on for now.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
Oswalt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oswalt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kerr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oswalt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswalt prevents Kerr from standing back up.
Oswalt wants to work for an arm triangle but Kerr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kerr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oswalt trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Mark Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Oswalt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oswalt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Nate Oswalt!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Nate Oswalt!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Nate Oswalt!
Nate Oswalt wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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