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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Leave It to Beaver Theme. Galaxy Nexus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Beaver's chin.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Beaver!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
Nexus swings for the body but Beaver moves out of range.
Nexus cracks Beaver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beaver misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beaver.
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Nexus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beaver's head.
Nexus lands a nice looking body shot.
Nexus throws a hook but Beaver avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Nexus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beaver tries to bum rush Nexus with a series of wild strikes but Nexus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nexus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beaver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaver throws a right hand that Nexus ducks under and follows up with a left that Nexus also avoids with ease.
A jab from Nexus misses.
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
Beaver throws a body punch but Nexus moves out of range.
Beaver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Nexus there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beaver has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch combination from Beaver misses.
A big right from Nexus misses.
Nexus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beaver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nexus.
Beaver throws a head kick that misses.
Nexus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beaver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beaver ducks right into an uppercut from Nexus.
Beaver throws a hook but Nexus blocks it.
Nexus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nexus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nexus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beaver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nexus walks into a jab.
Beaver dodges the punch combination from Nexus.
Beaver slips a jab from Nexus.
Nexus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beaver clobbers Nexus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two 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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Nexus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nexus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Beaver misses the target.
Beaver throws a right and a left that Nexus avoids nicely.
Harry Beaver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Beaver catches Nexus right on the button with a cross.
Nexus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nexus misses with a wild combination.
Nexus misses with a looping right.
Nexus throws a body punch but Beaver moves out of range.
Beaver tries to score with a low kick but Nexus moves his leg out of the way.
Nexus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beaver throws out the jab.
Nexus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nexus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beaver on the side of the head.
Nexus fails with the takedown
enabling Beaver to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Beaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beaver just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaver throws a poor cross that misses
and Nexus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beaver is looking to clinch but Nexus is avoiding it.
A big left from Beaver misses.
Beaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nexus throws a lazy uppercut
and Beaver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beaver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beaver loads up on a big right hand but Nexus slips the punch.
Beaver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nexus.
Nexus loads up on a big right hand but Beaver slips the punch.
Beaver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Nexus connects with a looping right hand.
Nexus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nexus thows a body shot but no joy.
Beaver throws a leg kick that misses.
Beaver throws a solid leg kick but Nexus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beaver.
Beaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus looks to land a left hand but Beaver moved out of range nicely.
Beaver takes one on the button.
Nexus fails with a takedown attempt.
Beaver lands with a hook. Nexus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beaver misses with an uppercut
and Nexus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beaver won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Nexus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beaver is not content to let Nexus control the position.
Nexus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beaver avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nexus.
Beaver is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nexus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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 Galaxy Nexus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beaver's waist but Beaver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nexus off to one side.
Beaver throws a shot from downtown. Nexus moves away and avoids it.
Harry Beaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Beaver misses.
Nexus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beaver doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Nexus misses.
Beaver wants to clinch up but Nexus keeps it at a distance.
Nexus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beaver staying out of range there.
Beaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Nexus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beaver misses with a straight right.
Beaver misses with a hook. Nexus ducked under it nicely.
Nexus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beaver digs a good body shot into Nexus's ribs.
Good exchange - Beaver coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nexus momentarily.
Nexus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nexus misses with a hook
and Beaver counters with a series of strikes. Nexus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nexus throws a hook but Beaver blocks it.
Nexus throws a hook to the side of Beaver's head but Beaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beaver throws a right and a left that Nexus avoids nicely.
Beaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nexus.
Nexus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nexus misses the jab.
Beaver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Nexus. Beautiful body shot.
Nexus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nexus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nexus walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nexus looks to land a right hand but Beaver moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus lands a lovely overhand right.
Beaver clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beaver.
Nexus blocks a body shot from Beaver.
Beaver working aggressively here.
Beaver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nexus up against the cage.
Nexus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beaver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nexus.
Nexus tries to throw a body punch but Beaver avoids it by throwing Nexus back against the cage.
Nexus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nexus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nexus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beaver is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galaxy Nexus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beaver.
Nexus breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus throws a lazy right hand but Beaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nexus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beaver on the side of the head.
Beaver blocks a jab.
Nexus misses with the combination.
Beaver scores with a nice head shot.
Nexus lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Nexus misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nexus misses the target.
Beaver misses with a left hand
and Beaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Nexus there.
Nexus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Nexus misses.
Nexus has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Nexus.
Nexus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beaver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Nexus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beaver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nexus throws out the jab.
Nexus slips a jab from Beaver.
Nexus misses with a takedown attempt - Beaver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beaver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nexus.
Nexus connects with the punch.
Beaver swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nexus thuds his right hand into Beaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beaver throws a lazy right hand but Nexus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beaver throws a looping overhand right but Nexus ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Beaver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beaver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nexus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nexus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nexus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nexus lands a couple of digs.
Beaver wants to stand up but Nexus is controlling him.
Beaver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaver wants to stand but Nexus is controlling the position.
Nexus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beaver keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nexus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus slips nicely into half guard.
Nexus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nexus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beaver wants to get back to his feet.
Nexus trying to control from half guard but Beaver is working away.
Nexus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beaver pushes Nexus off looking to stand but Nexus dives back in and keeps control.
Nexus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaver is staying active underneath Nexus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beaver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nexus.
Beaver wants to get back to his feet.
Nexus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nexus works his way into full mount!
Beaver wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nexus looking to control but Beaver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus looking to ground and pound but Beaver is blocking nicely.
Nexus wants to control the pace but Beaver is squirming around nicely.
Beaver tries to buck Nexus off but he can't manage it.
Nexus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Beaver is trying to stand up.
Nexus with good strikes from the mount here!
Beaver is trying to stand up.
Beaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nexus raining down shots from the mount!
Beaver is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nexus loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Beaver scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nexus land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nexus stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galaxy Nexus!
In his post fight interview, Galaxy Nexus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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