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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Eaton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - Berzerk. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eaton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sabah Nur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Eaton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sabah Nur misses its intended target.
Eaton darts in looking for a takedown but Sabah Nur gets double underhooks and turns Eaton into the cage.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eaton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Eaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Sabah Nur catches Eaton right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eaton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabah Nur lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Eaton.
Eaton with a poor takedown
and Sabah Nur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sabah Nur enables Eaton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sabah Nur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Eaton is fighting to break Sabah Nur's control of his arms but Sabah Nur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eaton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabah Nur is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eaton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sabah Nur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eaton off and has taken his back!
That's two 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!
Sabah Nur missing with punches from the back.
Eaton trying to control the position but Sabah Nur manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur is riding his opponent, not letting Eaton buck him off.
Eaton is trying to break free.
Eaton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Eaton has hold of Sabah Nur's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Sabah Nur lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Eaton.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sabah Nur's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eaton doesn't escape.
Eaton rolls, trying to escape but Sabah Nur keeps control of the position.
Good control from Sabah Nur.
Eaton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sabah Nur gets his way!
Sabah Nur throwing wild punches that miss their target.
I would not like to be Eaton right now.
Eaton is keeping busy.
Eaton trying to control the hands but Sabah Nur won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is riding his opponent, not letting Eaton buck him off.
Eaton trying to control but not successfully.
Sabah Nur working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sabah Nur has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Eaton is in real trouble here. Sabah Nur gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Eaton is tapping out! Sabah Nur wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). En Sabah Nur!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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