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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Never Can Say Goodbye. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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255 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Cane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Nelson 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.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nelson just content to control the position.
Cane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Cane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson slows the pace down in half guard.
Cane wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Cane trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
Cane is trying to get back to full guard.
Cane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!
Nelson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nelson just looking to survive in the bad position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roy Nelson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Some wild striking there from Cane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cane wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cane keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is really struggling to control Cane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cane lands in his opponent's guard.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nelson not doing much here.
Nelson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cane for as long as he can get away with.
Cane is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to stand but Cane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cane manages to get to full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson won't allow Cane to sweep him here.
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.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cane wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Cane working a defensive guard here.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roy Nelson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nelson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cane is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Cane wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cane has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cane!
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cane is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nelson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cane's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nelson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roy Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson in particular looking to stall.
Cane trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roy Nelson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cane's guard.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
Nelson won't allow Cane to sweep him here.
Nelson stays in close to Cane's body and controls the position.
Cane keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cane keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nelson postures up.
Cane is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson pushes down on Cane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roy Nelson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nelson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cane's guard.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
Marcus Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson stops Cane from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Nelson!
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