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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Goodknight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Senasong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesar Goodknight has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesar Goodknight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Senasong!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodknight keeps the fight on the outside.
Senasong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Senasong wants to clinch up but Goodknight keeps it at a distance.
Senasong wants to clinch.
Senasong is looking to clinch but Goodknight is avoiding it.
Goodknight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goodknight throws a big right hand that misses.
Senasong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodknight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goodknight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goodknight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goodknight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Senasong trying to keep a closed guard but Goodknight is proving a slippery customer.
Goodknight landing some decent shots from guard.
Senasong is trying to control the position but Goodknight postures up.
Senasong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Senasong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodknight distracts Senasong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goodknight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodknight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Senasong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goodknight cracks Senasong with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodknight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goodknight 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.
Goodknight throws a strike but Senasong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Goodknight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senasong preventing the sweep.
Senasong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Senasong throws and elbow that misses. Goodknight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Senasong's guard. Nice move by Goodknight!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodknight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Senasong working for submissions but it's allowed Goodknight to get to half guard.
Goodknight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Senasong pushes Goodknight off looking to stand but Goodknight dives back in and keeps control.
Senasong looks gassed!
Goodknight controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senasong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodknight.
Goodknight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Senasong's head.
Goodknight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goodknight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Senasong's head.
Goodknight lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goodknight connects with a nice short shot to Senasong's temple.
Senasong is rocked!
Goodknight lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Senasong! More strikes land and this one is all over! Goodknight jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Goodknight!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terell Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patth Khanmak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terell Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patth Khanmak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wright lands in his opponent's guard.
Wright passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wright grinds an elbow into Khanmak's temple.
Khanmak is looking for a sweep.
Wright cracks Khanmak with a big right hand but Khanmak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanmak can't do much from the bottom here.
Wright cracks Khanmak with a big right hand but Khanmak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wright scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Khanmak to see if he's OK.
Wright landing strikes.
Wright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Khanmak some visible discomfort.
Wright grinds an elbow into Khanmak's temple.
Khanmak looks gassed!
Wright cracks Khanmak with a big elbow.
Wright 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.
Wright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Khanmak down.
Khanmak is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Khanmak is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright landing strikes.
Khanmak is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wright working the ground and pound.
Khanmak is still in real trouble! Can Wright finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright landing strikes.
The crowd goes nuts as Wright knocks Khanmak out cold with a massive hammerfist! Wright Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Terell Wright!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kron Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kron Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aron Rogers!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Kenny.
Kenny tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenny looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Kenny looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Kenny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kenny throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenny is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs.
Kenny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Aron Rogers has been cut.
Kenny is breathing heavily.
Rogers avoids a kick to the body.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenny throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rogers.
Rogers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogers manages to end up in side control.
Rogers controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kenny trying to remain calm as Rogers controls from the top position.
Rogers throws an elbow but Kenny slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny seems a little lost for a moment, as Rogers dominates the positioning.
Rogers misses with the ground and pound.
Rogers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kenny throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Kenny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers wants the takedown. Kenny is fighting it off but Rogers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kenny's guard against the cage.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron Rogers'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.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Kenny.
Kron Kenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenny misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Kenny.
Kenny looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny tries to escape but Rogers is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers with the ground and pound but Kenny regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aron Rogers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rogers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rogers just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers stands up and beckons Kenny to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kenny throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Kenny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rogers lands in his opponent's guard.
Kenny is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rogers dives into side control.
Aron Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny pushes Rogers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rogers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rogers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Noguiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noguiera's entrance music is Someday. A fine choice. Nakamura has chosen Bate pesadão as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Noguiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shunsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakamura lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura won't allow Noguiera to sweep him here.
Nakamura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Noguiera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noguiera circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura lands with a nice combination. Noguiera backs away looking to recover.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Noguiera actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura stops Noguiera from getting back to his feet.
Noguiera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguiera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Noguiera walks into a stiff left hand from Nakamura.
Noguiera misses with a low kick.
Noguiera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Noguiera moves out of range.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Noguiera.
An inside leg kick from Noguiera misses.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noguiera motions for Nakamura to come forward. Noguiera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noguiera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Noguiera.
Noguiera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakamura sprawls well. Nakamura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noguiera gets slowly back to his feet.
Noguiera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakamura scores with a one two! Noguiera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Noguiera looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Noguiera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noguiera finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakamura's head.
Noguiera cracks the inside of Nakamura's front leg.
Noguiera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguiera throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Noguiera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noguiera needs to keep his hands up - Nakamura had a free shot at his head there.
Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into Noguiera's guard.
Noguiera is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noguiera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Noguiera working a defensive guard but Nakamura passes into half guard.
Noguiera wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noguiera pushes Nakamura off looking to stand but Nakamura dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noguiera is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roger Noguiera.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noguiera wants to improve his position but instead Nakamura has moved into half guard.
Noguiera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Noguiera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguiera controlling the position.
Noguiera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard.
Noguiera trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Noguiera pushing down on Nakamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Noguiera stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noguiera is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nakamura reverses the position - he's now on top in Noguiera's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsuke Nakamura dominated that round.
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.
Noguiera missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Noguiera enables Nakamura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Noguiera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Noguiera wants to stand up but Nakamura is controlling him.
Noguiera pushes Nakamura off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Noguiera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noguiera shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Noguiera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Noguiera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Noguiera looks for a takedown but Nakamura sprawls well.
Shunsuke Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noguiera sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakamura wants to stand but Noguiera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguiera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Noguiera is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Noguiera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakamura is controlling him.
Noguiera is working an open guard so Nakamura takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noguiera sprawls well initially but Nakamura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakamura decides to stand up.
Nakamura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Noguiera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noguiera missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noguiera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura slips a jab from Noguiera.
Nice takedown defense from Nakamura. No joy for Noguiera on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Noguiera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura cracks Noguiera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakamura looks to land a combination. Noguiera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Noguiera misses with a body shot.
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nakamura gets to his feet - Noguiera follows without any prompting.
Noguiera throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Noguiera lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noguiera misses with a wild body shot.
Noguiera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nakamura lands a head shot.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noguiera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noguiera as he jumps to the side.
Noguiera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noguiera.
Noguiera misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Noguiera is trying to defend but Nakamura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura prevents Noguiera from improving his position.
Noguiera is trying to stand.
Noguiera tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noguiera dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Noguiera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsuke Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamura moves out of range as Noguiera strikes.
Noguiera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakamura checks it well.
Noguiera walks into a stiff left hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noguiera throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Noguiera walks into a straight right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Noguiera can't escape the position.
Nakamura gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Noguiera looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Noguiera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakamura 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to get up but he can't break Noguiera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Noguiera is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Noguiera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noguiera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Noguiera looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shunsuke Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Noguiera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Noguiera goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nakamura is on top in guard.
Noguiera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nakamura uses it to pass to side control.
Nakamura stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Noguiera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noguiera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Noguiera wants to control but Nakamura postures up.
Noguiera is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura stands up.
Shunsuke Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura connects with a crisp jab.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Noguiera shows good takedown defense.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Noguiera moves out of range.
Nakamura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noguiera tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Noguiera is holding on to half guard well.
Roger Noguiera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguiera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Noguiera.
Noguiera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Noguiera wants to stand and escape but Nakamura is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shunsuke Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsuke Nakamura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjergan Fjordfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Hamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjordfoot comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth: Crusher Destroyer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjergan Fjordfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Hamm!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjordfoot shoots in and bounces Hamm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjordfoot wants to control from the top but Hamm keeps moving.
Hamm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamm is controlling Fjordfoot's posture.
Fjordfoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fjordfoot wants to pass the guard but Hamm is keeping the position.
Hamm looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fjordfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Isaac Hamm wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hamm fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamm tries for a takedown but Fjordfoot circles away easily
and Fjordfoot decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hamm's guard.
Fjordfoot is fighting to break Hamm's control of his arms but Hamm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hamm working a defensive guard here.
Hamm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamm keeping moving, preventing Fjordfoot from controlling successfully.
Hamm is controlling Fjordfoot's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Isaac Hamm.
Fjordfoot throws a leg kick that misses.
Fjordfoot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hamm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hamm is controlling Fjordfoot's trapped leg to prevent Fjordfoot from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjordfoot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamm's head.
Hamm is staying active underneath Fjordfoot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fjordfoot throwing shots but Hamm is blocking nicely.
Hamm gets back to full guard.
Fjordfoot trying to control but Hamm is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamm trying to keep a closed guard but Fjordfoot is proving a slippery customer.
Fjordfoot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamm on the ground.
Hamm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fjordfoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fjordfoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hamm can't keep his opponent in guard - Fjordfoot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fjordfoot is trying to control. Hamm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hamm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hamm wants to sweep here but Fjordfoot controlling him for the moment.
Fjordfoot working some strikes from top position.
Fjordfoot wants to control from the top but Hamm keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamm is trying to control the position but Fjordfoot postures up.
Hamm keeping full guard, as Fjordfoot tries to pass.
Hamm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fjordfoot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hamm trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Isaac Hamm.
Fjordfoot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hamm quickly recovers to half guard.
Hamm trying to control from the bottom.
Hamm wants to get back to full guard.
Hamm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fjordfoot wants to control from the top but Hamm keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot works over Hamm with some ground and pound from guard.
Fjordfoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamm trying to control the position.
Hamm trying to control the position here.
Fjordfoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjordfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamm keeping full guard, as Fjordfoot tries to pass.
Fjordfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjordfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamm keeping full guard, as Fjordfoot tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjergan Fjordfoot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fjordfoot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Isaac Hamm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjordfoot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hamm's half guard.
Hamm is trying to get back to full guard.
Fjordfoot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hamm trying to control here.
Fjordfoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamm is looking to control Fjordfoot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hamm avoid being mounted?
Hamm manages to get to full guard.
Fjordfoot wants to control from the top but Hamm keeps moving.
Fjordfoot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fjordfoot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamm keeping moving, preventing Fjordfoot from controlling successfully.
Fjordfoot stopping the sweep attempt from Hamm.
Fjordfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjordfoot working some strikes from top position.
Fjordfoot wants to control from the top but Hamm keeps moving.
Bjergan Fjordfoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamm trying to keep a closed guard but Fjordfoot is proving a slippery customer.
Fjordfoot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fjordfoot stops Hamm from standing up.
Hamm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hamm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Hamm.
Fjordfoot 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.
Fjordfoot wants to pass the guard but Hamm is keeping the position.
Hamm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fjordfoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamm trying to control the position.
Fjordfoot pushing down on Hamm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fjordfoot thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hamm to regain full guard.
Hamm is trying to keep Fjordfoot in close.
Hamm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fjordfoot.
Fjordfoot trying to control but Hamm is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot won't allow Hamm to sweep him here.
Fjordfoot looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hamm has his foot on Fjordfoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjordfoot works his way back into a safe position though.
Fjordfoot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fjordfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjordfoot advances position into side control!
Hamm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fjordfoot's best efforts.
Fjordfoot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fjordfoot wants to take a breather but Hamm is having none of it.
Hamm manages to get to full guard.
Fjordfoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjordfoot trying to control but Hamm is working from the bottom.
Hamm working a defensive guard here.
Hamm wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Isaac Hamm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Fjordfoot with that takedown attempt.
Fjordfoot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fjordfoot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hamm stuffs the takedown attempt from Fjordfoot. Fjordfoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamm connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjergan Fjordfoot dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hamm looks to land a combination but Fjordfoot avoids it well.
Fjordfoot moves out of range as Hamm throws a body kick.
Hamm clinches up with Fjordfoot and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamm pulls guard.
Hamm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fjordfoot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hamm controlling the position.
Fjordfoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fjordfoot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fjordfoot controls the pace.
Hamm trying to keep a closed guard but Fjordfoot is proving a slippery customer.
Fjordfoot scoring with some ground and pound.
Hamm keeping full guard, as Fjordfoot tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordfoot won't allow Hamm to sweep him here.
Hamm has his foot on Fjordfoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjordfoot works his way back into a safe position though.
Fjordfoot wants to pass the guard but Hamm is keeping the position.
Hamm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fjordfoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fjordfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjordfoot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fjordfoot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fjordfoot landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fjordfoot manages to get himself to full guard.
Hamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjordfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjordfoot wants to sweep here but Hamm controlling him for the moment.
Hamm trying to control but Fjordfoot is working from the bottom.
Fjordfoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamm is one step ahead there.
Hamm wants to control from the top but Fjordfoot keeps moving.
Fjordfoot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Isaac Hamm wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fjordfoot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hamm is trying to maintain the position but Fjordfoot is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamm preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hamm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamm.
Fjordfoot wants to pass the guard but Hamm is keeping the position.
Hamm wants to get back to his feet but Fjordfoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fjordfoot looking to pass the guard.
Hamm controls Fjordfoot momentarily but Fjordfoot frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fjordfoot slips nicely into half guard.
Hamm looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fjordfoot is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fjordfoot is thwarting Hamm's attempts to control the position.
Fjordfoot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Isaac Hamm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fjordfoot tries to pass to full mount but Hamm defends it.
Hamm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fjordfoot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjergan Fjordfoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fjordfoot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjergan Fjordfoot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Mellendrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pray comes into the arena with Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
300 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Mellendrez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mellendrez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pray postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mellendrez fails with the takedown
and Pray counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mellendrez won't be happy with that.
Mellendrez is trying to escape the position but Pray is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mellendrez is trying to control Pray's posture but Pray avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellendrez being controlled for a moment.
Pray tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mellendrez being controlled for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lay Pray just wasn't active enough.
Pray feints and as Mellendrez raises his hands in defense, Pray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mellendrez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pray gets to his feet - Mellendrez follows without any prompting.
Pray gets a takedown into half guard.
Pray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mellendrez looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pray tries to pass to full mount but Mellendrez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mellendrez is looking for a sweep. Pray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lay Pray just wasn't active enough.
Mellendrez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pray fails with the takedown
and Mellendrez counters by moving into the clinch.
Pray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mellendrez is fending him off so far but Pray persists. Nope, Mellendrez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pray lands a left and a right that send Mellendrez crashing to the mat, dazed. Pray thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mellendrez is rocked!
Pray shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Mellendrez is unconscious as Pray celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Lay Pray!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Cobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Mortero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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147 lbs
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152 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Cobos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Mortero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortero throws a right hand that Cobos ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobos also avoids with ease.
Cobos feints and as Mortero raises his hands in defense, Cobos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cobos is in close to Mortero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cobos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cobos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cobos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cobos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobos postures up in Mortero's guard and throws a big left but Mortero blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobos lands a couple of digs.
Cobos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mortero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cobos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cobos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Cobos with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cobos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cobos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mortero!
Cobos 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.
Cobos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mortero's face.
Mortero looks gassed!
Cobos looking to ground and pound but Mortero is blocking nicely.
Mortero is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cobos content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Cobos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobos landing punches.
Cobos controlling the pace for now.
Cobos breaks from Mortero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobos working the ground and pound effectively.
Cobos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cobos.
Cobos landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mortero hang on?
Mortero is rocked!
Cobos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cobos working the ground and pound effectively.
Mortero is still in real trouble! Can Cobos finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Cobos dominated that round.
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.
Cobos shoots for a double leg takedown but Mortero sprawls well. He's pushed Cobos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mortero seems to have recovered his senses.
Cobos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mortero but Mortero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mortero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cobos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Cobos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cobos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cobos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mortero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cobos controlling the action here.
Mortero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cobos.
Cobos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mortero's head.
Mortero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mortero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobos.
Cobos is taking a breather. Mortero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cobos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mortero defending well though.
Cobos is trying to control. Mortero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cobos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cobos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mortero's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobos not doing much here.
Cobos trying to control the action but Mortero is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lucas Cobos.
Nice sprawl there from Mortero as Cobos shoots in.
Cobos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobos wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cobos closes the distance and clinches up with Mortero, looking for a takedown. Cobos pushes Mortero against the cage but Mortero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mortero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cobos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mortero won't be happy with that.
Mortero managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cobos.
Cobos misses with the ground and pound.
Mortero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cobos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cobos wants to control but Mortero is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Cobos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cobos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mortero quickly recovers to half guard.
Cobos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cobos stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cobos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Cobos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Mortero misses.
Nice sprawl there from Mortero as Cobos shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cobos drops an elbow to the side of Mortero's head.
Cobos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cobos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mortero's head.
Cobos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mortero has hold of Cobos's hands but Cobos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mortero has hold of Cobos's hands but Cobos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cobos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cobos thows a huge punch but Mortero dodges it nicely.
Cobos drops an elbow to the side of Mortero's head.
Cobos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cobos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cobos controlling the pace.
Lucas Cobos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cobos throwing shots but Mortero is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobos lands with a punch from half guard.
Mortero is staying active underneath Cobos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cobos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cobos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cobos throwing shots but Mortero is blocking nicely.
Cobos drops an elbow to the side of Mortero's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cobos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mortero's head.
Cobos drops an elbow to the side of Mortero's head.
Cobos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobos working Mortero over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Cobos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cobos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Cobos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Hilden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Mayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A City In Florida. Jukka Hilden could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dante Mayton's chin.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jukka Hilden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Mayton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jukka Hilden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilden shoots in for a takedown but Mayton shows good takedown defense.
Hilden shoots in looking for a takedown but Mayton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hilden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Hilden or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayton which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Hilden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hilden.
Mayton lands the left hand.
Hilden shoots in for a takedown but Mayton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayton tries to clinch but Hilden moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mayton.
Mayton throws a head kick that Hilden semi-blocks.
Mayton throws a head kick that misses.
Mayton fails with the takedown
and Hilden counters with a shoot takedown. Mayton fights it but they end up in guard.
Hilden wants to control from the top but Mayton keeps moving.
Hilden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayton is keeping the position for now.
Hilden 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.
Hilden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayton wants to sweep here but Hilden controlling him for the moment.
Mayton keeping moving, preventing Hilden from controlling successfully.
Hilden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayton is keeping the position for now.
Hilden trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Jukka Hilden wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hilden misses with a takedown
letting Mayton counter with a right hand.
Mayton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mayton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hilden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hilden.
Mayton looks gassed!
Hilden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mayton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hilden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayton keeping full guard, as Hilden tries to pass.
Mayton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hilden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hilden drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hilden seems to have locked his on tight now - Mayton screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hilden, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jukka Hilden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Garrido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip McMann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McMann's choice of entrance music: Snow - Informer. Skip McMann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Garrido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skip McMann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrido drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garrido is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Garrido tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McMann is looking for a sweep.
Garrido trying to control the action but McMann is working from the bottom.
Garrido looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McMann is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann can't do much from the bottom here.
McMann defending against the ground and pound.
Garrido misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Garrido working the ground and pound.
Garrido throwing strikes but McMann manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Garrido regains half guard.
Garrido is not content to let McMann control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrido gets back to full guard.
Garrido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garrido manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McMann manages to get himself to full guard.
Garrido passes into half guard.
McMann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrido not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garrido connects with a nice short shot to McMann's temple.
Garrido is working for a kimura but McMann is defending it quite comfortably.
Garrido slows the pace down in half guard.
McMann is refusing to be controlled, as Garrido sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garrido takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garrido works his way into side control.
Garrido has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McMann!
Garrido fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Garrido trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garrido misses with a head shot.
Garrido lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Garrido dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - McMann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garrido missing with a left hand there. McMann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McMann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garrido breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrido fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMann manages to avoid it.
McMann stuffs the takedown attempt from Garrido. Garrido gets slowly back to his feet.
McMann lands a jab to the nose.
McMann tries to close the distance and clinch but Garrido swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garrido misses with a hook.
McMann tries to clinch but Garrido is having none of it.
Garrido misses with a hook. McMann ducked under it nicely.
Garrido throws a lazy right hand but McMann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrido tries for a takedown but McMann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McMann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMann clinches up with Garrido and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from McMann.
It looks like Javier Garrido has been cut.
McMann tries a knee to the head but Garrido blocks it.
Garrido fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMann lands a nice knee to the body.
Garrido is trying to break the clinch but McMann is controlling him.
McMann lands a good knee to the midsection. Garrido won't want to take too many of those.
McMann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McMann tries a knee to the head but Garrido blocks it.
McMann lands a nice elbow.
Garrido is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Garrido. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrido tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMann.
Garrido wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMann has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMann lands a nice elbow.
McMann landing knees to the body.
McMann lands a damaging elbow.
Garrido tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garrido tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McMann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garrido fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McMann looking to throw knees to the head but Garrido is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMann.
Javier Garrido's cut is getting worse.
Garrido is trying to break the clinch but McMann has him pressed against the cage.
McMann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garrido is trying to push McMann away but McMann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McMann drops Garrido with a big knee straight up the middle! Garrido is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Garrido is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garrido throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McMann's waist but McMann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garrido off to one side.
Oh Garrido is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMann takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMann lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Garrido out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Skip McMann!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumpe Nisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's entrance music is Real muthapukin G's Eazy e. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rumpe Nisse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Nisse circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nisse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Nisse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Nisse sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Nisse sprawls well.
Nisse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nisse as he jumps to the side.
Nisse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nisse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nisse stuffs the takedown.
Nisse throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nisse scores with a head kick. Lesnar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nisse wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar drags him back down.
Nisse tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
Nisse struggling a bit here.
Nisse being controlled for a moment.
Nisse is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back!
Lesnar holding both Nisse 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nisse looking to hold on to the position here but Lesnar rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nisse trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nisse stays in close to Lesnar's body and controls the position.
Nisse trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rumpe Nisse.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Nisse.
Nisse closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nisse scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Nisse shows good takedown defense.
Lesnar takes one to the side of the head.
Rumpe Nisse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nisse counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lesnar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt
and Nisse counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lesnar's knee momentarily.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Nisse sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nisse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.
Nisse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nisse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nisse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nisse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Nisse.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Nisse is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nisse down to the mat. Nisse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nisse lands with a slapping head kick.
Lesnar tries to keep at a distance but Nisse has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nisse slows down the pace here.
Lesnar has Nisse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nisse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nisse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nisse clinches.
Nisse lands a knee to the body.
Nisse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nisse.
Nisse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Nisse manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumpe Nisse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnar with a poor takedown
and Nisse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nisse counters with a head kick. That will keep Lesnar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nisse leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lesnar tries to clinch up
and Nisse counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Nisse moves away
and Nisse counters by moving into the clinch.
Nisse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nisse lands a nice knee to the body.
Nisse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nisse cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
Nisse crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nisse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nisse lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
Nisse effectively controlling the action here.
Nisse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nisse lands a nice knee to the body.
Nisse lands a knee to the body.
Nisse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nisse continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Nisse.
Nisse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nisse leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nisse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nisse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nisse gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nisse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has Nisse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nisse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nisse - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Nisse - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nisse obliges.
Nisse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
Nisse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lesnar's defenses.
Nisse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nisse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nisse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nisse lands with a right to the head.
Nisse stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nisse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nisse trying to stall but Lesnar improves his position.
Nisse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nisse.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nisse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nisse is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rumpe Nisse.
Nisse closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar being controlled against the cage.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nisse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nisse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nisse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nisse counters with a straight right hand.
Nisse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nisse moves into the clinch successfully.
Nisse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Nisse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nisse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Nisse lands a body punch.
Nisse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nisse digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Nisse slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Nisse scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nisse crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
Nisse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nisse lands a nice elbow.
Nisse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nisse cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumpe Nisse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nisse clinches.
Nisse stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nisse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nisse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lesnar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lesnar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nisse counters with a stiff right hand.
Nisse leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nisse moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nisse jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nisse but Nisse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nisse moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nisse has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nisse working Lesnar over with knees to the body.
Rumpe Nisse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nisse landing knees to the body.
Nisse scores a nice knee to the body.
Nisse working Lesnar over with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nisse - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nisse lands a body shot.
Nisse controlling the action here for a moment.
Nisse trying to stall but Lesnar improves his position.
Lesnar is trying to drag Nisse to the mat but Nisse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nisse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nisse digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Nisse putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nisse lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nisse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nisse is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nisse down to the mat. Nisse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nisse lands with a kick to the temple. Lesnar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nisse throws a nice head kick!
Lesnar misses with a takedown
and Nisse counters with a three punch combo that has Lesnar backing up. Lesnar nods at Nisse to acknowledge the strikes.
Nisse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lesnar's calf.
Nisse throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nisse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lesnar's hands.
Nisse closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nisse.
Nisse taking a breather.
Lesnar letting Nisse take a breather here.
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.
Nisse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nisse landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nisse.
Nisse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Nisse slowing the pace effectively.
Nisse lands an elbow inside that Lesnar shrugs off.
Nisse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nisse stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nisse obliges.
Nisse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
Nisse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nisse lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Nisse.
Nisse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nisse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nisse controlling the action here for a moment.
Nisse landing knees to the head.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nisse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nisse clinches up against the cage.
Lesnar can't get the takedown.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nisse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nisse obliges.
Nisse just leaning against Lesnar, taking a breather.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rumpe Nisse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nisse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rumpe Nisse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nisse winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumpe Nisse!
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