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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 1898 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Kamen Kamenov (ranked 80 p4p, 55 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov shoots and misses
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Kamenov fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamenov is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar stands up over Kamenov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Kamenov keeps moving.
Lesnar is working Kamenov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kamenov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Kamenov blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Kamenov wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Kamenov trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Kamenov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamenov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenov is one step ahead there.
Kamenov trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Kamenov controlling him for the moment.
Kamenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamenov controls the pace.
Kamenov trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Kamenov controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kamenov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamenov wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kamenov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamenov wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lesnar takes a swing at Kamenov's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamenov sprawls and moves away.
Kamenov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnar tries to avoid it but Kamenov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnar to the ground. Lesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kamenov wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenov is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control but Kamenov is keeping him busy.
Kamenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Kamenov wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Kamenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenov avoid being mounted?
Kamenov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenov has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kamenov is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Kamenov is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lesnar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamenov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kamenov.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Kamenov avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Lesnar.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov tries to clinch
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Kamenov fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamenov looking to control but Lesnar passes into half guard.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar stops Kamenov from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar 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.
Kamenov has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kamenov wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
Kamenov is looking to escape.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamenov can do to turn this around?
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kamenov is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kamenov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov wants to stand back up but Lesnar manages to pass into side control.
Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kamenov to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Kamenov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lesnar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kamenov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Lesnar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenov sneaks out the side door and pushes Lesnar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kamenov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
No luck for Kamenov with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mark Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar slips under a jab from Kamenov.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesnar but Lesnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnar feints and as Kamenov raises his hands in defense, Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Kamenov keeps moving.
Kamenov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Kamenov pulls Lesnar in close to his closed guard and prevents Lesnar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenov striking off his back but it's not causing Lesnar any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kamenov wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Kamenov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lesnar is now in half guard.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Kamenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Lesnar controlling the pace.
Kamenov is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnar sits in half guard.
Kamenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kamenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kamenov throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Kamenov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lesnar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lesnar slowing the pace effectively.
Lesnar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kamenov is trying to keep an underhook but Lesnar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kamenov is trying to stand back up but Lesnar is controlling him
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Kamenov's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lesnar is trying to control. Kamenov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamenov wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is keen to just control but Kamenov is a slippery customer.
Kamenov trying to control from the bottom.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Kamenov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mark Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamenov is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kamenov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Kamenov pushes Lesnar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kamenov tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Lesnar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesnar lands a couple of digs.
Kamen Kamenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lesnar is in close to Kamenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kamenov's head.
Kamenov is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Kamenov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kamenov trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lesnar cracks Kamenov with a solid left hand.
Lesnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kamenov wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Kamenov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Kamenov trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lesnar is aware though and is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kamenov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lesnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamenov looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Mark Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Lesnar leaves Kamenov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamenov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamenov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kamenov tries to kick Lesnar off in order to stand up. Lesnar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lesnar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kamenov some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lesnar, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lesnar!
Mark Lesnar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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