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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandra Rajnahn (ranked 4381 p4p, 4220 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 483 p4p, 467 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Chop Suey as his entrance music. Brock Lesnar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chandra Rajnahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajnahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar.
Rajnahn misses the shot to the body.
Rajnahn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lesnar on his heels. He'll look to pass Lesnar's guard now, I'm sure.
Lesnar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rajnahn presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lesnar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lesnar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rajnahn regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajnahn is pulling down on Lesnar's head to control his posture.
My spies in Thompson Family Gym inform me that Lesnar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rajnahn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lesnar is working Rajnahn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rajnahn is pulling down on Lesnar's head to control his posture.
Rajnahn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajnahn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rajnahn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
Rajnahn stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rajnahn prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
Rajnahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rajnahn throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rajnahn is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesnar is on top in guard.
Rajnahn has his feet on Lesnar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lesnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rajnahn.
Rajnahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A left lands for Rajnahn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
Rajnahn lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajnahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rajnahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar looks winded!
Lesnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rajnahn lands a huge takedown. Lesnar is out but the ref is slow to react and Rajnahn lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Lesnar lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chandra Rajnahn!
A relieved looking Chandra Rajnahn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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