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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Mardov (ranked 3911 p4p, 22027 weight class) and Watchman Nee (ranked 496 p4p, 718 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Mardov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watchman Nee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mardov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nee is defending well.
Mardov looking to stall.
Nee missing with knees to the body.
Mardov takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Randy Mardov has been cut.
Nee tries to land a knee to the head but Mardov blocks with his arms.
Nee is stalling here.
Nee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mardov to keep the fight standing.
Nee gets underhooks to prevent Mardov's takedown attempt.
Nee gets underhooks to prevent Mardov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mardov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mardov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy Mardov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nee wants to clinch.
Mardov misses with a body shot.
Nee tries to clinch up but Mardov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nee misses with a takedown
and Mardov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mardov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nee clinches up against the cage.
Nee pulls guard effortlessly.
Mardov advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mardov wants to control but Nee is keeping him busy.
Mardov slows the pace down.
Nee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mardov's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nee is trying to stand back up but Mardov is controlling him
Nee is looking to get back to full guard here but Mardov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nee is not content to let Mardov control the position.
Mardov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mardov staying calm.
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.
Mardov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nee for as long as he can get away with.
Nee is not content to let Mardov control the position.
Nee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mardov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nee is looking for a sweep. Mardov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mardov not doing much here.
Nee trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Watchman Nee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Mardov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mardov.
Mardov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mardov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mardov sprawls well. Mardov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nee gets slowly back to his feet.
Nee leaves Mardov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nee is fending him off so far but Mardov persists. Nope, Nee circles away and we're back to standing.
Mardov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nee tries to sprawl out of it but Mardov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mardov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mardov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mardov wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Mardov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardov takes a swing at Nee's ribcage but misses.
Nee rushes Mardov and presses him up against the cage.
Nee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mardov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nee is pushing Mardov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nee is trying to pull guard but Mardov has him pressed against the cage.
Nee is working Mardov over against the cage.
Mardov is pushing Nee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nee gets underhooks to prevent Mardov's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mardov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mardov is defending well.
Mardov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nee pushes Mardov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mardov looking for a takedown.
Mardov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mardov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nee pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mardov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nee is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mardov stalling.
Mardov wants to pass to mount but Nee is defending the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nee!
Mardov lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mardov.
Mardov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nee wants to clinch up but Mardov keeps it at a distance.
Mardov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Mardov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Mardov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Nee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mardov is looking to clinch but Nee is avoiding it.
Nee has a takedown stuffed.
Mardov lands a jab.
Nee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mardov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov misses with a takedown
and Nee counters by clinching up.
Mardov trying to stall but Nee improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardov throws a head punch that misses.
Mardov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nee tries to land knees in the clinch but Mardov avoids the damage to the body.
Mardov wants to stall.
Mardov just leaning against Nee, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mardov is trying to maintain a safe position but Nee gets an underhook and turns Mardov into the cage.
Mardov is looking to control Nee's arms but Nee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mardov has his back to the cage.
That's two 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.
Nee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Watchman Nee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randy Mardov.
Nee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Nee.
Nee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mardov.
Mardov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mardov throws a jab when Nee was well out of range.
Mardov dives in and grabs Nee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nee pushes down on Mardov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mardov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mardov shoots in looking for a takedown but Nee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mardov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mardov looking to score a takedown here. Nee is defending well but Mardov drives through and ends up in Nee's guard.
Mardov pushing down on Nee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Randy Mardov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mardov wants to take a breather but Nee is having none of it.
Mardov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nee is trying to maintain the position but Mardov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mardov is staying active.
Mardov stops Nee from getting back to his feet.
Mardov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mardov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mardov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mardov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mardov closes the distance and clinches up with Nee, looking for a takedown. Mardov pushes Nee against the cage but Nee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nee dives in for a single leg takedown but Mardov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mardov.
Nee drives through and clinches with Mardov against the cage.
Nee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mardov up against the cage.
Mardov tries to stall but Nee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mardov wants to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nee avoiding damage as Mardov throws knees to the body.
Nee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mardov up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Mardov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mardov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Mardov!
A victorious Randy Mardov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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