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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Joe (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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278 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Joe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joe defends it nicely.
Lesner tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lesner shoots in for a double leg but Joe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Joe misses.
Horrible takedown by Lesner or perhaps it was just good defense by Joe which made him look bad.
Joe connects with a crisp jab.
Brock Lesner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck for Lesner with that takedown attempt.
Lesner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Lesner misses its intended target.
Lesner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesner connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe trying to control the position.
Lesner preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe wants to stand but Lesner is controlling the position.
Lesner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Lesner does it's job there.
Lesner avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesner.
Lesner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lesner prevents Joe from escaping the position.
Joe tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lesner.
Lesner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Joe down.
Lesner is putting a hurting on Joe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lesner scores with punches from side control.
Joe wants to get back to his feet.
Lesner cracks Joe with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesner is chipping away with strikes.
Joe is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesner wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy.
Joe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesner working the ground and pound from side control.
Lesner cracks Joe with a big elbow.
Lesner cracks Joe with a big right hand but Joe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lesner is trying to ground and pound but Joe uses the momentary lack of control by Lesner to regain half guard.
Lesner slips a nice elbow through Joe's hands, connecting with Joe's forehead.
Lesner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lesner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joe keeps working.
Lesner lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesner working the head and body with strikes.
Lesner decides to return to a standing position.
Joe sizes up Lesner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joe did well to prevent Lesner getting side control.
Lesner is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joe kicks off Lesner and gets to his feet.
Joe looks gassed!
Lesner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe thuds his right hand into Lesner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joe looks to land a combination but Lesner avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Joe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesner throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lesner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lesner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lesner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lesner looks to land a strike but Joe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lesner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe looks to land a combination. Lesner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Brock Lesner has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joe is fending him off so far but Lesner persists. Nope, Joe circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joe tries to bum rush Lesner with a series of wild strikes but Lesner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesner walks into a jab.
Joe scores with a shot to the body.
Joe throws a right and a left that Lesner avoids nicely.
Joe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Joe lands a body shot.
Lesner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Joe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Joe there.
Lesner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joe. Joe obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Lesner shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but Lesner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe cracks a nice hook into Lesner's ribs.
Joe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joe thumps Lesner with a low kick.
Joe scores with a one two! Lesner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lesner tries to move into range but Joe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joe tries to bum rush Lesner with a series of wild strikes but Lesner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe throws a nice looking combination but Lesner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Lesner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joe is trying to defend but Lesner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joe trying to hold on to Lesner's head to control him but Lesner postures up.
Lesner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lesner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lesner's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lesner manages to stand up with Joe still on his back. Eventually Joe drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Joe throws out a powerful jab.
Joe throws a series of punches but Lesner avoids them all with ease.
Lesner gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lesner.
Joe gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lesner throws and elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesner's guard. Nice move by Joe!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesner's cut.
That's time! Lesner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesner shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lesner landing shots from mount.
Joe tries to lock up and control but Lesner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joe is trying desperately to improve position.
Lesner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesner dominating with strikes here.
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!
Lesner cracks Joe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner with shots to the head and body - Joe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lesner lands a heavy elbow.
Lesner lands a big elbow.
Joe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lesner landing shots from mount.
Lesner lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesner prevents Joe from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Lesner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lesner avoids the attempt from Joe to control.
Lesner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesner with a couple of short strikes.
Lesner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lesner lands a big elbow - Joe is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Joe is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brock Lesner!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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