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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 2357 p4p, 24192 weight class) and Nathan Rook (ranked 192 p4p, 336 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Rook!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rook circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardman scores with a punch to the head.
Hardman throws a nice looking combination but Rook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rook throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rook throws a body shot but no joy.
Rook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rook swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman.
Rook stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Rook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Rook - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Rook.
Rook misses with the combination.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Rook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rook is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hardman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rook controlling the position.
Hardman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hardman is trying to control the action in half guard but Rook is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hardman slows the pace down in half guard.
Rook trying to control here.
Hardman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardman controlling the action here.
Hardman prevents Rook from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rook's thigh. Rook counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook pulls Hardman in close to prevent any damage.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Rook keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nathan Rook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardman shoots in and gets a takedown into Rook's guard.
Rook is looking to stand back up but Hardman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rook.
Rook is controlling Hardman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rook wants to control but Hardman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman trying to mount his opponent but Rook defends it.
Hardman trying to control the action but Rook is working from the bottom.
Hardman is pressing down on Rook's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rook is holding on for now.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hardman in particular looking to stall.
Hardman is pressing down on Rook's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rook is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rook.
Hardman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rook throws a lazy right hand but Hardman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rook checks a leg kick.
Rook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardman's head.
Rook throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Rook's shoulder, as Rook tries to avoid the shot.
Rook throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot.
Rook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman shoots in but no luck this time.
Rook swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rook misses with a double jab.
Rook has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rook dips to his left and cracks Hardman with an uppercut!
Rook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardman circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardman lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rook!
Rook throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Rook misses.
Nice straight punches there by Rook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rook.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rook checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rook misses with a wild combination.
Rook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Rook scores with a four punch combination!
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Rook is just out of range.
Jab from Hardman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Rook misses.
Hardman connects with a single shot there.
Rook lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman moves out of range as Rook strikes.
A cross from Hardman lands.
Rook misses with the combination.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardman scores with a hook.
Hardman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Hardman catches Rook right on the button with a cross.
Rook throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Rook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Rook avoids them all with ease.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rook misses with a few strikes there.
Hardman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Rook moved out of range.
Rook misses with a combination
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rook looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rook looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rook!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rook's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hardman wants to control but Rook is keeping busy.
Hardman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardman.
Rook postures up.
Rook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Hardman trying to keep a closed guard but Rook is proving a slippery customer.
Rook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rook lands a couple of elbows.
Rook throws a strike but Hardman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hardman is pushing down on Rook's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rook is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardman has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rook tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hardman seems to be looking for submissions.
Rook has his hands clasped together around Hardman's back. He's all about the action.
Hardman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Rook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rook looks to land a combination but Hardman avoids it well.
Hardman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rook sprawls and moves away.
Rook takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Rook avoids the body shot from Hardman.
Rook looks to land a combination. Hardman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rook.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Rook.
Hardman fails to land with a series of punches.
Rook throws a right and a left that Hardman avoids nicely.
Rook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardman jabs Rook right on the nose. Rook blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rook swinging wildly here.
Rook slips a straight right by Hardman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman with a jab.
Rook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rook throws a hook but Hardman avoids it easily.
Rook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman takes a swing at Rook's ribcage but misses.
Rook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rook throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Rook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardman takes a swing at Rook's ribcage but misses.
Rook lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rook throws a right hand that Hardman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardman also avoids with ease.
Rook throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Hardman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardman scrambles back to his feet.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rook as he avoids it easily.
Hardman throws the left hand but Rook avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook throws a series of punches but Hardman moves out of range.
Rook scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rook slips a straight right by Hardman.
Rook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rook takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman attempts a counter takedown but Rook avoids it well and moves away.
Rook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rook.
Rook misses with a hook.
Rook misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman fails to land with a series of punches.
Rook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman lunges at Rook with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rook's hand.
Hardman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nathan Rook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman shoots in looking for a takedown. Rook tries to sprawl out of it but Hardman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rook throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Rook keeps moving.
Hardman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rook is trying to control but can't.
Hardman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Rook is trying to control but can't.
Hardman is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rook to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Rook keeps moving.
Hardman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardman trying to control but Rook is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Rook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rook has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nathan Rook!
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