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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FAISAL SANCHEZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, FAISAL SANCHEZ!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
SANCHEZ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
SANCHEZ lands a jab to the head.
Emerson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emerson throws a right hand that SANCHEZ ducks under and follows up with a left that SANCHEZ also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from SANCHEZ as Emerson shoots in.
SANCHEZ throws a sloppy head kick and Emerson moves out of range easily.
SANCHEZ instigates a clinch.
Emerson wants to break free but SANCHEZ has control.
SANCHEZ tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Emerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emerson closes the distance looking to clinch
and SANCHEZ holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emerson throws a knee to the head but misses.
SANCHEZ tries for a takedown but Emerson manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SANCHEZ has Emerson pressed against the cage, preventing Emerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
SANCHEZ drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nate Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FAISAL SANCHEZ.
Emerson wants to break free but SANCHEZ has control.
Emerson gets underhooks to prevent SANCHEZ's takedown attempt.
Emerson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
SANCHEZ tries to improve position but can't.
SANCHEZ is pushing Emerson's head away, looking to escape. Emerson manages to hold on to the position though.
SANCHEZ takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Emerson stands up and beckons SANCHEZ to his feet.
Emerson takes a kick to the side of the head.
SANCHEZ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emerson wants to clinch
and SANCHEZ holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Emerson on the inside.
SANCHEZ has Emerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Emerson as the two fighters clinch.
SANCHEZ looks gassed!
Emerson is looking to break free of the clinch but SANCHEZ has double underhooks.
SANCHEZ is trying to maintain a safe position but Emerson gets an underhook and turns SANCHEZ into the cage.
Emerson throws a head punch that misses.
Emerson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emerson is trying to force a seperation but SANCHEZ has the dominant position.
Emerson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning SANCHEZ up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Emerson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emerson keeps control of SANCHEZ as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
SANCHEZ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emerson displaying some good clinch control by pressing SANCHEZ up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SANCHEZ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SANCHEZ drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SANCHEZ moves into the clinch successfully.
Emerson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Emerson looking to stall.
Emerson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Emerson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emerson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emerson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
SANCHEZ swats away the attempt to clinch by Emerson.
Emerson tries to clinch up
and SANCHEZ counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SANCHEZ thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Emerson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emerson fails with the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from SANCHEZ.
Emerson thows a body shot but no joy.
Emerson throws a leg kick that is checked
and SANCHEZ moves into the clinch.
Emerson throws a punch but it's blocked by SANCHEZ.
Emerson effectively controlling the action here.
SANCHEZ breaks the clinch.
Emerson throws a right hand that SANCHEZ ducks under and follows up with a left that SANCHEZ also avoids with ease.
SANCHEZ looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emerson tries to clinch but SANCHEZ moves away
and SANCHEZ counters by clinching up.
Emerson stalling in the clinch but SANCHEZ improves position.
Emerson is trying to break the clinch but SANCHEZ is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SANCHEZ gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Emerson regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
SANCHEZ throwing strikes from guard but Emerson blocks nicely.
SANCHEZ is looking to stand up but Emerson won't let him.
Emerson keeping moving, preventing SANCHEZ from controlling successfully.
Emerson is pulling down on SANCHEZ's head. It's preventing any offense from SANCHEZ, at least for the moment.
SANCHEZ is in close to Emerson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SANCHEZ throws a big right hand that misses.
Emerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but SANCHEZ is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SANCHEZ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nate Emerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from SANCHEZ.
Emerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and SANCHEZ counters by moving into the clinch.
Emerson working SANCHEZ over with knees to the body.
Emerson looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as SANCHEZ walks away with a smile on his face. Emerson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Emerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SANCHEZ swats away the attempt to clinch by Emerson.
SANCHEZ lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Emerson moves into the clinch.
SANCHEZ is trying to drag Emerson to the mat but Emerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
SANCHEZ trying to stall but Emerson improves his position.
Emerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emerson throws a head kick but SANCHEZ moves out of range.
SANCHEZ scores with a head kick.
Emerson tries to clinch up
and SANCHEZ counters with a shoot takedown. Emerson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SANCHEZ preventing the sweep.
Emerson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
SANCHEZ postures up.
SANCHEZ is looking to advance position but Emerson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Emerson working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FAISAL SANCHEZ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
SANCHEZ lands a head kick!
A nice combination there by SANCHEZ.
Emerson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps SANCHEZ's head backwards.
Emerson scores a takedown into full mount!
Emerson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish SANCHEZ?
SANCHEZ tries to hold on but Emerson pushes him away.
Emerson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Emerson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. SANCHEZ looks a forlorn figure.
SANCHEZ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SANCHEZ tries to hold on but Emerson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SANCHEZ tries to reverse the position but Emerson maintains control.
Emerson looking to control and managing it successfully.
SANCHEZ is squirming around, avoiding Emerson's attempts to control the action.
SANCHEZ wants to hold on but Emerson pushes him away.
Emerson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emerson working SANCHEZ over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Emerson! SANCHEZ is hurt baaadly! Emerson is firing away with more strikes - SANCHEZ is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nate Emerson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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