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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pleaser is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brainpool - We Aim to Please. Neo Nova could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Pleaser's chin.
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137 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Pleaser!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleaser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nova misses with an uppercut. Pleaser saw that one coming.
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but Pleaser is just out of range.
Pleaser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nova throws an overhand right that lands on Pleaser's shoulder, as Pleaser tries to avoid the shot.
Pleaser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pleaser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pleaser lands a jab to the head.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nova lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pleaser doesn't seem phased though.
Pleaser misses with a looping left.
Pleaser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Nova misses
and Pleaser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pleaser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pleaser throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nova.
Pleaser swings for the body but Nova moves out of range.
Pleaser throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
Pleaser scores with a nice body kick.
Pleaser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nova's head backwards.
Pleaser shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nova defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Pleaser misses with a takedown attempt - Nova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pleaser, as that shot connected.
Pleaser throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nova was covering up waiting for the punch and Pleaser finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pleaser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pleaser wants to stand but Nova is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pleaser passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nova missing with punches from the bottom.
Pleaser wants to free his trapped foot but Nova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nova tries to roll over but Pleaser keeps him under control.
Nova is working hard here to advance position.
Nova trying to control from the bottom.
Pleaser is trying to control the action in half guard but Nova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nova actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pleaser, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser dives in and grabs Nova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nova pushes down on Pleaser's head and hops out.
Neo Nova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Pleaser.
Pleaser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nova's head backwards.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pleaser.
No joy there for Pleaser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richard Pleaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleaser ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Pleaser misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Nova to counter with a crisp jab.
Pleaser thows a body shot but no joy.
Nova swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pleaser counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pleaser fails with the takedown
and Nova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nova swinging wilding here.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Pleaser sizes up Nova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nova scores with a punch to the head.
Pleaser misses with a body kick.
Nova clinches but Pleaser breaks the clinch
and Pleaser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nova counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Nova.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nova sprawls well. Nova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pleaser gets slowly back to his feet.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown but Nova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nova cracks a nice hook into Pleaser's ribs.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Pleaser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pleaser lands a really nice looking cross but Nova seems unphased.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pleaser shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nova is trying to defend but Pleaser finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pleaser tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pleaser is trying to control the action in half guard but Nova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pleaser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nova counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pleaser scores with a one two! Nova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pleaser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pleaser stalks Nova and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nova's face. Nova staggers backwards, shaken.
Pleaser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nova.
Pleaser looks to throw the jab but Nova is out of range.
Nova just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova misses with an uppercut.
Pleaser throws a combination that misses
and Nova counters with a nice uppercut.
Pleaser throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
Pleaser misses with a head kick.
Pleaser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nova slips a jab from Pleaser.
Pleaser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pleaser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Nova lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pleaser is rocked!
Nova throws a hook to the side of Pleaser's head but Pleaser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pleaser is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova moves away from the strike by Pleaser.
Pleaser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pleaser lands in his opponent's guard.
Pleaser seems to have recovered his senses.
Nova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pleaser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pleaser looking to pass the guard.
Nova looking for a sweep. Not yet Nova, not yet.
Nova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pleaser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nova keeping full guard, as Pleaser tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova is trying to control the position but Pleaser postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pleaser!
Some wild striking there from Pleaser.
Pleaser throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nova throws a jab but it's blocked by Pleaser.
Pleaser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nova at a distance.
Pleaser scores with a kick to the body.
Pleaser is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nova's half guard.
Pleaser wants to take a breather but Nova is having none of it.
Nova wants to improve his position but Pleaser is controlling well.
Pleaser trying to control from half guard but Nova is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova tries to get to full guard but Pleaser has control of the leg.
Pleaser is trying to control. Nova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nova wants to get back to full guard.
Pleaser is pressing down on Nova's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nova is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pleaser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richard Pleaser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pleaser. Nova shrugs it off though.
Nova scores with a sloppy right hand. Pleaser should have avoided that one.
Pleaser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pleaser stuns Nova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pleaser scores with a one two! Nova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pleaser digs a good hook to Nova's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser looks to land a body kick but Nova moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pleaser.
Pleaser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pleaser moves away.
Nova has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pleaser.
Pleaser is looking to land body kicks.
Nova takes a swing at Pleaser's ribcage but misses.
Pleaser thuds his shin into the meat of Nova's side.
Pleaser ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Pleaser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pleaser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nova looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richard Pleaser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but Pleaser is just out of range.
A shot to de liver by Pleaser. Beautiful body shot.
Pleaser fails with the takedown
and Nova counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pleaser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nova stuns Pleaser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pleaser throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Pleaser.
Nova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pleaser loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
A lazy left from Pleaser finds it's target.
Pleaser lands with a shot to the body.
Nova lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nova fails to land with a series of punches.
Pleaser lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Nova misses
and Nova takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pleaser slips a jab from Nova.
Nova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pleaser lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nova's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nova throws out the jab.
Pleaser swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pleaser with a nice cross.
Pleaser avoids the head kick by Nova.
Pleaser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pleaser goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pleaser lands with a right hand.
Nova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pleaser is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pleaser controlling the position easily from mount.
Nova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser with a couple of short strikes.
Nova regains half guard.
Nova is refusing to be controlled, as Pleaser sits in half guard.
Pleaser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nova defending well though.
Nova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nova.
Nova had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pleaser is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nova Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pleaser's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pleaser is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Nova 's hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser is desperately trying to improve his position but Nova has a good base and remains in mount.
Nova throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nova is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pleaser has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pleaser!
Pleaser looking to pass the guard.
Pleaser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pleaser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pleaser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pleaser manages to get himself to full guard.
Richard Pleaser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nova trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pleaser manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Neo Nova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pleaser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pleaser seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nova working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pleaser has passed into half guard!
Pleaser is taking a breather. Nova says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Pleaser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pleaser has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Pleaser!
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energy
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