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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between the natraul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuffa Bellator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the natraul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, the natraul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zuffa Bellator!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellator wants to clinch.
Bellator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but natraul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
natraul swats away the attempt to clinch by Bellator.
Bellator tries to clinch up but natraul circles away and keeps his distance.
natraul misses with a takedown attempt - Bellator sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bellator tries to clinch up but natraul circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
natraul fails with a takedown attempt.
natraul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellator tries to close the distance and clinch up but natraul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator tries to clinch there but natraul circles away.
Bellator wants to clinch.
Bellator tries to close the distance and clinch but natraul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellator tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bellator tries to clinch but natraul is having none of it.
Bellator fails with an attempt to clinch.
natraul shoots in for a takedown but Bellator shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for the natraul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuffa Bellator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
natraul shoots in for a takedown but Bellator shows good takedown defense.
Bellator tries to clinch but natraul is having none of it.
natraul has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
natraul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bellator circles away.
Bellator doesn't manage to clinch there - natraul circles away.
Bellator tries to clinch but natraul moves out of range.
Bellator moves in looking to clinch but natraul pushes him off.
Bellator wants to clinch up but natraul keeps it at a distance.
Bellator wants to clinch up but natraul keeps it at a distance.
Bellator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but natraul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bellator is looking to clinch.
Bellator tries to clinch up but natraul circles away and keeps his distance.
Bellator gets a clinch.
Bellator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
natraul wants a takedown.
natraul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bellator lands with a short shot to the head.
Bellator scores with a nice hook to the head.
natraul being controlled against the cage.
Bellator works on natraul's body with a couple of short punches.
Bellator scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Bellator as the two fighters clinch.
natraul is breathing heavily.
Bellator scores with a shoulder strike.
natraul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bellator pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bellator.
Bellator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bellator.
Bellator lands a right hand.
Bellator lands a right hand that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
Bellator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt natraul or not.
Bellator lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellator lands a shoulder strike.
Bellator gets through natraul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bellator presses natraul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bellator is pushing natraul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Bellator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bellator.
natraul takes a shot to the head.
Bellator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
natraul takes a shot to the head.
Bellator lands a hook that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
Bellator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bellator.
Bellator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bellator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bellator lands a right hand that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
Bellator gets through natraul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
natraul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bellator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bellator lands a nice uppercut.
Bellator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Bellator.
natraul takes a shot to the head.
Bellator lands with a light punch inside.
Bellator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Bellator.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuffa Bellator dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bellator is looking to clinch.
Bellator doesn't manage to clinch there - natraul circles away.
Bellator drives through and clinches with natraul against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bellator as the two fighters clinch.
Bellator pushes natraul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bellator.
Bellator lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bellator as the two fighters clinch.
Bellator pushes natraul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bellator.
Bellator effectively controlling the action here.
Bellator lands a right hand that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
Bellator lands a right hand.
Bellator lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bellator scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bellator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bellator scores with a shot to the side of natraul's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator lands with a left to the head.
Bellator lands with a light punch inside.
Bellator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
Bellator lands with a right to the head.
Bellator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bellator slowing the pace effectively.
Bellator lands a nice uppercut.
Bellator pushes natraul back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bellator lands a shot to the body.
Bellator cracks natraul with a nice body shot.
Bellator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bellator lands a left hand that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
Bellator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
Bellator lands with a right to the head.
Bellator pushes natraul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellator stalling.
Bellator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bellator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zuffa Bellator seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bellator pushes natraul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellator stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bellator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bellator.
Bellator stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bellator.
Bellator is working natraul over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bellator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bellator lands a hook that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
Bellator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bellator leaning against his opponent.
Bellator scores with a shot to the side of natraul's head.
Bellator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bellator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Bellator.
Bellator lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down natraul.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bellator.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bellator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bellator is leaning against natraul and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bellator lands an uppercut.
Bellator lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellator.
Bellator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bellator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellator scores with a shot to the side of natraul's head.
Bellator lands a shot to the body.
Bellator lands with a light punch inside.
Bellator lands a left hand.
Bellator scores with a shot to the side of natraul's head.
Bellator lands with a right to the head.
Bellator lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Bellator.
Bellator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bellator.
Bellator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bellator lands a right hand that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
A short uppercut from Bellator.
Bellator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bellator lands a right hand.
Bellator lands a nice uppercut.
Bellator is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bellator.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bellator.
Bellator scores with a hook to the body.
Bellator lands a body punch.
Bellator effectively controlling the action here.
Bellator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
Bellator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bellator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellator lands with a left to the head.
Bellator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bellator is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Bellator.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Come on Bellator - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuffa Bellator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bellator clinches up against the cage.
natraul has Bellator pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bellator manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bellator lands a body shot.
Bellator lands a shoulder strike.
natraul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bellator pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bellator moves in looking to clinch but natraul pushes him off.
natraul keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellator tries to close the distance and clinch but natraul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bellator looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
natraul swats away the attempt to clinch by Bellator.
Zuffa Bellator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
natraul shoots for a takedown but Bellator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for the natraul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bellator wants to clinch up but natraul keeps it at a distance.
natraul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellator doesn't manage to clinch there - natraul circles away.
Bellator is looking to clinch.
Bellator is looking to clinch.
natraul keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellator moves in looking to clinch but natraul pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bellator tries to close the distance and clinch but natraul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
natraul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bellator tries to clinch but natraul moves out of range.
Bellator tries to clinch but natraul is having none of it.
natraul shoots in for a takedown but Bellator shows good takedown defense.
Bellator wants to clinch up but natraul keeps it at a distance.
natraul keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellator tries to clinch but natraul is having none of it.
Bellator rushes natraul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
natraul has Bellator pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bellator manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Bellator.
Bellator lands a left hand that snaps the head of natraul backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
natraul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
natraul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bellator gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bellator pushes natraul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellator throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Bellator.
Bellator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of natrauls head.
Bellator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
natraul takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellator.
Bellator lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Bellator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zuffa Bellator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Bellator.
Bellator leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bellator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellator leaning against his opponent.
Bellator scores with a shot to the side of natraul's head.
natraul wants a takedown but no success here.
Bellator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bellator lands a shoulder strike.
Bellator gets underhooks to prevent natraul's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Bellator.
Bellator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellator cracks natraul with a nice body shot.
Bellator gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from natraul.
Bellator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zuffa Bellator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bellator 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zuffa Bellator!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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