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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Terminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cain Terminator has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cain Terminator seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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189 cm
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208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Terminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Emerson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emerson wants to clinch.
Nate Emerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terminator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terminator tries to clinch but Emerson is having none of it.
Emerson shoots in for a takedown but Terminator shows good takedown defense.
Emerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terminator will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emerson dodges the punch combination from Terminator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terminator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emerson tries to clinch up
and Terminator counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emerson controlling the action here for a moment.
Emerson lands a good knee to the midsection. Terminator won't want to take too many of those.
Emerson manages to break the clinch.
Emerson misses with a few strikes there.
Terminator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Terminator lands a slapping body shot.
Emerson fails with the takedown
and Terminator counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emerson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terminator wants to pass the guard but Emerson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson looking to control.
Terminator drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emerson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Terminator has Emerson in his guard.
Emerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Terminator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terminator looking for a sweep. Not yet Terminator, not yet.
Emerson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emerson wants to get up but he can't break Terminator's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Terminator wants to improve his position but instead Emerson has moved into half guard.
Terminator tries to roll over but Emerson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terminator is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Terminator keeps the fight on the outside.
Emerson dodges the punch combination from Terminator.
Emerson wants to clinch.
Emerson clinches with his opponent.
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.
Terminator takes a shot to the head.
Emerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Terminator prevents it.
Cain Terminator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Emerson.
Emerson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terminator tries to break the clinch but Emerson is controlling the position.
Emerson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Terminator up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Emerson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Terminator tries to pull guard but Emerson holds him up against the cage and eventually Terminator drops back down to his feet.
Emerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emerson tries to clinch but Terminator moves out of range.
Emerson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Emerson clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Terminator dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emerson scores with a decent looking hook.
Cain Terminator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terminator shoots in but no luck this time.
Emerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Terminator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emerson is looking to clinch.
Emerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emerson wants to clinch up but Terminator keeps it at a distance.
Emerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terminator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson is looking to clinch.
Emerson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terminator's sensitive parts.
Terminator misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Terminator's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emerson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Emerson throws a series of punches but Terminator moves out of range.
Emerson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emerson moves in looking to clinch but Terminator pushes him off.
Emerson feints and then cracks Terminator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Terminator down.
Emerson has closed the distance and engaged Terminator in a clinch.
Emerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emerson throws out a powerful jab.
Terminator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emerson finds it's way round the side to connect with Terminator's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson rushes Terminator and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emerson clinches up against the cage.
Emerson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emerson lands a left hand.
Emerson manages to break the clinch.
Terminator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emerson throws a combination that misses
and Terminator decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emerson's guard.
Emerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emerson keeping full guard, as Terminator tries to pass.
Emerson working for a triangle but Terminator defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terminator being controlled here momentarily.
Emerson trying to control the position.
Emerson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Terminator!
Terminator working to try and regain half guard.
Emerson is landing with some decent strikes but Terminator is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Terminator is trying desperately to improve position.
Emerson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Terminator hang on?
Emerson breaks from Terminator's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emerson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Emerson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Terminator takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Emerson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Emerson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Terminator to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Terminator shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terminator is looking to improve his position but Emerson isn't that keen on the idea.
Emerson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Emerson 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! This is the final round!
Emerson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Terminator counters with a three punch combo that has Emerson backing up. Emerson nods at Terminator to acknowledge the strikes.
Emerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Terminator throws a series of punches but Emerson moves out of range.
Emerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terminator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nate Emerson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emerson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Terminator counters with a series of strikes. Emerson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emerson looks to throw the jab but Terminator is out of range.
Emerson closes the distance but Terminator moves to the side
and Terminator counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emerson won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emerson prevents Terminator from moving into mount.
Emerson is not content to let Terminator control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Terminator off and has taken his back!
Emerson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Emerson doesn't have the hooks in and Terminator manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terminator tries to free his leg and advance position but Emerson is retaining full guard.
Emerson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Terminator drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Emerson dives on top into guard.
Emerson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emerson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Emerson looks to land a combination. Terminator sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Emerson.
Emerson throws a hook to the side of Terminator's head but Terminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emerson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cain Terminator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Emerson.
Emerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Terminator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emerson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Terminator throws a hook but Emerson blocks it.
Emerson wants to clinch.
Emerson throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson misses with an uppercut. Terminator saw that one coming.
Emerson tries to clinch there but Terminator circles away.
Emerson throws a shot from downtown. Terminator moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Emerson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Terminator doesn't seem phased though.
Terminator misses with a combination
and Emerson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emerson.
Emerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emerson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terminator blocks a head kick by Emerson.
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.
Terminator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emerson throws the left hand but Terminator avoids the punch easily.
Emerson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emerson tries to clinch but Terminator is having none of it.
Emerson tries to score with a low kick but Terminator moves his leg out of the way.
Emerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Terminator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emerson misses with a body kick.
Terminator keeps the fight on the outside.
Terminator changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emerson tries to avoid it but Terminator manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emerson to the ground. Emerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Terminator lands with an uppercut that bounces Emerson off the cage and back into rage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Terminator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Terminator has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Terminator!
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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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