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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Lederman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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192 cm
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235 lbs
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195 cm
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nova Cain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Lederman! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cain is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lederman forces Cain back against the cage and clinches. Lederman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lederman wants a takedown but no success here.
Lederman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Nova Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Lederman. Cain tries to stall but Lederman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cain pulls Lederman into guard.
Cain looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lederman is controlling him. Lederman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lederman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cain's head. Lederman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lederman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cain wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lederman connects with a couple of short punches. Lederman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Lederman stuffs the takedown attempt from Cain. Cain gets slowly back to his feet. Nova Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cain closes the distance and clinches up with Lederman, looking for a takedown. Cain pushes Lederman against the cage but Lederman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cain is breathing heavily. Cain scores a takedown into full mount! Lederman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lederman blocking the ground and pound. Lederman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Lederman wants to get back to full guard. Lederman is pressing down on Cain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Lederman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cain is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lederman keeping full guard, as Cain tries to pass. Cain trying to control but Lederman is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cain gets to his feet. Lederman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Cain looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Cain trying to control but Lederman is working from the bottom. Lederman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cain controlling from the top position. Cain stands up from guard. Let's bang! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cain wants to clinch up but Lederman keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lederman drives through and clinches with Cain against the cage.
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lederman just stands there and leans against the cage. Lederman is working for takedown but Cain is calmly controlling the position for now. Cain breaks from the clinch.
Lederman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cain is looking to control Lederman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cain avoid being mounted? Lederman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Cain trying to hold on to Lederman's head to control him but Lederman postures up.
Cain controlling the position well. Cain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Cain manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lederman is bucking up trying to escape but Cain cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Cain lands a heavy elbow. Lederman is in a horrible position here. Cain smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lederman is working to get back to half guard.
Lederman tries to hold on but Cain postures up. Cain working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Harold Lederman has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lederman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lederman can do anything to dispel that myth. Cain is looking to take a break and control but Lederman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lederman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cain. Cain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lederman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lederman is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Cain dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harold Lederman's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cain with a poor takedown so Lederman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Lederman scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Lederman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lederman manages to get himself to full guard.
Cain preventing the sweep. Lederman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cain can't escape the position.
Lederman unloading with bombs! Cain tries to hold on but Lederman pushes him away. Cain is desperately trying to improve his position but Lederman has a good base and remains in mount. Lederman is breathing heavily. Cain tries to hold on but Lederman pushes him away. Cain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Cain regains half guard. Cain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lederman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lederman's back! Cain controlling from the back. Will Cain go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's one minute gone in the round. Cain is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lederman up.
Cain wants to control but Lederman is keeping busy. Cain is really struggling to control Lederman but he's trying to hold on to the position. Nova Cain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lederman is really stuck here.
Cain loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lederman hold on?
Lederman is keeping busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nova Cain just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Lederman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Cain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lederman is looking for a kimura but Cain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lederman to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lederman connects with a nice short shot to Cain's temple. Lederman wants to pass to mount but Cain is defending the position. Lederman trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom. Lederman controlling the pace. Cain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lederman scores with a couple of nice shots. Cain misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cain pushes Lederman off and gets back to his feet. Cain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lederman takes a step back to recover. Cain shoots and misses and Lederman counters with a solid body kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cain is rocked! Cain tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lederman counters with a double leg. Cain bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Lederman follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Harold Lederman!
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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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