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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willie Nuxhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Sproles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuxhall's entrance music is The Final Countdown. A fine choice. Brian Sproles struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Nuxhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Sproles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sproles looks to land a combination but Nuxhall avoids it well.
Sproles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sproles clinches with his opponent.
Nuxhall breaks from the clinch.
Nuxhall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sproles's head.
Sproles throws a right and a left that Nuxhall avoids nicely.
Sproles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuxhall keeps the fight on the outside.
Sproles throws a right and a left that Nuxhall avoids nicely.
Nuxhall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nuxhall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sproles is surviving well by controlling Nuxhall's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuxhall looking to control but Sproles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nuxhall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sproles is trying to escape the mount.
Sproles is squirming around, avoiding Nuxhall's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nuxhall moves to the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sproles looks gassed!
Sproles tries to escape the position.
Sproles prevents Nuxhall from getting a body triangle.
Nuxhall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sproles is really stuck here.
Sproles looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nuxhall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sproles is taking damage to the body and head.
Nuxhall looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nuxhall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproles tries to escape the position.
Nuxhall trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sproles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nuxhall's guard. Nice work there by Sproles.
Nuxhall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sproles!
Sproles is looking to improve his position but Nuxhall isn't that keen on the idea.
Nuxhall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sproles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nuxhall looking for a guillotine from mount but Sproles is having none of it.
Nuxhall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sproles gets back to half guard.
Nuxhall wants to control but Sproles is keeping him busy.
Sproles gets full guard.
Sproles 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.
Sproles striking off his back.
Nuxhall preventing the sweep.
Nuxhall forces his way into half guard.
Sproles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sproles.
Nuxhall trying to control but Sproles is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuxhall stops Sproles from standing up.
Sproles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuxhall is one step ahead there.
Nuxhall trying to control the position from guard on top but Sproles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuxhall is really struggling to control Sproles but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nuxhall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sproles 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nuxhall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sproles swivels and escapes.
A combination from Sproles does no damage.
Nuxhall throws a series of strikes that have Sproles backpedaling.
Sproles throws a combination that misses
and Nuxhall counters with a single leg into guard. Sproles didn't expect that.
Sproles tries to strike from the bottom.
Nuxhall tries to free his leg and advance position but Sproles is retaining full guard.
Sproles keeping moving, preventing Nuxhall from controlling successfully.
Nuxhall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Nuxhall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sproles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sproles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Nuxhall or perhaps it was just good defense by Sproles which made him look bad.
Sproles tries to bum rush Nuxhall with a series of wild strikes but Nuxhall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Sproles. No joy for Nuxhall on that attempt.
Nuxhall slips a jab and a cross from Sproles.
Nuxhall keeps the fight on the outside.
Nuxhall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sproles but Sproles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Nuxhall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sproles misses with the combination.
Nuxhall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sproles is looking for a sweep. Nuxhall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuxhall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sproles wants to get back to his feet.
Nuxhall is keen to just control but Sproles is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sproles makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sproles throws a series of punches but Nuxhall moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sproles misses.
Nuxhall shoots for a takedown but Sproles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nuxhall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuxhall clinches up with Sproles and pushes him back against the cage.
Nuxhall tries to score a body lock takedown but Sproles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sproles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nuxhall misses with a knee to the head.
Nuxhall tries for a takedown but Sproles manages to get underhooks.
Nuxhall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Willie Nuxhall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuxhall circles away from the clinch attempt
so Nuxhall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sproles wants to stand but Nuxhall is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuxhall passes Sproles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nuxhall prevents Sproles from improving his position.
Nuxhall passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sproles is trying to escape the mount.
Nuxhall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sproles tries to reverse the position but Nuxhall maintains control.
Nuxhall tries to control but Sproles wriggling away.
Sproles is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sproles is trying to reverse the position but instead Nuxhall has taken his back - oops!
Nuxhall punishes Sproles with strikes from the back mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sproles breaks Nuxhall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nuxhall has his foot on Sproles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sproles works his way back into a safe position though.
Sproles lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproles stopping the sweep attempt from Nuxhall.
Sproles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nuxhall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sproles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nuxhall is on top in guard.
Sproles keeping moving, preventing Nuxhall from controlling successfully.
Sproles keeping full guard, as Nuxhall tries to pass.
Sproles 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.
Nuxhall trying to control the position from guard on top but Sproles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuxhall drops back looking for a leg! Sproles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sproles manages to kick Nuxhall off! Nuxhall jumps back into Sproles's guard.
Willie Nuxhall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sproles wants to stand up but Nuxhall is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuxhall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nuxhall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sproles is looking to reverse the position.
Sproles throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Nuxhall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sproles!
Sproles squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nuxhall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sproles regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuxhall seems to be looking for submissions.
Sproles wants to get back to his feet.
Sproles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Nuxhall dominated that second round.
That's time! Nuxhall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sproles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sproles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuxhall.
Sproles misses with a series of wild punches.
Sproles misses with a double jab
and Nuxhall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sproles's guard.
Sproles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuxhall is one step ahead there.
Sproles striking off his back but it's not causing Nuxhall any problems.
Sproles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nuxhall manages to get himself to full guard.
Sproles connects with a couple of short punches.
Sproles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nuxhall is rocked!
Sproles lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Nuxhall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sproles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sproles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sproles connects with a couple of short punches.
Nuxhall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sproles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sproles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuxhall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuxhall has his foot on Sproles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sproles works his way back into a safe position though.
Sproles stands up from Nuxhall's guard - Sproles perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nuxhall seems to have got his legs back now.
Brian Sproles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sproles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nuxhall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sproles is on top in guard.
Nuxhall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nuxhall has momentary wrist control but Sproles slips an elbow through the middle.
Nuxhall working a defensive guard here.
Nuxhall looking for a triangle here. Sproles is fighting it but it looks tight! Nuxhall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sproles is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Willie Nuxhall!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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