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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Bremer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arana Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ace Bremer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arana Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen is looking to clinch.
Nguyen has closed the distance and engaged Bremer in a clinch.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but Bremer blocks it.
Nguyen tries to pull guard but Bremer won't allow it.
Nguyen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nguyen avoiding damage.
Nguyen has Bremer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bremer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nguyen has clasped his hands together around Bremer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nguyen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bremer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bremer is pushing Nguyen's head away, looking to escape. Nguyen manages to hold on to the position though.
Nguyen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bremer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bremer pushes Nguyen off looking to stand but Nguyen dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen is keen to just control but Bremer is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bremer scores with a jab to the body.
Bremer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ace Bremer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nguyen misses with a head kick.
Nguyen wants to clinch.
Nguyen drives through and clinches with Bremer against the cage.
Nguyen connects with a knee to the head.
Nguyen lands a knee to the head.
Nguyen misses with a knee strike.
Nguyen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bremer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen tries to score a body lock takedown but Bremer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ace Bremer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arana Nguyen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bremer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nguyen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nguyen pushes off an throws an elbow but Bremer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nguyen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nguyen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nguyen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bremer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nguyen stalls.
Nguyen landing knees to the body.
Nguyen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bremer regains guard immediately.
Bremer wants to stand and escape but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nguyen postures up in Bremer's guard and throws a big left but Bremer blocks it.
Bremer is looking to stand up but Nguyen isn't so interested in that idea.
Nguyen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bremer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nguyen, into his guard.
Bremer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nguyen is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremer is one step ahead there.
Bremer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bremer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nguyen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bremer is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arana Nguyen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bremer misses with a few strikes there.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bremer as he avoids it easily.
Nguyen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nguyen tries to land a front kick but Bremer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bremer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bremer stuffs the takedown.
Bremer throws a nice looking combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nguyen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ace Bremer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bremer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bremer keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Bremer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nguyen in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen moves forwards but Bremer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Bremer misses.
Bremer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bremer throws a right and a left that Nguyen avoids nicely.
Nguyen closes the distance and pushes Bremer back into the cage.
Nguyen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nguyen stops Bremer from getting back to his feet.
Nguyen trying to control the action but Bremer is working from the bottom.
Nguyen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bremer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bremer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nguyen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nguyen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nguyen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bremer is trying to stand.
Nguyen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bremer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nguyen.
Bremer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nguyen on the ground.
Bremer tries to buck Nguyen off but he can't manage it.
Nguyen dominating with strikes here.
Nguyen unloads with some shots from mount but Bremer bucks and avoids them well.
Nguyen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bremer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nguyen is looking to take a break and control but Bremer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremer defending against the ground and pound.
Nguyen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bremer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.
Bremer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nguyen working the ground and pound but Bremer is defending the strikes.
Nguyen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Nguyen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bremer which made him look bad.
Ace Bremer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arana Nguyen.
Bremer clobbers Nguyen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bremer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nguyen throws a sloppy head kick and Bremer moves out of range easily.
Bremer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bremer cracks Nguyen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nguyen misses with the combination.
Bremer fails to land with a series of punches.
Nguyen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bremer throws a hook but Nguyen blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Bremer finds it's way through Nguyen's defenses.
Nguyen misses with a wild combination.
Nguyen cracks a nice hook into Bremer's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arana Nguyen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bremer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nguyen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bremer scores with a punch to the head.
Bremer lands a jab to Nguyen's midsection.
Nguyen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bremer.
Arana Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bremer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bremer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bremer counters with a series of strikes. Nguyen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bremer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nguyen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but Bremer blocks with his arms.
Nguyen slowing the pace effectively.
Nguyen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bremer prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Bremer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bremer can't break the clinch.
Bremer being controlled against the cage.
Nguyen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bremer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nguyen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bremer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ace Bremer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arana Nguyen.
Nguyen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bremer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bremer tests Nguyen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bremer swats away the attempt to clinch by Nguyen.
Bremer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bremer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bremer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bremer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Bremer. That snapped Nguyen's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen takes one to the chin there.
Nguyen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nguyen jabs at Bremer's body.
Bremer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Bremer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nguyen has time to react.
Bremer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bremer lands a jab to the nose.
Bremer scores with a hook to the body. Nguyen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Bremer does it's job there.
Bremer digs a good hook to Nguyen's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bremer.
Nguyen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bremer catches Nguyen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bremer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nguyen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bremer cracks Nguyen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bremer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bremer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Nguyen. That snapped Bremer's head back.
Bremer tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bremer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bremer cracks Nguyen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arana Nguyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen fails to land the takedown.
Bremer lands the left hand.
Nguyen clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nguyen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nguyen prevents Bremer from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen leaning against his opponent.
Bremer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bremer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nguyen has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nguyen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bremer's brow.
Nguyen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bremer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ace Bremer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bremer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bremer tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Bremer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nguyen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arana Nguyen!
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FIGHT
RATING
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