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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leland Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leland Austin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leland Austin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Lesnar. Those never looked like landing.
Austin shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Austin is having none of it.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Austin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Austin looks gassed!
Austin leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leland Austin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin dives in and grabs Lesnar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes down on Austin's head and hops out.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Lesnar.
It looks like Leland Austin has been cut.
Austin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Austin pinned against the cage. Austin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Austin, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Austin against the cage but Austin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Austin is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Austin circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Lesnar.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Austin's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Austin looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Austin defends the submission attempt.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Austin dodges it nicely.
Austin is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austin's head.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Austin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Austin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Austin is concentrating on defense, preventing Lesnar from advancing position.
Austin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Austin is defending against the submission attempts here by Lesnar.
Austin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Austin is trying to get back to full guard.
Austin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy.
Austin wants to get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leland Austin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Austin looks for the body kick but Lesnar saw that one coming.
Austin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lesnar's head.
Sloppy strikes from Lesnar. Those never looked like landing.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Austin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Austin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lesnar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnar jabs Austin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Austin shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Lesnar tries to keep at a distance but Austin has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar jumps guard.
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Austin passes into side control.
Lesnar is not content to let Austin control the position.
Lesnar striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin taking a breather here.
Lesnar tries to escape but Austin is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lesnar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Austin's guard! Nice work there by Lesnar!
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Austin pulls Lesnar in to control the position.
Lesnar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leland Austin.
Nice straight punches there by Austin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Austin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Austin has a takedown stuffed.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Austin is having none of it.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lesnar working hard to break the clinch.
Lesnar keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lesnar jumps guard and drags Austin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lesnar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Austin has passed into side control.
Austin is staying tight to Lesnar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin tries to score with some ground and pound. Lesnar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leland Austin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leland Austin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lesnar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar darts in and clinches Austin up against the cage.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Austin's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Austin.
Austin tries to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Austin jumps guard and drags Lesnar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Austin has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Austin has wrist control.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Austin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lesnar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Lesnar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Austin tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Austin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lesnar but great work by Austin.
Austin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is pushing Austin's head away, looking to escape. Austin manages to hold on to the position though.
Austin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Austin decides to stand back up. Austin steps back and let's Lesnar get back to his feet.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Austin as he jumps to the side.
Austin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lesnar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Austin throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Austin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Austin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position.
Austin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lesnar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Austin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lesnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lesnar can't break the clinch.
Austin jumps guard but Lesnar stands there with Austin around his waist. Austin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Austin which made him look bad.
Austin has closed the distance and engaged Lesnar in a clinch.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Austin is keeping busy.
Lesnar fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Austin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin is trying to drag Lesnar to the mat but Lesnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brock Lesnar.
I think Lesnar 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!
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