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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravil Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Nunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ravil Lebedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Nunn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunn takes the fight into the clinch.
Nunn is trying to push Lebedev away but Lebedev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nunn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lebedev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nunn to the mat. Nunn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lebedev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lebedev throws a strike but Nunn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lebedev keeping moving, preventing Nunn from controlling successfully.
Lebedev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nunn throwing strikes from guard but Lebedev blocks nicely.
Nunn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nunn wants to advance to full mount but Lebedev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nunn stopping the sweep attempt from Lebedev.
Nunn advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunn tries to pass to full mount but Lebedev defends it.
Nunn stalling away here and it's allowed Lebedev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nunn trying to control but Lebedev is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev is pulling down on Nunn's head to control his posture.
Lebedev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rocky Nunn wasn't active enough on the ground.
A jab from Nunn does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunn instigates a clinch.
Nunn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lebedev has picked Nunn up - he's going for a ride! Lebedev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lebedev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nunn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebedev throws a strike but Nunn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nunn throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocky Nunn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocky Nunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lebedev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lebedev manages to end up in side control.
Nunn is looking to reverse the position.
Lebedev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nunn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lebedev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nunn is trying to get back to full guard.
Lebedev wants to work for an arm triangle but Nunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebedev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lebedev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nunn defending well though.
Lebedev drops an elbow to the side of Nunn's head.
Lebedev working Nunn over with strikes.
Lebedev lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nunn is staying active underneath Lebedev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lebedev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lebedev throwing shots but Nunn is blocking nicely.
Lebedev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunn is trying to maintain the position but Lebedev is very close to passing his half guard.
Lebedev prevents Nunn from improving his position.
Lebedev seems to be working for a kimura but Nunn defends the submission attempt.
Lebedev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lebedev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lebedev is nestled in close to Nunn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lebedev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lebedev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nunn to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lebedev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nunn trying to control the position.
Lebedev lands a couple of digs.
Nunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ravil Lebedev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lebedev throwing strikes from guard but Nunn blocks nicely.
Lebedev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lebedev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nunn's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebedev throwing strikes from guard but Nunn blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev is looking to work some ground and pound but Nunn has wrist control.
Lebedev throws a strike but Nunn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nunn trying to control but Lebedev is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nunn stopping the sweep attempt from Lebedev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravil Lebedev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nunn takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunn.
Lebedev has clasped his hands together around Nunn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lebedev working away.
Lebedev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nunn taking a bit of punishment here - Lebedev scoring with strikes.
Nunn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebedev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nunn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lebedev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev working the strikes but Nunn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lebedev wants to work for an arm triangle but Nunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lebedev lands a nice short elbow.
Lebedev with the ground and pound but Nunn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lebedev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lebedev tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunn is retaining full guard.
Lebedev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lebedev tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunn is retaining full guard.
Nunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev is looking to work some ground and pound but Nunn has wrist control.
Lebedev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunn can do to turn this around?
Nunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lebedev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebedev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lebedev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lebedev cracks Nunn with a solid left hand.
Nunn trying to keep a closed guard but Lebedev is proving a slippery customer.
Nunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lebedev throwing strikes but missing.
Lebedev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebedev throwing strikes from guard but Nunn blocks nicely.
Nunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lebedev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lebedev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lebedev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nunn working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lebedev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lebedev throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebedev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lebedev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nunn's head.
Lebedev scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lebedev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nunn's head.
Lebedev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebedev postures up.
Lebedev looking to pass the guard.
Lebedev postures up in Nunn's guard and throws a big left but Nunn blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ravil Lebedev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lebedev 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravil Lebedev!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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