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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Everlast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen ACDC - If You Want Blood You Got It as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Everlast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Everlast catches Bronson right on the button with a cross.
A big head kick from Bronson and Everlast is sent sprawling to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Everlast's guard.
Bronson is keen to just control but Everlast is a slippery customer.
Bronson is looking for a kimura but Everlast is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronson to get the leverage.
Bronson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson is trying to work for a kimura but Everlast is defending well.
Bronson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everlast is not content to let Bronson control the position.
Everlast is defending against the submission attempts here by Bronson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bronson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Everlast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bronson.
Bronson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Everlast does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bronson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Everlast is just riding it out for now. Bronson eventually gives up the hold.
Everlast is looking for a sweep. Bronson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bronson is working for a submission of some sort.
Bronson is working for a kimura but Everlast is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to work for a kimura but Everlast is defending well.
Bronson wants to work for an arm triangle but Everlast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everlast pushes Bronson off but Bronson dives into side control.
Everlast wants to control but Bronson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Bronson dominated that round.
That's time! Everlast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bronson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bronson throwing strikes here but Everlast is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bronson won't let Everlast get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bronson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bronson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Everlast is now in Bronson's guard. A big mistake from Bronson there, giving up the dominant position!
Everlast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Everlast wants to get up but he can't break Bronson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Everlast gets to his feet - Bronson follows without any prompting.
Everlast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Everlast swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everlast lands a nice shot that snaps Bronson's head back.
Everlast throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bronson.
Bronson is trying to get an arm triangle but Everlast is defending well.
Bronson throws an elbow but Everlast slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bronson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Everlast is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Everlast is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bronson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bronson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Everlast has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bronson but great work by Everlast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everlast decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bronson to his feet.
Everlast lands a slapping body shot.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Everlast sprawls well. Everlast wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bronson gets slowly back to his feet.
Everlast digs a good hook to Bronson's body.
Everlast throws a series of punches but Bronson avoids them all with ease.
Everlast lands the left hand.
Niko Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronson.
Bronson looks for a takedown but Everlast sprawls well.
Erik Everlast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Bronson.
Bronson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Everlast tries to avoid it but Bronson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Everlast to the ground. Everlast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Everlast thows a body shot but no joy.
Everlast misses the shot to the body.
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Everlast.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Everlast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Everlast lands with a nice body punch.
Everlast lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erik Everlast will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bronson takes one on the button.
Everlast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bronson tries to score a body lock takedown but Everlast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bronson tries for a takedown but Everlast manages to get underhooks.
Bronson wants a takedown.
Erik Everlast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Bronson.
Bronson keeps control of Everlast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Everlast lands a right hand.
Bronson has Everlast pressed against the cage, preventing Everlast from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Everlast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Everlast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Everlast tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Everlast misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson prevents Everlast from getting back to his feet.
Everlast is trying to control the position but Bronson postures up.
Everlast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bronson on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Everlast is keeping the position for now.
Bronson won't allow Everlast to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Everlast looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Everlast looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Everlast!
Everlast decides to stand back up. Everlast steps back and let's Bronson get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Everlast.
Bronson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everlast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Everlast tries to avoid it but Bronson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Everlast to the ground. Everlast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Everlast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson wants to clinch
and Everlast counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronson thinking.
Bronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Everlast shows good takedown defense.
Everlast misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson tries for a takedown but Everlast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Everlast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Everlast.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Everlast takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson dives in and grabs Everlast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Everlast pushes down on Bronson's head and hops out.
Bronson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Everlast is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
Everlast misses the body punch
and Bronson counters with a head kick. That will keep Everlast thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Everlast throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Everlast wants to slow Bronson down by chopping away at his legs.
Everlast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Everlast working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Everlast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bronsons head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Everlast.
Bronson tries to score a body lock takedown but Everlast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Everlast breaks the clinch.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Everlast shows good takedown defense.
Everlast sizes up Bronson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everlast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson defending well as Everlast loads up on a big left hand.
Everlast's corner calls for a 1-2. Everlast obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Everlast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson dives in and grabs Everlast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Everlast pushes down on Bronson's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson wants to clinch.
Everlast misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Everlast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Everlast 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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