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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stepan Varlamovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stepan Varlamovs looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stepan Varlamovs!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura Jr throws a leg kick but Varlamovs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Varlamovs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Varlamovs closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura Jr, looking for a takedown. Varlamovs pushes Nakamura Jr against the cage but Nakamura Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura Jr loads up on a big right hand but Varlamovs slips the punch.
Varlamovs slips a straight right by Nakamura Jr.
Varlamovs dives in and grabs Nakamura Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamura Jr pushes down on Varlamovs's head and hops out.
Varlamovs looks winded!
Nakamura Jr throws a looping overhand right but Varlamovs ducks down to avoid it.
Varlamovs fails to land the takedown.
Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Varlamovs.
Varlamovs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura Jr.
Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakamura Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura Jr takes a swing at Varlamovs's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Nakamura Jr misses its intended target.
Nakamura Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Varlamovs moves out of range as Nakamura Jr strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varlamovs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Varlamovs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varlamovs somewhat.
Varlamovs avoids the body shot from Nakamura Jr.
Nakamura Jr is looking to clinch but Varlamovs is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Nakamura Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Varlamovs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varlamovs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura Jr throws out a loose jab but Varlamovs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura Jr works Varlamovs's body with a nice hook.
Nakamura Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Varlamovs checks a low kick from Nakamura Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakamura Jr missing with a left hand there. Varlamovs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura Jr lands the left hand.
Nakamura Jr jabs Varlamovs right on the nose. Varlamovs blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura Jr throws a solid leg kick but Varlamovs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura Jr.
Nakamura Jr throws a leg kick but Varlamovs checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura Jr closes the distance and pushes Varlamovs back into the cage.
Nakamura Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamura Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura Jr fails to land.
Nakamura Jr tries a body shot but Varlamovs blocks it.
Nakamura Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varlamovs blocks a body shot from Nakamura Jr.
Varlamovs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varlamovs.
Varlamovs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura Jr misses with some punches.
Nakamura Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Varlamovs is trying to drag Nakamura Jr to the mat but Nakamura Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nakamura Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Varlamovs.
Nakamura Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura Jr tries a body shot but Varlamovs blocks it.
Nakamura Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Varlamovs prevents a body shot from Nakamura Jr.
Nakamura Jr tries to work over Varlamovs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varlamovs goes for a takedown attempt but Nakamura Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nakamura Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varlamovs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura Jr.
Nakamura Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Varlamovs moves away from the strike by Nakamura Jr.
Nakamura Jr misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura Jr tries to clinch there but Varlamovs circles away.
Nakamura Jr catches Varlamovs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nakamura Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakamura Jr throws a lazy right hand but Varlamovs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura Jr misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varlamovs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varlamovs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nakamura Jr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Varlamovs.
Nakamura Jr moves in looking to clinch but Varlamovs pushes him off.
Nakamura Jr tests Varlamovs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakamura Jr cracks Varlamovs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura Jr.
Varlamovs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nakamura Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Nakamura Jr - just one landing.
Nakamura Jr misses with a looping left.
Nakamura Jr tries to clinch but Varlamovs moves out of range.
Nakamura Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura Jr throws a solid leg kick but Varlamovs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakamura Jr.
Varlamovs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Varlamovs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Nakamura Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varlamovs.
Nakamura Jr misses with a looping right.
Varlamovs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakamura Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Varlamovs's shoulder, as Varlamovs tries to avoid the shot.
Varlamovs blocks a head kick by Nakamura Jr.
A lazy left from Nakamura Jr finds it's target.
Varlamovs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakamura Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakamura Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varlamovs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nakamura Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakamura Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura Jr throws a low kick but Varlamovs avoids it.
Nakamura Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamura Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura Jr with a hook.
Nakamura Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Varlamovs is just out of range.
Nakamura Jr with a hook.
Nakamura Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakamura Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura Jr wants to clinch.
Nakamura Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varlamovs can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura Jr tried to score with a low kick but Varlamovs checks it.
Nakamura Jr throws out a leg kick but Varlamovs moves out of range and Nakamura Jr only half commits.
Varlamovs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakamura Jr but Nakamura Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Varlamovs.
Nakamura Jr misses with a looping right.
Nakamura Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakamura Jr.
Nakamura Jr misses the jab.
Nakamura Jr swings for the body but Varlamovs moves out of range.
Nakamura Jr missing with a left hand there. Varlamovs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varlamovs was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura Jr.
Nakamura Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Varlamovs's head backwards.
Nakamura Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Varlamovs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Nakamura Jr.
Nakamura Jr throws the left hand but Varlamovs avoids the punch easily.
Varlamovs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura Jr.
Varlamovs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Varlamovs staying out of range there.
Nakamura Jr throws a nice looking combination but Varlamovs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura Jr misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Varlamovs is just out of range.
Varlamovs ducks right into an uppercut from Nakamura Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr dominated that second round.
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!
Nakamura Jr thuds a left hand into Varlamovs's body.
Nakamura Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura Jr lunges at Varlamovs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Varlamovs's hand.
Nakamura Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Varlamovs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Varlamovs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura Jr.
Varlamovs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakamura Jr sprawls well. Nakamura Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varlamovs gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamura Jr misses with an uppercut. Varlamovs saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakamura Jr, as that shot connected.
Varlamovs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura Jr wants to slow Varlamovs down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakamura Jr missing with a left hand there. Varlamovs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura Jr clinches.
Nakamura Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varlamovs takes a shot to the head.
Nakamura Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varlamovs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Varlamovs takes a shot to the head.
Nakamura Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakamura Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varlamovs wants a takedown but no success here.
Nakamura Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Varlamovs blocks with his arms.
Nakamura Jr misses with the head strike.
Nakamura Jr missing with knees to the body.
Nakamura Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Varlamovs backwards.
Nakamura Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varlamovs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nakamura Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Varlamovs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nakamura Jr is not content to let Varlamovs control the position.
Nakamura Jr is looking to control Varlamovs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakamura Jr avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura Jr is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nakamura Jr wants to improve his position but Varlamovs is controlling well.
Varlamovs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Varlamovs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nakamura Jr won't allow Varlamovs to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varlamovs is taking a breather. Nakamura Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Varlamovs blocks a jab.
Nakamura Jr scores with a leg kick.
Nakamura Jr throws a hook to the side of Varlamovs's head but Varlamovs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakamura Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura Jr tries to clinch there but Varlamovs circles away.
Nakamura Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura Jr throws a jab when Varlamovs was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Nakamura Jr.
Nakamura Jr tries to clinch but Varlamovs is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Varlamovs circles away.
Varlamovs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura Jr.
Varlamovs checks the leg kick.
Nakamura Jr cracks Varlamovs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakamura Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura Jr throws a front kick aimed at Varlamovs's knee but Varlamovs avoids it well.
Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot lands for Nakamura Jr.
Varlamovs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura Jr.
Nakamura Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura Jr tries to clinch but Varlamovs moves out of range.
Nakamura Jr looks to land a left hand but Varlamovs moved out of range nicely.
Varlamovs avoids the body shot from Nakamura Jr.
Stepan Varlamovs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Varlamovs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakamura Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobuhiro Nakamura Jr!
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