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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nash is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ITS A FIGHT. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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225 lbs
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208 cm
25
280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Browne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Nash! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Browne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nash tries to avoid it but Browne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nash to the ground. Nash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Browne throws a right and a left that both miss. Horrible takedown by Nash or perhaps it was just good defense by Browne which made him look bad. Nash closes the distance and clinches up with Browne, looking for a takedown. Nash pushes Browne against the cage but Browne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Logan Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Nash. Browne pushes Nash up against the cage in a clinch. Browne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nash throws a front kick aimed at Browne's knee but Browne avoids it well. Browne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nash on his heels. He'll look to pass Nash's guard now, I'm sure. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Nash keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully. Browne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Nash pulls Browne in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Browne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nash's guard. Browne won't allow Nash to sweep him here. Browne throws a big elbow that misses. Nash is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Nash keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully. Browne wants to pass the guard but Nash is keeping the position. Browne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Logan Browne wasn't doing enough on the ground. Browne tries to clinch up but Nash circles away and keeps his distance. Nash throws a head kick but Browne moves out of range.
Browne throws a head kick but Nash moves out of range.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nash to the ground. Browne is now in Nash's guard. Browne stopping the sweep attempt from Nash. Nash wants to hit a switch here but Browne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nash there! Browne is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nash can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nash holds on for dear life, controlling Browne's posture momentarily. Nash tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nash is squirming around, avoiding Browne's attempts to control the action. Browne jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nash is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nash and Browne has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Browne is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nash is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Nash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nash tries to get back to half guard but can't. Browne is putting a hurting on Nash here, landing some big shots from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Browne dominated that round. That's time! Browne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Browne swings away with a leg kick that misses. Nash shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Browne's guard. Browne wants to sweep but no luck. Browne keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully. Nash seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Browne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kevin Nash hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Nash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nash has managed to clinch.
Nash pulls guard effortlessly. Browne wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving. Nash is controlling Browne's posture. Browne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Browne has Nash in his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Browne keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Nash wants to get up but he can't break Browne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Nash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Nash wasn't active enough on the ground. Browne moves into range and clinches up with Nash. Nash can't get the takedown.
Nash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Browne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Nash moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Browne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash fails to land the takedown. Logan Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Nash. Browne looks for a takedown but Nash sprawls well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Browne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Logan Browne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nash feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Browne keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully. Nash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nash trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom. Nash sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Browne's guard. Nash passes to side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Browne being controlled for a moment. Browne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nash on the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! An elbow from Nash crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Browne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Browne blocks a head kick by Nash.
Browne throws a body kick that misses. Logan Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Browne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Browne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Browne tries to clinch up. Nash looks for a takedown but Browne sprawls well. Nash looks for a takedown but Browne sprawls well. Nash avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nash shoots in but Browne avoids the takedown attempt easily. Logan Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Nash. Browne clinches up with Nash and pushes him back against the cage. Nash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nash works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Browne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Browne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Nash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nash trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nash postures up.
Browne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Browne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nash is looking to escape. Nash just holding on.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nash is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nash slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Nash manages to get to full guard.
Browne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Nash managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Browne manages to get himself to full guard.
Nash content to stall in guard here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Browne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Nash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Nash 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Nash! Kevin Nash decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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