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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nomzamo Plessis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukas Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nomzamo Plessis!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Plessis.
Plessis lands a head kick!
Plessis throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Plessis only half commits.
Plessis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scott.
Plessis loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plessis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plessis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Plessis sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Plessis scores with a leg kick.
Plessis misses with a body kick.
Plessis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Plessis thows a body kick. Scott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plessis throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Plessis only half commits.
Plessis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plessis lands a high kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Scott blocks the leg kick.
Plessis throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Plessis.
Scott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plessis. Plessis obviously looking to wear him down.
Plessis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scott checks it well.
Plessis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scott under the eye.
Scott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Scott blocks a leg kick.
Plessis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scott takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Plessis shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plessis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Plessis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Scott as he checks the leg kick.
Plessis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plessis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Scott. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Plessis throws a leg kick that misses.
Scott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Scott avoids the head kick by Plessis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plessis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Plessis throws a front kick aimed at Scott's knee but Scott avoids it well.
Plessis scores with a leg kick.
Plessis tries to score with a low kick but Scott moves his leg out of the way.
Plessis has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Plessis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scott takes a step back to recover.
Plessis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Plessis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Plessis tries a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Plessis!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plessis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
Plessis is not content to let Scott control the position.
Scott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Plessis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Plessis's head.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plessis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plessis is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomzamo Plessis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scott avoids the head kick by Plessis.
Plessis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plessis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plessis misses with a low kick as Scott jumps back.
Nomzamo Plessis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scott blocks a low kick nicely.
Plessis throws a front kick that sends Scott stumbling back into the cage.
Plessis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plessis circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Plessis as Scott shoots in.
Scott will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Plessis is looking to land body kicks.
Plessis throws a wild body kick that Scott sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plessis throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Plessis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scott checks a leg kick.
Plessis throws a chopping leg kick but Scott manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Plessis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Plessis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scott's head.
A head kick misses from Plessis.
Plessis misses with a low kick.
Plessis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plessis throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Plessis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plessis throws a head kick that misses.
Plessis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Plessis throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Plessis is looking to chop away at Scott's legs.
Plessis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Plessis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plessis misses with a low kick.
Nomzamo Plessis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Scott blocks the low kick.
Plessis throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Plessis is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plessis throws a head kick that Scott semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott blocks the body kick.
Plessis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plessis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Plessis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Plessis tenderised Scott's leg. Scott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Plessis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plessis is looking to land body kicks.
Plessis misses with a body kick.
Plessis wants to slow Scott down by chopping away at his legs.
Plessis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Plessis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scott moves out of range as Plessis strikes.
Plessis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Plessis counters with a body kick that stops Scott in his tracks momentarily.
Plessis scores with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plessis cracks the inside of Scott's front leg.
Scott checks the leg kick.
Plessis throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomzamo Plessis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Plessis scores with a nice body kick.
Plessis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scott checks a low kick from Plessis.
Plessis throws a front kick aimed at Scott's knee but Scott avoids it well.
Plessis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Plessis connects with a solid leg kick.
Plessis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plessis looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Scott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plessis.
Plessis scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good work by Scott as he checks the leg kick.
Plessis misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott moves out of range as Plessis throws a body kick.
Plessis misses with a kick to the body.
Plessis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plessis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Plessis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Plessis. That one must have hurt.
Plessis throws a head kick that misses.
Plessis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plessis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Plessis misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Plessis slams his shin into Scott's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scott checks a leg kick.
Plessis scores with a head kick.
Plessis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plessis misses with a low kick.
Plessis looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Plessis throws a leg kick but Scott moved away.
Plessis throws a nice head kick!
Scott checks a leg kick.
Scott blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Scott.
Plessis throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plessis throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Plessis throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Plessis misses with a kick to the body.
Plessis throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Plessis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Plessis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Plessis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plessis throws a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Plessis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Plessis leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott goes for a double leg but Plessis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Plessis continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nomzamo Plessis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plessis manages to break the clinch.
Scott moves out of range as Plessis throws a body kick.
Scott checks a leg kick.
Plessis connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plessis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plessis thuds his shin into the meat of Scott's side.
Lukas Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Plessis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nomzamo Plessis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plessis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomzamo Plessis!
Our winner, Nomzamo Plessis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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pop
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