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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Legaspi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Legaspi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew Legaspi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legaspi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lesnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Legaspi sprawls well initially but Lesnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Legaspi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lesnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Legaspi wants to control but Lesnar passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Legaspi is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
Lesnar is thwarting Legaspi's attempts to control the position.
Legaspi is trying is best to control the position here.
Legaspi is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Legaspi sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legaspi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lesnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lesnar has Legaspi pressed against the cage, preventing Legaspi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lesnar has Legaspi pressed against the cage, preventing Legaspi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lesnar has Legaspi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lesnar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Legaspi tumbling to the mat - Lesnar dives into Legaspi's guard.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesnar won't allow Legaspi to get back to his feet.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Legaspi is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Legaspi wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legaspi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lesnar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lesnar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Legaspi wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Legaspi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lesnar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Legaspi wants to sweep but Lesnar has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Legaspi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legaspi is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lesnar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Legaspi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legaspi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Legaspi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legaspi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrew Legaspi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legaspi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesnar.
Legaspi tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legaspi's elbow.
Lesnar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Legaspi regains guard.
Legaspi wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Lesnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Legaspi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legaspi is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lesnar stands up and waves to Legaspi to follow him.
Lesnar drives through with a takedown into Legaspi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legaspi on the ground.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legaspi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Legaspi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lesnar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Legaspi is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lesnar just content to control the position.
Lesnar wants to control but Legaspi is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lesnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Legaspi throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Legaspi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Legaspi.
Lesnar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lesnar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Legaspi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lesnar controlling from side mount.
Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legaspi stops Lesnar from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Legaspi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Legaspi looks to move to half guard but instead Lesnar has passed into mount! Damn!
Lesnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lesnar.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legaspi can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnar continues to hold on tight.
Legaspi is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legaspi tries to lock up and control but Lesnar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lesnar prevents Legaspi from getting the reversal.
Lesnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Legaspi is squirming around, avoiding Lesnar's attempts to control the action.
Lesnar lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Legaspi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lesnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Legaspi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrew Legaspi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legaspi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lesnar, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Lesnar!
A less than humble Alex Lesnar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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