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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Nemec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Stark will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lukasz Nemec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nemec as he avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stark enables Nemec to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nemec trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nemec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nemec got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nemec has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemec tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Nemec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stark wants to stand up but Nemec is controlling him.
Stark working for a triangle but Nemec defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemec is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nemec trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Nemec slips an elbow through the middle.
Nemec trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
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.
Stark being controlled here, momentarily.
Nemec trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nemec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Lukasz Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Stark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nemec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Nemec is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but Nemec is very close to passing his half guard.
Nemec throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Stark is trying to maintain the position but Nemec is very close to passing his half guard.
Nemec thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nemec seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nemec is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nemec is looking to stall here but Stark recovers full guard.
Nemec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nemec has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nemec trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark goes for a double leg but Nemec avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nemec continues to drive forward.
Nemec looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nemec shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nemec showed some decent athleticism there.
Nemec stalling.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Nemec dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nemec looking to score a takedown here. Stark is defending well but Nemec drives through and ends up in Stark's guard.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nemec looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nemec is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to control but Nemec is working from the bottom.
Nemec trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark trying to control but Nemec is working from the bottom.
Nemec tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nemec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nemec works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nemec is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark keeping control of the position.
Stark is looking to control Nemec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stark avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Nemec seems content to control.
Stark is refusing to be controlled, as Nemec sits in half guard.
Nemec stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nemec changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to buck Nemec off but Nemec is having none of it.
Nemec controls the position.
Stark regains half guard, as Nemec was trying to land strikes.
Nemec prevents Stark from improving his position.
Nemec wants to pass the guard but Stark is defending well.
Nemec seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nemec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nemec is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nemec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stark defending well though.
Nemec passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stark!
Nemec throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stark tries to hold on but Nemec pushes him away.
Nemec can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stark is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Nemec dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nemec shoots in and gets a takedown into Stark's guard.
Nemec looking to pass the guard.
Nemec is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nemec slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Nemec crashes against the mat.
Nemec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nemec wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nemec wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemec grinds an elbow into Stark's temple.
Nemec is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stark is not content to let Nemec control the position.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
Nemec looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stark is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nemec misses with the ground and pound.
Nemec wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nemec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nemec wants it to stay on the feet.
Nemec scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stark trying to remain calm as Nemec controls from the top position.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nemec wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Stark is being controlled here.
Nemec connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stark some visible discomfort.
Nemec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemec 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 Stark's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stark parries the strikes from Nemec easily there. Nemec is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stark to escape.
Nemec trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Nemec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark is not content to let Nemec control the position.
Nemec working the ground and pound but Stark is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nemec is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Nemec shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nemec postures up.
Nemec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stark has Nemec pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nemec looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Nemec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nemec has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Nemec!
A relieved looking Lukasz Nemec thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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