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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wasiu - Bout 02 Blow. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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186 cm
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201 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fisher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dog Iii defends it well.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Dog Iii is having none of it.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but Dog Iii defending well.
Dog Iii trying to control but Fisher postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Dog Iii defends the submission attempt.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Dog Iii is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dog Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Fisher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher is keen to just control but Dog Iii is a slippery customer.
Well, if Fisher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fisher wants to pass to mount but Dog Iii is defending the position.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog Iii keeps working.
Fisher slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog Iii keeps working.
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dog Iii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fisher on the ground.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog Iii is looking to control Fisher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dog Iii avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog Iii is looking to improve his position.
Fisher passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fisher breaks from Dog Iii's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fisher unloading with bombs!
Fisher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dog Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Fisher looking to finish with strikes here!
Dog Iii is squirming around, avoiding Fisher's attempts to control the action.
Fisher content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii taking shots to the head.
Fisher raining down shots from the mount!
Fisher landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dog Iii looks a forlorn figure.
Dog Iii looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher trying to control.
Fisher lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Dog Iii lands with a kick to the temple. Fisher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fisher defending well as Dog Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Dog Iii avoids it with no problem.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Fisher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dog Iii can pounce on him.
Dog Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Dog Iii motions for Fisher to come forward. Dog Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dog Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Dog Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Dog Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Fisher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Dog Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mad Dog Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Fisher.
Dog Iii feints and then cracks Fisher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fisher down.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher thinks about the counter body kick.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Fisher throws a body kick.
Fisher's corner calls for a 1-2. Fisher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Dog Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fisher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Dog Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Fisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Fisher.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dog Iii wants to slow Fisher down by chopping away at his legs.
Fisher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Fisher tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Dog Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fisher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fisher misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fisher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Dog Iii throws a lazy body kick
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fisher.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Mad Dog Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Fisher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher lands a head shot.
Good work by Fisher as he checks the leg kick.
And Fisher tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fisher checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii feints and then cracks Fisher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fisher down.
Dog Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dog Iii cracks Fisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fisher takes one to the side of the head.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher is looking for the big counter here.
Dog Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fisher throws out the jab.
Dog Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fisher just manages to avoid it.
Dog Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy body kick from Dog Iii
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dog Iii!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog Iii holding on.
Dog Iii regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fisher's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fisher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog Iii's head.
Fisher is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fisher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Dog Iii defends the submission attempt.
Dog Iii is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Fisher wants to free his trapped foot but Dog Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fisher passes to full mount!
Fisher lands a big shot there that rocks Dog Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nathan Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dog Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Dog Iii wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fisher.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher scoring with strikes but Dog Iii is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fisher 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fisher!
Nathan Fisher made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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