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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koos Koekemoer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigel Frazier has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koos Koekemoer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier takes the fight into the clinch.
Koekemoer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frazier smiles and moves away.
Koekemoer instigates a clinch.
Frazier misses with the head strike.
Koekemoer is trying to break free.
Frazier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koekemoer is defending well.
Frazier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frazier is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koekemoer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier tries for a takedown but Koekemoer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koekemoer working hard to break the clinch.
Frazier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koekemoer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koekemoer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koekemoer working hard to break the clinch.
Koekemoer tries to break the clinch but Frazier is controlling the position.
Koekemoer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koekemoer avoiding damage.
Koekemoer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frazier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Koekemoer is looking to break free of the clinch but Frazier has double underhooks.
Frazier is looking for a takedown.
Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koekemoer closes the distance and clinches.
Koekemoer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Koekemoer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frazier tries to pull guard but Koekemoer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frazier has Koekemoer pressed against the cage, preventing Koekemoer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koekemoer prevents it.
Koekemoer is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koekemoer prevents it.
Koekemoer is trying to push Frazier away but Frazier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frazier tries for a takedown but Koekemoer manages to get underhooks.
Frazier is trying to drag Koekemoer to the mat but Koekemoer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frazier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frazier is breathing heavily.
Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koekemoer throws a series of punches but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Koekemoer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer lands a really nice looking cross but Frazier seems unphased.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Koekemoer circles away and keeps his distance.
Koekemoer pushes Frazier up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Frazier.
Koekemoer tries to circle away but Frazier has him pinned against the cage.
Koekemoer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frazier avoids it.
Koekemoer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koekemoer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frazier as he avoids it easily.
Koekemoer forces Frazier back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koekemoer wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koekemoer.
Frazier drags the fight down to the ground.
Frazier is working an open guard so Koekemoer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Koekemoer lands a two punch combo.
Frazier wants to clinch but Koekemoer slips to the side
and Koekemoer counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koekemoer clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier tries to pull guard but Koekemoer won't allow it.
Koekemoer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frazier breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Koekemoer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Frazier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frazier checks a leg kick.
Frazier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Koekemoer counters with a straight right hand.
Koekemoer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koekemoer goes for a double leg but Frazier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frazier continues to drive forward.
Koekemoer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frazier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koekemoer is looking to stand up but Frazier isn't so interested in that idea.
Koekemoer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koekemoer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koekemoer manages to break the clinch.
Frazier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koekemoer checks it well.
Frazier leaves Koekemoer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frazier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koekemoer.
Koekemoer fails to land with a series of punches.
Frazier is looking to counter the offense by Koekemoer and move into the clinch.
Koekemoer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koekemoer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koekemoer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frazier.
Koekemoer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Koekemoer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koekemoer trying to land knees to the body.
Koekemoer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koekemoer tries to break the clinch but Frazier is controlling the position.
Koos Koekemoer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koekemoer shoots for a double leg takedown but Frazier sprawls well. He's pushed Koekemoer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nigel Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koos Koekemoer.
Koekemoer misses with a kick to the body.
Koekemoer drives through and clinches with Frazier against the cage.
Frazier wants a takedown.
Koekemoer tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier can't get the takedown.
Koekemoer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koekemoer wants to get back to striking at distance but Frazier won't allow it.
Frazier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koekemoer walks away with a smile on his face. Frazier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koos Koekemoer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koekemoer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koekemoer darts in and clinches Frazier up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is trying to pull guard but Koekemoer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koekemoer working hard to break the clinch.
Koekemoer prevents the takedown attempt.
Frazier is looking for a takedown.
Frazier can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koekemoer is defending well.
Frazier jumps guard but Koekemoer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koekemoer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frazier tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koekemoer wants to break free but Frazier has control.
Koekemoer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frazier walks away with a smile on his face. Koekemoer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koekemoer swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Koekemoer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Koekemoer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frazier shoots in and drives through. Koekemoer sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Koekemoer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koekemoer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koekemoer throws a low kick but Frazier avoids it.
Koekemoer darts in and clinches Frazier up against the cage.
Koekemoer prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koekemoer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frazier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koekemoer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Frazier misses its target.
Koekemoer throws a leg kick but Frazier moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koekemoer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koekemoer tries for a takedown but Frazier manages to get underhooks.
Frazier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koekemoer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koekemoer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frazier to keep the fight standing.
Koekemoer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frazier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frazier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koekemoer tries a body shot but Frazier blocks it.
Frazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koekemoer drives through and clinches with Frazier against the cage.
Frazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier shoots in but no luck this time.
Koekemoer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frazier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koekemoer defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koekemoer drives through and clinches with Frazier against the cage.
Koekemoer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frazier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frazier misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier can't get the takedown.
Koekemoer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koekemoer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koos Koekemoer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koekemoer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koekemoer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frazier on the side of the head.
Frazier tries to clinch up.
Koekemoer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frazier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koekemoer defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is looking to clinch but Koekemoer is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koekemoer is defended easily by Frazier.
Koekemoer misses with a few strikes there.
Koekemoer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frazier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koekemoer.
Nigel Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koos Koekemoer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koekemoer throws a nice looking combination but Frazier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Koekemoer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koekemoer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Koekemoer!
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