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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Rock!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rock wants to stand but Nakara is controlling the position.
Rock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rock wants to stand and escape but Nakara is having none of it.
Rock wriggles free and stands up.
Nakara with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakara thinking.
Nakara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rock swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakara goes for a double leg but Rock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakara is defended easily by Rock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara with a poor takedown
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakara shoots in and drives through. Rock sprawls well.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rock sprawls well. Rock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakara gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakara or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock, which made it look bad.
Nakara darts in looking for a takedown but Rock gets double underhooks and turns Nakara into the cage.
Nakara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakara shoots for a takedown but Rock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Nakara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rock circles away.
Rock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rock!
Nakara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rock pinned against the cage. Rock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rock throws a counter combo.
Nakara is breathing heavily.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock unleashes a big counter combination but Nakara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nakara shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakara shoots in for a double leg but Rock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakara avoids the body shot from Rock.
Nakara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakara.
Nakara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakara goes for a double leg but Rock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock continues to drive forward.
Rock scores with a nice strike.
Nakara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara fails with the takedown.
Nakara shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Nakara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nakara dives in and grabs Rock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes down on Nakara's head and hops out.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Nakara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock stuns Nakara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rock scores with a nice head shot.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nakara.
Nakara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock 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.
Nakara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lance Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Nakara backing up. Nakara nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakara was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Nakara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakara misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakara with a poor takedown
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nakara presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Rock gets underhooks to prevent Nakara's takedown attempt.
Rock is pressed up against the cage. Nakara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rock down to the mat. Rock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tebato Nakara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock digs a good hook to Nakara's body.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakara.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakara misses with a takedown
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakara looks for a takedown but Rock sprawls well.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nakara has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rock is trying to buck Nakara off.
Nakara 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tebato Nakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Nakara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakara has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rock jabs Nakara right on the nose. Nakara blinks but takes it well.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakara looks for a takedown but Rock sprawls well.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nakara fails with the takedown.
Rock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rock.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rock as he jumps to the side.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakara with a body shot.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rock as he avoids it easily.
Rock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Rock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock digs a good hook to Nakara's body.
Nice body punch from Rock.
Nakara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Rock catches Nakara right on the button with a cross.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nakara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rock wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rock scores with a jab. Nakara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nakara shoots in but Rock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rock misses.
Nakara shoots in looking for a takedown. Rock tries to sprawl out of it but Nakara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakara thinking.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakara goes for a double leg but Rock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakara fails with the takedown
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock scores with a jab.
Nakara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Nakara misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Nakara backing up. Nakara nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
Rock stuns Nakara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakara somewhat.
Rock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lance Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakara backs up against the cage.
Lance Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock works Nakara's body with a nice hook.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakara goes for a double leg but Rock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rock continues to drive forward.
Rock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tebato Nakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock lands the left hand.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Nakara has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Nakara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rock tries to avoid it but Nakara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rock to the ground. Rock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakara tries for a takedown but Rock circles away easily
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Rock misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakara darts in looking for a takedown but Rock gets double underhooks and turns Nakara into the cage.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rock.
Nakara shoots and misses
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Rock.
Nakara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rock avoids it really well and circles away.
Rock throws out a counter right but Nakara avoids it with no problem.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Nakara backing up. Nakara nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakara has his takedown stuffed
and Rock counters with a nice body shot.
Nakara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakara fails with the takedown
and Rock counters with a three punch combo that has Nakara backing up. Nakara nods at Rock to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rock 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Rock!
Lance Rock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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RATING
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