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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natural Born Killer (ranked 903 p4p, 93 weight class) and Nino Brown (ranked 2874 p4p, 261 weight class). Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yer Killin' Me- Remo Drive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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170 cm
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natural Born Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
As Brown looks to move away, Killer throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Killer lands with a shot to the body.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Killer throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Brown misses with a body punch
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Killer throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Killer throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Killer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Killer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Killer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Killer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Natural Born Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Brown.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Brown prevents a body shot from Killer.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killer landing knees to the head.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Killer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killer lands with a nice body punch.
Brown misses with a body shot
enabling Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown gets a takedown into half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Killer is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
Brown trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Killer has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Brown won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Killer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natural Born Killer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Killer scores with a nice head shot.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer scores with a knee to the head.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Killer stalling.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Natural Born Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Brown.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer scoring well with a low kick there.
Killer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Killer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Killer - just one landing.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Killer back into the cage.
Natural Born Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown prevents a body shot from Killer.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Brown blocking some punches.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Brown blocks a body shot from Killer.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Brown is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Killer can't fight it off and eventually Brown manages to take the fight to the floor. Killer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Killer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natural Born Killer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Killer connects with a looping right hand.
Natural Born Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown is trying to drag Killer to the mat but Killer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer stalls.
Killer digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown tries for a takedown but Killer manages to get underhooks.
Natural Born Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Killer presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Brown prevents a body shot from Killer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown blocking some punches.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Killer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
Brown has Killer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Killer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Killer lands a knee to the head.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is nestled in close to Killer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Killer has his hands clasped together around Brown's back. He's all about the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Killer's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Natural Born Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy.
Brown is looking to pass Killer's guard but actually Killer recovers to full guard.
Killer is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nino Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killer's head.
Killer is trying to get back to full guard.
Killer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natural Born Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killer, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natural Born Killer!
A victorious Natural Born Killer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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