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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between lenny mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, lenny mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Nash!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Nash or perhaps it was just good defense by mclean which made him look bad.
mclean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nash shoots in but mclean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nash.
lenny mclean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Nash.
mclean misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mclean throws a low kick but Nash avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mclean lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from mclean does no damage.
mclean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nash scores with a takedown into mclean's guard.
mclean wants to stand but Nash is controlling the position.
mclean wants to sweep here but Nash controlling him for the moment.
mclean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
mclean wants to get back to his feet but Nash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash wants to pass the guard but mclean is keeping the position.
mclean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nash is controlling him.
Nash trying to control the position from guard on top but mclean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Nash or perhaps it was just good defense by mclean which made him look bad.
mclean misses with a wild combination.
mclean finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with mclean but mclean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
mclean throws a right and a left that Nash avoids nicely.
mclean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
mclean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
mclean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
mclean closes the distance and clinches.
Nash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
mclean wants to get back to striking at distance but Nash won't allow it.
mclean gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
mclean is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nash is on top in guard.
Nash wants to stand but mclean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nash passes into half guard.
Nash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and mclean defends it well.
Nash is keen to just control but mclean is a slippery customer.
mclean tries to roll over but Nash keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nash is keen to just control but mclean is a slippery customer.
mclean is looking to improve his position.
mclean is defending against the submission attempts here by Nash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lenny mclean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - mclean scores with a four punch combination!
Nash fails with a takedown attempt.
mclean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mclean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nash prevents mclean from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nash postures up and lands a big shot to mclean's brow.
Nash passes mclean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nash moves into full mount! mclean won't be happy about that!
Nash looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
mclean slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nash is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Nash seems content to control.
Nash wants to work for an arm triangle but mclean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nash lands a nice short elbow.
Nash is looking for a kimura but mclean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nash to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash seems to be looking for submissions.
mclean tries to get to full guard but Nash has control of the leg.
Nash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as mclean is looking to escape.
mclean has given up his back here. Will Nash look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Nash is punishing mclean with strikes - can he finish him?!
Nash has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nash is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nash is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash is landing with strikes from the back.
mclean turns into Nash and is now in his guard.
Nash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mclean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
mclean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
mclean wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
mclean stopping the sweep attempt from Nash.
mclean gets to his feet - Nash follows without any prompting.
Nash misses with a takedown attempt - mclean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
mclean moves out of range of the leg kick from Nash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from mclean. No joy for Nash on that attempt.
lenny mclean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Nash.
Nash misses with a kick to the body
letting mclean counter with a right hand.
mclean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
mclean throws a leg kick but Nash moved away.
Nash with a poor takedown
and mclean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
mclean wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
mclean misses with an elbow strike.
mclean can't break the clinch.
mclean throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! mclean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nash looks to clinch
and mclean counters with a three punch combo that has Nash backing up. Nash nods at mclean to acknowledge the strikes.
mclean misses with a series of wild punches.
Nash with a lazy takedown attempt
and mclean counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for mclean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mclean looks to land a combination but Nash avoids it well.
mclean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and mclean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by mclean.
lenny mclean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Nash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash is pressed up against the cage. mclean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nash down to the mat. Nash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
mclean moves in looking to clinch but Nash pushes him off.
Nash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
mclean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from mclean.
mclean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from mclean 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 mclean has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from mclean and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nash looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for mclean!
mclean slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
mclean is pressing down on Nash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now mclean is on top in guard.
Nash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nash is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but mclean frees his head nicely. Oh but Nash has switched to an armbar! mclean is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vince Nash!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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