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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buko Nukara (ranked 5694 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andoni Bradain (ranked 5730 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buko Nukara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andoni Bradain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradain defends it nicely.
Bradain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nukara. Nukara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nukara moves into the clinch.
Bradain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nukara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bradain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukara moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukara.
Nukara looking for a takedown.
Nukara stops a takedown attempt from Bradain.
Buko Nukara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andoni Bradain.
Bradain has a couple of punches blocked by Nukara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradain is looking to break free of the clinch but Nukara has double underhooks.
Nukara pulls Bradain into guard.
Nukara working for a triangle but Bradain defends it easily.
Bradain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nukara looking for a guillotine here but Bradain defends easily.
Bradain stopping the sweep attempt from Nukara.
Bradain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nukara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bradain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nukara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bradain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nukara has Bradain pulled in close to control his posture.
Bradain wants to control from the top but Nukara keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Bradain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bradain.
Bradain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradain shoots in for a double leg but Nukara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nukara shoots in for a takedown but Bradain shows good takedown defense.
Bradain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nukara.
A right-left combo lands from Bradain.
Bradain connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Bradain.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradain can't get the takedown.
Nukara drags the fight down to the ground.
Bradain trying to control the position from guard on top but Nukara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bradain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nukara has momentary wrist control but Bradain slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradain throws a strike but Nukara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bradain 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradain can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukara wants to pass the guard but Bradain is keeping the position.
Nukara gets to his feet. Bradain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bradain stuffs the takedown.
Bradain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bradain lunges at Nukara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nukara's hand.
Nukara throws a head kick that misses.
Bradain shoots in looking for a takedown but Nukara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bradain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bradain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nukara was covering up waiting for the punch and Bradain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nukara uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andoni Bradain will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bradain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nukara's head backwards.
Nukara is looking to clinch but Bradain is avoiding it.
Bradain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nukara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bradain lands the left hand.
Bradain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Nukara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradain connects with a looping right hand.
Nukara is looking to clinch but Bradain is avoiding it.
Nukara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nukara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradain tries to avoid it but Nukara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradain to the ground. Bradain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andoni Bradain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nukara gets a clinch.
Nukara manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradain trying to control but Nukara is working from the bottom.
Bradain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradain.
Bradain throws a big right hand that misses.
Nukara working a defensive guard here.
Bradain lands a couple of digs.
Bradain postures up and lands a big shot to Nukara's brow.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bradain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bradain jabs Nukara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bradain jabs Nukara right on the nose. Nukara blinks but takes it well.
Bradain lands a jab to the head.
Nukara has a takedown stuffed.
Bradain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradain shoots in for a takedown but Nukara shows good takedown defense.
Nukara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nukara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buko Nukara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bradain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nukara tries for a takedown but Bradain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nukara's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bradain defends well and Nukara ends up having to push Bradain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bradain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nukara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nukara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bradain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradain cracks Nukara with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukara gets a clinch.
Bradain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nukara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nukara tries to clinch
and Bradain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Bradain. That snapped Nukara's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Bradain. No joy for Nukara on that attempt.
Nukara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradain connects with a jab.
Bradain moves out of range of the strikes.
Nukara shoots in but Bradain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bradain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nukara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradain is trying to push Nukara away but Nukara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bradain is looking for a takedown.
Nukara is pressed up against the cage. Bradain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nukara down to the mat. Nukara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bradain catches Nukara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bradain scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Bradain drives through with a takedown into Nukara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nukara manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bradain trying to control the position but instead, Nukara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradain into the cage.
Nukara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradain avoids it.
Bradain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andoni Bradain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nukara closes the distance and clinches.
Bradain is trying to stall.
Nukara jumps guard.
Bradain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nukara's head.
Nukara has his hands on Bradain's head, controlling the position.
Bradain lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradain is in close to Nukara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nukara working a defensive guard here.
Nukara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nukara working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Bradain. No joy for Nukara on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bradain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buko Nukara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Nukara as Bradain shoots in.
Nukara forces Bradain back against the cage and clinches.
Nukara manages to break the clinch.
Nukara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nukara takes one to the side of the head.
Nukara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bradain stuffs the takedown attempt from Nukara. Nukara gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradain misses the shot to the body.
Bradain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nukara moves forwards but Bradain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Bradain cracks Nukara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bradain.
Bradain connects with a body shot.
Donk. Bradain catches Nukara right on the button with a cross.
Bradain punishes Nukara's body with a nice straight punch.
Bradain lands with a good body shot.
Bradain lands a jab to the nose.
Nukara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buko Nukara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bradain as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Bradain.
Nukara needs to keep his hands up - Bradain had a free shot at his head there.
Bradain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bradain.
Nukara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nukara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nukara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradain as he avoids it easily.
Bradain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Bradain misses.
Nukara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bradain.
Andoni Bradain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bradain closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nukara's guard.
Nukara has his feet on Bradain's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradain scores with a punch to the head.
Buko Nukara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nukara throws a nice looking combination but Bradain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andoni Bradain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bradain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andoni Bradain!
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