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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lou Nahtic (ranked 3423 p4p, 371 weight class) and Seve Ballesteros (ranked 1847 p4p, 221 weight class). Nahtic comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping My Day Away. Ballesteros is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chamillionaire f. Scarface & Killer Mike - Reignfall. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
24 - 10 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 3, fighting out of New York, Seve Ballesteros!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballesteros has Nahtic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballesteros's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nahtic tries to break free but Ballesteros pushes him back against the cage.
Ballesteros is trying to drag Nahtic to the mat but Nahtic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nahtic manages to break the clinch.
Ballesteros looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nahtic is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahtic is in trouble now - Ballesteros has advanced to mount!
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ballesteros lands a big shot there that rocks Nahtic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahtic can't escape the position.
Ballesteros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ballesteros throws some wild stikes that Nahtic manages to avoid easily.
Ballesteros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nahtic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ballesteros breaks from Nahtic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ballesteros throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ballesteros breaks from Nahtic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nahtic gets back to half guard.
Ballesteros not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ballesteros is looking for a kimura but Nahtic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ballesteros to get the leverage.
Nahtic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ballesteros.
Nahtic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ballesteros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahtic trying to control from the bottom.
Ballesteros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic is looking to control Ballesteros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nahtic avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Nahtic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nice strikes from Ballesteros there.
Ballesteros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ballesteros thows a huge punch but Nahtic dodges it nicely.
Ballesteros trying to pass the guard but Nahtic defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nahtic gets back to full guard.
Nahtic has momentary wrist control but Ballesteros slips an elbow through the middle.
Ballesteros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nahtic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ballesteros is one step ahead there.
Ballesteros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros has gone for a leg lock! Nahtic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ballesteros's guard.
Ballesteros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ballesteros keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
Nahtic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nahtic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nahtic postures up and lands a big shot to Ballesteros's brow.
Nahtic stops Ballesteros from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ballesteros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nahtic.
Nahtic wants to control from the top but Ballesteros keeps moving.
Nahtic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nahtic prevents Ballesteros from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ballesteros shoots in but Nahtic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nahtic tries to clinch up but Ballesteros circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballesteros shoots in looking for a takedown. Nahtic tries to sprawl out of it but Ballesteros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nahtic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seve Ballesteros dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ballesteros has his takedown stuffed
and Nahtic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballesteros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ballesteros fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nahtic to the ground. Ballesteros is now in Nahtic's guard.
Ballesteros postures up in Nahtic's guard and throws a big left but Nahtic blocks it.
Ballesteros preventing the sweep.
Ballesteros postures up in Nahtic's guard and throws a big left but Nahtic blocks it.
Ballesteros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballesteros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ballesteros throwing strikes from guard but Nahtic blocks nicely.
Ballesteros preventing the sweep.
Ballesteros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nahtic is on top in guard.
Nahtic throwing strikes from guard but Ballesteros blocks nicely.
Ballesteros kicks Nahtic off and gets to his feet.
Ballesteros dives in for a single leg takedown but Nahtic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nahtic throwing a counter right hand but Ballesteros manages to avoid it.
Lou Nahtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seve Ballesteros.
Nahtic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballesteros fails with a takedown attempt.
Seve Ballesteros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballesteros fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballesteros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Nahtic misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic thuds his right hand into Ballesteros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nahtic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Seve Ballesteros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Nahtic misses the target.
A big right from Nahtic misses.
Ballesteros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nahtic as he avoids it easily.
Ballesteros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ballesteros shoots in for a takedown but Nahtic shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nahtic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ballesteros tries to clinch but Nahtic moves out of range.
Lou Nahtic is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballesteros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nahtic enables Ballesteros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nahtic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nahtic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ballesteros manages to get himself to full guard.
Nahtic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ballesteros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nahtic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballesteros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nahtic throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nahtic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nahtic looking to sit in guard and control but Ballesteros gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nahtic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ballesteros postures up and lands a big shot to Nahtic's brow.
Nahtic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nahtic trying to control the position.
Ballesteros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seve Ballesteros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nahtic trying to control the position here.
Nahtic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Nahtic dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ballesteros gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nahtic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ballesteros has him pressed against the cage.
Nahtic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ballesteros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nahtic scores with a shot to the side of Ballesteros's head.
Ballesteros keeps control of Nahtic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Nahtic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ballesteros gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nahtic.
Nahtic tries to circle away but Ballesteros has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahtic is trying to push Ballesteros away but Ballesteros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ballesteros content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nahtic breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ballesteros.
Nahtic throws Ballesteros to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballesteros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nahtic sprawls well. Nahtic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ballesteros gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballesteros closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nahtic quickly recovers to half guard.
Ballesteros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nahtic is just riding it out for now. Ballesteros eventually gives up the hold.
Ballesteros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ballesteros not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nahtic wants to control but Ballesteros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nahtic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ballesteros.
Nahtic is looking to improve his position.
Nahtic taking some punishment here, with Ballesteros in his half guard.
Ballesteros is nestled in close to Nahtic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ballesteros thows a huge punch but Nahtic dodges it nicely.
Ballesteros is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nahtic defends it well.
Ballesteros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ballesteros throws a strike but Nahtic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nahtic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ballesteros pushing down on Nahtic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nahtic trying to hold on to Ballesteros's head to control him but Ballesteros postures up.
Ballesteros is trying to work for a kimura but Nahtic is defending well.
Nahtic wants to control but Ballesteros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Ballesteros connects with a nice short shot to Nahtic's temple.
Ballesteros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ballesteros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ballesteros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ballesteros is working for a submission of some sort.
Ballesteros 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.
Ballesteros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ballesteros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ballesteros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nahtic sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nahtic trying to control here.
Ballesteros moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seve Ballesteros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ballesteros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seve Ballesteros!
Our winner, Seve Ballesteros, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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