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Event:
AD448: Bli med meg!
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Whitaker throws out a leg kick but Nexus moves out of range and Whitaker only half commits.
Nexus shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Nexus rushes Whitaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nexus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Nexus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whitaker 's half guard.#ES#
Whitaker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nexus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Whitaker scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Whitaker . Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nexus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Nexus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nexus.
Whitaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Whitaker .
Nexus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Nexus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Nexus slips the punch.
Nexus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whitaker scores with a hook.#TD2#
Nexus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whitaker sprawls well initially but Nexus persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Whitaker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nexus is on him like a limpet, forcing Whitaker back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nexus.
Ray Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galaxy Nexus.#T2#
Nexus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whitaker is pushing Nexus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Whitaker throws a shot to the body.
Whitaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nexus connects with a single shot there.
Whitaker misses with a looping right.
Nexus slips under a jab from Whitaker .
Whitaker misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nexus dives in for a single leg takedown but Whitaker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Nexus moves away and avoids it.
Nexus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Nexus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nexus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker throws a strike but Nexus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Whitaker wants to sweep here but Nexus controlling him for the moment.
Nexus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Whitaker wants to stand and escape but Nexus is having none of it.
Nexus stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker .
Nexus stops Whitaker from standing up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nexus working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Whitaker has momentary wrist control but Nexus slips an elbow through the middle.
Whitaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Whitaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nexus misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Nexus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nexus tries to break the clinch but Whitaker is controlling the position. #BC#
Whitaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Nexus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whitaker quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Nexus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whitaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker wants to sweep but Nexus has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nexus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Whitaker !
Nexus tries to push Whitaker 's head away but Whitaker is holding on tight.#T1#
Nexus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nexus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nexus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whitaker is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nexus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Whitaker working to try and regain half guard.
Nexus avoids the attempt from Whitaker to control.#T2#
Whitaker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Whitaker is looking to get to half guard.
Nexus raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#
Whitaker is rocked!
You get the feeling that Whitaker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nexus avoids the attempt from Whitaker to control.
Nexus with shots to the head and body - Whitaker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Whitaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nexus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Whitaker tries to reverse the position but Nexus maintains control.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nexus! Whitaker is hurt baaadly! Nexus is firing away with more strikes - Whitaker is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galaxy Nexus!
Galaxy Nexus very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
AD440: Redskins #21
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nexus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kim quickly recovers to half guard.
Nexus wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position. #SUB2#
Nexus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Kim controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kim trying to hold on to Nexus's head to control him but Nexus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nexus wants to stand up but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim trying to hold on to Nexus's head to control him but Nexus postures up.
#T1#
Nexus tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
Kim has his hands clasped together around Nexus's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nexus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2#
Nexus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kim quickly recovers to half guard.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nexus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nexus trying to control from Kim's half guard. Kim has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kim wants to sweep here but Nexus controlling him for the moment.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
Nexus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim is trying to keep Nexus in close.
#SUB#
Kim has his foot on Nexus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nexus works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nexus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kim looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nexus is defending well. Kim quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nexus has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kim celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Kim!
Roberto Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD434: Collateral Damage
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Sorsa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nexus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nexus is looking to clinch but Sorsa is avoiding it.
Sorsa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sorsa doesn't manage to clinch there - Nexus circles away.
Nexus defending well as Sorsa loads up on a big left hand.
Nexus tries to counter by clinching up but Sorsa breaks away and moves out of range.
Sorsa tries to land a front kick but Nexus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sorsa 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.
Nexus avoids the head kick by Sorsa.
Nexus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sorsa connects with a leg kick. Nexus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nexus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sorsa throws out the jab. #TD2#
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nexus gets full guard.
Nexus trying to control the position here.
Sorsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Sorsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sorsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sorsa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sorsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nexus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nexus 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sorsa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nexus dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Sorsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nexus tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorsa is retaining full guard. #T2#
Nexus trying to control but Sorsa is working from the bottom.
Sorsa is trying to control the position but Nexus postures up. #SUB2#
Nexus content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sorsa has locked up a guillotine! Sorsa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nexus is holding on here and Sorsa must be using up a lot of energy. Nexus has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sorsa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Repe Sorsa!
Repe Sorsa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
AD374: Valar Dohaeris
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Valente throws a hook but Nexus avoids it easily.
Nexus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Nexus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valente throws a hook but Nexus avoids it easily.
Valente lands a jab.
Valente smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valente tests Nexus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valente plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Nexus slips under a jab.
Nexus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valente lands with a cross.
Valente clobbers Nexus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valente misses the shot to the body.
Nexus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valente counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nexus's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nexus takes a swing at Valente's ribcage but misses.
Nexus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valente has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nexus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Carlinhos Valente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valente slips under a jab from Nexus.
Valente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valente dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nexus. That did some damage!
Valente dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nexus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valente sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valente. Nexus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nexus wants to slow Valente down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valente. That's going to slow Nexus down.
Valente uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Valente throws out a loose jab but Nexus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexus moves away from the strike by Valente. #TD#
Nexus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valente's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valente is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nexus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nexus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Nexus wants to control from the top but Valente keeps moving.
Valente is trying to control the position but Nexus postures up.
Valente looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crunch! Nexus slams his shin into Valente's torso.
Nice body kick from Valente.
Valente works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valente throws out a loose jab but Nexus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nexus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Nexus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nexus swings for the body but Valente moves out of range.
#T3#
Nexus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valente throws a chopping leg kick but Nexus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nexus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nexus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valente is out of range.
Valente connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nexus. Nexus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valente throws a jab when Nexus was well out of range.
Nexus digs a good body shot into Valente's ribs.
Valente checks a low kick from Nexus.
Valente avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valente scores with a leg kick.
Valente throws a leg kick which misses Nexus's front leg but catches the back leg as Nexus tries to avoid it.
Nexus scores with a hook to the body. Valente takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valente throws an off balance right hand
letting Nexus counter with a right hand.
Nexus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valente looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nexus is looking to wear down Valente with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nexus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nexus.
Valente looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Nexus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nexus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valente.
A big left from Nexus misses.
Nexus slips a straight right by Valente.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nexus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nexus throws a head kick but Valente moves out of range.
Valente counters with a body kick.
Valente lands a lovely overhand right.
Valente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nexus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valente flicks out a counter leg kick but Nexus steps away.
Valente is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nexus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Valente dips to his left and cracks Nexus with an uppercut!
A combination from Valente does no damage.
Nexus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valente sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nexus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galaxy Nexus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valente lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlinhos Valente dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nexus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valente lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Valente has Nexus up against the cage in a clinch.
Nexus stalling in the clinch but Valente improves position.
Valente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valente blocks an uppercut.
Nexus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nexus as Valente tries to tie him up.
Nexus misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Nexus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valente takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Carlinhos Valente has been cut.
Valente throws a shot from downtown. Nexus moves away and avoids it.
Nexus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valente scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nexus blocks a jab.
Nexus looks for a takedown but Valente sprawls well.#T1#
Valente moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valente scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Valente gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valente lands an uppercut.
Valente misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Nexus.
Valente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valente blocks a body shot from Nexus.
Nexus misses with some punches.
Nexus takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valente.
Nexus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valente has him pressed against the cage.
Nexus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valente stalling.
#T2#
Valente lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nexus backwards.
Valente misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valente stalls.
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!
Nexus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valente content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nexus lands a shoulder strike.
Nexus can't break the clinch.
Nexus dodges an elbow strike from Valente.
Valente throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nexus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nexus misses with a punch on the inside.
Nexus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nexus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nexus swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Nexus.
Nexus misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Nexus tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Nexus back against the cage.
Nexus can't find room to land a body shot as Valente controls the action.
Valente tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valente misses with a body punch.
Valente misses with an elbow over the top.
Nexus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valente lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nexus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valente blocking some punches.
Valente goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valente lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nexus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nexus tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Nexus scores with a shoulder strike.
Valente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nexus's elbow.
Valente throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Nexus blocks an elbow strike.
Nexus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valente can't find room to land a body shot as Nexus controls the action.
Nexus tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nexus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valente scores with a hook to the body.
Valente struggles to land a body shot inside as Nexus controls his hands.
Valente prevents a body shot from Nexus.
A shot in the inside from Valente.
Nexus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valente has a couple of punches blocked by Nexus.
Nexus tries to stall but Valente uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlinhos Valente will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nexus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valente misses with a hook.
Valente throws out a loose jab but Nexus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexus takes a swing at Valente's ribcage but misses.
Valente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valente doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nexus fails with a takedown attempt.
Valente cracks Nexus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carlinhos Valente seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nexus wants to land a leg kick but Valente is out of range.
Nexus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valente clobbers Nexus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valente has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valente takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valente misses with a hook. Nexus ducked under it nicely.
Valente misses with a low kick as Nexus jumps back.#T1#
Nexus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valente throws a head kick that half lands.
Nexus throws a body shot but no joy.
Valente does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valente scores with the left hand. Nexus knows he should have avoided that one.
Valente walks into a straight right hand from Nexus.
Valente missing with a left hand there. Nexus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nexus works the jab nicely.
Nexus throws out a loose jab but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valente misses with a head kick.
Valente thuds his right hand into Nexus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nexus swings for the body but Valente moves out of range.
Valente looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valente throws a lazy right hand but Nexus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valente throws an overhand right that lands on Nexus's shoulder, as Nexus tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valentes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valente throws a body kick that misses.
Nexus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valente's head.#T2#
Valente wants to clinch up but Nexus keeps it at a distance.
Nexus moves out of range of the leg kick from Valente.
Nexus moves out of range of the leg kick from Valente.
Nexus lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nexus is defended easily by Valente.
Nexus wants to land a leg kick but Valente is out of range.
Nexus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valente misses with a low kick.
Valente misses with a body kick.
Valente lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nexus at a distance.
Nexus connects with a jab.
Nexus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nexus blocks a jab.
Nexus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nexus swings for the body but Valente moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nexus.
Galaxy Nexus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlinhos Valente is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Valente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nexus blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Nexus 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Valente clinches up against the cage.
Nexus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nexus tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Nexus back against the cage.
Valente will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nexus up against the cage.
Nexus has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
Nexus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nexus slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Valente blocks an uppercut.
Nexus throws a head punch that misses.
Nexus misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
Nexus wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galaxy Nexus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valente creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nexus's defenses.
Valente stops a takedown attempt from Nexus.
Valente throws an elbow that misses.
Nexus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nexus tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlinhos Valente.
I've got Valente 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlinhos Valente!
Carlinhos Valente 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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Event:
AD369: Fire and Blood
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nexus connects with an inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nexus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nexus slips a jab and a cross from Gregorovitsj.
Nexus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a front kick but Nexus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gregorovitsj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nexus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gregorovitsj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nexus.
Nexus misses with a looping right.
Gregorovitsj tries to move into range but Nexus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gregorovitsj misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus unleashes a big counter combination but Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nexus misses with a hook.
Nexus checks a leg kick.
And Nexus tries to counter it with a takedown but Gregorovitsj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nexus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gregorovitsj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nexus swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Gregorovitsj moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nexus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nexus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nexus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nexus is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Nexus wants to take the fight to the mat but Gregorovitsj manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nexus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gregorovitsj avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boris Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galaxy Nexus.
Gregorovitsj lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Gregorovitsj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexus.
Gregorovitsj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Nexus.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice elbow.
Gregorovitsj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nexus is defending well for now.
Nexus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gregorovitsj misses with a knee strike.
Nexus tries to throw a body punch but Gregorovitsj avoids it by throwing Nexus back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Nexus fails to land.
Gregorovitsj gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gregorovitsj tries to land knees in the clinch but Nexus avoids the damage to the body.
Nexus lands a shoulder strike.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Gregorovitsj scores with a knee to the head.
Nexus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gregorovitsj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nexus looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj stops a takedown attempt from Nexus.
Gregorovitsj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nexus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregorovitsj prevents a body shot from Nexus.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj scores with a shot to the side of Nexus's head.
Gregorovitsj throws an elbow but it misses.
Gregorovitsj misses with a knee strike.
Nexus misses with the head strike.
Nexus takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Nexus.
Nexus misses with the head strike.
Nexus tries to work over Gregorovitsj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Nexus.
Gregorovitsj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Nexus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregorovitsj connects with a knee to the head.
Nexus is leaning against Gregorovitsj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nexus tries a body shot but Gregorovitsj blocks it.
Nexus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nexus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the head but Nexus blocks with his arms.
Gregorovitsj lands an elbow just above Nexus 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Galaxy Nexus's cut even more.
Gregorovitsj throws a punch but it's blocked by Nexus.
Gregorovitsj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nexus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nexus looking for a takedown.
Nexus throws a head punch that misses.
Gregorovitsj blocks an uppercut.
Nexus swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregorovitsj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gregorovitsj prevents it.
Nexus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nexus avoiding damage as Gregorovitsj throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Gregorovitsj misses with the head strike.
Gregorovitsj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nexus working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Gregorovitsj.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Gregorovitsj throws an elbow but misses.
Gregorovitsj looking to throw knees to the head but Nexus is blocking nicely.
Nexus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nexus lands with a right to the head.
Nexus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Nexus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gregorovitsj avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nexus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nexus wants to control but Gregorovitsj is keeping him busy.
Gregorovitsj wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Gregorovitsj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gregorovitsj enables Nexus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gregorovitsj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gregorovitsj has momentary wrist control but Nexus slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
Nexus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nexus throws a big elbow that misses.
Gregorovitsj lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nexus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Nexus trying to keep a closed guard but Gregorovitsj is proving a slippery customer.
Nexus looking for a sweep. Not yet Nexus, not yet.
Nexus pulls Gregorovitsj in close to his closed guard and prevents Gregorovitsj from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nexus wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregorovitsj controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nexus is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nexus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
Gregorovitsj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nexus is controlling him.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nexus won't allow Gregorovitsj to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nexus.
Gregorovitsj tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nexus manages to circle out of the way.
Nexus blocks a jab.
Nexus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregorovitsj is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Gregorovitsj 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Nexus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nexus showed some decent athleticism there.
Nexus stops Gregorovitsj from getting back to his feet.
Nexus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregorovitsj defending well though.
Gregorovitsj is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Nexus is trying to control. Gregorovitsj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gregorovitsj is trying to maintain the position but Nexus is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nexus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nexus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gregorovitsj lands with a hook. Nexus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
Decent striking displayed by Nexus there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gregorovitsj fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nexus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nexus presses Gregorovitsj against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nexus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gregorovitsj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gregorovitsj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nexus manages to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nexus.
As Nexus tries to get set, Gregorovitsj tries to push him back and clinch up but Nexus manages to avoid the attempt.
Galaxy Nexus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nexus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nexus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nexus scores with a push kick.
Nexus digs a good hook to Gregorovitsj's body.
Gregorovitsj throws a body punch but Nexus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nexus's calf.
Nexus swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gregorovitsj to counter with a crisp jab.
Nexus lands a two punch combo.
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!
Gregorovitsj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nexus cracks Gregorovitsj with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Gregorovitsj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nexus swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Nexus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nexus lands in his opponent's guard.
Gregorovitsj is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nexus throws an elbow that misses. Gregorovitsj uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nexus's guard. Nice move by Gregorovitsj!#REVR#
Nexus has his hands on Gregorovitsj's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Gregorovitsj postures up.
Nexus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nexus 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.
Gregorovitsj trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nexus's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Nexus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand but Nexus is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nexus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gregorovitsj takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch.
Nexus jabs Gregorovitsj to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Nexus misses with a straight right.
Gregorovitsj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nexus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nexus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gregorovitsj can pounce on him.
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregorovitsj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gregorovitsj avoids the body shot from Nexus.
Nexus misses with a looping left.
Nexus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nexus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nexus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregorovitsj moves away.
Gregorovitsj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nexus misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Gregorovitsj counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galaxy Nexus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nexus 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galaxy Nexus!
After the big win, Galaxy Nexus made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AD363: Winter is Coming
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Nexus.
Nexus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Nexus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nexus thuds a left hand into Bishop's body.
Nexus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nexus looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Nexus.
Nexus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Nexus feinted with a counter takedown.
Nexus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
Nexus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nexus slips a straight right by Bishop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nexus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Nexus throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Nexus lands the left hand.
Bishop lands a nice hook to Nexus's body. Nexus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Nexus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nexus half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Bishop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nexus wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy.
Nexus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nexus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Bishop throwing shots but Nexus is blocking nicely.
Bishop is keen to just control but Nexus is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bishop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bishop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nexus is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nexus works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Bishop drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nexus dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nexus's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Nexus lands a couple of elbows.
Nexus postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Nexus with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nexus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nexus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nexus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bishop wants to sweep here but Nexus controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nexus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bishop trying to keep a closed guard but Nexus is proving a slippery customer.
Nexus throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nexus wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nexus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bishop as he jumps to the side.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nexus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nexus throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Nexus punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Nexus's front leg but catches the back leg as Nexus tries to avoid it.
Nexus throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nexus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nexus scores with a nice right hand.
Arthur Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nexus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nexus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Nexus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Nexus is stalling here. Bishop is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nexus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bishop has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nexus keeps working.
Bishop landing a few strikes. #T1#
Bishop grinds an elbow into Nexus's temple.
Bishop in side control, throwing shots but Nexus defends.
Bishop trying to control the position but Nexus is working away.
Galaxy Nexus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nexus is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop trying to control the position but Nexus is working away.
Bishop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nexus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nexus wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Bishop tries to move to mount but Nexus blocks the move with his legs.
Bishop looks up at the clock and then as Nexus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bishop smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bishop is chipping away with strikes.
Bishop working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nexus tries to buck Bishop off but Bishop is having none of it.
Nexus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nexus slips a nice elbow through Bishop's hands, connecting with Bishop's forehead.#T3#
Nexus throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Bishop trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Nexus.
Nexus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nexus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bishop for as long as he can get away with.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Nexus has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nexus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nexus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nexus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop keeping hold of Nexus's head, controlling as best he can.
Nexus drops an elbow to the side of Bishop's head.
Nexus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Nexus wants to pass the guard but Bishop is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop fails with the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Nexus misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bishop scores with a four punch combination!
Nexus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nexus scores with a leg kick.
Nexus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nexus.
Bishop misses with a hook. Nexus ducked under it nicely.
Nexus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop slips under a jab from Nexus.
Nexus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
Nexus takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Nexus catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop cracks Nexus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nexus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nexus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nexus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Nexus works the jab nicely.
Nexus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nexus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt - Nexus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Nexus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nexus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nexus misses with a straight left. #T2#
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
Nexus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nexus lands with a right hand.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Nexus is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nexus. Beautiful body shot.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
Nexus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Galaxy Nexus is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Nexus moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nexus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nexus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Bishop is rocked!
Bishop throws a low kick but Nexus avoids it.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can Nexus finish him?
Bishop takes one on the button.
Nexus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bishop seems to have recovered his senses.
Galaxy Nexus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Bishop.
A low kick from Bishop misses #TD#
and Nexus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bishop won't be happy with that.
Nexus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Bishop is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nexus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nexus working the ground and pound effectively.
Nexus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nexus looking to control but Bishop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nexus working Bishop over with strikes here.
Nexus is landing with some decent strikes but Bishop is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Bishop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nexus cracks Bishop with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galaxy Nexus!
An out of breath and clearly excited Galaxy Nexus thanked Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
AD356:155lb Tournament R1
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Valente uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nexus.
A clash of legs there as Valente blocks the low kick.
Nexus throws a body shot but no joy.
Valente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
#CL#
Valente closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nexus avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the cage.
A short right from Nexus on the inside.
Nexus tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Valente pushes off an throws an elbow but Nexus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nexus misses with the head strike.
Valente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nexus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Nexus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valente throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nexus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valente backwards.
Valente misses with an elbow strike.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valente can't find room to land a body shot as Nexus controls the action.
Nexus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valente just leaning against Nexus, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Valente.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nexus blocking some punches.
#T1#
Valente prevents a body shot from Nexus.
Nexus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valente backwards.
Nexus has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
Nexus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nexus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentes head. #TD2#
Nexus is trying to trip Valente. He has hold of a leg but Valente is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nexus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nexus looking to sit in guard and control but Valente gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Valente stopping the sweep attempt from Nexus.
Nexus controlling the position.
Valente pushes down on Nexus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nexus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Nexus wants to control but Valente is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valente controlling the pace.
Valente has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nexus wants to control but Valente is keeping busy.
#T3#
Valente with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valente prevents Nexus from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nexus takes a swing at Valente's ribcage but misses.
Nexus tests Valente's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nexus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nexus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valente throws a jab when Nexus was well out of range.
Nexus misses with a straight left.
Nexus looks to throw the jab but Valente is out of range.
Valente feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nexuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valente throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Nexus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valente.
Valente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valente lands with a cross.
Valente lands a glancing blow to the side of Nexus's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nexus misses with a body shot.
Nexus shoots in for a double leg but Valente sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valente tests Nexus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nexus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valente.
Nexus scores with a nice strike.
Carlinhos Valente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valente changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nexus throws a head kick that misses.
Nexus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valente lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Valente lands a jab to the head.
Valente wants to land a leg kick but Nexus is out of range.
Valente tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nexus counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Galaxy Nexus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nexus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valente makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Valente fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nexus, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Valente's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nexus takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Valente blocks a body shot from Nexus.
Valente tries to throw a body punch but Nexus avoids it by throwing Valente back against the cage.
Nexus digs a right hand underneath Valente's ribcage. Valente let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valente throws an elbow that misses.
Nexus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valente lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nexus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nexus lands a shoulder strike.
Nexus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valente's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nexus.
Nexus wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valente throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Nexus.
Nexus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nexus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valente backwards. #T1#
Nexus blocking some punches.
Nexus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nexus stalling in the clinch but Valente improves position.
Valente is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valente creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nexus's defenses.
Valente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Galaxy Nexus's cut even more.
A short right from Nexus.
Valente lands a damaging elbow.
Valente scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valente throws an elbow but it misses.
Valente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nexus.
Nexus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Valente scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nexus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valente lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nexus backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Valente.
#T2#
Valente is looking to control Nexus's arms but Nexus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valente has his back to the cage.
Nexus blocks an elbow strike.
Nexus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlinhos Valente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galaxy Nexus.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nexus's brow.
Nexus avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the cage.
Valente blocks an uppercut.
Valente is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nexus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valente avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexus.
Carlinhos Valente has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valente tries a body shot but Nexus blocks it.
Valente misses with a punch on the inside.
Nexus lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Valente.
Valente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Valente's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nexus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valente is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexus.
Valente lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Galaxy Nexus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice left hand lands by Nexus.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valente as Nexus tries to tie him up.
Valente misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nexus.
Nexus blocks a body shot from Valente.
Nexus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nexus blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexus.
A shot in the inside from Nexus.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nexus blocks an elbow strike.
Valente lands an elbow inside.
Nexus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nexus struggles to land a body shot inside as Valente controls his hands.
#T4#
Nexus avoids a wild elbow strike from Valente.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valente misses with an elbow over the top.
Nexus tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nexus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valente misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valente.
Nexus tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Nexus blocks an elbow strike from Valente.
Valente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valente prevents the takedown attempt.
Nexus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nexus lands with a right to the head.
Valente lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
Galaxy Nexus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC2#
Nexus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlinhos Valente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valente avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nexus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valente rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by Nexus.
Nexus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlinhos Valente will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nexus misses with a hook. Valente ducked under it nicely.
Valente throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nexus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valente avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valente scores with a leg kick.
Nexus throws a shot to the body.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Valente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
Nexus looks to throw the jab but Valente is out of range.
A jab from Nexus misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nexus.
Valente listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Valente misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nexus throws a body punch but Valente moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Nexus.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus looks to land a right hand but Valente moved out of range.
Nexus lands with a good body shot.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Nexus connects with a crisp jab.
Valente turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nexus throws a body punch but Valente moves out of range.
Valente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nexus moves away.
Nexus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nexus connects with a nice looking jab.
Valente misses the jab.
Valente misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nexus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nexus cracks the inside of Valente's front leg.
Valente takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nexus lands a head kick!
Nexus looks to land a combination but Valente avoids it well.
Valente misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valente avoids the body shot from Nexus.
Nexus misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Valente tries to clinch but Nexus moves out of range.
Valente connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valente steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nexus.
Valente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valente misses with a straight right.
Nexus slips a jab from Valente.
Valente throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nexus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Nexus tries to counter it with a takedown but Valente pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valente dodges the punch combination from Nexus.
Nexus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nexus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nexus fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Valente on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nexus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nexus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valente momentarily.
Valente takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valente fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nexus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Nexus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valente blocks a jab.
Valente throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nexus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valente throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nexus on the side of the head.
Nexus connects with a nice looking jab.
Valente is looking to clinch.
Nexus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Valente lands a right hook to the body.
Nexus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valente.
Valente connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Valente there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valente throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Nexus misses.
Valente is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Valente lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nexus doesn't seem phased though.
Valente connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valente misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Valente lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Nexus misses.
Valente throwing a counter right hand but Nexus manages to avoid it.
Nexus lands with a nice body punch.
Nexus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valente just misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Valente fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nexus, pushing him back against the cage.
Nexus misses with a body punch.
Nexus avoids a wild elbow strike from Valente.
Nexus dodges an elbow strike from Valente.
Nexus dodges an elbow strike from Valente.
Valente misses with a punch to the body.
Valente misses with an elbow strike.
Nexus pushes Valente back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nexus struggles to land a body shot inside as Valente controls his hands.
Nexus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nexus misses with a punch to the body.
Valente is trying to stall.
Valente lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Galaxy Nexus.
I think Nexus 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nexus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nexus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Le doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Le throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus lands a nice shot to the body.
Le throws out a powerful jab.
Le looks to throw the jab but Nexus is out of range.
Le lands with a thumping leg kick.
Le throws a jab but it's blocked by Nexus.
Nexus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Nexus - just one landing.
Nexus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nexus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le.
Nexus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Le with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nexus checks it well. #TD2#
Nexus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Le quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Le makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nexus looks to land a left hand but Le moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nexus lands with an overhand left.
Le with a hook.
Le swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nexus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le manages to avoid it.
Le misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
Le throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nexus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le.
Nexus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nexus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Le rather than just go for the knockout.
Le throws a head kick that misses.
Le comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nexus thuds a left hand into Le's body.
Nexus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nexus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nexus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nexus or perhaps it was just good defense by Le, which made it look bad. #T2#
Le on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nexus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Le can pounce on him.
Le takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nexus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le.
Nexus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le lands with an uppercut that bounces Nexus off the cage and back into range.
Nexus fails to land with a series of punches.
Nexus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le misses with a body shot.
Cung Le is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nexus cracks Le with a right hand to the side of the head.
Le misses with a hook. Nexus ducked under it nicely.
Le catches Nexus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le motions for Nexus to come forward. Le throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Le avoids the head kick by Nexus.
A swing and a miss from Nexus.
A good leg kick by Le.
Le doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nexus scores with a hook.
Nexus throws a body shot but no joy.
Le is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Nexus misses the target.
Le works Nexus's body with a nice hook.
Nexus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nexus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nexus stuns Le with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Le.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus moves out of range of the leg kick from Le.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus misses with a head kick.
Nexus throws a jab but it's blocked by Le.
Nexus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le.
Nexus throws a shot from downtown. Le moves away and avoids it.
Le misses the jab.
Nexus scores with a shot to the body.
Le connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nexus connects with a body shot.
Nexus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nexus throws an overhand right that lands on Le's shoulder, as Le tries to avoid the shot.
Nexus moves forwards but Le connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nexus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nexus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le looks to score with a jab to the body but Nexus is just out of range.
Nexus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Galaxy Nexus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nexus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nexus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nexus throws a body shot but no joy.
Le moves out of range as Nexus strikes.
Nexus checks the leg kick.
Nexus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nexus misses with a hook. Le ducked under it nicely.
Nexus lands with a nice body punch.
Nexus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le.
Le will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nexus misses with a few strikes there.
Nexus misses with a body shot.
Le seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Le avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Nexus there.
Nexus misses with a takedown attempt - Le sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Le throws a leg kick which misses Nexus's front leg but catches the back leg as Nexus tries to avoid it.
Le dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Le misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
Le takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nexus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le on the side of the head.
That kick from Nexus tenderised Le's leg. Le is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nexus checks a low kick from Le.
Le takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nexus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nexus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le manages to avoid it.
Nexus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Le!
#CUT#
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nexus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le misses with a low kick.
Galaxy Nexus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Nexus.
Nexus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nexus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Le tries a head kick but it misses.
Nexus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le sprawls well. Le wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nexus gets slowly back to his feet.
Nexus throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Le to counter with a crisp jab.
Nexus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Le finds it's target.
Nexus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Le has time to react.
Nexus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Le misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Nexus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nexus trying to control the position from guard on top but Le is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nexus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Nexus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Le manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Le won't allow Nexus to sweep him here.
Nexus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nexus trying to control but Le is working from the bottom.
Nexus won't allow Le to get back to his feet.
Le keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
Nexus preventing the sweep. #T4#
Nexus distracts Le with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nexus lands a couple of elbows.
Nexus preventing the sweep.
Le avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nexus landing with the ground and pound.
Nexus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Le is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Le wants to improve his position but instead Nexus has moved into half guard.
#ES#
Le pushes Nexus off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Le tries to land a front kick but Nexus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nexus with the counter takedown but Le avoids it easily.
Nexus lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nexus checks a leg kick.
Nexus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nexus swings for the body but Le moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nexus.
Nexus misses with a body kick.
Le displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good exchange - Le coming out on top.
Le keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nexus throws a big shot that misses.
Le throws a quick counter head kick but Nexus was just out of range.
Le uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Nexus jabs at Le's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nexus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nexus is looking to slow Le down with leg kicks.
Le tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Nexus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Le!
Le sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Le is looking to improve his position.
Nexus prevents Le from standing back up.
Le is looking to control Nexus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Le avoid being mounted?
Le wants to get back to his feet.
Nexus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nexus slips a nice elbow through Le's hands, connecting with Le's forehead.
Le keeping control of the position.
Cung Le has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Le is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nexus is trying to control. Le wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le trying to control from the bottom.
Nexus working Le over with strikes.
Nexus lands with a punch from half guard.
Nexus stops Le from getting back to his feet.
Nexus stalling away here and it's allowed Le to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Galaxy Nexus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nexus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Le takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Nexus.
Nexus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le's hands.
Nexus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Le stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nexus.
Le looks to throw the jab but Nexus is out of range.
Nexus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le under the eye.#T4#
Nexus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nexus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Le wants to clinch up but Nexus keeps it at a distance.
Le misses with the combination.
Nexus throws a body shot but no joy.
As Nexus backs away, Le returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Le throws a low kick but Nexus moves out of range easily.
Le takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Nexus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus scores with a hook to the body. Le takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nexus.
Nexus avoids a kick to the body.
Le looks to throw the jab but Nexus is out of range.
Nexus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nexus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nexus throws the left hand but Le avoids the punch easily.
Le fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nexus just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galaxy Nexus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nexus 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galaxy Nexus!
Galaxy Nexus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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