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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aku Tokugawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Ricardo Nogueira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
4 - 5 - 1 |
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Ricardo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aku Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tokugawa clinches but Nogueira breaks the clinch
and Nogueira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tokugawa's guard now.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogueira throws and elbow that misses. Tokugawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nogueira's guard. Nice move by Tokugawa!
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Tokugawa defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa prevents Nogueira from getting back to his feet.
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tokugawa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No joy there for Nogueira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Antonio Ricardo Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa leaves Nogueira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two 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.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch.
Tokugawa rushes Nogueira and presses him up against the cage.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tokugawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Ricardo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to circle away but Tokugawa has him pinned against the cage.
Nogueira pulls guard.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nogueira has a closed guard, preventing Tokugawa from standing up.
Nogueira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa wanted to stand there but Nogueira had control of the position.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tokugawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tokugawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nogueira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tokugawa is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tokugawa clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tokugawa missing with knees to the body.
Tokugawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nogueira is defending well for now.
Nogueira managing to block the knees to the body from Tokugawa.
Nogueira jumps guard but Tokugawa stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Antonio Ricardo Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tokugawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ricardo Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ricardo Nogueira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tokugawa moves into the clinch.
Tokugawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Nogueira avoids the damage to the body.
Nogueira avoiding damage as Tokugawa throws knees to the body.
Tokugawa missing with knees to the body.
Tokugawa scores a nice knee to the body.
Nogueira avoiding damage as Tokugawa throws knees to the body.
Tokugawa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nogueira avoiding damage as Tokugawa throws knees to the body.
Tokugawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nogueira stalling in the clinch.
Tokugawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Tokugawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Tokugawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nogueira.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Ricardo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokugawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nogueira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nogueira wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tokugawa obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tokugawa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nogueira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nogueira avoiding damage as Tokugawa throws knees to the body.
Tokugawa prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tokugawa missing with knees to the body.
Tokugawa lands an elbow that stopped Nogueira in his tracks for a moment.
Nogueira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tokugawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nogueira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tokugawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tokugawa stops a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Tokugawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tokugawa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tokugawa scores with a knee to the head.
Tokugawa lands a nice elbow.
Tokugawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nogueira is trying to drag Tokugawa to the mat but Tokugawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nogueira avoids it.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nogueira avoids it.
Nogueira wants a takedown.
Tokugawa lands an elbow inside that Nogueira shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nogueira is trying to drag Tokugawa to the mat but Tokugawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tokugawa missing with knees to the body.
Nogueira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nogueira distracts Tokugawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tokugawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nogueira controls the pace.
Nogueira postures up in Tokugawa's guard and throws a big left but Tokugawa blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira passes Tokugawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
Nogueira throwing shots but Tokugawa is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Tokugawa won't allow Nogueira to pass to mount.
Nogueira trying to control from Tokugawa's half guard. Tokugawa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Tokugawa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nogueira's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Ricardo Nogueira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tokugawa looks to clinch
and Nogueira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from Tokugawa.
Nogueira has Tokugawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tokugawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tokugawa obliges.
Tokugawa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aku Tokugawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tokugawa obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tokugawa trying to land knees to the body.
Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tokugawa missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Nogueira won't want to take too many of those.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the body.
Tokugawa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tokugawa trying to land knees to the body.
Tokugawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nogueira is defending well for now.
Tokugawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tokugawa missing with knees to the body.
Nogueira wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Ricardo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokugawa crunches a lovely knee into Nogueira's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa missing with knees to the body.
Tokugawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nogueira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nogueira avoiding damage as Tokugawa throws knees to the body.
Nogueira jumps into guard, dragging Tokugawa to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Tokugawa wants to stand and escape but instead Nogueira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nogueira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Tokugawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tokugawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nogueira wants to stand but Tokugawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nogueira with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tokugawa is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Tokugawa circles away and we're back to standing.
Tokugawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nogueira, pushing him back against the cage.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tokugawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nogueira avoids it.
Tokugawa trying to land knees to the body.
Nogueira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tokugawa obliges.
Tokugawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Nogueira avoids the damage to the body.
Tokugawa crunches a lovely knee into Nogueira's ribcage.
Nogueira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tokugawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nogueira avoids it.
Tokugawa trying to land knees to the body.
Nogueira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tokugawa smiles and moves away.
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tokugawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira somewhat.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Nogueira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tokugawa doesn't seem phased though.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Tokugawa pushes him off.
Nogueira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tokugawa moves into the clinch.
Tokugawa landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Tokugawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tokugawa 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Tokugawa!
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