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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralph Jakort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakort is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nogueira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogueira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jakort shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Nogueira misses its intended target.
Jakort on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nogueira. Nogueira obviously looking to wear him down.
Jakort shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antonio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Jakort.
Jakort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nogueira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nogueira scores with a punch to the head.
Jakort takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nogueira scores with a body shot.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Jakort moves out of range.
Nogueira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nogueira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jakort takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jakort looks gassed!
Jakort tries for a takedown but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nogueira.
Nogueira works Jakort's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Nogueira does it's job there.
Nogueira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jakort was covering up waiting for the punch and Nogueira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jakort keeps working.
Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jakort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jakort is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Jakort is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jakort fails with the takedown
and Nogueira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nogueira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nogueira lands with a hook. Jakort tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jakort with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nogueira to score with a decent uppercut.
Jakort shoots and misses
enabling Nogueira to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Nogueira. Beautiful body shot.
Jakort tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira throws a one two combo.
Jakort takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nogueira scores with a nice body kick.
Nogueira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakort takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nogueira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nogueira.
Nogueira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jakort.
Nogueira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jakort.
Jakort drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nogueira pushes Jakort off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nogueira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nogueira explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nogueira lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira cracks Jakort with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nogueira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jakort bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakort prevents Nogueira from escaping the position.
Nogueira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakort swings around for an armbar but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jakort's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nogueira lands a nice looking body kick.
Jakort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nogueira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nogueira lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nogueira misses the target.
Jakort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a stiff right hand.
Nogueira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jakort is looking for a sweep.
Jakort is breathing heavily.
Nogueira moves into full mount!
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Jakort is squirming around nicely.
Nogueira prevents Jakort from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Jakort is squirming around nicely.
Jakort sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jakort is trying to get back to full guard.
Jakort looking for submissions off his back.
Jakort wants to improve his position but Nogueira is controlling well.
Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nogueira in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jakort looking for submissions off his back.
Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
Jakort actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Nogueira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jakort tries for a takedown but Nogueira circles away easily
and Nogueira counters with a left and a right that stings Jakort.
Antonio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Jakort.
Nogueira explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a right hand that Jakort ducks under and follows up with a left that Jakort also avoids with ease.
Jakort shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jakort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nogueira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jakort. That did some damage!
Jakort takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nogueira scores with a body shot.
Nogueira scores with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jakort crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nogueira - the referee stops the clock and Jakort gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nogueira. Jakort manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice straight punches there by Nogueira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nogueira.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nogueira.
Nogueira controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakort manages to get back to half guard.
Nogueira is trying to control the action in half guard but Jakort is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jakort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jakort is trying to stand.
Nogueira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nogueira is trying to control. Jakort wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jakort works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Jakort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jakort closes the distance but Nogueira moves to the side
and Nogueira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jakort moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jakort with a poor takedown
and Nogueira counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nogueira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nogueira. That's going to slow Jakort down.
Nogueira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jakort tries to clinch
and Nogueira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nogueira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nogueira lands the left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nogueira pushes Jakort away with a front kick.
Nogueira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jakort looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira scoring well with a low kick there.
Nogueira lands a jab.
Nogueira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Antonio Nogueira is winning the standup battle so far.
Jakort misses with a takedown attempt
and Nogueira counters with a nice leg kick.
Nogueira lands a nice looking body shot.
Jakort with a poor takedown
and Nogueira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Antonio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Jakort.
Nogueira scores with a hook.
Jakort takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nogueira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nogueira connects with the punch.
Nogueira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jakort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakort misses with a takedown
and Nogueira counters with a left to the body.
Nogueira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Nogueira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nogueira.
Jakort has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nogueira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, jab by Nogueira - just one landing.
Nogueira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nogueira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jakort shoots and misses
enabling Nogueira to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira lands a really nice looking cross but Jakort seems unphased.
Nogueira lands a jab to the head.
Nogueira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a jab to Jakort's midsection.
Nogueira scores with a nice body kick.
Nogueira scores with a head kick.
Jakort shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jakort showed some decent athleticism there.
Nogueira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jakort is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakort seems to be looking for submissions.
Nogueira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jakort can do to turn this around?
Jakort seems to be working for a kimura but Nogueira defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nogueira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nogueira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nogueira!
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