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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nunes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pitbull- Hey Baby. Garcia has chosen The Complexions- I only have eyes for you as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
162 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
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160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a two punch combo.
Antonio Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Antonio Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Garcia.
Nunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Nunes does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nunes lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia looks gassed!
Nunes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Antonio Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nunes lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Nunes throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Nunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Nunes lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Nunes throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Nunes does it's job there.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nunes scores with a one two! Garcia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nunes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nunes catches Garcia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nunes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Garcia.
Nunes punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Nunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Nunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nunes lands a body shot.
Nunes scores with a three punch combo!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nunes.
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes lands with a good body shot.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Nunes scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nunes scores with a shot to the body.
Nunes scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nunes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Nunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Nunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Antonio Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunes lands a body shot.
Marcelo Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nunes throws a one two combo.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nunes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nunes scores with a body shot.
Nunes lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Nunes scores with a three punch combo!
Nunes lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcia in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Nunes. Beautiful body shot.
Nunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Nunes.
Nunes is looking to wear down Garcia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nunes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Garcia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nunes has got the better of the exchanges.
A shot to the liver by Nunes. Beautiful body shot.
Nunes lands a slapping body shot.
Nunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nunes scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
Nunes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nunes lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Nunes.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Garcia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nunes lands a nice shot that snaps Garcia's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Nunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antonio Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Garcia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes stalks Garcia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcia's face. Garcia staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nunes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Nunes.
Nunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
Nunes scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nunes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia moves forwards but Nunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nunes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garcia eats them both and turns towards Nunes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes lands a head shot.
Nunes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garcia is rocked!
Nunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nunes scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Nunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nunes.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Nunes scores with a four punch combination!
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Nunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nunes lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Donk. Nunes catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Nunes drops Garcia with a beautiful combination! Garcia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nunes is looking for the KO!
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Nunes cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Nunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Nunes scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nunes throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Nunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Antonio Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nunes looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nunes scores with a jab to the head.
Nunes connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Nunes lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marcelo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nunes 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nunes!
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