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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Springs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen AC DC - Big Gun as his entrance music. Nate Springs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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169 lbs
15 - 14 - 1 |
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178 cm
29
165 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Springs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Gunn gets caught flat footed, as Springs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Springs!
Gunn looking to ground and pound but Springs is blocking nicely.
Springs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gunn.
Gunn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Springs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Springs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Springs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Springs controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs stands and throws Gunn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn tries to buck Springs off but Springs is having none of it.
Springs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunn, who protects the arm well.
Springs advances nicely into full mount.
Springs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gunn is on top in guard.
Springs keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Springs wants to sweep here but Gunn controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Springs looking for a sweep. Not yet Springs, not yet.
Springs trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn advances to half guard.
Gunn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Springs's thigh. Springs counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gunn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn is pushing down on Springs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Springs is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gunn moves into full mount! Springs won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs is trying to escape the mount.
Springs is working hard here to advance position.
Gunn wants to control the action but instead Springs gets a body lock and reverses into Gunn's guard! Nice work!
Springs wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
Gunn looking to control.
Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Springs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Springs tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.
Springs stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.
Springs passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is controlling Springs's trapped leg to prevent Springs from advancing to side control.
Springs wants to free his trapped foot but Gunn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gunn is trying to get back to full guard.
Springs trying to control from half guard but Gunn is working away.
Gunn is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Gunn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Springs avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
Gunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Gunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gunn as Springs shoots in.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Nate Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunn misses the jab.
Gunn scores with a shot to the body.
Springs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunn's hands.
Springs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn fails to land the takedown.
Gunn blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunn scores with a four punch combination!
Springs looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Gunn misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gunn.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Springs.
Gunn slips a jab from Springs.
Springs dives in and grabs Gunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes down on Springs's head and hops out.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Springs shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Springs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Springs slips a jab from Gunn.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springs moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Springs lands a nice shot that snaps Gunn's head back.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunn duly obliges.
Gunn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Springs to the ground. Gunn is now in Springs's guard.
Springs keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Gunn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Springs's guard.
Springs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Springs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Glenn Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Springs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Springs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Springs's legs - danger averted.
Springs keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn postures up.
Springs working a defensive guard but Gunn passes into half guard.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but Springs defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to control but Springs is keeping him busy.
Springs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Gunn seems content to control.
Springs trying to control here.
Gunn is pressing down on Springs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Springs is holding on for now.
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Springs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs trying to control here.
Springs is staying active underneath Gunn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunn walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Springs swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Springs. Those never looked like landing.
Glenn Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springs throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs stuns Gunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunn throws a body kick that misses.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Donk. Gunn catches Springs right on the button with a cross.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunn on the side of the head.
Springs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gunn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Springs somewhat.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Springs defends it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
Gunn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunn gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Springs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunn trying to control the action but Springs is working from the bottom.
Springs is trying to control Gunn's posture but Gunn avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs is not content to let Gunn control the position.
Springs prevents Gunn from moving into mount.
Gunn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Springs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gunn's guard! Nice work there by Springs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn keeping full guard, as Springs tries to pass.
Gunn can't keep his opponent in guard - Springs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Springs is looking to advance position but Gunn won't allow it.
Nate Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Springs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Springs.
Springs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springs pushing down on Gunn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gunn gets full guard.
Gunn 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.
Gunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Springs is aware though and is defending well.
Springs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Gunn pulls Springs in close to his closed guard and prevents Springs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Springs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs is looking to advance position but Gunn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gunn looking to control but Springs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Springs is defending well.
Glenn Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glenn Gunn.
Well Gunn 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Glenn Gunn!
A very excited looking Glenn Gunn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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