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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
27 - 46 - 0 |
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg slaps away a takedown attempt from Nazario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schwarzeneg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nazario closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schwarzeneg's guard.
Schwarzeneg working a defensive guard here.
Nazario drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schwarzeneg dives on top into guard.
Schwarzeneg throwing strikes but missing.
Nazario looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schwarzeneg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nazario has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwarzeneg has managed to get both his arms back between Nazario's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg forces his way into half guard.
Schwarzeneg winds up and cracks Nazario with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nazario has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the action in half guard but Nazario is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazario is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg is looking to take a break and control but Nazario is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schwarzeneg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nazario controls his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schwarzeneg connects with a nice short shot to Nazario's temple.
Nazario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the pace.
Nazario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nazario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazario will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schwarzeneg darts in and clinches Nazario up against the cage.
Schwarzeneg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nazario uses from the top position.
Nazario won't allow Schwarzeneg to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position but Nazario postures up.
Nazario won't allow Schwarzeneg to get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg is adopting a defensive guard.
Nazario postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwarzeneg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nazario, into his guard.
Schwarzeneg advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Schwarzeneg there.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
Nazario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwarzeneg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schwarzeneg lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Schwarzeneg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nazario taking some punishment here, with Schwarzeneg in his half guard.
Nazario tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nazario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazario taking some punishment here, with Schwarzeneg in his half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass to mount but Nazario is defending the position.
Nazario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nazario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nazario has hold of Schwarzeneg's hands but Schwarzeneg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwarzeneg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schwarzeneg looking to score a takedown here. Nazario is defending well but Schwarzeneg drives through and ends up in Nazario's guard.
Schwarzeneg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwarzeneg distracts Nazario with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nazario has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schwarzeneg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nazario keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.
Schwarzeneg throwing strikes but missing.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzeneg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nazario working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schwarzeneg has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg prevents Nazario from improving his position.
Schwarzeneg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nazario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwarzeneg gets the takedown into side control.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the action but Nazario is working from the bottom.
Nazario tries to improve position but can't.
Nazario manages to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to work for an arm triangle but Nazario is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schwarzeneg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nazario on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg moves nicely into side control.
Nazario tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwarzeneg is chipping away with strikes.
Roger Schwarzeneg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schwarzeneg stands up.
Nazario fails to land the takedown.
Nazario will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roger Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Nazario.
Nazario is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazario changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwarzeneg tries to avoid it but Nazario manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwarzeneg to the ground. Schwarzeneg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schwarzeneg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nazario is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazario is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg trying to control from half guard but Nazario is working away.
Nazario tries to roll over but Schwarzeneg keeps him under control.
Schwarzeneg decides to stand and escape the position.
Schwarzeneg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nazario tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schwarzeneg is in Nazario's guard.
Schwarzeneg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazario isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schwarzeneg stacks Nazario on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Schwarzeneg!
Schwarzeneg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nazario regains half guard.
Nazario wants to sweep but Schwarzeneg has passed to side control!
Nazario is looking to reverse the position.
Schwarzeneg tries for a kimura but Nazario is defending well.
Schwarzeneg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Schwarzeneg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schwarzeneg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
Schwarzeneg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Schwarzeneg decides to return to a standing position.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nazario napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schwarzeneg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazario keeps working.
Nazario tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nazario tries to improve position but can't.
Schwarzeneg decides to stand back up. Schwarzeneg steps back and let's Nazario get back to his feet.
Nazario gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazario is looking for a triangle but Schwarzeneg pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg lands a couple of elbows.
Nazario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Nazario has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwarzeneg working some strikes from top position.
Schwarzeneg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schwarzeneg is in close to Nazario's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schwarzeneg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nazario has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schwarzeneg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Nazario keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nazario's guard.
Schwarzeneg is nestled in close to Nazario, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schwarzeneg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schwarzeneg slows the pace down in half guard.
Nazario actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nazario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schwarzeneg lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazario is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzeneg sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schwarzeneg lands a nice short elbow.
Nazario has hold of Schwarzeneg's hands but Schwarzeneg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nazario wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg is working for a kimura but Nazario is defending it quite comfortably.
Nazario looking for submissions off his back.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand up but Nazario has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg stands up and beckons Nazario to join him on the feet.
Schwarzeneg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nazario.
Schwarzeneg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazario can do to turn this around?
Schwarzeneg drives through with a takedown into Nazario's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nazario keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.
Nazario has momentary wrist control but Schwarzeneg slips an elbow through the middle.
Schwarzeneg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazario working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schwarzeneg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schwarzeneg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo Nazario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Schwarzeneg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schwarzeneg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Schwarzeneg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schwarzeneg 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Schwarzeneg!
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