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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ABW 118 Huhrera - Ali
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Toten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nigouera tries to clinch but Toten moves out of range.
Toten lands with a good body shot.
Nigouera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toten thuds a left hand into Nigouera's body.
Nigouera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nigouera looks winded!
Left hook, right uppercut from Toten. #CUT#
It looks like Rodrigo Nigouera has been cut.
Toten throws an overhand right that drops Nigouera like a sack of potatoes! Toten dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfhelm Toten!
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Event:
PFF 22 Steve vs Allen
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Wood cracks Nigouera with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wood has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nigouera to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Rodrigo Nigouera has been cut.
Nigouera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nigouera fails with a takedown attempt.
Nigouera wants to stay close but Wood steps back to make room for something. Nigouera seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Wood and Nigouera drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bayden Wood!
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Event:
PFF 17w Nurmy vs Jones
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
No joy there for Nigouera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fauchelevent lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rodrigo Nigouera has been cut.#CL2#
Fauchelevent rushes Nigouera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fauchelevent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#KD2#
Fauchelevent drops Nigouera onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nigouera is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Nigouera is rocked!#TD2#
Fauchelevent has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nigouera uses from the top position.
Oh Nigouera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Fauchelevent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nigouera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fauchelevent is tightening it up a little... Nigouera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nigouera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nigouera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fauchelevent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ultime Fauchelevent!
A relieved looking Ultime Fauchelevent thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFF 12W - Montgomery vs Gagnon
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nigouera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Podarov as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Podarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Podarov showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Nigouera actively working from the bottom here.
Podarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigouera won't allow Podarov to pass to mount. #SUB#
Nigouera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Podarov pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Podarov controlling the pace.
Podarov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Podarov fails to take his opponent's back.
Nigouera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nigouera stops Podarov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Podarov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nigouera is now in Podarov's guard. A big mistake from Podarov there, giving up the dominant position!
Podarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nigouera.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Podarov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Nigouera postures up in Podarov's guard and throws a big left but Podarov blocks it.
Nigouera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nigouera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Podarov seems keen to control Nigouera's posture.
Nigouera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Podarov is pulling down on Nigouera's head. It's preventing any offense from Nigouera, at least for the moment.#T3#
Nigouera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nigouera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Podarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nigouera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nigouera throws an elbow that misses. Podarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nigouera's guard. Nice move by Podarov!#REVB#
Podarov looking to sit in guard and control but Nigouera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Podarov is trying to control the position but Nigouera postures up.
Podarov pulls Nigouera in close to his closed guard and prevents Nigouera from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Nigouera landing with the ground and pound.
Nigouera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Podarov is pulling down on Nigouera's head to control his posture.
Nigouera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nigouera throws a strike but Podarov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Nigouera is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Podarov has his hands clasped together but Nigouera extends and breaks Podarov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nigouera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Nigouera!
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Event:
PFF 7 - Grabber vs Trowning
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nigouera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lashley counters with a straight right hand.
Lashley leaves Nigouera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Lashley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nigouera's guard.#SUB2#
Nigouera has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lashley doesn't defend quickly enough and Nigouera has managed to lock this one up! Can Lashley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nigouera on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Nigouera!
Bobby Lashley spoke after the fight, saying 'I Don't Know Man, I Could Just Focus On Pro Wrestling And Retire MMA Or I Could Train Harder Than Ever And Win My Next Fight '.
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Event:
Bear Brawl 7
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Nigouera doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Montgomery moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montgomery .
Montgomery leaning against his opponent.
Montgomery working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomery lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Montgomery as Nigouera tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Montgomery .
A short right from Montgomery on the inside. #ROC#
Nigouera is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery .
Nigouera is still on wobbly legs! Can Montgomery finish him?
Nigouera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery throws a punch but it's blocked by Nigouera.
Montgomery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery throws a punch but it's blocked by Nigouera.
Montgomery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery misses with some punches.
Montgomery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery fails to land.
Montgomery misses with some punches.
Montgomery swings wildly with an uppercut but Nigouera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery throws a punch but it's blocked by Nigouera.
Montgomery has a couple of punches blocked by Nigouera.
Nigouera seems to have recovered his senses.
Montgomery lands a big right hand that drops Nigouera! The killer instinct kicks in and Montgomery finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Montgomery !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Montgomery !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nigouera drives through with a takedown into Sparbot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sparbot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nigouera.
Sparbot wants to stand and escape but Nigouera is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sparbot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nigouera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nigouera chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparbot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nigouera being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sparbot stops Nigouera from standing up. #SUB#
Sparbot throws a sloppy strike and Nigouera has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sparbot is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Nigouera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Nigouera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Jelani drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nigouera is trying to control Jelani's posture but Jelani avoids it.
Nigouera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Jelani wants to work for an arm triangle but Nigouera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jelani slips a nice elbow through Nigouera's hands, connecting with Nigouera's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nigouera actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nigouera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jelani.
Jelani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1##SUB2#
Nigouera actively working from the bottom here.
Nigouera is trying to get back to full guard.
Nigouera taking some punishment here, with Jelani in his half guard.
Jelani really is a fat lump.
Nigouera tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Nigouera actively working from the bottom here.
Jelani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Nigouera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Jelani looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jelani prevents Nigouera from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nigouera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jelani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nigouera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nigouera is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jelani is tapping! Great win for Nigouera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Nigouera!
Jabari Jelani spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Nigouera with a poor takedown
and Koniu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Koniu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, jab by Koniu - just one landing.
Nigouera tries for a takedown but Koniu circles away easily
and Koniu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koniu throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#
Nigouera is rocked!
Nigouera switches off momentarily and Koniu cracks him with a monster right hand! Nigouera topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Koniu dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Koniu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Japa Koniu!
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Event:
RBB 23: Montgomery vs White
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nigouera shoots in and gets a takedown into Beast's guard.
Nigouera throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nigouera chips away with some ground and pound.
Beast controls Nigouera momentarily but Nigouera frees himself.
Nigouera throws a big elbow that misses.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigouera with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Beast has his foot on Nigouera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nigouera works his way back into a safe position though.
Beast has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nigouera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nigouera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nigouera tries to stand but Beast is controlling from the bottom.
Nigouera wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving. #T1#
Nigouera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beast's head.
Beast controls Nigouera momentarily but Nigouera frees himself. #SUB2#
Beast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nigouera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nigouera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beast working a defensive guard here.
Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nigouera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Nigouera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beast, up you get! #T2##TD#
Nigouera dives in and scores a takedown into Beast's guard.#SUB2#
Beast looking for a triangle here. Nigouera is fighting it but it looks tight! Beast pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nigouera is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jozef Beast!
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Event:
RBB 19: Hunter vs Trabowski
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Adomaitis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nigouera backs up against the cage.
Adomaitis lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Adomaitis.
Nigouera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adomaitis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nigouera is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Adomaitis scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Nigouera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adomaitis lands a nice uppercut.
Adomaitis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nigouera avoiding damage.
Nigouera tries to break the clinch but Adomaitis is controlling the position.
Nigouera goes for a takedown attempt but Adomaitis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Adomaitis closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Adomaitis.
Adomaitis lands a nice elbow.
Nigouera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Adomaitis.
Adomaitis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nigouera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Nigouera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adomaitis scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rodrigo Nigouera has been cut.
Adomaitis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Adomaitis successfully pulls guard.
Adomaitis has momentary wrist control but Nigouera slips an elbow through the middle.
Adomaitis is trying to keep Nigouera in close.
Adomaitis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Adomaitis has his hands on Nigouera's head, controlling the position.
Adomaitis wants to sweep here but Nigouera controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Nigouera stands up from Adomaitis's guard - Nigouera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rodrigo Nigouera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nigouera with a poor takedown
and Adomaitis counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Nigouera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Adomaitis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nigouera chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Adomaitis wants to sweep here but Nigouera controlling him for the moment.
Adomaitis looks winded!
Nigouera is in close to Adomaitis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nigouera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nigouera landing some decent shots from guard.
Adomaitis wants to sweep here but Nigouera controlling him for the moment.
Nigouera scoring with some ground and pound.
Adomaitis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nigouera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adomaitis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Nigouera looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Nigouera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nigouera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nigouera.#SUB#
Nigouera is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Adomaitis has his hands clasped together but Nigouera extends and breaks Adomaitis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nigouera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Nigouera!
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Event:
RBB 16: Butcher vs Timmons
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nigouera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tambua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nigouera defends it easily.
Nigouera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tambua swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tambua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nigouera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nigouera stands up over Tambua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tambua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nigouera throwing strikes from guard but Tambua blocks nicely. #SUB#
Tambua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nigouera defends well.#T1#
Nigouera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nigouera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nigouera is looking to work some ground and pound but Tambua has wrist control.
Tambua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nigouera throwing strikes from guard but Tambua blocks nicely.
Tambua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nigouera is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Tambua looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nigouera passes into side control.
#T2#
Tambua is looking to reverse the position.
Tambua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nigouera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tambua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nigouera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nigouera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Tambua actively working from the bottom here.
Tambua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tambua trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nigouera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nigouera landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Tambua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nigouera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tambua looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nigouera passes into half guard.
Nigouera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nigouera lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Tambua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nigouera pulls his head out easily.
Nigouera is thwarting Tambua's attempts to control the position.
Tambua has hold of Nigouera's hands but Nigouera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nigouera slips a nice elbow through Tambua's hands, connecting with Tambua's forehead.#SUB#
Tambua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nigouera pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nigouera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tambua is not content to let Nigouera control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Nigouera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nigouera enables Tambua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nigouera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tambua is standing up over Nigouera. Nigouera looks to escape but Tambua dives into side control.
#REVB#
Tambua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nigouera keeps working.
Nigouera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Tambua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nigouera has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tambua goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nigouera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tambua but great work by Nigouera.
Nigouera working away.#T1#
Tambua is looking to reverse the position.
Tambua defending against the ground and pound.
Tambua tries to bench press Nigouera off him but Nigouera keeps the position.
Tambua manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nigouera's best efforts.
Nigouera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nigouera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tambua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tambua.#SUB#
Tambua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tambua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nigouera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tambua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Tambua throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nigouera uses it to pass to side control.
Tambua is looking to reverse the position.
Nigouera working the ground and pound but Tambua is defending the strikes.
Tambua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Nigouera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nigouera scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tambua to see if he's OK.
Nigouera throws an elbow but Tambua slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Tambua holds on to Nigouera's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rodrigo Nigouera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tambua struggling a bit here.
Nigouera working the body and head with strikes.
Tambua on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tambua tries to buck Nigouera off but Nigouera is having none of it.
Tambua wants to control but Nigouera postures up.
The strikes coming from Nigouera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nigouera is putting a hurting on Tambua here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nigouera looks up at the clock and then as Tambua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nigouera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nigouera throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Nigouera working the ground and pound from side control.
Nigouera misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Tambua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tambua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tambua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nigouera. #SUB#
Tambua actively working from the bottom here.
Nigouera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tambua looking for submissions off his back.
Tambua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Nigouera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tambua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nigouera shoots in for a takedown but Tambua shows good takedown defense.
Nigouera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nigouera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tambua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Timeotai Tambua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Nigouera.
A low kick from Nigouera misses #TD#
and Tambua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tambua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tambua trying to control but Nigouera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tambua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nigouera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tambua, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigouera chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Tambua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nigouera. #SUB#
Tambua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nigouera defends well.
Nigouera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nigouera scoring with some ground and pound.
Tambua trying to keep a closed guard but Nigouera is proving a slippery customer.
Nigouera connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Tambua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nigouera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Nigouera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nigouera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nigouera lands a couple of digs.
Nigouera throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Tambua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nigouera defends well.
Nigouera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Nigouera wants to control from the top but Tambua keeps moving.
Nigouera postures up and lands a big shot to Tambua's brow.
Nigouera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Tambua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Tambua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Nigouera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tambua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nigouera has managed to get both his arms back between Tambua's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nigouera is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tambua has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nigouera is looking to defend but Tambua has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nigouera! Tambua pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nigouera taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Timeotai Tambua!
Timeotai Tambua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RBB: Fight Night III
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nigouera dives in and scores a takedown into Tamandani's guard.
Tamandani is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nigouera dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Nigouera trying to control the position but Tamandani is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tamandani can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Nigouera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tamandani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nigouera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nigouera throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Nigouera is trying to get an arm triangle but Tamandani is defending well.
Tamandani tries to escape but Nigouera is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigouera lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Tamandani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nigouera has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Tamandani bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Nigouera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tamandani on his heels. He'll look to pass Tamandani's guard now, I'm sure.
Nigouera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nigouera throwing strikes from guard but Tamandani blocks nicely.
Nigouera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tamandani's head.
Nigouera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tamandani is looking to stand up but Nigouera isn't so interested in that idea.
Nigouera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamandani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Tamandani has momentary wrist control but Nigouera slips an elbow through the middle.
Nigouera connects with a couple of short punches.
Nigouera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamandani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nigouera works over Tamandani with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nigouera lands a couple of elbows.
Nigouera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nigouera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Nigouera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamandani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nigouera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tamandani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nigouera is in close to Tamandani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nigouera throws a big elbow that misses.
Nigouera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nigouera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nigouera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tamandani is looking to stand up but Nigouera isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nigouera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Nigouera throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamandani wants to stand but Nigouera is controlling the position.
Nigouera postures up and lands a big shot to Tamandani's brow.
Nigouera throwing strikes but missing.
Nigouera throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Tamandani has his feet on Nigouera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Nigouera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tamandani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nigouera avoids the head kick by Tamandani.
#TD#
Nigouera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nigouera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nigouera stops Tamandani from getting back to his feet.
Nigouera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nigouera working the head and body with strikes.
Nigouera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nigouera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigouera working over Tamandani with some ground and pound. Tamandani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tamandani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nigouera.
Nigouera scores with a big shot! Tamandani's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tamandani! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Nigouera!
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Event:
RBB 10: Toure vs Lewis
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Montgomery cracks Nigouera with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nigouera looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Montgomery finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Rodrigo Nigouera has been cut.
Nigouera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montgomery darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Nigouera's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Montgomery before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcos Montgomery !
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Event:
RBB 4: Fourth Brawl
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nigouera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suzuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nigouera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki throwing strikes but missing.
Suzuki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Rodrigo Nigouera has been cut.#SUB#
Nigouera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Suzuki is defending well. Nigouera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Suzuki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nigouera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Nigouera!
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Event:
RBB 2: Second Brawl
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Nigouera moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Petrov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Nigouera is keeping the position.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Nigouera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing that Petrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nigouera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nigouera has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Petrov doesn't defend quickly enough and Nigouera has managed to lock this one up! Can Petrov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nigouera on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Nigouera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nigouera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and William counters with a left and a right that stings Nigouera. #CL2#
Nigouera clinches up with William and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nigouera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
William takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Shon William has been cut.#CL2#
Nigouera rushes William and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Nigouera breaks from the clinch.
Nigouera throws a low kick, looking for William's leg but William calmly moves out of range.
William is looking for a counter combo.
Nigouera is looking to clinch.
Nigouera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and William counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Nigouera instigates a clinch.
Nigouera misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##TD2#
Nigouera jumps guard.
William controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nigouera manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Nigouera jumps guard and drags William to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nigouera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nigouera controlling William's posture.
William might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Nigouera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from William.
William has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nigouera wants to stand up but William is controlling him.
William trying to control but Nigouera is working from the bottom.
William could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nigouera is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nigouera keeping moving, preventing William from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
William swats away the attempt to clinch by Nigouera.
William seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nigouera wants to clinch but William slips to the side
and William counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nigouera throws a looping overhand right but William ducks down to avoid it.
William went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
William moves out of range of the body kick from Nigouera.
A combination from Nigouera does no damage.
Nigouera throws a predictable looking body shot
and William counters with a left and a right that stings Nigouera.
Nigouera misses with a looping right.
William tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nigouera manages to circle out of the way.#T4##TD2#
Nigouera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. William did well to prevent Nigouera getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nigouera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#ES#
William kicks off Nigouera and gets to his feet.
William lands a leg kick that knocks Nigouera off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Nigouera rushes William and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
William has Nigouera pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. William pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nigouera tumbling to the mat - William dives into Nigouera's guard.
Nigouera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Nigouera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shon William's cut.
That's time! William's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nigouera misses with a body kick.#TD#
William fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nigouera to the ground. William is now in Nigouera's guard.#ES2#
Nigouera pushes William off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Nigouera looking to score a takedown here. William is defending well but Nigouera drives through and ends up in William's guard.#SU2#
Nigouera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on William, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
William checks a leg kick.
As Nigouera tries to get set, William tries to push him back and clinch up but Nigouera manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
William gets caught flat footed, as Nigouera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rodrigo Nigouera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nigouera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Nigouera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on William's face as Nigouera controls the position.
Nigouera passes to full mount! That's big trouble for William!
Nigouera controlling the pace for now.
William tries to hold on but Nigouera postures up.#T2#
Nigouera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nigouera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
William really wants to buck Nigouera off and get back to his feet.
Nigouera controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Nigouera looking to control but William is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nigouera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nigouera controlling the pace for now.
William tries to buck Nigouera off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.
Nigouera content just to control the position here.
William's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nigouera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
William wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nigouera looking to control and managing it successfully.
William tries to lock up and control but Nigouera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Nigouera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shon William's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nigouera is looking to clinch but William is avoiding it.
William seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nigouera tries to clinch up.
William went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nigouera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nigouera tries to clinch up but William circles away and keeps his distance.
William keeps the fight on the outside.
William moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Nigouera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging William to the ground. Nigouera is now in William's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigouera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
William wants to stand but Nigouera is controlling the position. #T1#
Nigouera forces his way into half guard.
William trying to control here.
William is trying to stand back up but Nigouera is controlling him
William is trying to control but can't.
Nigouera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nigouera is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
William wants to improve his position but Nigouera is controlling well.
William is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
William has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Nigouera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nigouera content to control rather than advance. #T3#
William is trying to stand up here but Nigouera is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
William is trying to get back to full guard.
Nigouera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nigouera scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Nigouera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. William sprawls well initially but Nigouera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nigouera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
William is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Nigouera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nigouera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Nigouera!
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