Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg missing with a left hand there. Nascimento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rees Mogg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nascimento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg lands a slapping body shot.
Nascimento ducks under a wild hook from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg lands a jab to Nascimento's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rees Mogg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jacob Rees Mogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rees Mogg lands a glancing blow to the side of Nascimento's head.
Nascimento slips a straight right by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Nascimento counters with a shoot takedown. Rees Mogg fights it but they end up in guard.
Nascimento trying to control but Rees Mogg is working from the bottom.
Nascimento advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nascimento is looking to take a break and control but Rees Mogg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Nascimento trying to pass the guard but Rees Mogg defending well. #SUB2#
Nascimento is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nascimento wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rees Mogg keeps working.
Nascimento is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rees Mogg!
Nascimento is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rees Mogg is in real trouble.
Rees Mogg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nascimento on the ground.
What can Rees Mogg do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well, with Nascimento on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rees Mogg is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Nascimento is controlling the position but Rees Mogg somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Nascimento trying to advance position but Rees Mogg counters by regaining guard.
Nascimento showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nascimento looking to pass the guard.
Rees Mogg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nascimento's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rees Mogg looking to control. #SUB2#
Nascimento thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Rees Mogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nascimento wants to pass the guard but Rees Mogg is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nascimento not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nascimento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rees Mogg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Romulo Nascimento will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg misses with an uppercut.
Nascimento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rees Mogg.#CUT#
It looks like Romulo Nascimento has been cut.
Rees Mogg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Rees Mogg.
Nascimento has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nascimento defending well as Rees Mogg loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Rees Mogg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nascimento manages to avoid it.
Rees Mogg scores with a punch to the head.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Nascimento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rees Mogg defends it well.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Rees Mogg.
Nascimento feints the counter takedown.
Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rees Mogg.
Nascimento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rees Mogg is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rees Mogg throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Nice cross by Rees Mogg.
Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rees Mogg.
Nascimento with the counter takedown but Rees Mogg avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg throws a big shot that misses.
Nascimento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rees Mogg throws the left hand but Nascimento avoids the punch easily.
Nascimento with the counter takedown but Rees Mogg avoids it easily.
Nascimento slips under a jab from Rees Mogg.
Nascimento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
A slow jab from Rees Mogg misses its intended target.
Nascimento feints the counter takedown.
Nascimento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rees Mogg.
Nascimento takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacob Rees Mogg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rees Mogg lands a jab to the head.
Rees Mogg throws a right and a left that Nascimento avoids nicely.
Rees Mogg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nascimento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rees Mogg scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Rees Mogg swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nice cross by Rees Mogg.
A telegraphed right hand from Rees Mogg misses the target.
Nascimento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook. Nascimento ducked under it nicely.
Nascimento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rees Mogg.
Nascimento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Rees Mogg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Romulo Nascimento's cut.
That's time! Rees Mogg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rees Mogg swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Romulo Nascimento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rees Mogg throws a body punch but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento feints the counter takedown.
Rees Mogg throws a body punch but Nascimento moves out of range.
Rees Mogg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nascimento at a distance.
Nascimento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg throws a hook but Nascimento blocks it.
Rees Mogg loads up on a big right hand but Nascimento slips the punch.
Nascimento feints the counter takedown.
Rees Mogg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nascimento.#T1#
Rees Mogg lands with an overhand left.
Rees Mogg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacob Rees Mogg is winning the standup battle so far.
Rees Mogg looks to land a right hand but Nascimento moved out of range.
Donk. Rees Mogg catches Nascimento right on the button with a cross.
Rees Mogg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nascimento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Rees Mogg misses.
Nascimento with the counter takedown but Rees Mogg avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Rees Mogg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Rees Mogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nascimento can do to turn this around?
Rees Mogg throws a good cross that connects.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook.
Nascimento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rees Mogg defends it well.
Rees Mogg throws a big shot that misses.
Rees Mogg lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Rees Mogg.
Nascimento drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rees Mogg defends it well.#T3#
Nascimento takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Rees Mogg.
Nascimento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rees Mogg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rees Mogg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacob Rees Mogg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab lands there for Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg dips to his left and cracks Nascimento with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Rees Mogg there.#T4#
Rees Mogg jabs Nascimento right on the nose. Nascimento blinks but takes it well.
Rees Mogg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nascimento slips a straight right by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg takes a swing at Nascimento's ribcage but misses.
Rees Mogg throws a body shot but no joy.
Nascimento with the counter takedown but Rees Mogg avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nascimento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Nascimento tries to counter it with a takedown but Rees Mogg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nascimento showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rees Mogg.
Nascimento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Rees Mogg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rees Mogg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Jacob Rees Mogg!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Jacob Rees Mogg!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Jacob Rees Mogg!

Jacob Rees Mogg wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jacob Rees Mogg 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.

Event: The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nascimento tries to clinch but Truth is having none of it.
Truth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nascimento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Truth.
Truth throws a hook to the side of Nascimento's head but Nascimento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nascimento with the counter takedown but Truth avoids it easily.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Truth.
Nascimento avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truth. Nascimento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Truth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Truth misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
Nascimento ducks under a wild hook from Truth.
Nascimento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Truth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nascimento.
Truth is looking to wear down Nascimento with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Truth misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Truth.
Nascimento dives in and grabs Truth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Truth pushes down on Nascimento's head and hops out.
Nice body punch from Truth.
Truth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nascimento takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Truth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Truth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nascimento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Truth misses with a straight right.
And Nascimento tries to counter it with a takedown but Truth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Truth thuds his right hand into Nascimento's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nascimento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Truth throws a hook but Nascimento avoids it easily.
Nascimento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Truth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Truth connects with a body shot that sends Nascimento's belly button to the back.#T2#
Truth loads up on a big right hand but Nascimento slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Nascimento tries to counter it with a takedown but Truth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
And Nascimento tries to counter it with a takedown but Truth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Truth throws a body shot but no joy.
Truth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nascimento takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnny Truth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nascimento.
Truth misses with a few strikes there.
Truth swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nascimento feints the counter takedown.
Nascimento slips a jab and a cross from Truth.
Truth throws a right and a left that Nascimento avoids nicely.
And Nascimento tries to counter it with a takedown but Truth pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Truth lands with a straight right. Nascimento didn't see that one coming.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nascimento moves away.
Nascimento is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Truth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Nascimento counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Nascimento has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Truth is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nascimento yanks on the arm and Truth is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nascimento.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Romulo Nascimento!
Romulo Nascimento tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Scanlan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nascimento momentarily.
Scanlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nascimento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scanlan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nascimento moves out of range as Scanlan strikes.
Nascimento tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Scanlan moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Scanlan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
and Scanlan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nascimento moves away from the strike by Scanlan.
Scanlan throws an overhand right that lands on Nascimento's shoulder, as Nascimento tries to avoid the shot.
Scanlan throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Nascimento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nascimento.
Nascimento is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scanlan can't keep his opponent in guard - Nascimento advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nascimento trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Nascimento seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Scanlan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Romulo Nascimento!
After the fight, Romulo Nascimento was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Son moves to clinch but Nascimento breaks away #TD2#
and Nascimento counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Son!
Nascimento advances nicely into full mount.
Nascimento takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Son trying desperately to get to his feet.
Son tries to hold on but Nascimento pushes him away. #SUB2#
Nascimento looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Nascimento is working for a guillotine from mount but Son frees his head quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Son is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Nascimento is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Son is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Son flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Nascimento anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Son and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Nascimento slips an arm under Son chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Nascimento has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Nascimento is squeezing on Son like an anaconda would it's prey. Son fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Romulo Nascimento!
Romulo Nascimento decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IXF 48
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Jordan.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jordan throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Nascimento counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nascimento looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Nascimento from controlling successfully.
Nascimento sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Nascimento slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jordan is trying to control Nascimento's posture but Nascimento avoids it.
Nascimento has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee asks Nascimento politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nascimento prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Nascimento is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jordan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nascimento gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jordan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nascimento lets go of the hold and Jordan can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Romulo Nascimento!
After the fight, Romulo Nascimento was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: IXF 39
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Nascimento moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ball as he avoids it easily.
Ball moves in looking to clinch but Nascimento pushes him off.
Nascimento half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ball looks to land a right hand but Nascimento moved out of range.#CL2#
Ball moves into range and clinches up with Nascimento.
Nascimento tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Nascimento drops back down to his feet.
Nascimento has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ball.
Nascimento's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Nascimento jumps guard. #SUB#
Nascimento had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ball defends it easily.
Nascimento tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Nascimento manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ball manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Nascimento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nascimento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nascimento engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving. #SUB#
Nascimento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nascimento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Nascimento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nascimento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nascimento pushes down on Ball's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##ES2#
Ball pushes Nascimento off and gets back to his feet.
Nascimento misses with a left hand
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nascimento throws a leg kick
and Ball counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Romulo Nascimento has been cut.
Ball jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball tries to clinch up but Nascimento circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Ball blocks the low kick.
Ball throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nascimento paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nascimento fails with the takedown
enabling Ball to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nascimento misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Nascimento gets tackled into the cage by Ball. Ball maintains the clinch.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Nascimento looking to slow down the pace here.
Nascimento wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Nascimento breaks from the clinch.
Nascimento shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ball.
Ball connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ball fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Nascimento circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ball scores with a jab to the head.
Nascimento has his takedown stuffed
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Nascimento is rocked!
Nascimento misses with a right hand
and Ball counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nascimento thinking.
Ball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento misses with a low kick.
Ball throws a big shot that misses.
Romulo Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ball circles away.
Ball lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ball looks to land a combination but Nascimento avoids it well.
Nascimento is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrisopher Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romulo Nascimento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nascimento misses with a straight right.
Nascimento jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ball wants to clinch.
Nascimento misses with a body punch
and Ball counters with a straight right hand.
Ball has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nascimento manages to break the clinch.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Nascimento swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nascimento misses with a hook
and Nascimento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nascimento will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
The fighters circling - Ball throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nascimento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
A punch lands to the side of Nascimento 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Nascimento is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nascimento swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.
Nascimento seems to have got his legs back now.
Ball throws a series of punches but Nascimento avoids them all with ease.
Ball looks to land a right hand but Nascimento moved out of range.
Chrisopher Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ball misses with a hook.
Nascimento looks to score with a jab to the body but Ball is just out of range.
Nascimento misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ball is looking to clinch.
Ball with a nice cross.
Nascimento misses with a straight right.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
As Nascimento backs off Ball throws a huge counter combo but Nascimento manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Ball misses.
Nascimento tries to counter with a takedown but Ball is quick to defend against it.
Nascimento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Ball clinches with his opponent.
Nascimento is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nascimento wants a takedown. #BC#
Nascimento breaks the clinch.
Ball might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ball defending well as Nascimento loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Nascimento on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Nascimento tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ball lands a shot to the body.
Nascimento looking to slow down the pace here.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards. #BC#
Nascimento breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ball misses with a looping right.
Nascimento misses with a hook
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ball avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
Ball throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Nascimento swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Ball moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
Nascimento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nascimento gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ball gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nascimento is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrisopher Ball!

Event: IXF 36
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Nascimento throws a lazy right hand but Turbano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nascimento takes a swing at Turbano's ribcage but misses.
Turbano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Turbano misses.
Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turbano.
Nascimento shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turbano pinned against the cage. Turbano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but Turbano shows good takedown defense.
Nascimento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nascimento definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento shoots for a takedown but Turbano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turbano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turbano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nascimento fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Nascimento shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turbano counters with a left to the body.
Nascimento fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turbano avoids it really well and circles away.
Nascimento throws a right hand that misses
and Turbano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turbano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nascimento.
Romulo Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento slips under a jab from Turbano.
Nascimento doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turbano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turbano slaps away a takedown attempt from Nascimento, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
and Turbano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nascimento takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turbano lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento shoots in looking for a takedown. Turbano tries to sprawl out of it but Nascimento keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turbano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Nascimento dives in and grabs Turbano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turbano pushes down on Nascimento's head and hops out.
Turbano misses with a series of wild punches.
Nascimento misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Turbano to counter with a crisp jab.
Turbano has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nascimento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Turbano does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Turbano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turbano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Turbano misses.
Nascimento tries to counter with a takedown but Turbano is quick to defend against it.
Turbano lands a really nice looking cross but Nascimento seems unphased.
Nascimento misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Nascimento manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turbano on his heels. He'll look to pass Turbano's guard now, I'm sure.
Turbano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nascimento passes Turbano's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Turbano is staying active underneath Nascimento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turbano trying to control here.
Nascimento is pressing down on Turbano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turbano is holding on for now.
Nascimento slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Nascimento looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nascimento seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turbano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nascimento slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Turbano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nascimento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turbano.
Romulo Nascimento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nascimento fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turbano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Turbano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Nascimento dives in and scores a takedown into Turbano's guard.
Turbano keeping full guard, as Nascimento tries to pass.
Turbano trying to keep a closed guard but Nascimento is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento being controlled here momentarily.
Nascimento advances position into side control!#T1#
Nascimento has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turbano!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nascimento controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nascimento goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Turbano is on top in guard.
Nascimento is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nascimento has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turbano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Nascimento manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turbano manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nascimento slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nascimento wants to control but Turbano is keeping him busy.
Nascimento controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Nascimento is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turbano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Nascimento is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turbano has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Nascimento thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nascimento wants to control but Turbano is keeping him busy.
Turbano trying to remain calm as Nascimento controls from the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nascimento trying to control the position but Turbano is working away. #SUB#
Nascimento tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Nascimento thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nascimento wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turbano keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulo Nascimento dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Turbano circles away easily
and Turbano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nascimento shoots and misses
and Turbano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nascimento throws a lazy right hand but Turbano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nascimento fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turbano avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nascimento missing with a left hand there. Turbano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turbano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turbano duly obliges. #TD#
Nascimento shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nascimento showed some decent athleticism there.
Nascimento is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nascimento's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Turbano keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Nascimento is working for a submission of some sort.
Nascimento is thwarting Turbano's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nascimento wants to take a breather but Turbano is having none of it.
Nascimento works his way into full mount!
Nascimento looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Nascimento looking to secure an arm triangle but Turbano defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turbano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nascimento trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB#
Nascimento looking to secure an arm triangle but Turbano defends it well.
Turbano has given up his back. #SUB#
Nascimento has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Nascimento patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Nascimento working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Turbano is doing well to defend. Nascimento seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Turbano is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Romulo Nascimento!
Romulo Nascimento was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: IXF 31
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Nascimento fails with a takedown attempt.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundy lands with a hook. Nascimento tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nascimento throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Nascimento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nascimento.
Bundy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nascimento showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bundy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bundy counters with a stiff right hand.
Greg Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Nascimento.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bundy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut.
Bundy throwing a counter right hand but Nascimento manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nascimento looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bundy is fending him off so far but Nascimento persists. Nope, Bundy circles away and we're back to standing.
Nascimento has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck for Nascimento with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Bundy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nascimento closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bundy circles away.#CL#
Bundy clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bundy.
Nascimento prevents a body shot from Bundy.
Bundy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nascimento.
Nascimento takes a shot to the head.
Bundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bundy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Bundy.
Nascimento is working for takedown but Bundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Bundy.
Nascimento looks winded!
Nascimento tries to pull guard but Bundy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Bundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
A short right from Bundy on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bundy.
Bundy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nascimento.
Nascimento tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Bundy on the inside. #ROC#
Nascimento is rocked!
A short right from Bundy.
Nascimento is still on wobbly legs! Can Bundy finish him?
Nascimento tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bundy smiles and moves away. #CL#
Bundy pushes Nascimento up against the cage in a clinch.
Bundy scores with a shot to the side of Nascimento's head.
Bundy dips a shoulder and cracks Nascimento with a mighty uppercut! Nascimento falls back against the cage and Bundy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nascimento is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bundy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Bundy!
Greg Bundy retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Greg Bundy 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.

Event: IXF 24
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Nascimento dives in and grabs Hammond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammond pushes down on Nascimento's head and hops out.
Hammond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammond lands a nice shot that snaps Nascimento's head back.
Hammond's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hammond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Hammond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Hammond is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nascimento presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nascimento changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nascimento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Nascimento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hammond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target. #CL#
Nascimento moves into the clinch.
Hammond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nascimento tries to pull guard but Hammond won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Nascimento keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hammond scores with a jab. Nascimento acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nascimento tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nascimento is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammond throws an overhand right that lands on Nascimento's shoulder, as Nascimento tries to avoid the shot.
Hammond connects with a body shot that sends Nascimento's belly button to the back.
Hammond stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Hammond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nascimento. #CL#
Nascimento closes the distance and pushes Hammond back into the cage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Nascimento is controlling him.
Nascimento tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammond just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Nascimento drags the fight down to the ground.
Nascimento is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nascimento is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammond defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento works his way into side control. #T2#
Nascimento happy to just control the position for now.
Nascimento seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hammond for as long as he can get away with.
Nascimento is looking to take a break and control but Hammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nascimento works to advance to full mount. Hammond defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nascimento content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Nascimento with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3#
Nascimento looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hammond tries to buck Nascimento off so he can stand up but Nascimento has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Hammond falls backwards, slamming Nascimento to the mat but Nascimento holds on tight! Hammond is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Romulo Nascimento!
A very excited looking Romulo Nascimento rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IXF 21
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Hunt throws a right and a left that Nascimento avoids nicely.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Nascimento avoids nicely.
Nascimento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nascimento walks into a left hand.
Nascimento shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nascimento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nascimento has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Hunt leaves Nascimento with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Nascimento keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Hunt.#T1#
Nascimento moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romulo Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nascimento or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad. #TD#
Nascimento dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Nascimento won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Nascimento tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Nascimento stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nascimento passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hunt!
Nascimento takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Nascimento looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Nascimento has control of Hunt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hunt regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Nascimento has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hunt is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romulo Nascimento!
After the fight, Romulo Nascimento was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: IXF 16
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Alequin misses with an uppercut. Nascimento saw that one coming.
Alequin tries to clinch there but Nascimento circles away.
Alequin swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Nascimento counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nascimento.
Nascimento blocks an uppercut.
Alequin throws a head punch that misses.
Nascimento throws a punch but it's blocked by Alequin. #TD2#
Nascimento has Alequin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nascimento pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alequin tumbling to the mat - Nascimento dives into Alequin's guard.
Nascimento seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Alequin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nascimento drops back looking for a leg! Alequin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alequin manages to kick Nascimento off! Nascimento jumps back into Alequin's guard.
Nascimento slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alequin is looking to regain half guard here but Nascimento keeps moving and retains side control.
Nascimento controlling from side mount.
Nascimento working away.
Alequin is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nascimento is trying to get an arm triangle but Alequin is defending well.
Nascimento tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alequin's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nascimento takes a little break here. Alequin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
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.
Alequin tries to bench press Nascimento off him but Nascimento keeps the position.
Nascimento has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Alequin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alequin is working hard here to advance position.
Nascimento tries to control but Alequin wriggling away.
Nascimento looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alequin tries to hold on but Nascimento pushes him away. #SUB2#
Nascimento working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Alequin looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Nascimento! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Romulo Nascimento!
Romulo Nascimento spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: IXF 11
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nascimento needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Romulo Nascimento has been cut.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nascimento moves away from the strike by Hunt. #CL2#
Nascimento drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Good body shot from Hunt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nascimento jumps guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nascimentos head. #ROC#
Nascimento is rocked!
Nascimento tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Nascimento.
Hunt gets through Nascimento's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nascimento is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt pushes Nascimento back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nascimento tries to pull guard but Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunt is leaning against Nascimento and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nascimento seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nascimento looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nascimento tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nascimento looks winded!
Nascimento jumps guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt pushes Nascimento back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nascimento with a big uppercut! Nascimento tries to clinch up but Hunt pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nascimento to the mat! Nascimento covers up and Hunt unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IXF 7
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1##CL#
Weight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nascimento is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weight to keep the fight standing.
Nascimento fails to pull guard.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Nascimento is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weight to keep the fight standing.
Middle Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Nascimento.#TD2#
Nascimento decides to pull guard.
Weight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nascimento on the ground.#SUB2#
Nascimento is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weight is aware though and is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Weight is posturing up here but Nascimento has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Weight tries to roll out but it's too tight and Weight has to tap! Slick submission there by Nascimento!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romulo Nascimento!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018

#R1#
Nascimento tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eight is looking to counter punch.
Eight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nascimento manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Nascimento closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Nascimento is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Nascimento has an Americana. Eight didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nascimento is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nascimento hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Romulo Nascimento!

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