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Event:
BBFC SYNDICATE 1
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Nogueira Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yabai throws a shot to the body.
Nogueira Aldo takes one on the button.
Yabai throws a looping overhand right but Nogueira Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
Nogueira Aldo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yabai misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Nogueira Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yabai swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a single leg into guard. Yabai didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Yabai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira Aldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Nogueira Aldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogueira Aldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yabai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueira Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Yabai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira Aldo throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Yabai controls Nogueira Aldo momentarily but Nogueira Aldo frees himself.
Nogueira Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Yabai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yabai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira Aldo throws a big elbow that misses.
Nogueira Aldo wants to control from the top but Yabai keeps moving.
Nogueira Aldo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Yabai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira Aldo chips away with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB2#
Yabai looking for a triangle here. Nogueira Aldo is fighting it but it looks tight! Yabai pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nogueira Aldo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Red Yabai!
A very excited looking Red Yabai 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. |
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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 7
Date: Jan 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Bottles lands with a straight right. Nogueira Aldo didn't see that one coming.
Nogueira Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottles.
Nogueira Aldo takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bottles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nogueira Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice straight punches there by Bottles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bottles.
Nogueira Aldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bottles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira Aldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bottles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira Aldo somewhat.
Bottles throwing a counter right hand but Nogueira Aldo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bottles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bottles feints a jab promting Nogueira Aldo to slip. Bottles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nogueira Aldo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Nogueira Aldo is rocked!
Bottles drops Nogueira Aldo with a big left hand! Nogueira Aldo is injured, injured bad! Bottles jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henny Bottles! |
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Event:
BFC 30: BFC Vs Checkmate 1
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Kanaani.
Nogueira Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kanaani. Kanaani obviously looking to wear him down.
Kanaani punishes Nogueira Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Kanaani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kanaani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Kanaani moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira Aldo.#BC2#
Kanaani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kanaani closes the distance and clinches.
Kanaani managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira Aldo.
#BC2#
Kanaani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Nogueira Aldo's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani blocks a head kick by Nogueira Aldo.
Kanaani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kanaani.
Kanaani is working Nogueira Aldo over against the cage.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Kanaani. #T1#
Kanaani has Nogueira Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Nogueira Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kanaani lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanaani.
#BC2#
Kanaani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanaani digs a good body shot into Nogueira Aldo's ribs.
Kanaani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nogueira Aldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mehdi Kanaani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kanaani has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kanaani.
Kanaani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nogueira Aldo is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Kanaani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira Aldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kanaani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nogueira Aldo scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Kanaani closes the distance and pushes Nogueira Aldo back into the cage.#BC2#
Kanaani breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kanaani darts in and clinches Nogueira Aldo up against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Kanaani breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kanaani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Kanaani manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kanaani.
Nogueira Aldo throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
Nogueira Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanaani.
Kanaani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kanaani.
Nogueira Aldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Kanaani moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira Aldo.#BC2#
Kanaani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Kanaani.#ROC2#Nogueira Aldo is rocked!
Kanaani cracks Nogueira Aldo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Nogueira Aldo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kanaani pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Nogueira Aldo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehdi Kanaani!
After winning the bout, Mehdi Kanaani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 46
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Nogueira Aldo saw that one coming.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Nogueira Aldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nogueira Aldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nogueira Aldo digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Sanchez.
Nogueira Aldo with a nice calf kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Nogueira Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira Aldo throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira Aldo.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Nogueira Aldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nogueira Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nogueira Aldo's defenses.
Nogueira Aldo blocking some punches.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nogueira Aldo or not.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira Aldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira Aldo prevents it.
#TD2#
Sanchez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nogueira Aldo pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Nogueira Aldo in a clinch.
#T2##BC#
Nogueira Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira Aldo. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Nogueira Aldo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanchez manages to circle out of the way.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira Aldo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nogueira Aldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Nogueira Aldo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Nogueira Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Nogueira Aldo throws knees to the body.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nogueira Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira Aldo blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nogueira Aldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Nogueira Aldo's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo lands a head kick!
Nogueira Aldo throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Nogueira Aldo throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Nogueira Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez with the counter takedown but Nogueira Aldo avoids it easily.#T4#
Nogueira Aldo looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Nogueira Aldo thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
A good leg kick by Nogueira Aldo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nogueira Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira Aldo throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Nogueira Aldo stuffs the takedown.
Nogueira Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Nogueira Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nogueira Aldo throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Nogueira Aldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nogueira Aldo manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
#CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Sanchez prevents Nogueira Aldo from breaking the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo effectively controlling the action here.
Nogueira Aldo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira Aldo gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Sanchez.
Nogueira Aldo tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez has Nogueira Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nogueira Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nogueira Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nogueira Aldo can't break the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nogueira Aldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira Aldo controls his hands.
Nogueira Aldo can't break the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nogueira Aldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Nogueira Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Nogueira Aldo.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nogueira Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira Aldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nogueira Aldo jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nogueira Aldo scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Nogueira Aldo darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Nogueira Aldo into the cage.
Nogueira Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Nogueira Aldo shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Nogueira Aldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get!
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Nogueira Aldo controls the action.
Nogueira Aldo tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Nogueira Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez keeps control of Nogueira Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira Aldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nogueira Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Nogueira Aldo breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Nogueira Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Nogueira Aldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Nogueira Aldo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Nogueira Aldo.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Nogueira Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nogueira Aldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nogueira Aldo shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira Aldo lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nogueira Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.#CL2#
Sanchez pushes Nogueira Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Nogueira Aldo prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Nogueira Aldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nogueira Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Nogueira Aldo letting Sanchez take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Nogueira Aldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Nogueira Aldo blocking some punches.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Nogueira Aldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Sanchez rushes Nogueira Aldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to break free.#TD2#
Sanchez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Nogueira Aldo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nogueira Aldo looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Nogueira Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Nogueira Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Nogueira Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Nogueira Aldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nogueira Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nogueira Aldo. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nogueira Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez is looking to clinch. #T3#
Sanchez tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Sanchez has Nogueira Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sammy Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Nogueira Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Nogueira Aldo can't break the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nogueira Aldo.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Nogueira Aldo tries to circle away but Sanchez has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to control Sanchez's arms but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nogueira Aldo has his back to the cage.
Nogueira Aldo is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nogueira Aldo down to the mat. Nogueira Aldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A low kick lands for Nogueira Aldo.
#T4#
Nogueira Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Nogueira Aldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Sanchez gets a clinch.
Nogueira Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Nogueira Aldo blocks it.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nogueira Aldo.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Nogueira Aldo wants to stall.
Sammy Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez prevents Nogueira Aldo from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nogueira Aldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
A relieved looking Anderson Nogueira Aldo 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:
RRFC 57: Anthony vs Pinales
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakua scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua scores with a shot to the body.
Nogueira Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jakua throws a shot to the body.
Jakua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jakua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Jakua.
Nogueira Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Jakua. No joy for Nogueira Aldo on that attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jakua, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakua scores with a body shot.
Jakua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nogueira Aldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Jakua connects with a jab.#ROC#Nogueira Aldo is rocked!
Kris Jakua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nogueira Aldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jakua finish him?
Jakua digs a good body shot into Nogueira Aldo's ribs.
Nogueira Aldo looks winded!
Nogueira Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nogueira Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jakua punishes Nogueira Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Jakua wobbles Nogueira Aldo with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Jakua dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Nogueira Aldo to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kris Jakua!
A relieved looking Kris Jakua 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:
RRFC 53: Shabazz vs Himes
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujinuma's sensitive parts.
A nice combination there by Nogueira Aldo.
Fujinuma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nogueira Aldo.
Fujinuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nogueira Aldo defends well and Fujinuma ends up having to push Nogueira Aldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Nogueira Aldo's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nogueira Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fujinuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Nogueira Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Fujinuma. Fujinuma maintains the clinch.
Fujinuma can't get the takedown.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Fujinuma wants a takedown.
Nogueira Aldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujinuma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fujinuma wants to take the fight to the mat but Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Fujinuma works on Nogueira Aldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nogueira Aldo looking to throw knees to the head but Fujinuma is blocking nicely.
Nogueira Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira Aldo lands a knee to the body.
Fujinuma wants a takedown but no success here.
Fujinuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nogueira Aldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fujinuma goes for a takedown attempt but Nogueira Aldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fujinuma looks winded!
Nogueira Aldo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujinuma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujinuma's back!#SUB#
Nogueira Aldo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira Aldo doesn't have the hooks in and Fujinuma manages to turn into his guard.
Nogueira Aldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fujinuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira Aldo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Fujinuma has gone for a leg lock! Nogueira Aldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fujinuma's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Fujinuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nogueira Aldo defends well.#SUB2#
Fujinuma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nogueira Aldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fujinuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira Aldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Nogueira Aldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fujinuma, up you get!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Nogueira Aldo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nogueira Aldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fujinuma's head.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujinuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nogueira Aldo lands a jab.
Nogueira Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fujinuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nogueira Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo with a nice calf kick.
Fujinuma throws a hook to the side of Nogueira Aldo's head but Nogueira Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Nogueira Aldo looks to land a body kick but Fujinuma moved away.
Nogueira Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujinuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Nogueira Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nogueira Aldo.#TD2#
Nogueira Aldo gets caught napping as Fujinuma dives in and scores a takedown. Nogueira Aldo manages to retain guard.
Nogueira Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira Aldo keeping full guard, as Fujinuma tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fujinuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nogueira Aldo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nogueira Aldo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nogueira Aldo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fujinuma's head.#SUB2#
Fujinuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujinuma tries to clinch up but Nogueira Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujinuma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujinuma shoots in but no luck this time.
Fujinuma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fujinuma connects with a right hand. Nogueira Aldo shakes it off.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujinuma shoots in looking for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fujinuma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nogueira Aldo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fujinuma manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo throws a one two combo.
Fujinuma dives in and grabs Nogueira Aldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo pushes down on Fujinuma's head and hops out.
Nogueira Aldo fakes the leg kick and cracks Fujinuma in the body.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that Fujinuma semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujinuma blocks a head kick by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a one two! Fujinuma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Fujinuma is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Nogueira Aldo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujinuma is breathing heavily.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Fujinuma wants to clinch up but Nogueira Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Nogueira Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Nogueira Aldo lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Aldo. #CL#
Nogueira Aldo clinches.
Nogueira Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Fujinuma.
Fujinuma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira Aldo prevents it.
Fujinuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nogueira Aldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nogueira Aldo jabs Fujinuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira Aldo sprawls well. Nogueira Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujinuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Nogueira Aldo lands a jab.#T2#
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nogueira Aldo!
Nogueira Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira Aldo. No joy for Fujinuma on that attempt.
Fujinuma darts in looking for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo gets double underhooks and turns Fujinuma into the cage.
Fujinuma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fujinuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy body kick from Nogueira Aldo #TD2#
and Fujinuma counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Fujinuma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nogueira Aldo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fujinuma but great work by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Nogueira Aldo is trying to get an arm triangle but Fujinuma is defending well.
Fujinuma seems a little lost for a moment, as Nogueira Aldo dominates the positioning.#T3#
Fujinuma is trying to improve his position.
Nogueira Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujinuma can do to turn this around?
Fujinuma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nogueira Aldo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fujinuma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fujinuma actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira Aldo controlling the pace.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to control. Fujinuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujinuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira Aldo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Nogueira Aldo stands up from half guard.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Nogueira Aldo lands.#CL#
Nogueira Aldo gets a clinch.
Nogueira Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fujinuma is defending well for now.
Nogueira Aldo gets underhooks to prevent Fujinuma's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Fujinuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira Aldo. No joy for Fujinuma on that attempt.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Fujinuma with a good jab.
Nogueira Aldo throws a series of strikes that have Fujinuma backpedaling.
Nogueira Aldo delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Nogueira Aldo.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fujinuma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nogueira Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujinuma shoots and misses
and Nogueira Aldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick but Fujinuma moves out of range.
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice hook to Fujinuma's body. Fujinuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fujinuma.#CL#
Nogueira Aldo gets a clinch.
Fujinuma can't get the takedown.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fujinuma has Nogueira Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nogueira Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujinuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to control Fujinuma's arms but Fujinuma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nogueira Aldo has his back to the cage. #BC#
Nogueira Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujinuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Fujinuma walks into a jab.
Fujinuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Fujinuma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nogueira Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira Aldo throws a combination. Fujinuma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fujinuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a punch to the head.
Fujinuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Nogueira Aldo finish him?
Nogueira Aldo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Fujinuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Fujinuma gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Nogueira Aldo makes his way to full guard, as Fujinuma worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Nogueira Aldo is looking for a triangle but Fujinuma pushes his legs off easily.
Fujinuma seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB2#
Fujinuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nogueira Aldo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nogueira Aldo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Nogueira Aldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fujinuma, up you get!
Fujinuma has a takedown stuffed.
Fujinuma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nogueira Aldo clobbers Fujinuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fujinuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Fujinuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Fujinuma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nogueira Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fujinuma has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Fujinuma turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nogueira Aldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Nogueira Aldo wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Fujinuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Fujinuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogueira Aldo manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Nogueira Aldo is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujinuma.
#ES#
Nogueira Aldo has one foot on Fujinuma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nogueira Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Fujinuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hajimaro Fujinuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira Aldo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fujinuma is trying to break free.
Nogueira Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fujinuma.
Fujinuma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nogueira Aldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nogueira Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nogueira Aldo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
After winning the bout, Anderson Nogueira Aldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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RRFC Fight Night 40
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Misrendino misses.
Misrendino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nogueira Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Misrendino somewhat.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Misrendino with a good jab.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misrendino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misrendino is looking to clinch but Nogueira Aldo is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Nogueira Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Nogueira Aldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Misrendino fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misrendino closes the distance but Nogueira Aldo moves to the side
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Misrendino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira Aldo sprawls well. Nogueira Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Misrendino gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Nogueira Aldo. #T1#
Misrendino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nogueira Aldo.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Aldo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nogueira Aldo, as that shot connected.
Misrendino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Misrendino misses with a right hand
and Nogueira Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Nogueira Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Misrendino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nogueira Aldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Misrendino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Misrendino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Misrendino.
Nogueira Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Misrendino.
Misrendino is looking for a takedown.#T2##BC#
Nogueira Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Nogueira Aldo's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab to the head.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Misrendino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira Aldo counters with an inside leg kick.
Misrendino scores with a body shot.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Misrendino walks into a straight right hand from Nogueira Aldo.
Misrendino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nogueira Aldo tries to avoid it but Misrendino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nogueira Aldo to the ground. Nogueira Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nogueira Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Misrendino fails to land the takedown.
Nogueira Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Nogueira Aldo, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Misrendino fails with the takedown.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Misrendino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira Aldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Misrendino wants to clinch.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nogueira Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Nogueira Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Misrendino shoots in but Nogueira Aldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira Aldo lands a jab.
Misrendino throws a jab when Nogueira Aldo was well out of range.
Jab by Nogueira Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira Aldo looks to land a combination but Misrendino avoids it well.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Misrendino goes for a double leg but Nogueira Aldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nogueira Aldo continues to drive forward.
Misrendino shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Misrendino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab. Misrendino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that 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.#R2#
Nogueira Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Misrendino.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Misrendino goes for a double leg but Nogueira Aldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nogueira Aldo continues to drive forward.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Nogueira Aldo forces Misrendino back against the cage and clinches.
Misrendino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira Aldo prevents it.
Knees to the body from Nogueira Aldo.
Misrendino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Misrendino's face.
Misrendino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Misrendino.
Nogueira Aldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Misrendino avoids the damage to the body.
Misrendino has Nogueira Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nogueira Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Nogueira Aldo leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Nogueira Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misrendino tries to clinch up
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Misrendino darts in looking for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo gets double underhooks and turns Misrendino into the cage.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a hook. Misrendino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Misrendino swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Nogueira Aldo counters by moving into the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Misrendino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Misrendino wants a takedown.
#T2#
Nogueira Aldo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nogueira Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Misrendino tries for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Nogueira Aldo.
Misrendino is breathing heavily.
Misrendino is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Nogueira Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Nogueira Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira Aldo thuds his shin into the meat of Misrendino's side.
Nogueira Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Misrendino tries to move into range but Nogueira Aldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab to the head.
Nogueira Aldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Misrendino on the side of the head.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a head kick. Misrendino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Misrendino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a nice body kick.
Misrendino shoots in but no luck this time.
Nogueira Aldo punishes Misrendino's body with a nice straight punch.
Nogueira Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Misrendino throws a hook but Nogueira Aldo blocks it.
Misrendino is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nogueira Aldo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Misrendino.
Misrendino tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Nogueira Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira Aldo looks to land a combination. Misrendino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Misrendino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira Aldo thuds his right hand into Misrendino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Misrendino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nogueira Aldo.#T4#
Misrendino is looking to clinch but Nogueira Aldo is avoiding it.
Nogueira Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nogueira Aldo jabs at Misrendino's body.
Misrendino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Misrendino takes a step back to recover.
Nogueira Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nogueira Aldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nogueira Aldo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Nogueira Aldo has managed to clinch.
Nogueira Aldo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Misrendino up against the cage.
Misrendino tries to score a body lock takedown but Nogueira Aldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nogueira Aldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Misrendino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nogueira Aldo scores with a head kick. Misrendino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Misrendino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Misrendino misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo throws a wild body kick that Misrendino sees coming a mile off.
Nogueira Aldo lands a jab to the nose.
Nogueira Aldo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Misrendino shoots in and gets a takedown into Nogueira Aldo's guard.
Misrendino is standing up over Nogueira Aldo. Nogueira Aldo looks to escape but Misrendino dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Misrendino is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Misrendino is staying tight to Nogueira Aldo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nogueira Aldo regains half guard.
Misrendino passes to full mount!
Nogueira Aldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Misrendino can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nogueira Aldo is looking to escape.
Nogueira Aldo working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Misrendino jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nogueira Aldo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nogueira Aldo and Misrendino has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Misrendino tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira Aldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Misrendino is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nogueira Aldo's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nogueira Aldo is looking for a sweep.
Misrendino wants to control for a moment but Nogueira Aldo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Misrendino wants to control but Nogueira Aldo is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matt Misrendino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nogueira Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Misrendino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nogueira Aldo to score with a decent uppercut.
Misrendino throws a jab when Nogueira Aldo was well out of range.
Nogueira Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Misrendino if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nogueira Aldo. That's going to slow Misrendino down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nogueira Aldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
Post fight, Anderson Nogueira Aldo stared into the camera and said 'I beat an extremely difficult fighter and I thank my coaches for that. Now I have a message from KEVIN DUNKAN, I want the rematch. (Translated from Portuguese)'. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 37
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutkowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutkowski manages to avoid it.
Nogueira Aldo throws a right and a left that Rutkowski avoids nicely.
Rutkowski feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Nogueira Aldo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Nogueira Aldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rutkowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rutkowski manages to get to full guard.
Nogueira Aldo won't allow Rutkowski to sweep him here.
Nogueira Aldo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutkowski keeping moving, preventing Nogueira Aldo from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutkowski is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Nogueira Aldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rutkowski throwing strikes but missing.
Rutkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nogueira Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rutkowski stops Nogueira Aldo from standing up.
Rutkowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutkowski passes into half guard.
Rutkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to stand.
Rutkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nogueira Aldo's head. #T2#
Nogueira Aldo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rutkowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Rutkowski there.
Rutkowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nogueira Aldo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to maintain the position but Rutkowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Rutkowski 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.
Rutkowski throwing shots but Nogueira Aldo is blocking nicely.
Rutkowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nogueira Aldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rutkowski content to control rather than advance.
Rutkowski wants to pass the guard but Nogueira Aldo is defending well. #T3#
Rutkowski lands strikes from half guard.
Rutkowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Rutkowski there. #ROC#Nogueira Aldo is rocked!#SUB#
Rutkowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Rutkowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nogueira Aldo is still in real trouble! Can Rutkowski finish him?
Rutkowski winds up and cracks Nogueira Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rutkowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rutkowski is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nogueira Aldo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rutkowski fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nogueira Aldo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rutkowski! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Rutkowski!
Daniel Rutkowski 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:
RRFC Fight Night 34
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira Aldo scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Aldo.
Azevedo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Nogueira Aldo misses.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nogueira Aldo drives through with a takedown into Azevedo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nogueira Aldo trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Azevedo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nogueira Aldo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Azevedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nogueira Aldo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Azevedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nogueira Aldo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira Aldo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Azevedo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Nogueira Aldo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nogueira Aldo's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Azevedo has gone for a leg lock! Nogueira Aldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Azevedo's guard.#REVR#
Nogueira Aldo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rio Fight Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Azevedo trying to keep a closed guard but Nogueira Aldo is proving a slippery customer.
Nogueira Aldo wants to control from the top but Azevedo keeps moving. #T2#
Nogueira Aldo throws a strike but Azevedo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Nogueira Aldo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nogueira Aldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Azevedo passes into half guard.
Azevedo passes to full mount!
Nogueira Aldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Azevedo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nogueira Aldo tries to reverse the position but Azevedo maintains control.
Azevedo avoids the attempt from Nogueira Aldo to control.
Nogueira Aldo can't escape the position.
Nogueira Aldo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nogueira Aldo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nogueira Aldo wants to control but Azevedo is having none of it.#T4#
Azevedo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Azevedo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira Aldo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferreira Azevedo dominated that round.
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#
Nogueira Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Nogueira Aldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Azevedo on his heels. He'll look to pass Azevedo's guard now, I'm sure.
Ferreira Azevedo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nogueira Aldo preventing the sweep.
Nogueira Aldo wants to get up but he can't break Azevedo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Nogueira Aldo stands and steps away. Azevedo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a high kick.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nogueira Aldo drives through with a takedown into Azevedo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Azevedo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nogueira Aldo is looking to stand up but Azevedo isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Azevedo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nogueira Aldo wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Azevedo has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Nogueira Aldo's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Nogueira Aldo is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ferreira Azevedo! |
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Event:
RRFC 38: Jones vs Atunes II
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Dunkan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dunkan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Nogueira Aldo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dunkan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Dunkan tries to counter it with a takedown but Nogueira Aldo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Dunkan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to get back to is feet but Dunkan passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira Aldo taking a bit of punishment here - Dunkan scoring with strikes.
Dunkan lands a few punches from side control.
Dunkan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dunkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira Aldo keeps working. #T1#
Dunkan grinds an elbow into Nogueira Aldo's temple. #ROC2#
Nogueira Aldo is rocked!
A big shot lands for Dunkan! That's hurt Nogueira Aldo! Will he recover? Dunkan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Dunkan!
Kevin Dunkan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 33
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Nogueira Aldo lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Nogueira Aldo has his feet on Johnson 's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Nogueira Aldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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