 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
IXF XII
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Path shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nogueira pinned against the cage. Nogueira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira digs a good body shot into Path's ribs.
Nogueira punishes Path's body with a nice straight punch.
Nogueira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nogueira digs a good hook to Path's body.
Path is breathing heavily.
Path avoids the body shot from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#It looks like War Path has been cut.
Nogueira with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Path tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Path back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Nogueira.
Nogueira misses with the combination.
#T1#
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Path was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nogueira digs a good body shot into Path's ribs.
Nogueira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Path on the side of the head.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Path went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nogueira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nogueira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Path was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nogueira.
Path fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Path does no damage. #T2#
Nogueira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Path.
Path thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Path on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Path moves out of range as Nogueira strikes.
Path swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Path fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Path is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira throws a hook to the side of Path's head but Path sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Path throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nogueira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nogueira lands a nice looking body shot.
Nogueira feints a jab promting Path to slip. Nogueira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Path slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Nogueira does no damage.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2#
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Path tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Path back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Path is rocked!
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Path avoids nicely.
Oh Path is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Path fails to land the takedown.
Wanderlei Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nogueira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Path seems to have got his legs back now.
Path blocks a jab.
Nogueira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nogueira punishes Path's body with a nice straight punch.
Path tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira tries to bum rush Path with a series of wild strikes but Path uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Path takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira looks to land a combination but Path avoids it well.
Path looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Path throws a leg kick
and Nogueira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Path, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira throws out a counter right but Path avoids it with no problem.
Nogueira scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
Path wants to clinch.#T4#
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Path.
Path darts in looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets double underhooks and turns Path into the cage.
Nogueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Path throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Path keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch but Path keeps him there for the moment.
Nogueira tries to break free but Path pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira tries to break free but Path pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Path jumps into guard, dragging Nogueira to the mat.
Nogueira being controlled here momentarily.
Path wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on War Path's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Path misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Nogueira gets tackled into the cage by Path. Path maintains the clinch.
Path wants to break free but Nogueira has control.
Nogueira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nogueira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nogueira tries to circle away but Path has him pinned against the cage.
Path looking for a takedown.
Path is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nogueira to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Nogueira's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Nogueira manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Path shoots in and bounces Nogueira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Path thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Nogueira wants to control the position but Path says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Path is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Path seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nogueira for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Path is working for a submission of some sort.
Path with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Path'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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Path throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nogueira to regain full guard.
Path is looking to stand up but Nogueira won't let him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Path is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Path fails with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Path.
Path tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it. #TD#
Path closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nogueira quickly recovers to half guard.
Path not doing much here.
Nogueira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Path not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
War Path dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on War Path's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nogueira scores with a hook to the body. Path takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Path has closed the distance and engaged Nogueira in a clinch.
Path has Nogueira pressed against the cage, preventing Nogueira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Path keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nogueira tries to circle away but Path has him pinned against the cage.
Path wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nogueira has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Path.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira wants to get back to striking at distance but Path won't allow it.
Nogueira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nogueira tries to break the clinch but Path is controlling the position.
Nogueira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Nogueira is trying to force a seperation but Path has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Path.
Path has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nogueira after a bit of a struggle.
Path is trying to pull guard but Nogueira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Path is trying to pull guard but Nogueira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Path tries to break free but Nogueira pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Path.
Nogueira tries to break the clinch but Path is controlling the position. #TD#
Path jumps into guard, dragging Nogueira to the mat.
Path looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
War Path overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Path wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Path is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Path gets to his feet. Nogueira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nogueira scores with a leg kick.
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from Nogueira misses
and Path counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Path, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Path moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3##TD#
Path shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nogueira's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Path sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Path tries to stand but Nogueira is controlling from the bottom.
Path passes Nogueira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Path sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nogueira defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Path is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Path thows a huge punch but Nogueira dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
War Path showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Path 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... War Path! |
|
|
|
Event:
IXF VII
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Godoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Godoi.
Godoi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Godoi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nogueira with the inside leg kick.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Nogueira lands a leg kick that knocks Godoi off balance momentarily.
Godoi sizes up Nogueira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Godoi slips a jab and a cross from Nogueira.
Godoi jabs Nogueira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Godoi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Godoi circles away easily
and Godoi counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Godoi has managed to clinch.
Godoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godoi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nogueira looks winded!
Godoi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Godoi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Godoi on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Godoi.
Godoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Godoi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Godoi lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Nogueira is rocked!
Godoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira is still on wobbly legs! Can Godoi finish him?
Godoi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Godoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godoi throws a head punch that misses.
Nogueira seems to have recovered his senses.
Godoi digs a right hand underneath Nogueira's ribcage. Nogueira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Godoi pushes Nogueira against the cage. Godoi is working some dirty boxing. Godoi pushes off with a quick right hook! Nogueira goes down! Nogueira tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Godoi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Godoi!
Guilherme Godoi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
IXF II
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Nogueira pushes Guarani up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Guarani gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Guarani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working. #SUB#
Guarani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Guarani in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nogueira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Guarani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ache Guarani!
After winning the bout, Ache Guarani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
