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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues has chosen 50 cent - Get Up as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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240 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues swinging wilding here.
Nogueira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it.
Rodrigues is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
Nogueira decides to stand back up. Nogueira steps back and let's Rodrigues get back to his feet.
Rodrigues misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodrigues.
Nogueira shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodrigues sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodrigues lunges at Nogueira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nogueira's hand.
Nogueira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rodrigues scores with a spinning back kick!
Nogueira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Nogueira saw that one coming.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot that snaps Nogueira's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira.
Caio Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Nogueira ducks under and follows up with a left that Nogueira also avoids with ease.
Rodrigues throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodrigues's waist but Rodrigues gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Rodrigues works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nogueira tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigues is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nogueira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogueira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodrigues has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rodrigues looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodrigues.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodrigues swivels and escapes.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nogueira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Nogueira in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nogueira is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nogueira looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Caio Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nogueira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nogueira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Nogueira shoots in.
Rodrigues throws a front kick that sends Nogueira stumbling back into the cage.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues pushes Nogueira away with a front kick.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodrigues's waist but Rodrigues gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Nogueira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodrigues swivels and escapes.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodrigues swivels and escapes.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Nogueira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nogueira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rodrigues looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira stands and throws Rodrigues's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodrigues is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodrigues is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nogueira off and has taken his back!
Rodrigues is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nogueira covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira breaks Rodrigues's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Rodrigues controls Nogueira momentarily but Nogueira frees himself.
Nogueira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogueira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nogueira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nogueira fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nogueira won't let Rodrigues get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rodrigues prevents Nogueira from taking his back.
Nogueira trying to control but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Nogueira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rodrigues is holding on tight.
Rodrigues really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nogueira lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodrigues's guard.
Nogueira wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nogueira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodrigues is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nogueira, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira trying to control the position.
Rodrigues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodrigues decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Caio Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nogueira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues avoids it really well and circles away.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigues scores with a head kick.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Nogueira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodrigues.
Nogueira fails to land the takedown.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
Rodrigues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodrigues lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Nogueira shoots in.
Rodrigues lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nogueira takes a step back to recover.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira blocks a head kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogueira. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues throws a nice head kick!
Nogueira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodrigues's guard.
Rodrigues wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nogueira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodrigues is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nogueira, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira controls Rodrigues momentarily but Rodrigues frees himself.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodrigues controls the pace.
Rodrigues wants to stand and escape but instead Nogueira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rodrigues can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rodrigues could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nogueira has cracked it and Rodrigues is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nogueira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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