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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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240 lbs
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190 cm
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240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ralph Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a single leg into guard. Gordon didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigo Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodrigo Nogueira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gordon is trying to keep Rodrigo Nogueira in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Rodrigo Nogueira instigates a clinch.
Rodrigo Nogueira is struggling to control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira pulls Gordon into guard.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigo Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigo Nogueira, not yet.
Gordon trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigo Nogueira is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodrigo Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodrigo Nogueira is proving hard to escape from.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon stands up from Rodrigo Nogueira's guard - Gordon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gordon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigo Nogueira to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gordon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gordon shoots and misses
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigo Nogueira is proving a slippery customer.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Rodrigo Nogueira forces his way into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Rodrigo Nogueira is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gordon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rodrigo Nogueira manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gordon looks a forlorn figure.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a heavy elbow.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to finish this one by submission but Gordon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Gordon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rodrigo Nogueira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rodrigo Nogueira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gordon prevents Rodrigo Nogueira from taking his back.
Gordon has given up his back here.
Gordon is in bad spot here.
Gordon prevents Rodrigo Nogueira from getting a body triangle.
Rodrigo Nogueira landing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Gordon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Gordon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rodrigo Nogueira sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gordon taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
50% |
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