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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nogueira (ranked 704 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 96 p4p, 146 weight class). Nogueira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodthirsty. Diego Nogueira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gunnarsson.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunnarsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nogueira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunnarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Gunnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunnarsson.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Nogueira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is stalling here.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Nogueira is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nogueira's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunnarsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunnarsson defends well.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson cracks Nogueira with a solid left hand.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Gunnarsson is keeping the position.
Nogueira pushing down on Gunnarsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nogueira works his way into full mount!
Nogueira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gunnarsson is holding on tight.
Nogueira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunnarsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunnarsson shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gunnarsson is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Nogueira wants to pass to mount but Gunnarsson is defending the position.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gunnarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nogueira's guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson preventing the sweep.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira trying to control the position.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Nogueira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls and moves away.
Nogueira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Nogueira is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nogueira's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Gunnarsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is fighting to break Nogueira's control of his arms but Nogueira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunnarsson won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Gunnarsson controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson.
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.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nogueira darts in and clinches Gunnarsson up against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to stall.
Nogueira jumps guard but Gunnarsson stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
Gunnarsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Gunnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
Gunnarsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to maintain the position but Gunnarsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Gunnarsson has control of the leg.
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunnarsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Gunnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunnarsson.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nogueira regains guard immediately.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson advances position into side control!
Gunnarsson decides to stand back up.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Nogueira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Gunnarsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nogueira can't fight it off and eventually Gunnarsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Nogueira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nogueira trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson tries to pass to full mount but Nogueira defends it.
Gunnarsson is trying to work for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.
Gunnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Nogueira's ribcage but misses.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that Nogueira semi-blocks.
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
Diego Nogueira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunnarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gunnarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunnarsson wants to counter with a clinch but Nogueira pushes him away.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira.
Nogueira moves into the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Gunnarsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is refusing to be controlled, as Gunnarsson sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nogueira to get to his feet.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Nogueira down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira is looking to counter the offense by Gunnarsson and move into the clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand.
Gunnarsson trying to stall but Nogueira improves his position.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira manages to pull guard.
Gunnarsson content to stall in guard here.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nogueira is trying to keep Gunnarsson in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson looking to control.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gunnarsson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nogueira tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson feints and as Nogueira raises his hands in defense, Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Gunnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Nogueira sits in half guard.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nogueira controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well.
Nogueira uses his free foot to push down on Gunnarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gunnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira mounts Gunnarsson! Really nice guard pass there!
Nogueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gunnarsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nogueira's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Gunnarsson darts in and clinches Nogueira up against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunnarsson to keep the fight standing.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nogueira pulls guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunnarsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira pulls guard successfully.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to sweep but instead, Gunnarsson has passed into half guard.
Gunnarsson controlling the pace.
Gunnarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunnarsson.
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nogueira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira manages to get to full guard.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira looking to control.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Gunnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gunnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
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.
Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Gunnarsson defends it.
Gunnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunnarsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
Magnus Gunnarsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Magnus Gunnarsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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