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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Nakamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Ignatia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sir Ignatia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hiro Nakamora's chin.
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175 cm
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161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Nakamora! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Ignatia! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ignatia throws a shot from downtown. Nakamora moves away and avoids it. Horrible takedown by Nakamora or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatia which made him look bad. Nakamora fails with a takedown attempt. Nakamora tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignatia swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Nakamora. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ignatia pushes Nakamora up against the cage in a clinch. Nakamora drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ignatia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamora tries for a takedown but Ignatia manages to get underhooks.
Ignatia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakamora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ignatia pulls him back up using the underhooks. Nakamora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ignatia pulls him back up using the underhooks. Nakamora jumps into guard, dragging Ignatia to the mat.
Ignatia wants to control from the top but Nakamora keeps moving. Ignatia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakamora kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Nakamora can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatia controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakamora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Nakamora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamora is breathing heavily. Ignatia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamora swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ignatia sitting in guard here, content to control. Nakamora keeping moving, preventing Ignatia from controlling successfully. Ignatia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Ignatia wants to control from the top but Nakamora keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ignatia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamora is keeping the position for now. Ignatia wants to control from the top but Nakamora keeps moving. Ignatia preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Nakamora shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ignatia but Ignatia pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ignatia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ignatia tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ignatia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ignatia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamora. Ignatia wants to sweep here but Nakamora controlling him for the moment. Ignatia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ignatia keeping full guard, as Nakamora tries to pass. Nakamora postures up in Ignatia's guard and throws a big left but Ignatia blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Ignatia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakamora circles away. Nakamora changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatia tries to avoid it but Nakamora manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatia to the ground. Ignatia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nakamora looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Nakamora is trying to control. Ignatia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Nakamora is working for a kimura but Ignatia is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamora.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nakamora is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ignatia has managed to free his arm - good work. Ignatia is trying to get back to full guard. Ignatia trying to hold on to Nakamora's head to control him but Nakamora postures up.
Nakamora wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nakamora is keen to just control but Ignatia is a slippery customer. Nakamora is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nakamora is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Nakamora dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakamora gets the takedown into side control. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Ignatia is looking for a sweep. Ignatia defending against the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nakamora tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakamora has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignatia can do anything to dispel that myth. Ignatia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamora wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Nakamora is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatia is defending well. Nakamora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Nakamora throws a strike aimed at the side of Ignatia's head but Ignatia avoids it well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Nakamora is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignatia has escaped the position, nice work there. Nakamora trying to control the action but Ignatia is working from the bottom. Ignatia struggling a bit here. Nakamora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ignatia struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nakamora decides to stand back up. Nakamora shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatia as he avoids it easily. Hiro Nakamora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ignatia. Ignatia clinches. Nakamora is trying to drag Ignatia to the mat but Ignatia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Nakamora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ignatia pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Nakamora. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nakamora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ignatia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakamora gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Nakamora has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ignatia regains guard immediately. Hiro Nakamora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ignatia keeping full guard, as Nakamora tries to pass. Ignatia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamora is one step ahead there. Nakamora wants to control from the top but Ignatia keeps moving. Nakamora pushing down on Ignatia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ignatia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamora. Ignatia is looking to improve his position.
Ignatia wants to control but Nakamora is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Nakamora tries for a takedown but Ignatia circles away easily and Ignatia counters with a takedown into side control. Ignatia trying to control the position but Nakamora is working away. Ignatia tries to move to mount but Nakamora blocks the move with his legs. Nakamora misses with an elbow from the bottom. Nakamora manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Ignatia trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Nakamora dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ignatia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hiro Nakamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Excellent takedown into side control there by Ignatia. Nakamora can't do much from the bottom here. Nakamora being controlled for a moment. Nakamora manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatia's best efforts. Ignatia wants to control but Nakamora is keeping him busy. Nakamora manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nakamora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakamora has his foot on Ignatia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatia works his way back into a safe position though. Ignatia controlling from the top position. Ignatia content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Nakamora has locked up a guillotine! Nakamora's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ignatia is holding on here and Nakamora must be using up a lot of energy. Ignatia has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Nakamora gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hiro Nakamora!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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