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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zako Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes into the arena with Gimme Shelter blaring out of the sound system. Simmons has chosen I wanna be a balla as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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260 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zako Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Simmons avoids nicely.
Nogueira fails with the takedown.
Simmons throws a body punch but Nogueira moves out of range.
A big right from Nogueira misses.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nogueira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Nogueira moves forwards but Simmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Simmons avoids nicely.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nogueira counters with a one-two to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simmons throws a right hand that Nogueira ducks under and follows up with a left that Nogueira also avoids with ease.
Nogueira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nogueira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to ground and pound but Simmons is blocking nicely.
Nogueira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simmons trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nogueira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Simmons is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Simmons and Nogueira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simmons pushes Nogueira away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nogueira gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nogueira.
Nogueira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Nogueira is out of range.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Nogueira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Nogueira ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simmons is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nogueira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Nogueira eventually gives up the hold.
Nogueira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nogueira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Nogueira eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nogueira pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nogueira working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Simmons turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Nogueira off and cradles Simmons's limp body as Nogueira celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira retains his heavyweight title!
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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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