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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Efe Galadima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Noguira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Noguira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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246 lbs
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195 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Efe Galadima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Noguira!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galadima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noguira feints and as Galadima raises his hands in defense, Noguira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galadima wants to get back to his feet but Noguira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Galadima keeping moving, preventing Noguira from controlling successfully.
Galadima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noguira is controlling him.
Galadima trying to control the position.
Galadima really is a fat lump.
Noguira tries to free his leg and advance position but Galadima is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galadima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galadima throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Noguira stands and throws Galadima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galadima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Noguira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Galadima is trying to get back to full guard.
Noguira throwing shots but Galadima is blocking nicely.
Noguira not doing much here.
Galadima is looking to control Noguira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galadima avoid being mounted?
Noguira controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galadima is trying to get back to full guard.
Galadima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Galadima is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noguira lands a nice short elbow.
Galadima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galadima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noguira is looking to advance position but Galadima has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Noguira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galadima thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Noguira gets back to half guard.
Noguira tries to get to full guard but Galadima has control of the leg.
Galadima is stalling here. Noguira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Galadima seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Noguira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Noguira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galadima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Noguira looks gassed!
Galadima taking a bit of punishment here - Noguira scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Noguira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Galadima is trying to control Noguira's posture but Noguira avoids it.
Noguira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Galadima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noguira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galadima, who protects the arm well.
Galadima struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Noguira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Galadima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noguira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Galadima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noguira on the ground.
Noguira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Noguira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Galadima trying to get back to full guard but Noguira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Noguira landing strikes from the mount and Galadima is in trouble!
Galadima is working to get back to half guard.
Galadima takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noguira landing strikes from the mount.
Noguira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Galadima?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galadima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Noguira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Noguira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Galadima has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Galadima!
Galadima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Noguira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galadima trying to stand up but can't free himself from Noguira's guard.
Noguira wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noguira trying to strike off his back.
Galadima trying to control the position from guard on top but Noguira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Noguira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galadima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galadima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Galadima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noguira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Galadima wants to sweep but no luck.
Galadima throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galadima wants to stand and escape but Noguira is having none of it.
Galadima is looking to sweep but instead, Noguira has passed into half guard.
Galadima is trying to stand back up but Noguira is controlling him
Noguira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galadima is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noguira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galadima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noguira.
Galadima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noguira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noguira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galadima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noguira has managed to get both his arms back between Galadima's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noguira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Noguira won't allow Galadima to sweep him here.
Galadima looking to control.
Noguira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Noguira trying to control the position but Galadima is working away.
Galadima is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Noguira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Noguira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Noguira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Noguira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Noguira prevents Galadima from getting the reversal.
Galadima tries to hold on but Noguira pushes him away.
Noguira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Noguira raining down shots from the mount!
Noguira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Galadima wants to hold on but Noguira pushes him away.
Galadima is looking to improve his position but Noguira isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguira unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galadima wants to control but Noguira is having none of it.
Noguira lands a heavy elbow.
Noguira dominating with strikes here.
Noguira landing strikes from the mount and Galadima is in trouble!
Noguira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Noguira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Galadima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Curtis Noguira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguira avoids the attempt from Galadima to control.
Galadima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Noguira working the ground and pound effectively.
Noguira lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galadima in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Noguira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Noguira is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Galadima is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Galadima flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Noguira anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Galadima and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Noguira slips an arm under Galadima chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Noguira has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Noguira is squeezing on Galadima like an anaconda would it's prey. Galadima fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Noguira!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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