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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diabolic KlownZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diabolic KlownZ! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nogueira misses with the combination.
Nogueira scores a takedown into full mount! KlownZ is desperately trying to improve his position but Nogueira has a good base and remains in mount. KlownZ regains half guard. KlownZ looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Nogueira is looking to advance position but KlownZ won't allow it. KlownZ is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. KlownZ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nogueira is working away from the top position though. KlownZ is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. KlownZ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nogueira pulls his head out easily. Nogueira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. KlownZ shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nogueira's guard. KlownZ being controlled here momentarily. KlownZ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nogueira managing to control the position. Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in KlownZ's guard. Nogueira content to stall in guard here. Nogueira wants to control from the top but KlownZ keeps moving. Nogueira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. KlownZ throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. KlownZ working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. KlownZ looking for a guillotine here but Nogueira defends easily.
KlownZ looks gassed! KlownZ can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nogueira controls the pace. KlownZ had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nogueira is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. KlownZ Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nogueira's back instead. KlownZ not allowing Nogueira to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nogueira rolls, trying to escape but KlownZ keeps control of the position.
Nogueira showing good submission defense here.
Nogueira defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Nogueira controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nogueira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Nice jab there from Nogueira. KlownZ fails with the takedown and Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
KlownZ is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nogueira works his foot free and advances to mount. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! KlownZ is working to get back to half guard.
Nogueira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. KlownZ is looking to improve his position but Nogueira isn't that keen on the idea. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nogueira content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira dominated that 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.
Nogueira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by KlownZ. Nogueira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in KlownZ's half guard. KlownZ is still in real trouble! Can Nogueira finish him? Nogueira controlling the action here. KlownZ seems to have recovered his senses. Nogueira trying to control the action but KlownZ is working from the bottom. Nogueira is pressing down on KlownZ's thigh, looking to free his foot. KlownZ is holding on for now. Nogueira trying to control the action but KlownZ is working from the bottom. Nogueira not doing much here.
KlownZ is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Well, if Nogueira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. KlownZ shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nogueira is trying to defend but KlownZ finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. KlownZ is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work. KlownZ is breathing heavily. Nogueira is looking to control KlownZ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nogueira avoid being mounted? KlownZ looks to land a strike but Nogueira avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Nogueira controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nogueira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nogueira has his hands on KlownZ's head, controlling the position. Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but KlownZ is proving a slippery customer.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck. KlownZ scores with a decent looking elbow strike. KlownZ trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. Nogueira is pulling down on KlownZ's head. It's preventing any offense from KlownZ, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. KlownZ is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nogueira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nogueira has escaped and now he's on top! Nogueira is stalling in the full guard. Nogueira wants to control from the top but KlownZ keeps moving.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Nogueira cracks KlownZ with an uppercut from hell and KlownZ crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nogueira's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Diabolic KlownZ has been cut. Nogueira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nogueira controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Nogueira got a little sloppy there for a moment and KlownZ has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nogueira has managed to get both his arms back between KlownZ's legs - danger averted. Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard. Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. KlownZ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nogueira pulls his head out easily. Nogueira is figuring out what he wants to do next. KlownZ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but KlownZ defends the submission attempt. Nogueira slows the pace down in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Diabolic KlownZ's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
KlownZ shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nogueira defends it nicely. Nogueira cracks KlownZ with an uppercut from hell and KlownZ crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nogueira's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
KlownZ working for submissions but it's allowed Nogueira to get to half guard.
Nogueira moves nicely into side control. Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Nogueira happy to just control the position for now. KlownZ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nogueira working away. Nogueira taking a breather here. KlownZ sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. KlownZ trying to control here.
Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. KlownZ is trying to get back to full guard. KlownZ looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Nogueira controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. KlownZ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. KlownZ postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nogueira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of KlownZ, into his guard. KlownZ can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but KlownZ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
KlownZ actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nogueira not doing much here.
Diabolic KlownZ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. KlownZ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira.
And that's the end of the fight! Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nogueira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Ronaldo Nogueira!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
68% |
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