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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Nutlover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutlover comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodhound Gang - The Bad Touch. Cong has chosen Jibbs - King Kong as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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290 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Nutlover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christian Cong!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutlover shoots in for a takedown but Cong shows good takedown defense.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nutlover.
Nutlover shoots for a takedown but Cong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nutlover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christian Cong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nutlover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Nutlover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cong throws a lazy right hand but Nutlover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nutlover holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nutlover has hold of one of Cong's legs. Cong is fighting the takedown attempt but Nutlover gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutlover wants to control from the top but Cong keeps moving.
Nutlover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nutlover has Cong in his guard.
Cong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cong wants to control from the top but Nutlover keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutlover is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nutlover keeping moving, preventing Cong from controlling successfully.
Cong postures up in Nutlover's guard and throws a big left but Nutlover blocks it.
Cong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nutlover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cong swivels and escapes.
Cong throws a combination that misses
and Nutlover counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nutlover tries for a takedown but Cong manages to get underhooks.
Nutlover tries for a takedown but Cong manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nutlover has Cong pressed against the cage, preventing Cong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cong is trying to break the clinch but Nutlover has him pressed against the cage.
Nutlover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cong prevents it.
Nutlover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutlover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cong's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nutlover tries for a takedown but Cong manages to get underhooks.
Nutlover can't get the takedown.
Cong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nutlover has him pressed against the cage.
Nutlover tightens his grip and picks Cong up, before dumping him to the ground. Cong manages to land in guard.
Nutlover looking to pass the guard.
Nutlover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nutlover has Cong in his guard.
Cong trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutlover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Nutlover dominated that 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.
Cong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nutlover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nutlover wants to control from the top but Cong keeps moving.
Nutlover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutlover drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cong!
Cong wants to control but Nutlover is keeping him busy.
Cong tries to score with some ground and pound. Nutlover controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nutlover takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nutlover regains half guard, as Cong was trying to land strikes.
Cong thows a huge punch but Nutlover dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutlover blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cong.
Cong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cong looks to land a strike but Nutlover avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cong won't allow Nutlover to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cong misses with a double jab
and Nutlover counters with a single leg into guard. Cong didn't expect that.
Nutlover 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.
Nutlover wants to pass the guard but Cong is keeping the position.
Cong pushes Nutlover off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Nutlover counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutlover trying to control the position from guard on top but Cong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nutlover slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nutlover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cong has escaped and now he's on top!
Cong stands up over Nutlover, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nutlover works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutlover is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cong wants to stand and escape but instead Nutlover has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cong pushes Nutlover off and scrambles back to his feet.
Christian Cong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cong leaves Nutlover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nutlover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Nutlover will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nutlover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cong as he jumps to the side.
Nutlover ducks under a wild hook from Cong.
Nutlover shoots in and drives through. Cong sprawls well.
Cong misses with a double jab
and Nutlover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cong falls off balance throwing a combination
so Nutlover counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutlover looking to sit in guard and control but Cong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nutlover is trying to keep Cong in close.
Nutlover has Cong pulled in close to control his posture.
Cong looking to sit in guard and control but Nutlover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nutlover drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cong!
Nutlover dodges the ground and pound from Cong.
Cong looking to control but instead Nutlover has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nutlover gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutlover looking to control.
Cong throws a big right hand that misses.
Nutlover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cong looking to sit in guard and control but Nutlover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nutlover tries to free his leg and advance position but Cong is retaining full guard.
Harry Nutlover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harry Nutlover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cong throws an overhand right that lands on Nutlover's shoulder, as Nutlover tries to avoid the shot.
Nutlover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cong sprawls well. Cong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nutlover gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Nutlover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cong misses with a shot to the body
and Nutlover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christian Cong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nutlover fails with the takedown.
Cong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nutlover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Nutlover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nutlover, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Nutlover!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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