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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JASON NOGUEIRA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and abbas shahid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JASON NOGUEIRA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, abbas shahid!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NOGUEIRA fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
NOGUEIRA slips a straight right by shahid.
NOGUEIRA shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says shahid as he avoids it easily.
NOGUEIRA shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says shahid as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JASON NOGUEIRA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NOGUEIRA shoots in looking for a takedown. shahid tries to sprawl out of it but NOGUEIRA keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. shahid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
NOGUEIRA fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but shahid avoids it really well and circles away.
NOGUEIRA closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - NOGUEIRA lands in his opponent's guard.
NOGUEIRA drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and shahid dives on top into guard.
shahid got a little sloppy there for a moment and NOGUEIRA has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, shahid has managed to get both his arms back between NOGUEIRA's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
shahid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of NOGUEIRA is proving hard to escape from.
NOGUEIRA escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. shahid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
NOGUEIRA is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
NOGUEIRA is breathing heavily.
shahid wanted to stand there but NOGUEIRA had control of the position.
NOGUEIRA is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. shahid is aware though and is defending well.
NOGUEIRA is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and shahid defends well.
shahid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of NOGUEIRA is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
NOGUEIRA trying to control the position.
NOGUEIRA could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
shahid wants to stand but NOGUEIRA has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
NOGUEIRA slaps away a takedown attempt from shahid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
NOGUEIRA shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
NOGUEIRA working for a submission but shahid is keeping him at bay.
NOGUEIRA won't let shahid get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
shahid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
NOGUEIRA can't control as he wanted to and shahid manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
NOGUEIRA is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but shahid still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, shahid has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
NOGUEIRA is looking to reverse the position.
shahid tries to stand but NOGUEIRA is controlling his head.
Check out the look on shahid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
shahid wants to stand but NOGUEIRA has his arm trapped.
NOGUEIRA gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NOGUEIRA has hold of shahid's hands but shahid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
shahid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
NOGUEIRA wants to improve his position but shahid is controlling well.
shahid is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
NOGUEIRA looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
NOGUEIRA looking for submissions off his back.
NOGUEIRA looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JASON NOGUEIRA dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
shahid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
shahid looks to land a right hand but NOGUEIRA moved out of range.
shahid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows NOGUEIRA to score an easy takedown into full guard.
NOGUEIRA won't allow shahid to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NOGUEIRA tries to free his leg and advance position but shahid is retaining full guard.
shahid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. NOGUEIRA is aware though and is defending well.
shahid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
shahid is breathing heavily.
NOGUEIRA 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NOGUEIRA slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
NOGUEIRA is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, shahid has escaped the position, nice work there.
NOGUEIRA is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, shahid has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
NOGUEIRA swings around for an armbar but shahid sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into NOGUEIRA's guard.
NOGUEIRA is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
shahid stands and steps away. NOGUEIRA gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
shahid tries to land a front kick but NOGUEIRA steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
NOGUEIRA shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says shahid as he avoids it easily.
shahid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NOGUEIRA.
shahid throws a hook but NOGUEIRA avoids it easily.
NOGUEIRA tries to score a power double leg takedown but shahid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NOGUEIRA somewhat.
shahid misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NOGUEIRA avoids the body shot from shahid.
NOGUEIRA drives through with a takedown into guard.
shahid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst NOGUEIRA is controlling him.
NOGUEIRA trying to control but shahid is working from the bottom.
NOGUEIRA prevents shahid from getting back to his feet.
shahid keeping moving, preventing NOGUEIRA from controlling successfully.
shahid is looking to stand up but NOGUEIRA isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
shahid is working an open guard so NOGUEIRA takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
NOGUEIRA shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. shahid manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
NOGUEIRA trying to control but shahid is working from the bottom.
NOGUEIRA prevents shahid from getting back to his feet.
shahid keeping moving, preventing NOGUEIRA from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JASON NOGUEIRA dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
NOGUEIRA misses with a takedown
letting shahid counter with a right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by NOGUEIRA.
NOGUEIRA prevents shahid from escaping the position.
NOGUEIRA is staying tight to shahid's torso, preventing him from escaping.
NOGUEIRA prevents shahid from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NOGUEIRA working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on NOGUEIRA's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
NOGUEIRA tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no NOGUEIRA has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
shahid tries to escape but NOGUEIRA is in control.
NOGUEIRA throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and shahid works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
JASON NOGUEIRA overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
NOGUEIRA wants to work for an arm triangle but shahid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
shahid pushes NOGUEIRA off looking to stand but NOGUEIRA dives back in and keeps control.
shahid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. NOGUEIRA is working away from the top position though.
shahid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
shahid is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
NOGUEIRA doesn't manage to clinch there - shahid circles away.
NOGUEIRA closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - NOGUEIRA lands in his opponent's guard.
NOGUEIRA drops back looking for a leg! shahid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and shahid manages to kick NOGUEIRA off! NOGUEIRA jumps back into shahid's guard.
NOGUEIRA with a flurry of punches that miss.
abbas shahid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
shahid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. NOGUEIRA is aware though and is defending well.
shahid 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.
shahid keeping moving, preventing NOGUEIRA from controlling successfully.
NOGUEIRA passes into half guard.
JASON NOGUEIRA is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NOGUEIRA is trying to work for a kimura but shahid is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NOGUEIRA lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
JASON NOGUEIRA showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NOGUEIRA, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JASON NOGUEIRA!
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energy
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