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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Steinburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steinburger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Throw the Jew down the well. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Steinburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Steinburger is working from the bottom.
Steinburger is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it.
Steinburger is trying to get back to half guard.
Nogueira wants to control but Steinburger is keeping him busy.
Nogueira controls the position.
Steinburger is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Nogueira stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Steinburger.
Nogueira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steinburger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nogueira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger wants to stand but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Steinburger can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nogueira prevents Steinburger from standing back up.
Nogueira is thwarting Steinburger's attempts to control the position.
Steinburger tries to kick Nogueira off but Nogueira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nogueira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steinburger avoids it really well and circles away.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steinburger tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steinburger to the ground. Steinburger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira scores with a takedown into Steinburger's guard.
Steinburger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steinburger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.
Nogueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira advances to half guard.
Nogueira stalling.
Steinburger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger is in trouble now - Nogueira has advanced to mount!
Steinburger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steinburger tries to get out of the position.
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steinburger is looking to escape.
Nogueira controlling his opponent.
Nogueira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steinburger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Nogueira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira throws a body punch but Steinburger moves out of range.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steinburger but Steinburger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steinburger throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Steinburger.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Steinburger.
Nogueira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nogueira lands in his opponent's guard.
Steinburger looking for a sweep. Not yet Steinburger, not yet.
Nogueira advances position into side control!
Steinburger is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Steinburger tries to improve position but can't.
Nogueira advances to mount.
Steinburger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nogueira is landing with some decent strikes but Steinburger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steinburger wants to hold on but Nogueira pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nogueira prevents Steinburger from getting the reversal.
Nogueira controlling from mount.
Steinburger tries to hold on but Nogueira postures up.
Steinburger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steinburger is trying to stand.
Nogueira controlling from the full mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ricardo Nogueira just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steinburger tries a head kick but it misses.
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.
Nogueira throws a big shot that misses.
Steinburger misses with a head kick.
Nogueira gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nogueira seems content to control.
Steinburger is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nogueira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steinburger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steinburger stuffs the takedown.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira uses his free foot to push down on Steinburger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steinburger.
Steinburger wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Steinburger can't escape the position.
Steinburger is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
Nogueira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira controlling his opponent.
Steinburger is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
Nogueira controlling the pace for now.
Nogueira is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steinburger is surviving well by controlling Nogueira's body position as best he can.
Steinburger is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steinburger is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steinburger tries to hold on but Nogueira pushes him away.
Steinburger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nogueira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Steinburger defends it.
Ricardo Nogueira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steinburger tries to roll over but Nogueira keeps him under control.
Nogueira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Nogueira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ricardo Nogueira just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Steinburger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Steinburger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogueira is defended easily by Steinburger.
Charles Steinburger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.
Steinburger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steinburger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charles Steinburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinburger circles away.
Steinburger misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nogueira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Nogueira!
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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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