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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dith Picable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dith Picable has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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184 cm
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henrique Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dith Picable!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picable lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Picable throws a one two combo.
It looks like Henrique Nunes has been cut.
Picable tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunes misses with a straight right.
Picable looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Picable works over Nunes's head and body with a nice combination.
Nunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nunes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Picable!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nunes working for a guillotine from mount but Picable is in no mood to give up.
Picable is trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Picable can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nunes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Picable manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nunes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Picable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picable wants to get back to his feet.
Nunes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nunes prevents Picable from escaping the position.
Nunes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Picable, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Nunes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Picable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Picable wants to get back to his feet but Nunes drags him back down.
Nunes trying to control the action but Picable is working from the bottom.
Nunes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Picable is trying to buck Nunes off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picable is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nunes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Picable has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nunes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Picable is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Picable really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nunes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Picable wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nunes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nunes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Picable rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nunes's guard! Nice work there by Picable!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Picable is aware though and is defending well.
Picable wants to get up but he can't break Nunes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nunes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Picable can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Picable would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrique Nunes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Picable.
Picable throws a right and a left that both miss.
Picable avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Picable scores with a decent looking hook.
Picable misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nunes tries to clinch but Picable is having none of it.
Picable defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nunes.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Picable scores with a one two! Nunes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nunes tries to clinch up.
Picable misses with the combination.
Henrique Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picable goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Picable throws a right and a left that Nunes avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picable moves out of range of the strikes.
Nunes moves in looking to clinch but Picable pushes him off.
Nunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Picable lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nunes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Picable avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrique Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picable lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Picable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nunes tries to clinch there but Picable circles away.
A punch combination from Picable misses.
Nunes wants to clinch up but Picable keeps it at a distance.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picable scores with a jab to the body.
Picable lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picable scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Picable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nunes tries to clinch there but Picable circles away.
Picable dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dith Picable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picable lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunes clinches up with Picable and pushes him back against the cage.
Picable breaks from the clinch.
Picable works over Nunes's head and body with a nice combination.
Nunes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Picable.
Picable scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Picable sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunes somewhat.
Picable is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nunes rather than just go for the knockout.
Picable throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picable keeps the fight on the outside.
Picable's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Picable duly obliges.
Nunes tries for a takedown but Picable sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Picable lands with a nice body punch.
Picable moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Picable lands with a nice combination. Nunes backs away looking to recover.
Picable displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Picable.
Picable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nunes has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - Picable scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picable is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picable.
Picable defending well as Nunes loads up on a big left hand.
Nunes drops his hands momentarily and Picable takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Picable lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nunes backs up against the cage.
Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Picable.
Nunes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Picable.
Nunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Picable scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Picable avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Picable throws a series of strikes that have Nunes backpedaling.
Nunes tries to clinch but Picable moves out of range.
Dith Picable seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picable throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dith Picable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henrique Nunes's cut.
That's time! Nunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nunes tries to clinch up but Picable circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Picable.
Dith Picable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nunes wants to pass the guard but Picable is keeping the position.
Picable is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nunes tries to free his leg and advance position but Picable is retaining full guard.
Nunes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nunes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nunes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nunes stops Picable from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Picable looks to land a combination but Nunes avoids it well.
Picable comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Picable. Beautiful body shot.
Nunes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Picable defends it nicely.
Nunes shoots in for a double leg but Picable sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Picable scores with a three punch combo!
Picable lands a two punch combo.
Picable throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Nunes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Picable to the mat! Picable manages to get full guard.
Nunes drops back looking for a leg! Picable is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Picable manages to kick Nunes off! Nunes jumps back into Picable's guard.
Nunes is pushing down on Picable's leg trying to pass to half guard. Picable is fighting to maintain full guard but Nunes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nunes wants to free his trapped foot but Picable is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Picable looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picable defends it well.
Nunes is trying for a kimura here. Picable looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nunes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henrique Nunes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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