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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose de Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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191 cm
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256 lbs
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185 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Nogueira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose de Jesus! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nogueira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jesus to score an easy takedown into full guard. Jesus 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. Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jesus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Nogueira has his foot on Jesus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jesus works his way back into a safe position though. Jesus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jesus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jesus won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here. Jesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jesus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jesus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jesus 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. Jesus looks gassed! Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jesus defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jesus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jesus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Jesus pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy. Nogueira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jesus! Jesus is looking to improve his position but Nogueira isn't that keen on the idea. A nice elbow there by Nogueira. Nogueira with the ground and pound from mount. Nogueira tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jesus is desperately trying to improve his position but Nogueira has a good base and remains in mount. Nogueira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jesus manages to avoid the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jesus keeps working. Nogueira tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nogueira has his takedown stuffed and Jesus counters with a shoot takedown. Nogueira fights it but they end up in guard. Jesus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jesus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jesus 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. Nogueira trying to strike off his back.
Jesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Jesus defends easily.
Jesus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jesus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Nogueira working for a triangle but Jesus defends it easily.
Jesus 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 four minutes gone in the round. Nogueira wants to stand and escape but Jesus is having none of it. Jesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jesus wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position. Nogueira wants to sweep here but Jesus controlling him for the moment. Jesus won't allow Nogueira to get back to his feet. Jesus stands and throws Nogueira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Nogueira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Nogueira will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jesus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Nogueira moves into full guard.
Jesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jesus is aware though and is defending well. Jesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jesus drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Jesus off! Jesus jumps back into Nogueira's guard. Jesus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nogueira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nogueira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nogueira! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jesus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nogueira's best efforts. Jesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nogueira stalling. Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nogueira pulls his head out easily. Jesus looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nogueira pushes past his half guard into mount! Nogueira prevents Jesus from getting the reversal.
That's two 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. Nogueira working the ground and pound effectively.
Nogueira scoring with strikes but Jesus is staying in there. Jesus is trying desperately to improve position. Jesus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Nogueira looking to control but Jesus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Nogueira lands a heavy elbow. Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jesus is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jesus tries to improve his position but Nogueira has taken his back! Nogueira has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jesus tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nogueira pushes Jesus away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio 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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