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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nobunaga Shirow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorje Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Otep - Battle Ready. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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177 cm
23
163 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Shirow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorje Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirow lands a head kick. Slayer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slayer is defended easily by Shirow.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slayer blocks a head kick by Shirow.
Shirow throws a sloppy head kick and Slayer moves out of range easily.
Slayer shoots in and drives through. Shirow sprawls well.
Nobunaga Shirow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Slayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shirow defends it nicely.
Shirow tries to bum rush Slayer with a series of wild strikes but Slayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shirow takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
Slayer shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Shirow.
Slayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shirow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shirow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slayer shoots in looking for a takedown. Shirow tries to sprawl out of it but Slayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shirow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slayer has a takedown stuffed.
Shirow cracks Slayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jorje Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayer blocks the body kick.
Shirow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shirow throws a big shot that misses.
Shirow throws a head kick but Slayer moves out of range.
Slayer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shirow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slayer is working away from the top position though.
Slayer is working for a kimura but Shirow is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shirow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slayer!
Shirow goes for an armbar but Slayer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Slayer.
Slayer postures up in Shirow's guard and throws a big left but Shirow blocks it.
Slayer preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shirow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Shirow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slayer is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four 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.
Shirow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Slayer is now in Shirow's guard. A big mistake from Shirow there, giving up the dominant position!
Shirow wants to sweep here but Slayer controlling him for the moment.
Slayer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slayer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shirow looking for a guillotine here but Slayer defends easily.
Slayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shirow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Shirow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Shirow.
Shirow lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shirow scores with a nice body kick.
Shirow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slayer backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck for Slayer with that takedown attempt.
Shirow thuds a left hand into Slayer's body.
Shirow throws a head kick but Slayer moves out of range.
Shirow throws a head kick that half lands.
Shirow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shirow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer fails with the takedown.
Nobunaga Shirow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Shirow stalks Slayer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slayer's face. Slayer staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from Shirow as Slayer shoots in.
Shirow lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Slayer misses
and Shirow counters with a big head kick but Slayer shrugs it off.
Slayer has his takedown stuffed
and Shirow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Shirow.
Shirow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shirow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shirow is trying to control Slayer's posture but Slayer avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slayer off and has taken his back!
Slayer turns into Shirow and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shirow working a defensive guard here.
Shirow wants to sweep here but Slayer controlling him for the moment.
Slayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shirow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slayer has managed to get both his arms back between Shirow's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shirow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slayer working away.
Shirow takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shirow is looking to regain half guard here but Slayer keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shirow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirow is trying to get back to full guard.
Slayer is looking to advance position but Shirow won't allow it.
Shirow tries to get to full guard but Slayer has control of the leg.
Shirow wants to sweep but Slayer has passed to side control!
Slayer swings around for an armbar but Shirow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Slayer's guard.
Shirow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slayer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shirow, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Shirow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shirow leaves Slayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nobunaga Shirow is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayer fails with the takedown
and Shirow counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Shirow.
Slayer shoots and misses
and Shirow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nobunaga Shirow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorje Slayer.
Shirow throws a head kick that misses.
Shirow throws a one two combo.
Good exchange - Shirow coming out on top.
Slayer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slayer has his takedown stuffed
and Slayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shirow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shirow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Shirow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shirow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shirow looking for a sweep. Not yet Shirow, not yet.
Slayer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shirow dives on top into guard.
Shirow 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.
Slayer is looking for a triangle but Shirow pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirow trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shirow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shirow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shirow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shirow has Slayer in his guard.
Slayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slayer wants to pass the guard but Shirow is keeping the position.
Shirow 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shirow is on top in guard.
Slayer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shirow trying to control the position from guard on top but Slayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Slayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shirow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shirow trying to control but Slayer is working from the bottom.
Slayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Shirow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shirow throwing shots but Slayer is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobunaga Shirow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shirow, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Shirow!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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