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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Nobriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nobriga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Queen's We Will Rock You. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Go To Sleep Bitch. This should be fireworks!
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183 cm
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180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
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173 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Nobriga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nobriga slips a straight right by Jackson. Nobriga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nobriga lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand. Max Nobriga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nobriga jabs at Jackson's body. Nobriga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react. Nobriga misses with a straight left. Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Nobriga's knee but Nobriga avoids it well. Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nobriga is out of range. Jackson slips a straight right by Nobriga. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Nobriga. Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jackson misses with a low kick as Nobriga jumps back. Nice body punch from Nobriga. Nobriga connects with the punch. Jackson looks to land a left hand but Nobriga moved out of range nicely. Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Nobriga. Nobriga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards. Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Nobriga had a free shot at his head there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nobriga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nobriga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nobriga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson is rocked! Nobriga scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one. Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nobriga finish him? Nobriga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nobriga lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses. Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nobriga is out of range. Nobriga cracks Jackson with a good jab. A shot to the liver by Nobriga. Beautiful body shot. Nobriga throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease. Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nobriga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nobriga lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand. Nobriga throws a good cross that connects.
Nobriga throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. Nobriga throws a head kick that misses and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nobriga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Nobriga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Nobriga trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nobriga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nobriga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jackson is not content to let Nobriga control the position. Nobriga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nobriga. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nobriga performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nobriga not landing any meaningful shots this time. Still in half guard, Nobriga seems content to control. Nobriga looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nobriga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nobriga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Nobriga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nobriga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Nobriga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Nobriga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nobriga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nobriga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Nobriga from controlling successfully. Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nobriga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Nobriga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Nobriga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Nobriga dominated that round. That's time! Nobriga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nobriga misses with a straight left. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination! Nobriga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson. Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nobriga moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson. Nobriga scores with a nice head shot. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Nobriga moves out of range easily. Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nobriga moves away. Nobriga cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nobriga throws a hook but Jackson blocks it. Nobriga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The fighters circling - Nobriga throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nobriga cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Curtis Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Nobriga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A big right from Jackson misses. Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Nobriga lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nobriga throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nobriga cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nobriga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Nobriga finishes the takedown easily into guard. Nobriga thows a big elbow that misses. Nobriga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nobriga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nobriga looking to pass the guard. Nobriga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Nobriga is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Nobriga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobriga is one step ahead there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nobriga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nobriga throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nobriga trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nobriga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nobriga thows a big elbow that misses. Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nobriga controls the pace. Nobriga with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Nobriga advances position into side control! Nobriga trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Nobriga. Nobriga remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Nobriga cracks Jackson with a big elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Nobriga will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nobriga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away. Nobriga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Jackson slips under a jab. Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Nobriga shoots in. Nobriga throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nobriga. Nobriga lands a lovely overhand right. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nobriga takes one to the side of the head.
Nobriga lands a jab to the head.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nobriga scores with a jab to the body. Nobriga tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nobriga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nobriga throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nobriga is able to avoid easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nobriga, as that shot connected.
Nobriga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nobriga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson. Jackson misses with a head kick.
Nobriga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Nobriga throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Nobriga 's knee. Nobriga scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nobriga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nobriga. Nobriga lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Nobriga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards. Nobriga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson. Nobriga lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nobriga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jackson throws a head kick that misses. Nobriga tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nobriga connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jab, jab by Nobriga - just one landing. Max Nobriga is winning the standup battle so far. Danga de danga de dang - Nobriga scores with a four punch combination! Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nobriga is out of range and Jackson settles back down. An inside leg kick from Jackson misses. Nice shot by Nobriga. This has been an exciting period of action! Jackson scores with a hook. Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Nobriga. Nobriga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Nobriga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nobriga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Nobriga. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right-left combo lands from Nobriga. Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Nobriga saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nobriga dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut! Nobriga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away. Nobriga misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand. Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nobriga works the jab nicely. Nobriga avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Nobriga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nobriga is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks. Nobriga lands an overhand right. Nobriga throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily. Donk. Nobriga catches Jackson right on the button with a cross. Nobriga dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nobriga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nobriga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nobriga scores with a jab to the body. Jackson misses with a head kick.
Nobriga misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. Nobriga slips under a jab. Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Nobriga lands. Nobriga misses with a head kick.
Nobriga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nobriga checks a low kick from Jackson. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nobriga lands with an overhand left. Nobriga scores with a jab to the jaw. Nobriga lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nobriga connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Nobriga showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nobriga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Nobriga!
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energy
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RATING
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