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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apu Nahasapeemapetilon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapeemapetilon comes to the cage accompanied by Sukhbir - Ishq tera terpawe. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with an uppercut
and Rodriquez counters with a single leg into guard. Nahasapeemapetilon didn't expect that.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to stand and escape but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Nahasapeemapetilon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nahasapeemapetilon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriquez defends well.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodriquez is now in half guard.
Nahasapeemapetilon is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Nahasapeemapetilon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriquez's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nahasapeemapetilon softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Nahasapeemapetilon trying to control.
Nahasapeemapetilon looking for the choke from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapeemapetilon thows a strike but Rodriquez uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Rodriquez as he ends up in Nahasapeemapetilon 's guard!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodriquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nahasapeemapetilon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nahasapeemapetilon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriquez has Nahasapeemapetilon in his guard.
Rodriquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nahasapeemapetilon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriquez's guard.
Nahasapeemapetilon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to get up but he can't break Rodriquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Nahasapeemapetilon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to stand and escape but instead Rodriquez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriquez throwing strikes from guard but Nahasapeemapetilon blocks nicely.
Nahasapeemapetilon trying to control the position.
Nahasapeemapetilon pushes Rodriquez off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nahasapeemapetilon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with an uppercut.
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Nahasapeemapetilon.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a hook
and Rodriquez counters with a good, hard body kick but Nahasapeemapetilon shrugs it off.
Nahasapeemapetilon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodriquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nahasapeemapetilon is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nahasapeemapetilon is concentrating on defense, preventing Rodriquez from advancing position.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to get back to his feet.
Nahasapeemapetilon gets back to full guard.
Nahasapeemapetilon trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez throws a strike but Nahasapeemapetilon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahasapeemapetilon pushes down on Rodriquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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 Apu Nahasapeemapetilon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rodriquez has his takedown stuffed
and Nahasapeemapetilon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nahasapeemapetilon throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez slips a jab from Nahasapeemapetilon.
Rodriquez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Nahasapeemapetilon to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriquez shoots and misses
and Nahasapeemapetilon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Cleto Rodriquez has been cut.
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleto Rodriquez.
Rodriquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nahasapeemapetilon.
Nahasapeemapetilon throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nahasapeemapetilon!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapeemapetilon gets back to half guard.
Nahasapeemapetilon tries to kick Rodriquez off but Rodriquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nahasapeemapetilon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nahasapeemapetilon looking for a sweep. Not yet Nahasapeemapetilon, not yet.
Cleto Rodriquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nahasapeemapetilon is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture.
Nahasapeemapetilon looking to control.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Nahasapeemapetilon.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapeemapetilon regains half guard.
Rodriquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nahasapeemapetilon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nahasapeemapetilon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nahasapeemapetilon is looking to stand up but Rodriquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nahasapeemapetilon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nahasapeemapetilon has wrist control.
Nahasapeemapetilon wants to get back to his feet but Rodriquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Nahasapeemapetilon keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nahasapeemapetilon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodriquez advances position into side control!
Nahasapeemapetilon tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Nahasapeemapetilon manages to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Nahasapeemapetilon from improving his position.
Rodriquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nahasapeemapetilon has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Rodriquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodriquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodriquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nahasapeemapetilon's head.
Rodriquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nahasapeemapetilon defending well though.
Nahasapeemapetilon tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Rodriquez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rodriquez looking for a guillotine from mount but Nahasapeemapetilon is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nahasapeemapetilon is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nahasapeemapetilon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriquez is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rodriquez staying out of range there.
Nahasapeemapetilon swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nahasapeemapetilon pushes Rodriquez off and gets back to his feet.
Rodriquez fails with the takedown
and Rodriquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nahasapeemapetilon throws a looping overhand right but Rodriquez ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a hook
and Rodriquez counters with a low kick, right behind Nahasapeemapetilon 's knee.
Nahasapeemapetilon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriquez momentarily.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Nahasapeemapetilon.
Rodriquez tries for a takedown but Nahasapeemapetilon circles away easily
enabling Nahasapeemapetilon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nahasapeemapetilon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriquez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nahasapeemapetilon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Nahasapeemapetilon to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodriquez stops Nahasapeemapetilon from standing up.
Nahasapeemapetilon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez works over Nahasapeemapetilon with some ground and pound from guard.
Nahasapeemapetilon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nahasapeemapetilon misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries for a takedown but Nahasapeemapetilon circles away easily
and Nahasapeemapetilon counters with a one-two to the body.
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleto Rodriquez.
Rodriquez slips under a jab.
Cleto Rodriquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nahasapeemapetilon throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nahasapeemapetilon's guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Nahasapeemapetilon to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nahasapeemapetilon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nahasapeemapetilon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapeemapetilon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez throwing strikes but missing.
Nahasapeemapetilon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Nahasapeemapetilon keeps moving.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Nahasapeemapetilon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriquez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cleto Rodriquez.
I think Nahasapeemapetilon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Apu Nahasapeemapetilon!
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hype
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