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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Bareknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thor Bareknuckle!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bareknuckle pinned against the cage. Bareknuckle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bareknuckle defends it nicely.
Bareknuckle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nogueira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira looks for a takedown but Bareknuckle sprawls well.
Bareknuckle misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bareknuckle throws a low kick, looking for Nogueira's leg but Nogueira calmly moves out of range.
Bareknuckle keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bareknuckle enables Nogueira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bareknuckle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nogueira could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bareknuckle wants to stand up but Nogueira is controlling him.
Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bareknuckle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogueira has Bareknuckle in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Bareknuckle from controlling successfully.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bareknuckle manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira won't allow Bareknuckle to sweep him here.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Bareknuckle keeps moving.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Bareknuckle is keeping the position.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Bareknuckle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Bareknuckle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bareknuckle circles away.
Good work by Nogueira as he checks the leg kick.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Bareknuckle moves out of range.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bareknuckle pinned against the cage. Bareknuckle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Bareknuckle keeps it at a distance.
That's four 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.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bareknuckle pinned against the cage. Bareknuckle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bareknuckle throws a body punch but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bareknuckle circles away.
Bareknuckle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bareknuckle misses with a body kick.
Bareknuckle swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira.
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.
That's time! Nogueira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bareknuckle throws a wild body kick that Nogueira sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bareknuckle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nogueira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nogueira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bareknuckle throws a leg kick but Nogueira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bareknuckle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogueira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bareknuckle avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Bareknuckle shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Bareknuckle as Nogueira shoots in.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bareknuckle swivels and escapes.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bareknuckle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Bareknuckle swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira.
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.
Bareknuckle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nogueira.
Antonio Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Bareknuckle misses.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Bareknuckle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bareknuckle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bareknuckle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira.
Bareknuckle looks to land a combination but Nogueira avoids it well.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Bareknuckle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bareknuckle.
Nogueira fails with the takedown.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bareknuckle circles away.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bareknuckle tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bareknuckle to the ground. Bareknuckle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bareknuckle stuffs the takedown.
Nogueira looks for a takedown but Bareknuckle sprawls well.
Bareknuckle looks to land a body kick but Nogueira moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nogueira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bareknuckle.
Bareknuckle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Bareknuckle shows good takedown defense.
Antonio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bareknuckle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bareknuckle tries to land a leg kick but Nogueira saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Bareknuckle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Bareknuckle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bareknuckle defends it nicely.
Nogueira dives in and grabs Bareknuckle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bareknuckle pushes down on Nogueira's head and hops out.
Bareknuckle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a takedown but Bareknuckle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nogueira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bareknuckle.
Nogueira moves out of range of the body kick.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bareknuckle is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Bareknuckle circles away and we're back to standing.
Bareknuckle tries to score with a low kick but Nogueira moves his leg out of the way.
Bareknuckle looks to land a body kick but Nogueira moved away.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
Thor Bareknuckle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bareknuckle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bareknuckle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bareknuckle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nogueira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nogueira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bareknuckle gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bareknuckle wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Bareknuckle is keeping the position.
Nogueira pushing down on Bareknuckle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bareknuckle is looking to escape.
Nogueira is pressing down on Bareknuckle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bareknuckle is holding on for now.
Bareknuckle is looking to control Nogueira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bareknuckle avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to pass to mount but Bareknuckle is defending the position.
Nogueira is trying to control. Bareknuckle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bareknuckle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bareknuckle gets full guard.
Bareknuckle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nogueira content to control rather than advance.
Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bareknuckle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira.
That's four 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.
Bareknuckle is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bareknuckle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bareknuckle wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Bareknuckle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nogueira is looking to stall here but Bareknuckle recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Antonio Nogueira did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bareknuckle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bareknuckle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nogueira is out of range and Bareknuckle settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Bareknuckle. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Bareknuckle fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bareknuckle just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bareknuckle. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bareknuckle misses with a few strikes there.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Bareknuckle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Bareknuckle. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Nogueira blocks the low kick.
Bareknuckle throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bareknuckle throws a nice looking combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bareknuckle but Bareknuckle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bareknuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Bareknuckle, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Bareknuckle against the cage but Bareknuckle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a takedown but Bareknuckle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nogueira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bareknuckle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bareknuckle swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira shoots in but no luck this time.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Bareknuckle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bareknuckle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Bareknuckle misses.
Bareknuckle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nogueira throws a hook but Bareknuckle blocks it.
Bareknuckle works the jab nicely.
Nogueira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bareknuckle.
That's four 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.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Bareknuckle misses with a series of wild punches.
Bareknuckle misses with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nogueira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Bareknuckle dominated that fourth round.
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.
Bareknuckle slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nogueira avoids a kick to the body.
Bareknuckle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bareknuckle blocks a head kick by Nogueira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bareknuckle throws a sloppy head kick and Nogueira moves out of range easily.
Nogueira checks the leg kick.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Bareknuckle keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Bareknuckle sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bareknuckle is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Bareknuckle circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bareknuckle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bareknuckle throws a series of punches but Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
Nogueira shoots in but Bareknuckle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bareknuckle circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bareknuckle is trying to maintain a safe position but Nogueira gets an underhook and turns Bareknuckle into the cage.
Nogueira has Bareknuckle pressed against the cage, preventing Bareknuckle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nogueira can't get the takedown.
Nogueira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bareknuckle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bareknuckle breaks the clinch.
Bareknuckle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nogueira.
Bareknuckle throws a wild body kick that Nogueira sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bareknuckle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bareknuckle sprawls well. Bareknuckle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bareknuckle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bareknuckle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nogueira rather than just go for the knockout.
Nogueira checks a leg kick.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four 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.
Bareknuckle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bareknuckle misses with the combination.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bareknuckle stops a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
Bareknuckle gets underhooks to prevent Nogueira's takedown attempt.
Nogueira blocks the elbow strike.
Nogueira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bareknuckle pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Bareknuckle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bareknuckle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Bareknuckle!
Thor Bareknuckle is the new heavyweight champion!
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hype
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