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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amaury Ditte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabah Nur has chosen Apocalipse Now as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amaury Ditte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabah Nur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ditte tries for a takedown but Sabah Nur circles away easily
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ditte thinking.
Sabah Nur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabah Nur clinches up against the cage.
Ditte is trying to drag Sabah Nur to the mat but Sabah Nur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sabah Nur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Amaury Ditte has been cut.
Sabah Nur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sabah Nur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ditte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sabah Nur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sabah Nur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sabah Nur is in close to Ditte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ditte looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sabah Nur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sabah Nur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Ditte is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur working Ditte over with strikes.
Sabah Nur winds up and cracks Ditte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ditte is looking to improve his position.
Ditte is working hard here to advance position.
Ditte is breathing heavily.
Ditte taking some punishment here, with Sabah Nur in his half guard.
Sabah Nur gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ditte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sabah Nur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ditte with a poor takedown
and Sabah Nur counters with a series of strikes. Ditte will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amaury Ditte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ditte slips a jab and a cross from Sabah Nur.
En Sabah Nur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabah Nur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ditte at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur scores with the left hand. Ditte knows he should have avoided that one.
Ditte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ditte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ditte tries to keep at a distance but Sabah Nur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sabah Nur cracks Ditte with a nice body shot.
Sabah Nur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sabah Nur presses Ditte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabah Nur.
A short right from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur lands a body shot.
Ditte has Sabah Nur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sabah Nur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sabah Nur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sabah Nur lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sabah Nur - that landed with a thud.
Sabah Nur lands an uppercut.
Ditte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sabah Nur lands a right hand.
Sabah Nur digs a right hand underneath Ditte's ribcage. Ditte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur is leaning against Ditte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ditte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sabah Nur lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sabah Nur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabah Nur lands with a punch from half guard.
Sabah Nur working over Ditte with some ground and pound. Ditte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sabah Nur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sabah Nur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ditte defends it well.
Ditte manages to get to full guard.
Sabah Nur passes Ditte's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ditte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sabah Nur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sabah Nur's back!
Ditte looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ditte's guard. Nice work there by Sabah Nur.
Ditte is looking for a triangle but Sabah Nur pushes his legs off easily.
Sabah Nur stands up over Ditte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ditte keeping full guard, as Sabah Nur tries to pass.
Sabah Nur throws a big right hand that misses.
Sabah Nur is pushing down on Ditte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ditte is fighting to maintain full guard but Sabah Nur has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ditte manages to get to full guard.
Ditte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ditte is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Sabah Nur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amaury Ditte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ditte ducks under a wild hook from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur lands a nice hook to Ditte's body. Ditte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Ditte moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sabah Nur in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sabah Nur misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ditte shoots and misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a three punch combo that has Ditte backing up. Ditte nods at Sabah Nur to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabah Nur misses with a wild body shot.
Ditte has his takedown stuffed
and Sabah Nur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ditte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ditte fails with the takedown
and Sabah Nur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amaury Ditte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabah Nur lands a jab to the head.
Sabah Nur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabah Nur is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ditte rather than just go for the knockout.
Ditte misses with a takedown attempt
and Sabah Nur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabah Nur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ditte doesn't seem bothered though.
Sabah Nur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ditte.
Ditte fails with the takedown
and Sabah Nur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ditte dodges the punch combination from Sabah Nur.
Ditte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sabah Nur finds it's way round the side to connect with Ditte's head.
Sabah Nur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dittes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ditte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sabah Nur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabah Nur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ditte. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sabah Nur throws a right hand that Ditte ducks under and follows up with a left that Ditte also avoids with ease.
Sabah Nur lands a jab to the nose.
Ditte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Sabah Nur to counter with a crisp jab.
Sabah Nur throws a shot to the body.
Ditte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sabah Nur counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Sabah Nur.
A big right from Sabah Nur misses.
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.
Ditte misses with a takedown attempt
and Sabah Nur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ditte tries to bum rush Sabah Nur with a series of wild strikes but Sabah Nur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabah Nur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sabah Nur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sabah Nur moves into range and clinches up with Ditte.
Sabah Nur lands a left hand.
Sabah Nur is working Ditte over against the cage.
Sabah Nur prevents the takedown attempt.
Sabah Nur stops a takedown attempt from Ditte.
Ditte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sabah Nur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Sabah Nur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sabah Nur lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabah Nur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ditte has Sabah Nur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sabah Nur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ditte tries to score a body lock takedown but Sabah Nur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ditte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabah Nur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sabah Nur has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ditte regains guard immediately.
Sabah Nur is in close to Ditte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Sabah Nur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amaury Ditte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sabah Nur throws a poor cross that misses
and Ditte counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sabah Nur moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ditte wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is keeping the position.
Sabah Nur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ditte drops back looking for a leg! Sabah Nur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sabah Nur manages to kick Ditte off! Ditte jumps back into Sabah Nur's guard.
Ditte wanted to stand there but Sabah Nur had control of the position.
Sabah Nur looking for a guillotine here but Ditte defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is looking for a triangle but Ditte pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ditte drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ditte jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ditte trying to move into half guard but instead Sabah Nur has managed to sweep!
Ditte keeping moving, preventing Sabah Nur from controlling successfully.
Sabah Nur postures up and lands a big shot to Ditte's brow.
Sabah Nur throwing strikes but missing.
Sabah Nur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Ditte tries to roll over but Sabah Nur keeps him under control.
Ditte gets back to full guard.
Ditte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ditte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sabah Nur is controlling him.
Sabah Nur chips away with some ground and pound.
Sabah Nur distracts Ditte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sabah Nur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ditte has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sabah Nur off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sabah Nur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ditte throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Ditte misses with a takedown
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sabah Nur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ditte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ditte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sabah Nur tries to avoid it but Ditte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sabah Nur to the ground. Sabah Nur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sabah Nur avoids the head kick by Ditte.
Ditte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ditte has his takedown stuffed
and Ditte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amaury Ditte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Sabah Nur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ditte.
Sabah Nur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ditte.
Ditte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabah Nur circles away quickly and effectively.
En Sabah Nur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabah Nur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ditte shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sabah Nur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amaury Ditte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ditte shoots and misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabah Nur shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ditte eats them both and turns towards Sabah Nur to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amaury Ditte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sabah Nur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... En Sabah Nur!
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