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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Terere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Terere has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rogerio Nunes's chin.
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165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Terere!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terere misses with a right hand
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terere wants to clinch
and Nunes counters with a three punch combo that has Terere backing up. Terere nods at Nunes to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernando Terere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terere dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Terere's head and hops out.
Terere closes the distance but Nunes moves to the side
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terere misses with a combination
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terere closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Terere throws a combination that misses
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Nunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Terere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terere tries to land a front kick but Nunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nunes, as that shot connected.
Terere tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Terere somewhat.
Rogerio Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Terere.
Nunes tests Terere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terere moves to clinch but Nunes breaks away
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nunes sizes up Terere with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nunes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Nunes lands with a hook. Terere tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Terere swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terere darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terere falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Terere is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Terere on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terere misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terere misses with a lunging right hand
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terere throws a combination that misses
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nunes leaves Terere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Terere shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
Nunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Terere looks gassed!
Nunes throws out a powerful jab.
Terere misses with a low kick.
Terere has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Nunes coming out on top.
Terere wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Nunes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Nunes lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Nunes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terere closes the distance but Nunes moves to the side
and Nunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Terere shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nunes sprawls well. Nunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Terere gets slowly back to his feet.
Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Nunes - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes slaps away a takedown attempt from Terere, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nunes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nunes lands a nice hook to Terere's body. Terere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terere darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes counters with a three punch combo that has Terere backing up. Terere nods at Nunes to acknowledge the strikes.
Nunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fernando Terere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terere tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes avoids the head kick by Terere.
Nunes tries to bum rush Terere with a series of wild strikes but Terere uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Terere throws a right hand that misses
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogerio Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Terere shoots in looking for a takedown but Nunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Terere's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogerio Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Terere.
A cross from Nunes lands.
Nunes looks to land a left hand but Terere moved out of range nicely.
Terere tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Terere looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terere misses with an uppercut
and Nunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Nunes scores with a jab.
Nunes misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Terere doesn't seem phased though.
Terere swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Terere tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terere wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Terere thinking.
Terere has Nunes up against the cage in a clinch.
Terere tightens his grip and picks Nunes up, before dumping him to the ground. Nunes manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Nunes dominated that second round.
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!
Terere darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.
Nunes works Terere's body with a nice hook.
Terere swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Terere moves to clinch but Nunes breaks away
and Terere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Nunes. No joy for Terere on that attempt.
Nunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Terere.
Terere tries to clinch up
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Terere's hands.
Terere shoots in for a double leg but Nunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terere shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nunes is trying to defend but Terere finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Terere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terere is taking a breather. Nunes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes won't allow Terere to pass to mount.
Terere passes the guard and advances to mount!
Terere controlling the pace for now.
Terere wants to control the pace but Nunes is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terere throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Terere wants to control the pace but Nunes is squirming around nicely.
Terere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Terere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Terere is trying to take his opponent's back.
Terere working for a guillotine from mount but Nunes is in no mood to give up.
Fernando Terere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogerio Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terere wants to finish this one by submission but Nunes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Terere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Terere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nunes 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Nunes!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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