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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the Tiger. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ganga avoids it really well and circles away.
Ganga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ganga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ganga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Ganga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Ganga.
Ganga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nogueira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ganga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ganga is looking to reverse the position.
Ganga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganga tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nogueira tries for a kimura but Ganga is defending well.
Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ganga rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nogueira 's guard! Nice work there by Ganga!
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga is stalling in the full guard.
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Ganga pushes his legs off easily.
Nogueira working for a triangle but Ganga defends it easily.
Nogueira has an active guard here but Ganga has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ganga is working away from the top position though.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogueira strikes from the bottom but Ganga passes into mount!
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Ganga maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to lock up and control but Ganga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position but Ganga isn't that keen on the idea.
Nogueira regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Ganga keeps him under control.
Nogueira tries to kick Ganga off in order to stand up. Ganga Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod.
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.
Ganga scores with a jab.
Ganga avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Ganga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ganga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nogueira dives in and grabs Ganga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ganga pushes down on Nogueira 's head and hops out.
Nogueira slips a straight right by Ganga.
Ganga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ganga throws a lazy uppercut
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ganga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogueira has Ganga in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ganga is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Ganga controlling him for the moment.
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Ganga pushes his legs off easily.
Ganga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ganga tries to roll over but Nogueira keeps him under control.
Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but Ganga defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ganga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nogueira is working for a submission of some sort.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Ganga is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a head shot. Ganga uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Ganga keeps moving.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ganga is retaining full guard.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ganga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ganga has escaped and now he's on top!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ganga postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganga wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Ganga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ganga uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nogueira fails with the takedown.
Nogueira looks for a takedown but Ganga sprawls well.
A jab from Ganga misses.
Nogueira shoots in and gets a takedown into Ganga's guard.
Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Ganga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ganga manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Ganga's guard.
Ganga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganga can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control from Ganga's half guard. Ganga has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ganga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ganga keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Ganga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nogueira won't allow Ganga to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ganga dives on top into guard.
Ganga postures up.
Ganga is stalling in the full guard.
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ganga wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Ganga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Ganga defends easily.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nogueira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ganga sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throwing shots but Ganga is blocking nicely.
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ganga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ganga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira .
Nogueira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira really dominated that round.
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 and drives through. Ganga sprawls well.
Ganga misses with a body shot.
Ganga misses with a wild body shot.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Ganga circles away.
Nogueira scores a takedown into full mount!
Nogueira punching from mount but Ganga doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nogueira avoids the attempt from Ganga to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ganga is on top in guard.
Ganga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ganga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Ganga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nogueira has his foot on Ganga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ganga works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira controls Ganga momentarily but Ganga frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Nogueira has his foot on Ganga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ganga works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Ganga defends easily.
Nogueira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sunil Ganga.
Ganga lands a really nice looking cross but Nogueira seems unphased.
Ganga throws the left hand but Nogueira avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ganga to score with a decent uppercut.
Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ganga.
Ganga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sunil Ganga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ganga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganga throws a hook but Nogueira avoids it easily.
Ganga misses with a right hand
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ganga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ganga has escaped and now he's on top!
Ganga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nogueira 's guard.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ganga's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga pulls Nogueira in close to his closed guard and prevents Nogueira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Ganga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nogueira 's guard.
Nogueira managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ganga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ganga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira pulls Ganga in close to his closed guard and prevents Ganga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ganga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira working for a triangle but Ganga defends it easily.
Nogueira is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sunil Ganga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Ganga tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ganga has his hands clasped together but Nogueira extends an breaks Ganga's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nogueira .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the new welterweight champion!
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