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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Brago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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188 cm
21
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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196 cm
18
261 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Novak! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Brago! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Novak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brago swivels and escapes. Brago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Novak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Novak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brago pulls his head out easily. Brago is controlling the pace.
Brago passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Novak! Brago lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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! Brago thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Brago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Novak tries to hold on but Brago pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brago content just to control the position here. Novak tries to hold on but Brago postures up. Brago controlling the position easily from mount. Novak is trying desperately to improve position. Brago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brago lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Novak hang on? Brago can't control as he wanted to and Novak manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Brago stops Novak from getting back to his feet.
Novak trying to hold on to Brago's head to control him but Brago postures up.
Brago takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Novak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brago's back! Brago has hold of Novak's leg, trying to break free but it's let Novak lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Brago is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Novak throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Novak!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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