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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nova Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warburton's entrance music is Manowar Die For Metal. A fine choice. Nova Terra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Super Duper Love. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curt Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Nova Terra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova Terra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warburton.
Nova Terra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warburton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Warburton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nova Terra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton misses with a takedown
and Nova Terra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warburton shoots in and gets a takedown into Nova Terra's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nova Terra holds on and takes a little breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warburton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nova Terra is trying to keep Warburton in close.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Nova Terra has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Nova Terra blocks nicely.
Warburton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nova Terra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warburton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nova Terra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warburton, into his guard.
Nova Terra advances position into side control!
Warburton is pushing Nova Terra's head away, looking to escape. Nova Terra manages to hold on to the position though.
Warburton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Warburton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nova Terra is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova Terra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Warburton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warburton tries to get out of the position.
Warburton is trying to get back to his feet.
Warburton is breathing heavily.
Nova Terra trying to control the action but Warburton is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nova Terra tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova Terra has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nova Terra looking to finish Warburton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Warburton!
Nova Terra with shots to the head and body - Warburton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Warburton tries to buck Nova Terra off but he can't manage it.
Warburton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova Terra tries to control but Warburton wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nova Terra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Warburton hang on?
Warburton wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nova Terra landing punches.
Nova Terra trying to control but Warburton is having none of it.
Warburton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nova Terra controlling from mount.
Warburton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nova Terra landing strikes from the mount and Warburton is in trouble!
Warburton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova Terra with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warburton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nova Terra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nova Terra working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nova Terra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Warburton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nova Terra scoring with strikes but Warburton is staying in there.
Nova Terra tries to control but Warburton wriggling away.
Nova Terra content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Nova Terra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nova Terra misses with a body shot.
Nova Terra digs a good body shot into Warburton's ribs.
Warburton shoots and misses
and Nova Terra counters with a left to the body.
Warburton scores a takedown into full mount!
Warburton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nova Terra is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nova Terra just holding on.
Nova Terra wants to hold on but Warburton pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova Terra in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Warburton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nova Terra is now in Warburton's guard. A big mistake from Warburton there, giving up the dominant position!
Nova Terra tries to free his leg and advance position but Warburton is retaining full guard.
Nova Terra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Warburton fails with the takedown
and Nova Terra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warburton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warburton shoots for a double leg takedown but Nova Terra sprawls well. He's pushed Warburton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton misses with a takedown
and Nova Terra counters with a straight right hand.
Nova Terra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Warburton rather than just go for the knockout.
Warburton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nova Terra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curt Warburton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nova Terra has closed the distance and engaged Warburton in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warburton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nova Terra to keep the fight standing.
Nova Terra tries to break the clinch but Warburton is controlling the position.
Warburton stalling the fight.
Warburton wants a takedown but no success here.
Nova Terra tries to break free but Warburton pushes him back against the cage.
Nova Terra is looking to break free of the clinch but Warburton has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nova Terra walks away with a smile on his face. Warburton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Warburton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nova Terra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warburton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nova Terra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Warburton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nova Terra lands a jab to Warburton's midsection.
Curt Warburton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova Terra lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova Terra lands with a good body shot.
Ricardo Nova Terra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nova Terra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warburton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warburton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nova Terra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warburton misses with a takedown attempt
and Nova Terra counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova Terra jabs at Warburton's body.
Nova Terra digs a good hook to Warburton's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nova Terra jabs at Warburton's body.
Nova Terra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warburton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Nova Terra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Warburton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nova Terra cracks a nice hook into Warburton's ribs.
Warburton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nova Terra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nova Terra jabs Warburton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warburton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nova Terra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nova Terra as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton takes one to the chin there.
Warburton is rocked!
Warburton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Warburton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Nova Terra. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova Terra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warburton at a distance.
Nova Terra throws an overhand right that drops Warburton like a sack of potatoes! Nova Terra dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Nova Terra!
After the fight, Ricardo Nova Terra was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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