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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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212 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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189 cm
32
209 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a leg kick but Nogueira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Riley regains guard immediately.
Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nogueira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nogueira has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Nogueira defends easily.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nogueira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira is posturing up here but Riley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nogueira tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nogueira has to tap! Slick submission there by Riley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Riley!
Marcus Riley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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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
63% |
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