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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Portugis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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189 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Portugis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portugis tried to score with a low kick but Aurelius checks it.
Aurelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Portugis misses with an uppercut
and Aurelius counters with a straight right hand.
Portugis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aurelius has time to react.
Aurelius is looking to slow Portugis down with leg kicks.
Aurelius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Aurelius blocks the leg kick.
Aurelius keeps the fight on the outside.
Portugis lands a glancing blow to the side of Aurelius's head.
A shot to the body from Portugis misses
and Aurelius counters with a thumping low kick.
Portugis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aurelius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portugis thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelius drops his hands momentarily and Portugis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aurelius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Portugis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aurelius gets tackled into the cage by Portugis. Portugis maintains the clinch.
Aurelius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portugis's elbow.
Aurelius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portugis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portugis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aurelius avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portugis lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Nero Aurelius has been cut.
Aurelius is trying to break the clinch but Portugis has him pressed against the cage.
Aurelius avoids a wild elbow strike from Portugis.
Portugis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Portugis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Portugis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aurelius avoids it.
Aurelius displaying some good clinch control by pressing Portugis up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Aurelius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aurelius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Portugis fails to land.
Portugis tries a knee to the head but Aurelius blocks it.
Aurelius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Portugis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aurelius lands a hook that snaps the head of Portugis backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aurelius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aurelius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Portugis up against the cage.
Aurelius is trying to break the clinch but Portugis has him pressed against the cage.
Portugis misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Portugis lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portugis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aurelius.
A frustrated look appears on Aurelius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portugis's elbow.
Portugis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Portugis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aurelius's elbow.
Portugis prevents Aurelius from breaking the clinch.
Portugis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portugis tries a knee to the head but Aurelius blocks it.
Portugis misses with the head strike.
Aurelius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aurelius misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelius's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aurelius working hard to break the clinch.
Portugis misses with an elbow over the top.
Aurelius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurelius scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Portugis is defended easily by Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aurelius lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Aurelius.
Nice body kick from Portugis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius drives through with a takedown into Portugis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Portugis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aurelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Portugis keeps moving.
Portugis is trying to control the position but Aurelius postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nero Aurelius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Portugis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aurelius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aurelius blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown by Aurelius or perhaps it was just good defense by Portugis which made him look bad.
Aurelius throws out a loose jab but Portugis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portugis cracks Aurelius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Portugis.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but Portugis checks it.
Aurelius takes one to the chin there.
Aurelius misses with a wild body shot.
Raul Portugis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius keeps the fight on the outside.
Aurelius moves away from the strike by Portugis.
Portugis throws a combination that misses
and Aurelius counters with a good, hard body kick but Portugis shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Aurelius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Portugis doesn't seem phased though.
Portugis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Portugis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portugis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aurelius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Portugis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Portugis.
Portugis misses the shot to the body.
Portugis scores with a hook.
Aurelius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Portugis pulls Aurelius in close to his closed guard and prevents Aurelius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Portugis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Portugis working a defensive guard here.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking to advance position but Portugis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Aurelius just holding on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius tries to hold on but Portugis pushes him away.
Aurelius is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aurelius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Portugis.
Aurelius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portugis.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but Portugis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Portugis moves away from the strike by Aurelius.
Aurelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portugis lands with a good body shot.
Aurelius blocks a jab.
Portugis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aureliuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aurelius lands a glancing blow to the side of Portugis's head.
Aurelius takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
Aurelius closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Portugis did well to prevent Aurelius getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius slips a nice elbow through Portugis's hands, connecting with Portugis's forehead.
Aurelius throwing shots but Portugis is blocking nicely.
Aurelius is just content to waste time from the top position. Portugis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aurelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aurelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Portugis keeps moving.
Portugis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aurelius.
Aurelius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Portugis has his hands on Aurelius's head, controlling the position.
Aurelius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nero Aurelius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
That's time! Aurelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aurelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Portugis.
Portugis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Portugis thows a body shot but no joy.
Portugis swings for the body but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius throws a low kick but Portugis moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Aurelius misses
and Portugis counters with a nice uppercut.
Aurelius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Portugis is looking to clinch.
Portugis avoids a kick to the body.
Portugis misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Aurelius.
Aurelius feints and as Portugis raises his hands in defense, Aurelius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portugis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Portugis get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Portugis blocks the low kick.
Portugis misses the shot to the body.
Portugis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
Portugis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aurelius jabs Portugis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aurelius is looking to wear down Portugis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Portugis looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelius is just out of range.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
Aurelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Aurelius looks to land a right hand but Portugis moved out of range.
Portugis tries to clinch but Aurelius moves away
and Aurelius counters with an inside leg kick.
Portugis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portugis throws a looping overhand right but Aurelius ducks down to avoid it.
Portugis throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Portugis connects with a nice looking jab.
Portugis clinches with his opponent.
Portugis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Portugis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aurelius's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a shoulder strike.
Portugis wants to stall.
Aurelius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aurelius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aurelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portugis.
Portugis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aurelius connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portugis moves out of range of the body kick from Aurelius.
Aurelius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Portugis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aurelius.
Aurelius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Portugis.
Portugis tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurelius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Aurelius.
Aurelius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aurelius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Portugis tries to bum rush Aurelius with a series of wild strikes but Aurelius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Portugis moves into the clinch.
Aurelius is trying to maintain a safe position but Portugis gets an underhook and turns Aurelius into the cage.
Portugis tries to land knees in the clinch but Aurelius avoids the damage to the body.
Aurelius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Portugis can't find room to land a body shot as Aurelius controls the action.
A short left from Portugis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is trying to push Portugis away but Portugis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Portugis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portugis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aurelius blocking some punches.
Aurelius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portugis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portugis misses with a body punch.
Portugis stalling.
Portugis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Portugis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius blocking some punches.
Raul Portugis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aurelius taking a breather.
Aurelius avoids the elbow strike from Portugis, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Portugis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aurelius thuds his shin into the meat of Portugis's side.
Aurelius circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Aurelius finds it's way through Portugis's defenses.
Aurelius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Portugis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Portugis gets caught napping as Aurelius dives in and scores a takedown. Portugis manages to retain guard.
Portugis keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
Portugis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aurelius is one step ahead there.
Portugis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Portugis keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portugis pulls Aurelius in close to prevent any damage.
Aurelius connects with a couple of short punches.
Nero Aurelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Portugis keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Aurelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aurelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aurelius connects with a couple of short punches.
Aurelius throws a strike but Portugis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nero Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Portugis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Portugis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aurelius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Portugis misses with a body shot
and Aurelius counters with a leg kick.
Aurelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Portugis throws a front kick aimed at Aurelius's knee but Aurelius avoids it well.
Portugis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aurelius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Aurelius finds it's way through Portugis's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Portugis momentarily.
Portugis takes one to the chin there.
Aurelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Portugis.
Portugis misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Portugis.
An inside leg kick lands from Aurelius.
Portugis slips under a jab.
Aurelius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aurelius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Portugis swings for the body but Aurelius moves out of range.
Portugis throws a solid leg kick but Aurelius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Portugis.
A slow jab from Portugis misses its intended target.
Aurelius keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius checks the leg kick.
Portugis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aurelius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Portugis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portugis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aurelius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Portugiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Portugis misses with a hook. Aurelius ducked under it nicely.
Aurelius defending well as Portugis loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Aurelius.
Aurelius swings for the body but Portugis moves out of range.
Aurelius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Portugis throws a big shot that misses.
Portugis swings for the body but Aurelius moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Portugis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Aurelius had his way with Raul Portugis in that round.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Portugis throws a leg kick but Aurelius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aurelius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Portugis has time to react.
Portugis throws a low kick but Aurelius moves out of range easily.
Portugis is looking to clinch.
Portugis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portugis tries to clinch
and Aurelius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raul Portugis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Aurelius lands but Portugis takes it in his stride.
Aurelius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Portugis is out of range and Aurelius settles back down.
The fighters circling - Portugis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aurelius throws a hook to the side of Portugis's head but Portugis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aurelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Portugis throws a push kick but Aurelius slaps the foot to one side.
Aurelius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aurelius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Portugis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Portugis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Portugis connects with a solid leg kick.
Portugis motions for Aurelius to come forward. Portugis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Portugis misses the shot to the body.
Portugis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Portugis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Portugis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelius.
Aurelius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Portugis is fending him off so far but Aurelius persists. Nope, Portugis circles away and we're back to standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Portugis lunges at Aurelius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aurelius's hand.
Aurelius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Portugis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Portugis keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portugis trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control but Portugis is working from the bottom.
Portugis trying to control the position.
Aurelius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aurelius looking to sit in guard and control but Portugis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nero Aurelius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portugis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nero Aurelius wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Aurelius missing with a left hand there. Portugis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aurelius dips to his left and cracks Portugis with an uppercut!
Aurelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portugis scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelius. Portugis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raul Portugis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portugis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portugis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Portugis just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aurelius!
Portugis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Portugis with a nice cross.
Portugis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portugis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Aurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Portugis thows a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Portugis slams his shin into Aurelius's torso.
Portugis misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Portugis misses with a straight left.
Aurelius connects with a leg kick. Portugis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raul Portugis.
I think Aurelius 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Aurelius!
Nero Aurelius retains his middleweight title!
Nero Aurelius thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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