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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nub Nodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Rollins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nub Nodes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antonio Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Nodes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nodes slips a jab and a cross from Rollins.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt - Nodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rollins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nodes, pushing him back against the cage.
Rollins has Nodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rollins is trying to pull guard but Nodes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Nodes on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nodes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nodes prevents the takedown attempt.
Rollins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nodes is defending well.
Nodes digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nodes can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Nodes tries to stall but Rollins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nodes lands a right hand.
Nodes is pressed up against the cage. Rollins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nodes down to the mat. Nodes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Nodes.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Nodes. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nodes is looking to clinch.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rollins moves into the clinch.
Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nodes tests Rollins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins.
Nodes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rollins has time to react.
Rollins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nodes connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nodes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rollins on the side of the head.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nodes as he jumps to the side.
Nodes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nodes looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely.
Nodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Nodes misses.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rollins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nodes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rollins somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Nodes misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nub Nodes dominated that round.
That's time! Rollins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. Nodes sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Rollins or perhaps it was just good defense by Nodes which made him look bad.
Nodes throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches.
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nodes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nodes loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches.
Nodes misses with a punch to the body.
Nodes tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins fails to pull guard.
Nodes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Nodes scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nodes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nodes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins tries to pull guard but Nodes holds him up against the cage and eventually Rollins drops back down to his feet.
Rollins trying to stall but Nodes improves his position.
Rollins is trying to break the clinch but Nodes is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Nodes manages to get underhooks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rollins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nodes is leaning against Rollins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nodes pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Nodes on the inside.
Nodes digs a right hand underneath Rollins's ribcage. Rollins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nodes tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nodes slows down the pace here.
Nodes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rollins goes for a takedown attempt but Nodes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nodes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nub Nodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nodes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nodes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nodes with a jab.
Rollins takes one to the chin there.
Nodes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nodes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rollins is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nodes.
Rollins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rollins needs to keep his hands up - Nodes had a free shot at his head there.
Antonio Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Nodes.
Nodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nodes's corner calls for a 1-2. Nodes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nodes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rollins sprawling to the canvas! Rollins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nodes finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nub Nodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nodes throws a good cross that connects.
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nodes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nodes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nodes jabs at Rollins's body.
Nodes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Nodes tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rollins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nodes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rollins scrambles back to his feet.
Nodes forces Rollins back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nodes wants to stall.
Nodes digs a right hand into Rollins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rollins's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Nodes as the two fighters clinch.
Nodes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nodes wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nodes.
Nodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Nodes scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nodes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nodes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Nodes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nodes.
Nodes scores with a hook to the body.
Nodes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Nodes.
A hook to the body from Nodes.
Nodes dips a shoulder and cracks Rollins with a mighty uppercut! Rollins falls back against the cage and Nodes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rollins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nodes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nub Nodes!
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