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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Hatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 cm
26
218 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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195 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conan Hatari! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Nogueira! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nogueira gets a double leg takedown into Hatari's guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Hatari throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nogueira content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatari is keeping the position for now. Nogueira wants to control from the top but Hatari keeps moving. Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hatari trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hatari looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hatari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatari shoots in looking for a takedown. Nogueira tries to sprawl out of it but Hatari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nogueira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hatari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hatari gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hatari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nogueira looking to pass the guard. Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hatari pulls Nogueira in to control the position. Hatari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nogueira is aware though and is defending well. Hatari throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nogueira pushing down on Hatari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hatari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nogueira. 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! Nogueira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hatari is trying to stand back up but Nogueira is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nogueira prevents Hatari from improving his position. Hatari won't allow Nogueira to pass to mount. Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Hatari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hatari is trying to maintain the position but Nogueira is very close to passing his half guard. Hatari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nogueira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nogueira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Hatari is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Nogueira controlling the action here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Nogueira throws a series of punches but Hatari avoids them all with ease. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Hatari shows good takedown defense. Hatari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hatari tries to clinch but fails miserably and Nogueira counters by moving into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nogueira scores with a takedown into Hatari's guard. Nogueira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatari is retaining full guard. Nogueira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatari is retaining full guard. Nogueira postures up.
Hatari keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Nogueira was stalling too much, according to the referee. Nogueira with a poor takedown and Hatari counters with a series of strikes. Nogueira will be more careful next time no doubt. Nogueira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatari tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nogueira is in Hatari's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hatari keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully. Hatari lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nogueira! Hatari with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Anderson Nogueira has been cut. Nogueira gets back to half guard. Hatari is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nogueira pushes Hatari off but Hatari dives into side control.
Hatari misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nogueira is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hatari tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Hatari working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatari stands up. Conan Hatari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nogueira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hatari to the mat! Hatari manages to get full guard. Nogueira stands and throws Hatari's legs to the side, diving into side control. Hatari is looking to reverse the position. Hatari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nogueira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Nogueira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hatari trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatari is trying to get back to full guard. Anderson Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far. Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hatari throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nogueira is trying to control. Hatari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Nogueira lands strikes from half guard. Hatari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nogueira. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Nogueira will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Anderson Nogueira's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nogueira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hatari! Nogueira in side control, throwing shots but Hatari defends. Hatari takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hatari wants to control but Nogueira postures up. Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Nogueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hatari tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatari is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it. Hatari is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hatari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Nogueira scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hatari trying to control but Nogueira flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Nogueira gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Hatari trying to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in full control for now. Nogueira working for a choke but Hatari is defending well. Hatari wants to control his opponent's hands but Nogueira gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nogueira doesn't have the hooks in and Hatari manages to turn into his guard.
Hatari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nogueira, up you get! Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hatari rushes Nogueira and presses him up against the cage. Hatari prevents the takedown attempt.
Hatari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nogueira is defending well. Hatari is pressed up against the cage. Nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hatari down to the mat. Hatari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Conan Hatari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Nogueira. Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hatari gets tackled into the cage by Nogueira. Nogueira maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nogueira wants the takedown. Hatari is fighting it off but Nogueira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hatari's guard against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hatari manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Hatari has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nogueira is proving hard to escape from. Nogueira pushes Hatari off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hatari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hatari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira sprawls well. Nogueira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hatari gets slowly back to his feet. Conan Hatari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Anderson Nogueira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nogueira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hatari did well to prevent Nogueira getting side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Anderson Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nogueira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
58% |
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