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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tshering Wangchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Wangchuck has chosen Rapa - Rang Sem Kar Ga Mikar as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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294 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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197 cm
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294 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antifanz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tshering Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Del Norte fails to land the takedown.
Del Norte tries to bum rush Wangchuck with a series of wild strikes but Wangchuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wangchuck tries to clinch up
and Del Norte counters with a straight right hand.
Wangchuck is looking to clinch.
Del Norte dives in and scores a takedown into Wangchuck's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Del Norte stops Wangchuck from standing up.
Wangchuck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Norte.
Wangchuck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Norte is looking to work some ground and pound but Wangchuck has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Norte tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangchuck is retaining full guard.
Del Norte keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wangchuck's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Norte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Del Norte distracts Wangchuck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Del Norte trying to control but Wangchuck is working from the bottom.
Del Norte postures up in Wangchuck's guard and throws a big left but Wangchuck blocks it.
Del Norte throws an elbow that misses. Wangchuck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Del Norte's guard. Nice move by Wangchuck!
Del Norte is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangchuck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wangchuck trying to move into half guard but instead Del Norte has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Norte tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangchuck is retaining full guard.
Del Norte throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Norte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Norte postures up and lands a big shot to Wangchuck's brow.
Wangchuck keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wangchuck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte wants to pass the guard but Wangchuck is keeping the position.
Del Norte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wangchuck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Del Norte!
Wangchuck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Norte is looking to escape.
Del Norte 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.
Wangchuck is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Del Norte is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck trying to control but Del Norte is having none of it.
Wangchuck wants to control but Del Norte has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Wangchuck stands up from half guard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wangchuck crunches a lovely knee into Del Norte's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangchuck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Del Norte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wangchuck lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antifanz Del Norte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Del Norte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wangchuck moves away.
Wangchuck instigates a clinch.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks with his arms.
Wangchuck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wangchuck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Del Norte blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Norte tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wangchuck keeps control of Del Norte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Del Norte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Del Norte drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wangchuck pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wangchuck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wangchuck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wangchuck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antifanz Del Norte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wangchuck throws the kick towards the body but Del Norte avoids it.
Wangchuck tries to clinch up.
Del Norte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Del Norte landing strikes.
Del Norte working the ground and pound from side control.
Del Norte throws an elbow but Wangchuck slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Del Norte.
Wangchuck prevents Del Norte from improving position.
Del Norte in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Del Norte scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangchuck is working to avoid the ground and pound but Del Norte connects with a decent elbow.
Antifanz Del Norte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Norte throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte scores with a couple of short elbows.
Del Norte goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wangchuck rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Del Norte's guard! Nice work there by Wangchuck!
Wangchuck is looking to stand up but Del Norte won't let him.
Wangchuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Norte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wangchuck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Del Norte's guard.
Wangchuck seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Del Norte is trying to get back to full guard.
Del Norte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Del Norte reverses the position - he's now on top in Wangchuck's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wangchuck dives on top into guard.
Wangchuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Norte is retaining full guard.
Wangchuck wanted to stand there but Del Norte had control of the position.
Del Norte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Del Norte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Del Norte wants to take a breather but Wangchuck manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Del Norte.
Wangchuck is looking to stand up but Del Norte isn't so interested in that idea.
Wangchuck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Norte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Norte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antifanz Del Norte dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wangchuck.
Del Norte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wangchuck circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wangchuck throws a head kick that misses.
Del Norte misses with a double jab.
Wangchuck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Norte misses with a series of wild punches.
Tshering Wangchuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangchuck wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Del Norte is defended easily by Wangchuck.
Del Norte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wangchuck is fending him off so far but Del Norte persists. Nope, Wangchuck circles away and we're back to standing.
Wangchuck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Norte has picked Wangchuck up - he's going for a ride! Del Norte dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wangchuck tries to get to full guard but Del Norte has control of the leg.
Del Norte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wangchuck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Del Norte.
Del Norte lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wangchuck tries to kick Del Norte off but Del Norte keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Del Norte looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wangchuck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Norte.
Del Norte looks to land a strike but Wangchuck avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wangchuck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Del Norte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangchuck keeps working.
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!
Wangchuck wants to control but Del Norte postures up.
Del Norte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wangchuck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wangchuck is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Del Norte asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Antifanz Del Norte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck is trying to buck Del Norte off.
Del Norte wants to control but Wangchuck is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Del Norte is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wangchuck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antifanz Del Norte.
Wangchuck wants to clinch but Del Norte slips to the side
and Del Norte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Norte clinches.
Wangchuck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wangchuck stops a takedown attempt from Del Norte.
Tshering Wangchuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antifanz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Norte blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antifanz Del Norte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Del Norte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antifanz Del Norte!
During a confident post fight interview, Antifanz Del Norte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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