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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Black Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Black Scholes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes throws a nice head kick!
Nunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Black Scholes.
Nunes throws a wild body kick that Black Scholes sees coming a mile off.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black Scholes as he avoids it easily.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edward Black Scholes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Nunes.
Black Scholes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes tries to land a front kick but Black Scholes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick but Black Scholes moves out of range.
Nunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Black Scholes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nunes throws a head kick but Black Scholes moves out of range.
Nunes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black Scholes circles away.
Diego Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black Scholes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nunes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nunes lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nunes stopping the sweep attempt from Black Scholes.
Black Scholes has a closed guard, preventing Nunes from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Black Scholes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunes wants to stand but Black Scholes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nunes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Diego Nunes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nunes thows a body kick. Black Scholes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Black Scholes moves out of range easily.
Nunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nunes.
Black Scholes avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Black Scholes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nunes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black Scholes moves out of range of the body kick from Nunes.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes swinging wildly here.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Nunes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nunes looks to land a body kick but Black Scholes moved away.
Nunes looks to land a body kick but Black Scholes moved away.
Black Scholes swings widly with a right hand
and Nunes counters with a head kick. That will keep Black Scholes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Black Scholes stuffs the takedown.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Black Scholes moves out of range easily.
Nunes is looking to land body kicks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Black Scholes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes is trying to work for a sweep but Black Scholes has mounted him!
Nunes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Black Scholes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nunes hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes wants to control but Black Scholes is having none of it.
Black Scholes content just to control the position here.
Nunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black Scholes controlling his opponent.
Black Scholes prevents Nunes from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes controlling from mount.
Nunes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Black Scholes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nunes tries to hold on but Black Scholes pushes him away.
Black Scholes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nunes manages to control the position for a moment.
Nunes tries to reverse the position but Black Scholes maintains control.
Black Scholes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nunes?
Nunes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Black Scholes trying to control but Nunes is having none of it.
Nunes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Black Scholes lands a big elbow.
Black Scholes controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is trying to stand up.
Nunes is looking to improve his position but Black Scholes isn't that keen on the idea.
Black Scholes avoids the attempt from Nunes to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black Scholes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Black Scholes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Black Scholes avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes throws a push kick but Black Scholes slaps the foot to one side.
Nunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Black Scholes's head.
Black Scholes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nunes. Nunes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Black Scholes avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes tries to bum rush Black Scholes with a series of wild strikes but Black Scholes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black Scholes avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Black Scholes moves out of range of the leg kick from Nunes.
Diego Nunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nunes shoots in and drives through. Black Scholes sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunes scores with the left hand. Black Scholes knows he should have avoided that one.
Nunes misses with a low kick.
Nunes throws a head kick but Black Scholes moves out of range.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black Scholes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black Scholes throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Nunes lands a head kick. Black Scholes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edward Black Scholes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Black Scholes moves out of range easily.
Nunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black Scholes misses with a double jab
and Nunes counters with a head kick.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black Scholes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nunes to the mat! Nunes manages to get full guard.
Edward Black Scholes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Black Scholes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Edward Black Scholes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Black Scholes avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes lands an overhand right.
Nunes throws a right hand that Black Scholes ducks under and follows up with a left that Black Scholes also avoids with ease.
Black Scholes looks to land a combination but Nunes avoids it well.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Black Scholes moves out of range easily.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes misses the shot to the body.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nunes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes throws a leg kick but Black Scholes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nunes misses with a double jab
and Black Scholes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Nunes.
I think Nunes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Nunes!
Diego Nunes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'i felt good in the cage today, followed my gameplan and took the win, now i aiming to get back to the top, i want to earn the title shot...either that or move to another division. '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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