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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sync Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sync Fowler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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157 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sync Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Nunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Sync Fowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fowler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nunes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fowler chips away with some ground and pound.
Fowler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nunes is keeping the position for now.
Fowler is working hard here to advance position.
Fowler trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Nunes is looking to stand up but Fowler isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nunes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nunes wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
Fowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fowler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fowler is trying to control the action in half guard but Nunes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
Fowler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nunes is just riding it out for now. Fowler eventually gives up the hold.
Fowler is working for a submission of some sort.
Nunes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fowler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nunes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fowler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fowler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunes keeps working.
Fowler seems to be working for a kimura but Nunes defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Fowler.
Fowler wants to work for an arm triangle but Nunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fowler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fowler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler wants to work for an arm triangle but Nunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
Fowler is taking a breather. Nunes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fowler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fowler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nunes defends it well.
Fowler prevents Nunes from improving his position.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fowler is looking for a kimura but Nunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fowler to get the leverage.
Fowler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes trying to control but Fowler postures up.
Nunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nunes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes is trying to stand up here but Fowler is controlling him well.
Fowler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sync Fowler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fowler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nunes tries to land a front kick but Fowler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fowler is defended easily by Nunes.
Nunes throws a nice head kick!
Fowler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nunes but Nunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fowler dives in for a single leg takedown but Nunes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sync Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fowler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nunes regains guard.
Sync Fowler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fowler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nunes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick but Fowler moves out of range.
Fowler fails to land the takedown.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunes throws a head kick but Fowler moves out of range.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fowler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fowler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nunes regains half guard.
Nunes tries to roll over but Fowler keeps him under control.
Nunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Fowler.
Nunes tries to kick Fowler off but Fowler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fowler is trying to control. Nunes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fowler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nunes defends it well.
Nunes is not content to let Fowler control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes gets full guard.
Nunes is trying to control the position but Fowler postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nunes keeping full guard, as Fowler tries to pass.
Fowler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nunes has control of Fowler's left arm, preventing Fowler from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Diego Nunes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fowler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nunes's half guard.
Fowler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nunes tries to get to full guard but Fowler has control of the leg.
Nunes trying to control but Fowler postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nunes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes trying to keep a closed guard but Fowler is proving a slippery customer.
Fowler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nunes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fowler pushes Nunes off looking to stand but Nunes dives back in and keeps control.
Fowler is trying to maintain the position but Nunes is very close to passing his half guard.
Nunes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nunes is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Fowler manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fowler keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
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 Sync Fowler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fowler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A combination from Nunes does no damage.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunes missing with a left hand there. Fowler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fowler fails to land the takedown.
Nunes stuffs the takedown attempt from Fowler. Fowler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sync Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Fowler or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunes which made him look bad.
Fowler darts in looking for a takedown but Nunes gets double underhooks and turns Fowler into the cage.
Fowler manages to break the clinch.
Fowler tries for a takedown but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fowler manages to avoid it.
Fowler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunes is fending him off so far but Fowler persists. Nope, Nunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Fowler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Diego Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Nunes throws a head kick but Fowler moves out of range.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fowler has his takedown stuffed
and Nunes counters with a head kick. That will keep Fowler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fowler.
Fowler goes for a double leg but Nunes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nunes continues to drive forward.
Fowler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nunes is defending well.
Nunes breaks from the clinch.
Fowler shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunes sprawls well. He's pushed Fowler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fowler blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Fowler fails with a takedown attempt.
Fowler dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Fowler's head and hops out.
Nunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fowler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Fowler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fowler showed some decent athleticism there.
Nunes is looking to control Fowler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nunes avoid being mounted?
Nunes controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler prevents Nunes from standing back up.
Fowler in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nunes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fowler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sync Fowler!
Sync Fowler decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Diego Nunes was interviewed post fight and said 'congrats for the victory, but now i want to rebound and fight sean slogget '.
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energy
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hype
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