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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nilton Fantoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NaKai Mariner (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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218 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nilton Fantoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, NaKai Mariner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantoni throws a combination that misses
and Mariner counters with a straight right hand.
Fantoni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mariner moves into the clinch.
Mariner breaks the clinch.
Fantoni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mariner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mariner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mariner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantoni scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Fantoni misses.
Mariner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantoni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mariner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mariner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantoni wants to stand and escape but Mariner is having none of it.
Mariner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariner stops Fantoni from standing up.
Mariner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantoni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mariner is controlling him.
Mariner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nilton Fantoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mariner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantoni wants to stand but Mariner is controlling the position.
Mariner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mariner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mariner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mariner chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fantoni, up you get!
Fantoni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fantoni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mariner scores with a takedown into Fantoni's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mariner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mariner postures up and lands a big shot to Fantoni's brow.
Mariner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mariner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mariner clinches up against the cage.
Fantoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mariner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantoni throws a series of punches but Mariner avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariner gets a takedown into half guard.
Mariner stops Fantoni from getting back to his feet.
Fantoni is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mariner in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mariner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantoni looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mariner in particular looking to stall.
Mariner is keeping good posture, landing some 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!
Fantoni is trying to stand back up but Mariner is controlling him
Mariner is nestled in close to Fantoni, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mariner decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fantoni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantoni misses with a few strikes there.
Mariner drives through and clinches with Fantoni against the cage.
Fantoni working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mariner breaks the clinch.
Fantoni scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Fantoni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
NaKai Mariner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fantoni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mariner.
Fantoni lands a really nice looking cross but Mariner seems unphased.
Fantoni swinging wildly here.
Nilton Fantoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantoni scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantoni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantoni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mariner circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mariner connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Mariner.
Fantoni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mariner circles away quickly and effectively.
Mariner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
NaKai Mariner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mariner throws a series of punches but Fantoni avoids them all with ease.
Mariner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Fantoni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fantoni.
Fantoni tries to score with a low kick but Mariner moves his leg out of the way.
Fantoni takes a swing at Mariner's ribcage but misses.
Mariner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantoni scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mariner manages to mount him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mariner landing strikes from the mount.
NaKai Mariner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mariner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fantoni can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Mariner with a couple of short strikes.
Fantoni is rocked!
Mariner lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Fantoni! Mariner sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Fantoni and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). NaKai Mariner!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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