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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rogerio Nogueria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
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188 cm
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255 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rogerio Nogueria!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueria is looking to clinch.
Nogueria darts in trying to clinch
and Falcon counters with a nice body shot.
Nogueria gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Falcon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nogueria has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nogueria is looking for a triangle but Falcon pushes his legs off easily.
Nogueria trying to keep a closed guard but Falcon is proving a slippery customer.
Nogueria working for a triangle but Falcon defends it easily.
Nogueria trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueria is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falcon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nogueria should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Falcon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nogueria looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falcon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Falcon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nogueria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Falcon defends well.
Nogueria has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Falcon stands and steps away. Nogueria gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Falcon digs a good body shot into Nogueria's ribs.
Falcon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nogueria has time to react.
Falcon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nogueria's guard.
Nogueria looks winded!
Nogueria trying to keep a closed guard but Falcon is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Falcon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Falcon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Falcon thuds a left hand into Nogueria's body.
Falcon drives through with a takedown into Nogueria's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Falcon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falcon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon lands a jab to the nose.
Nogueria tries to clinch there but Falcon circles away.
Falcon lands with a good body shot.
Falcon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nogueria tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Falcon is in Nogueria's guard.
Falcon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nogueria working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falcon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcon scores with a shot to the body.
Falcon shoots in and gets a takedown into Nogueria's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Falcon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Falcon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nogueria on his heels. He'll look to pass Nogueria's guard now, I'm sure.
Falcon stands up and waves to Nogueria to follow him.
Falcon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Falcon lands in his opponent's guard.
Nogueria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Falcon defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueria is trying to keep Falcon in close.
Nogueria is working an open guard so Falcon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Falcon gets the takedown into side control.
Nogueria can't do much from the bottom here.
Nogueria is looking to reverse the position.
Nogueria is breathing heavily.
Nogueria tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Falcon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Adam Falcon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falcon content just to control the position here.
Nogueria is desperately trying to improve his position but Falcon has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon controlling the pace for now.
Nogueria taking shots to the head.
It looks like Antonio Rogerio Nogueria has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Falcon controlling the pace for now.
Falcon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nogueria's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueria working to try and regain half guard.
Nogueria wants to hold on but Falcon pushes him away.
Falcon with a couple of short strikes.
Nogueria tries to hold on but Falcon pushes him away.
Falcon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nogueria has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nogueria is desperately trying to improve his position but Falcon has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueria is looking to get to half guard.
Nogueria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Falcon lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nogueria tries to hold on but Falcon postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nogueria's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Falcon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rogerio Nogueria's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Falcon as he connects with a hook.
Falcon scores with a jab to the body.
Falcon lands an overhand right.
Falcon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nogueria trying to hold on to Falcon's head to control him but Falcon postures up.
Nogueria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falcon decides to stand up.
Falcon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nogueria can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falcon wants it to stay on the feet.
Nogueria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falcon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nogueria looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falcon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Falcon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nogueria tries to get to full guard but Falcon has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Falcon connects with a nice short shot to Nogueria's temple.
Falcon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nogueria to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Falcon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Falcon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Falcon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nogueria!
Nogueria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falcon with the ground and pound from mount.
Falcon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nogueria is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon breaks from Nogueria's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nogueria tries to lock up and control but Falcon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Falcon breaks from Nogueria's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That has opened up Antonio Rogerio Nogueria's cut even more.
Falcon controlling the position easily from mount.
Falcon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nogueria hang on?
Nogueria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Falcon controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nogueria's face.
The cut above Antonio Rogerio Nogueria's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcon tries to control but Nogueria wriggling away.
Falcon content just to control the position here.
Adam Falcon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Falcon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falcon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Adam Falcon!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Adam Falcon!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Adam Falcon!
Adam Falcon wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Adam Falcon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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