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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kint is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The supremes - Love child. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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139 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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150 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Kint!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kint shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nunes but Nunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kint is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nunes's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kint is looking for a kimura here.
Nunes tries to roll over but Kint keeps him under control.
Nunes is working hard here to advance position.
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. Kint connects with a nice short shot to Nunes's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Kint there.
Nunes is pressing down on Kint's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kint won't allow Nunes to get back to his feet.
Kint throws a big right hand that misses.
Kint won't allow Nunes to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint won't allow Nunes to sweep him here.
Kint stops Nunes from standing up.
Nunes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kint's guard.
Kint pulls Nunes in close to his closed guard and prevents Nunes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kint trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nunes wants to stand but Kint has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kint looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Kint keeps moving.
Nunes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kint is proving hard to escape from.
Kint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kint pulls Nunes in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Dragon MMA Academy inform us that Kint has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kint is trying to keep Nunes in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Nunes keeps Kint at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nunes moves out of range as Kint throws a body kick.
Nunes scores with a hook.
Kint closes the distance and clinches up with Nunes, looking for a takedown. Kint pushes Nunes against the cage but Nunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Nunes both land. Nice combination.
Alexi Kint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes takes a swing at Kint's ribcage but misses.
Nunes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kint misses with a takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a one-two to the body.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Kint.
Kint looks winded!
A slapping body kick lands there for Nunes.
A jab from Nunes does it's job there.
Kint looks for a takedown but Nunes sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes thuds a left hand into Kint's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Nunes leaves Kint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diego Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kint tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kint chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nunes can pounce on him.
Kint thows a leg kick but Nunes checks it
and Nunes counters with a body kick that stops Kint in his tracks momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nunes is looking to land body kicks.
Nunes misses with 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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nunes throws a head kick but Kint moves out of range.
Kint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nunes tries to sprawl but Kint drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kint stops Nunes from getting back to his feet.
Nunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kint.
Kint is working for a kimura but Nunes is defending it quite comfortably.
Nunes wants to control but Kint is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nunes is trying to stand up here but Kint is controlling him well.
Kint is breathing heavily.
Nunes is looking to improve his position.
Nunes has one foot on Kint's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nunes lands a two punch combo.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kint checks the leg kick.
Kint scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nunes throws Kint to one side and escapes!
A cross from Nunes lands.
Kint takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nunes throws the kick towards the body but Kint avoids it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nunes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kint throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
Kint blocks a low kick nicely.
Nunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kint.
Kint tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunes defends well and Kint ends up having to push Nunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nunes is trying to trip Kint. He has hold of a leg but Kint is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nunes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nunes passes into half guard.
Nunes trying to control the action but Kint is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes wants to stand up but Kint is controlling the position.
Nunes wants to control but Kint is keeping him busy.
Nunes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kint shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunes sprawls well. He's pushed Kint's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Kint.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes misses with a low kick.
Nunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kint's calf.
Kint moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint shoots in but Nunes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kint shoots in looking for a takedown but Nunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kint's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nunes punishes Kint's body with a nice straight punch.
Kint misses with a takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a good, hard body kick but Kint shrugs it off.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kint walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nunes.
Decent striking displayed by Nunes there.
Kint avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Nunes dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nunes misses with a body kick.
Kint takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kint fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kint is just out of range.
Nunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick from Nunes.
Nunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nunes scores with a head kick. Kint tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 head kick that misses
and Kint counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nunes scores with a kick to the body.
Kint misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a series of strikes. Kint will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nunes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nunes looks to land a body kick but Kint moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nunes.
Nunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Nunes misses with a body kick.
Kint shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nunes as he avoids it easily.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Kint.
Nunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Nunes throws a body kick that misses.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes scores with a head kick. Kint tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kint darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Nunes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kint wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nunes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kint is one step ahead there.
Alexi Kint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nunes wants to sweep but no luck.
Nunes is trying to control the position but Kint postures up.
Nunes is wriggling around but Kint manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kint.
Diego Nunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nunes is looking to improve his position.
Kint slows the pace down in half guard.
Kint is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nunes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diego Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kint won't allow Nunes to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Nunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nunes 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Nunes!
Diego Nunes got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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pop
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