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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Complex has chosen Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around as his entrance music. Fantinaz Del Norte is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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138 lbs
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139 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Norte just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Del Norte was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Complex takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Complex seems a little lost for a moment, as Del Norte dominates the positioning.
Complex is looking for a sweep.
Complex has one of Del Norte's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Complex is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Del Norte working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complex is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte gets to mount! Complex was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Complex tries to hold on but Del Norte pushes him away.
Del Norte goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Complex turns into him and now he's in Del Norte's guard.
Del Norte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Complex cracks Del Norte with a solid left hand.
Del Norte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Complex controls the pace.
Del Norte isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Complex stacks Del Norte on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Complex!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte regains half guard.
Del Norte is not content to let Complex control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Del Norte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Norte has momentary wrist control but Complex slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Del Norte wants to sweep but no luck.
Complex is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Norte has wrist control.
Del Norte has his foot on Complex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Complex works his way back into a safe position though.
Complex trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Norte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Complex working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex wants to control from the top but Del Norte keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte working for submissions but it's allowed Complex to get to half guard.
Del Norte trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Complex manages to pass to mount!
Del Norte is looking to get to half guard.
Complex tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Del Norte tries to reverse the position but Complex maintains control.
Complex postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Del Norte looks a forlorn figure.
Complex controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex avoids the attempt from Del Norte to control.
Complex controlling the pace for now.
Del Norte is looking to get to half guard.
Del Norte is working hard here to advance position.
Complex trying to control but Del Norte is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Norte is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Complex has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Del Norte's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex 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.
Del Norte misses with a looping right.
Del Norte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Del Norte blocks the body kick.
Complex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Complex moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Norte avoids the head kick by Complex.
Complex throws a low kick, looking for Del Norte's leg but Del Norte calmly moves out of range.
Del Norte darts in looking for a takedown but Complex gets double underhooks and turns Del Norte into the cage.
Complex missing with knees to the body.
Del Norte misses with a punch to the body.
Complex lands an uppercut.
Del Norte avoiding damage as Complex throws knees to the body.
Del Norte looking to slow down the pace here.
Complex gets underhooks to prevent Del Norte's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Complex.
A frustrated look appears on Del Norte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Complex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Complex scores with a jab to the jaw.
Del Norte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Complex closes the distance looking to clinch
and Del Norte counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Complex controls Del Norte momentarily but Del Norte frees himself.
Complex keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Del Norte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Complex swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex pulls Del Norte in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Complex throws a big shot that misses.
Complex throws a solid leg kick but Del Norte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Complex.
Complex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Complex tries to land a front kick but Del Norte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Complex with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Complex. Del Norte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Norte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Complex throws a head kick but Del Norte moves out of range.
Del Norte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Del Norte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex misses with a hook to the body
and Del Norte counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Del Norte is looking to take a break and control but Complex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Complex is trying to maintain the position but Del Norte is very close to passing his half guard.
Del Norte throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Complex to regain full guard.
Del Norte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Complex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Norte working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Complex's head.
Complex controls Del Norte momentarily but Del Norte frees himself.
Del Norte passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Complex is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complex is trying to control Del Norte's posture but Del Norte avoids it.
The strikes coming from Del Norte are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Del Norte throws a strike aimed at the side of Complex's head but Complex avoids it well.
Complex wants to control but Del Norte postures up.
The strikes coming from Del Norte are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Del Norte in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Complex is looking to regain half guard here but Del Norte keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Norte in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Del Norte tries to advance to mount but can't.
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 Fantinaz Del Norte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Del Norte scores with a jab to the body.
Del Norte just misses with a punch to the body.
Napoleon Complex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Del Norte does it's job there.
Del Norte misses the jab.
Complex feints and then cracks Del Norte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Del Norte down.
Complex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Norte manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Del Norte. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Complex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Norte decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Complex's guard.
Complex manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantinaz Del Norte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Norte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex throwing shots but Del Norte is blocking nicely.
Del Norte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Complex looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Del Norte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Complex is controlling the pace.
Del Norte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Del Norte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex managing to control the position.
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Complex keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Complex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Norte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Norte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Complex keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex trying to keep a closed guard but Del Norte is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Complex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Del Norte manages to get himself to full guard.
Del Norte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Complex postures up.
Complex slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Complex won't allow Del Norte to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Complex wants to control from the top but Del Norte keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Del Norte catches Complex right on the button with a cross.
Complex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Complex moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Norte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Del Norte scores with a decent looking hook.
Complex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Complex misses.
Napoleon Complex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Complex throws the left hand but Del Norte avoids the punch easily.
Complex scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Complex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Norte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Complex fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Fantinaz Del Norte did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Del Norte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Complex moves out of range of the strikes.
Complex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Complex wants it to stay on the feet.
Del Norte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Norte checks a leg kick.
Complex throws a hook but Del Norte blocks it.
Del Norte misses the jab.
Complex leaves Del Norte with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Complex gets caught flat footed, as Del Norte shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Complex controls Del Norte momentarily but Del Norte frees himself.
Del Norte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Complex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Complex working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex pulls Del Norte in to control the position.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving.
Complex is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Napoleon Complex.
Complex lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Complex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fantinaz Del Norte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complex stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Complex takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Complex throws a leg kick that is checked
and Del Norte counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Del Norte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Complex wants to sweep but no luck.
Del Norte trying to control but Complex is working from the bottom.
Del Norte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Complex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Norte has managed to get both his arms back between Complex's legs - danger averted.
Complex pulls Del Norte in close to prevent any damage.
Complex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Del Norte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Norte throws an elbow that misses. Complex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Del Norte's guard. Nice move by Complex!
Complex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Norte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Norte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Complex passes into side control.
Del Norte is looking to reverse the position.
Del Norte is not content to let Complex control the position.
Complex decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Norte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Complex avoids the body shot from Del Norte.
Jab by Complex.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Del Norte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Complex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Del Norte misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Complex misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Norte. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Complex misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fantinaz Del Norte will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Complex walks into a jab.
Del Norte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Del Norte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Complex is looking to control Del Norte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Complex avoid being mounted?
Complex makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Complex.
Complex wants to control the position but Del Norte says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Complex keeping control of the position.
Del Norte is working for a kimura but Complex is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex tries to get to full guard but Del Norte has control of the leg.
Del Norte is keen to just control but Complex is a slippery customer.
Complex is defending against the submission attempts here by Del Norte.
Complex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Norte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte trying to mount his opponent but Complex defends it.
Del Norte seems to be working for a kimura but Complex defends the submission attempt.
Complex actively working from the bottom here.
Complex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Norte.
Napoleon Complex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Complex is staying active underneath Del Norte, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Del Norte prevents Complex from improving his position.
Del Norte is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex trying to control from the bottom.
Del Norte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Complex sees it coming and defends easily.
Complex is trying to maintain the position but Del Norte is very close to passing his half guard.
Complex makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Complex.
Complex can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Del Norte controls the pace.
Complex controlling Del Norte's posture.
Complex trying to keep a closed guard but Del Norte is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex is controlling Del Norte's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Napoleon Complex.
Del Norte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Complex slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Del Norte there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Norte. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Norte misses with a hook to the body
and Complex counters with a good, hard body kick but Del Norte shrugs it off.
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!
Complex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Complex sends Del Norte crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Complex is motioning to the referee to let Del Norte up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Complex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Norte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fantinaz Del Norte!
Fantinaz Del Norte retains his bantamweight title!
Fantinaz Del Norte 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.
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