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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blaylock's choice of entrance music: Alive. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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260 lbs
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279 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mookie Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blaylock punishes Rodrigo Nogueira's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaylock swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blaylock is pressing down on Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blaylock keeping full guard, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass.
Blaylock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Blaylock keeps moving.
Blaylock wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Blaylock keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaylock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira won't allow Blaylock to sweep him here.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaylock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blaylock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blaylock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blaylock!
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Blaylock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to buck Blaylock off but Blaylock is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock working away.
Rodrigo Nogueira being controlled for a moment.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blaylock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blaylock tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigo Nogueira defends it.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blaylock pulls his head out easily.
Blaylock controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blaylock pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to stand.
Blaylock stalling.
Blaylock is thwarting Rodrigo Nogueira's attempts to control the position.
Blaylock wants to take a breather but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
Blaylock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control but Blaylock passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rodrigo Nogueira defending against the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blaylock.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a sweep but Blaylock has passed into full mount! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaylock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to escape.
Blaylock prevents Rodrigo Nogueira from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodrigo Nogueira defending well as Blaylock loads up on a big left hand.
Blaylock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock throws a series of punches but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaylock.
A clash of legs there as Rodrigo Nogueira blocks the low kick.
Blaylock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blaylock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blaylock!
Blaylock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to control Blaylock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigo Nogueira avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo Nogueira is staying active underneath Blaylock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Blaylock content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mookie Blaylock hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Blaylock throws a right hand that Rodrigo Nogueira ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigo Nogueira also avoids with ease.
Blaylock tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Blaylock lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigo Nogueira.
Blaylock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaylock lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to drag Blaylock to the mat but Blaylock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Blaylock.
Blaylock stops a takedown attempt from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blaylock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blaylock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips a jab from Blaylock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigo Nogueira off balance momentarily.
Blaylock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blaylock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Blaylock is working away.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working for a kimura but Blaylock is defending it quite comfortably.
Blaylock has a hand on Rodrigo Nogueira's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodrigo Nogueira takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock is looking to improve his position but Rodrigo Nogueira isn't that keen on the idea.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaylock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaylock wants to control from the top but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Blaylock pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaylock defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Blaylock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodrigo Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Blaylock.
Blaylock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodrigo Nogueira. That did some damage!
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaylock cracks Rodrigo Nogueira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigo Nogueira walks into a straight right hand from Blaylock.
Blaylock tries to clinch but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range.
Blaylock throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigo Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock jabs Rodrigo Nogueira right on the nose. Rodrigo Nogueira blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaylock.
Blaylock misses with a combination
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a single leg into guard. Blaylock didn't expect that.
Blaylock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses.
Blaylock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blaylock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Blaylock trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigo Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira has an active guard here but Blaylock has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Blaylock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to hold on to Blaylock's head to control him but Blaylock postures up.
Blaylock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Blaylock seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mookie Blaylock was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Blaylock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaylock.
Mookie Blaylock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Blaylock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is getting worse.
Blaylock misses with a kick to the body.
Blaylock takes a swing at Rodrigo Nogueira's ribcage but misses.
Blaylock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blaylock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Blaylock misses.
A cross from Blaylock lands.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to keep at a distance but Blaylock has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock pushes Rodrigo Nogueira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaylock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigo Nogueira or not.
Blaylock scores with a hook to the body.
Blaylock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blaylock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Blaylock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blaylock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaylock digs a right hand underneath Rodrigo Nogueira's ribcage. Rodrigo Nogueira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaylock digs a right hand underneath Rodrigo Nogueira's ribcage. Rodrigo Nogueira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaylock pushes Rodrigo Nogueira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaylock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jeez, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mookie Blaylock!
Mookie Blaylock is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mookie Blaylock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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