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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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257 lbs
26 - 5 - 1 |
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260 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hymen feints and then cracks Rodrigo Nogueira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodrigo Nogueira down.
Hymen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hymen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodrigo Nogueira off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hymen throws out a loose jab but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodrigo Nogueira slips under a jab from Hymen.
Hymen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hymen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Hymen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigo Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hymen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control.
Hymen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Hymen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is keen to just control but Hymen is a slippery customer.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Hymen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hymen is just riding it out for now. Rodrigo Nogueira eventually gives up the hold.
Hymen is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hymen wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping busy.
Hymen tries to roll over but Rodrigo Nogueira keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodrigo Nogueira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodrigo Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Hymen defends it.
Hymen is looking to control Rodrigo Nogueira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hymen avoid being mounted?
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hymen tries to get to full guard but Rodrigo Nogueira has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hymen is not content to let Rodrigo Nogueira control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hymen's head.
Hymen wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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. Rodrigo Nogueira connects with a nice short shot to Hymen's temple.
Hymen is trying to maintain the position but Rodrigo Nogueira is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira prevents Hymen from improving his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Hymen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hymen defends it well.
Rodrigo Nogueira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Buster Hymen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hymen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hymen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hymen throws a right hand that misses
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hymen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but Hymen defends the submission attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen is controlling Rodrigo Nogueira's trapped leg to prevent Rodrigo Nogueira from advancing to side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control. Hymen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the ground and pound but Hymen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of digs.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hymen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hymen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hymen!
Rodrigo Nogueira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hymen off and has taken his back!
Rodrigo Nogueira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hymen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but Hymen defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Hymen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigo Nogueira to get the leverage.
Rodrigo Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hymen tries to get to full guard but Rodrigo Nogueira has control of the leg.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hymen is doing well to control the position and prevent Rodrigo Nogueira from advancing to side control.
Hymen manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hymen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodrigo Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hymen has managed to get both his arms back between Rodrigo Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Rodrigo Nogueira controls Hymen momentarily but Hymen frees himself.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigo Nogueira working for a triangle but Hymen defends it easily.
Hymen preventing the sweep.
Rodrigo Nogueira pulls Hymen in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hymen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodrigo Nogueira struggling a bit here.
Hymen decides to stand back up. Hymen steps back and let's Rodrigo Nogueira get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hymen looks to throw the jab but Rodrigo Nogueira is out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buster Hymen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hymen throws a leg kick but Rodrigo Nogueira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hymen throws the left hand but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hymen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigo Nogueira in his tracks.
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 Buster Hymen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rodrigo Nogueira blocks a head kick by Hymen.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Hymen throws a wild body kick that Rodrigo Nogueira sees coming a mile off.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Hymen misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Hymen misses with a hook.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hymen looks to throw the jab but Rodrigo Nogueira is out of range.
Hymen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hymen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hymen won't be happy with that.
Rodrigo Nogueira looks up at the clock and then as Hymen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rodrigo Nogueira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rodrigo Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hymen, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hymen, who protects the arm well.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hymen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hymen sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodrigo Nogueira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen looks to land a combination but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it well.
Hymen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Hymen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hymen connects with the punch.
Hymen misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigo Nogueira pushing down on Hymen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hymen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up in Hymen's guard and throws a big left but Hymen blocks it.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a strike but Hymen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Hymen pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira has a closed guard, preventing Hymen from standing up.
Hymen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to control.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hymen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hymen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodrigo Nogueira is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hymen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Hymen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hymen is looking to land body kicks.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hymen throws a head kick that misses.
Hymen clobbers Rodrigo Nogueira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodrigo Nogueira defending well as Hymen loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Buster Hymen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigo Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Hymen.
Hymen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hymen misses.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hymen throws a good cross that connects.
Hymen misses with a head kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Hymen throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigo Nogueira moves away and avoids it.
Hymen tries to land a body kick
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a single leg into guard. Hymen didn't expect that.
Hymen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hymen throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigo Nogueira's shoulder, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hymen, right into the meat.
Hymen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hymen misses with a kick to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hymen.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen throws a combination that misses
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hymen's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hymen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Nogueira preventing the sweep.
Hymen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Hymen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigo Nogueira can do to turn this around?
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hymen wants to stand and escape but Rodrigo Nogueira is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodrigo Nogueira working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hymen misses the jab.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the counter takedown but Hymen avoids it easily.
Hymen's corner calls for a 1-2. Hymen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That has opened up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut even more.
Hymen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hymen tries to land a front kick but Rodrigo Nogueira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter it with a takedown but Hymen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buster Hymen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hymen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigo Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hymen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodrigo Nogueira's calf.
Buster Hymen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hymen.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
Hymen tries to bum rush Rodrigo Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigo Nogueira feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hymen. Rodrigo Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hymen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hymen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Hymen is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodrigo Nogueira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Hymen had his way with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's time! Hymen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hymen. Rodrigo Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hymen throws out a loose jab but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hymen scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Hymen misses its intended target.
Hymen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hymen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hymen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't seem phased though.
Hymen throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigo Nogueira ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Rodrigo Nogueira dodges the punch combination from Hymen.
Rodrigo Nogueira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen misses with a left hand
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hymen's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira with a nice head shot there.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to work some ground and pound but Hymen has wrist control.
Hymen keeping moving, preventing Rodrigo Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Hymen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hymen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Hymen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hymen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodrigo Nogueira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen lands a nice hook to Rodrigo Nogueira's body. Rodrigo Nogueira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hymen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hymen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hymen misses with a body kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo Nogueira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hymen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigo Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Hymen.
Hymen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigo Nogueira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes one to the chin there.
Hymen misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen parries the strikes from Rodrigo Nogueira easily there. Rodrigo Nogueira is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hymen to escape.
Rodrigo Nogueira working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hymen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodrigo Nogueira scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira working away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rodrigo Nogueira is chipping away with strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodrigo Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Buster Hymen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hymen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen retains his heavyweight title!
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