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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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260 lbs
26 - 12 - 0 |
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232 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sanjay Singh!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Singh misses with a combination
and Rodrigo Nogueira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigo Nogueira passes Singh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh gets back to full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Singh managing to control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Rodrigo Nogueira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Singh uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Singh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Singh tries to bum rush Rodrigo Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanjay Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigo Nogueira swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Singh throws a right hand that misses
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Nogueira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singh dives on top into guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Singh passes into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control but Singh postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh controlling the action here.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
Singh controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Singh connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigo Nogueira's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanjay Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigo Nogueira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Sanjay Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigo Nogueira staying out of range there.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Singh lands a jab to the nose.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position.
Singh stops Rodrigo Nogueira from standing up.
Rodrigo Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Rodrigo Nogueira working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Singh gets to his feet - Rodrigo Nogueira follows without any prompting.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Singh misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Singh is quick to defend against it.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigo Nogueira's shoulder, as Rodrigo Nogueira tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Singh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Rodrigo Nogueira is out of range.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigo Nogueira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Singh avoids it well and moves away.
Rodrigo Nogueira staying out of range there.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Singh is quick to defend against it.
Singh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanjay Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh connects with a nice looking jab.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's cut is getting worse.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigo Nogueira slips the punch.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Singh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Singh is quick to defend against it.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodrigo Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh throws a right and a left that Rodrigo Nogueira avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodrigo Nogueira.
Singh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rodrigo Nogueira has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanjay Singh 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. And we move into the final round!
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigo Nogueira.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Rodrigo Nogueira is out of range.
Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigo Nogueira staying out of range there.
Rodrigo Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh looks to land a left hand but Rodrigo Nogueira moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Singh!
Rodrigo Nogueira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a kimura but Singh is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to control the position but Singh is working away.
Singh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Singh with a big elbow.
Rodrigo Nogueira working the ground and pound but Singh is defending the strikes.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Singh works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodrigo Nogueira.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Singh is not content to let Rodrigo Nogueira control the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Singh's head.
Rodrigo Nogueira stalling away here and it's allowed Singh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira landing with the ground and pound.
Rodrigo Nogueira passes Singh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigo Nogueira throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh to regain full guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodrigo Nogueira has his hands on Singh's head, controlling the position.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking for a kimura but Singh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigo Nogueira to get the leverage.
Rodrigo Nogueira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rodrigo Nogueira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigo Nogueira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rodrigo Nogueira, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sanjay Singh.
I've got Singh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanjay Singh!
After winning the bout, Sanjay Singh 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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hype
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