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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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156 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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182 cm
27
155 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira closes the distance and pushes Wayne back into the cage.
Nogueira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nogueira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nogueira breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira has closed the distance and engaged Wayne in a clinch.
Nogueira crunches a lovely knee into Wayne's ribcage.
Nogueira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wayne uses from the top position.
Nogueira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wayne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne preventing the sweep.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira is adopting a defensive guard.
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wayne is one step ahead there.
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.
Wayne trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nogueira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wayne is looking for a counter combo.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wayne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira gets to his feet - Wayne follows without any prompting.
Vitor Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira gets a takedown into half guard.
Nogueira stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Nogueira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wayne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nogueira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wayne on his heels. He'll look to pass Wayne's guard now, I'm sure.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Wayne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nogueira defends it easily.
Nogueira stands and steps away. Wayne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nogueira forces Wayne back against the cage and clinches.
Nogueira is trying to trip Wayne. He has hold of a leg but Wayne is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nogueira persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nogueira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wayne has his foot on Nogueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nogueira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira stands and steps away. Wayne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Nogueira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nogueira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wayne sprawls well initially but Nogueira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nogueira in particular looking to stall.
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nogueira pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira decides to stand up.
Nogueira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Nogueira back against the cage.
Nogueira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nogueira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nogueira showed some decent athleticism there.
Nogueira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nogueira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wayne wants to get back to full guard but Nogueira has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira landing shots from mount.
Nogueira controlling his opponent.
Wayne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.
Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nogueira with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nogueira prevents Wayne from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nogueira gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wayne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nogueira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nogueira is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nogueira decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wayne to his feet.
Nogueira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wayne was covering up waiting for the punch and Nogueira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nogueira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wayne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wayne is looking for a triangle but Nogueira pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira passes into half guard.
Nogueira stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Wayne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira lands a couple of digs.
Wayne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nogueira is aware though and is defending well.
Wayne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nogueira has passed into half guard!
Nogueira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nogueira controlling the pace.
Nogueira is working for a kimura but Wayne is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira working Wayne over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to pass to mount but Wayne is defending the position.
Nogueira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
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. Nogueira connects with a nice short shot to Wayne's temple.
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.
Nogueira is working for a submission of some sort.
Nogueira trying to control the pace.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
Nogueira slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nogueira pulls his head out easily.
Nogueira lands with a punch from half guard.
Nogueira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nogueira is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wayne wants to improve his position but Nogueira is controlling well.
Conor Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vitor Nogueira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nogueira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Nogueira!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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