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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Nergov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kristian Nergov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Quintana!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintana moves in looking to clinch but Nergov pushes him off.
Nergov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quintana cracks Nergov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quintana tries to close the distance and clinch but Nergov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Nergov misses the target.
Quintana moves into the clinch.
Quintana lands a right hand.
Quintana is trying to stall.
Quintana is leaning against Nergov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nergov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nergov is thwarting Quintana's attempts to control the position.
Quintana tries to get to full guard but Nergov has control of the leg.
Quintana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nergov.
Nergov throwing shots but Quintana is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nergov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Quintana to regain full guard.
Nergov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quintana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nergov stands up and waves to Quintana to follow him.
Quintana clinches with his opponent.
Quintana has Nergov pushed against the cage.
Quintana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quintana lands with a short shot to the head.
Nergov letting Quintana take a breather here.
Quintana leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Quintana's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nergov.
Quintana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Quintana.
Nergov is trying to drag Quintana to the mat but Quintana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quintana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nergov.
Quintana working aggressively here.
Nergov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nergov is trying to drag Quintana to the mat but Quintana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Nergov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quintana leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nergov is looking for a takedown.
Nergov prevents a body shot from Quintana.
Quintana looking to stall.
Quintana tries to throw a body punch but Nergov avoids it by throwing Quintana back against the cage.
Nergov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nergov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nergov throwing strikes but missing.
Nergov advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nergov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Quintana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Quintana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nergov is trying to move to mount but Quintana reverses beautifully and ends up in Nergov's guard.
Quintana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nergov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Quintana dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Quintana dominated that round.
That's time! Nergov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quintana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nergov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nergov misses with a two punch combination.
Quintana tries to clinch but Nergov is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Quintana. No joy for Nergov on that attempt.
Quintana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nergov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Quintana has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nergov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nergov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Quintana works Nergov's body with a nice hook.
Quintana is looking to clinch.
Quintana moves in looking to clinch but Nergov pushes him off.
Kristian Nergov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nergov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Quintana defends well and Nergov ends up having to push Quintana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nergov takes one to the side of the head.
Quintana closes the distance and clinches.
Nergov tries for a takedown but Quintana manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Nergov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quintana tries to throw a body punch but Nergov avoids it by throwing Quintana back against the cage.
Nergov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quintana pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana tries to clinch but Nergov is having none of it.
Quintana moves away from the strike by Nergov.
Fernando Quintana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quintana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quintana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nergov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Quintana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nergov doesn't seem phased though.
Quintana tries to clinch but Nergov is having none of it.
Quintana blocks a head kick by Nergov.
Fernando Quintana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quintana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quintana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nergov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quintana has managed to clinch.
Quintana prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Quintana.
A short left from Quintana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quintana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fernando Quintana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nergov prevents a body shot from Quintana.
Nergov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quintana just leaning against Nergov, taking a breather.
Quintana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quintana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quintana pushes Nergov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quintana is struggling to control the position.
Quintana tries to throw a body punch but Nergov avoids it by throwing Quintana back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana can't get the takedown.
Nergov blocks a body shot from Quintana.
Nergov wants to take the fight to the mat but Quintana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nergov tightens his grip and picks Quintana up, before dumping him to the ground. Quintana manages to land in guard.
Nergov is looking to work some ground and pound but Quintana has wrist control.
Quintana seems keen to control Nergov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nergov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana forces his way into half guard.
Nergov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Quintana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nergov tries to kick Quintana off but Quintana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quintana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Quintana 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Quintana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Quintana scores with a body shot.
Nergov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quintana sprawls well. Quintana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nergov gets slowly back to his feet.
Quintana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nergov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernando Quintana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quintana tries to clinch but Nergov is having none of it.
Quintana clinches up against the cage.
Quintana can't find room to land a body shot as Nergov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quintana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quintana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quintana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nergov blocks a body shot from Quintana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quintana.
Quintana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Quintana as the two fighters clinch.
Quintana stalling in the clinch but Nergov improves position.
Nergov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Nergov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quintana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nergov wants a takedown.
Quintana slowing the pace effectively.
Nergov blocks a body shot from Quintana.
Quintana works on Nergov's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quintana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana swings wildly with an uppercut but Nergov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quintana scores with a shot to the side of Nergov's head.
Nergov tightens his grip and picks Quintana up, before dumping him to the ground. Quintana manages to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quintana is on top in 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!
Quintana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Quintana passes Nergov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quintana slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana is pressing down on Nergov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nergov is holding on for now.
Quintana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Quintana is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kristian Nergov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nergov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quintana pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Quintana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quintana 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Quintana!
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RATING
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