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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become (One-X) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Aldo Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Ramos's face as Nogueira controls the position.
Nogueira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramos is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it.
Ramos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ramos trying to control but Nogueira postures up.
Nogueira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramos's head.
Ramos is looking for a sweep. Nogueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nogueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos manages to get to full guard.
Ramos wants to stand and escape but Nogueira is having none of it.
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nogueira is one step ahead there.
Nogueira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramos is trying to keep Nogueira in close.
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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ramos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nogueira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramos striking off his back but it's not causing Nogueira any problems.
Nogueira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nogueira, into his guard.
Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to pass to full mount but Ramos defends it.
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.
Ramos gets full guard.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Ramos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nogueira's guard.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four 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.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramos misses with a takedown
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ramos working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogueira has Ramos in his guard.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Ramos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira is trying to keep Ramos in close.
Ramos tries to stand but Nogueira is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Nogueira working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
Ramos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but Nogueira shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramos tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramos to the ground. Ramos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nogueira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
and Ramos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nogueira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a shoot takedown. Ramos fights it but they end up in guard.
Nogueira postures up.
Nogueira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira throws a strike but Ramos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Nogueira 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramos.
Nogueira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramos, who protects the arm well.
Ramos is trying to buck Nogueira off.
Ramos wants to control but Nogueira postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramos keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nogueira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nogueira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Ramos working for a triangle but Nogueira defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Ramos wants to stand but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramos has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to keep Ramos in close.
Ramos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramos forces his way into half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.
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 Aldo Ramos.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Nogueira!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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