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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koks Fajter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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176 cm
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163 lbs
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180 cm
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Koks Fajter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Nascimento! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nascimento pushes Fajter up against the cage in a clinch. Fajter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nascimento can't find room to land a body shot as Fajter controls the action.
Nascimento is pressed up against the cage. Fajter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nascimento down to the mat. Nascimento avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Fajter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nascimento sneaks back into half guard. Nascimento is staying active underneath Fajter, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Fajter is pressing down on Nascimento's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nascimento is holding on for now. Fajter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nascimento does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Nascimento is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Fajter is tying to control. Nascimento wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Nascimento tries to kick Fajter off but Fajter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Fajter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Nascimento doesn't manage to clinch there - Fajter circles away.
Nascimento misses with a takedown attempt so Fajter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fajter looking to sit in guard and control but Nascimento gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Fajter working a defensive guard here.
Fajter pulls Nascimento in close to prevent any damage. Nascimento wants to control from the top but Fajter keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nascimento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nascimento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fajter keeping moving, preventing Nascimento from controlling successfully. Nascimento looks gassed! Nascimento gets to his feet - Fajter follows without any prompting. Nascimento gets caught flat footed, as Fajter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Fajter wants to control from the top but Nascimento keeps moving. Fajter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Fajter wants to pass the guard but Nascimento is keeping the position. Nascimento escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fajter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fajter trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom. Nascimento is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Fajter is trying to maintain the position but Nascimento is very close to passing his half guard. Fajter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nascimento is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Fajter is looking for a sweep. Nascimento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fajter is trying to control but can't.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Koks Fajter just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Fajter tries to keep at a distance but Nascimento has taken the fight into the clinch. Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nascimento tries for a takedown but Fajter manages to get underhooks.
Fajter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Nascimento is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Fajter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nascimento on the ground. Fajter trying to strike off his back.
Fajter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nascimento is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fajter is trying to keep Nascimento in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koks Fajter dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Fajter with that takedown attempt. Nascimento is looking to clinch. Fajter shoots in but no luck this time. Nascimento tries to clinch and Fajter counters with a left to the body. Fajter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nascimento pinned against the cage. Nascimento gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koks Fajter. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck for Fajter with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nascimento clinches up with Fajter and pushes him back against the cage. Nascimento is trying to break the clinch but Fajter has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fajter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fajter keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fajter looks for a takedown but Nascimento sprawls well. Nascimento has closed the distance and engaged Fajter in a clinch.
Nascimento wants a takedown.
Nascimento throws a punch but it's blocked by Fajter. Fajter letting Nascimento take a breather here. Nascimento breaks the clinch.
Nascimento is looking to clinch. Fajter fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nascimento throws a series of punches but Fajter moves out of range. Nascimento is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nascimento lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nascimento fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nascimento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nice takedown defense from Nascimento. No joy for Fajter on that attempt. Nascimento is looking to slow Fajter down with leg kicks. David Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nascimento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nascimento misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nascimento feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Fajter wants to sweep but no luck. Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Fajter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nascimento thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fajter wants to sweep but no luck. Nascimento trying to control but Fajter is working from the bottom. Nascimento decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Fajter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nascimento moves into range and clinches up with Fajter. Nascimento with a knee to the head.
Nascimento can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fajter as Nascimento tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nascimento is trying to drag Fajter to the mat but Fajter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Nascimento is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fajter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Fajter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Nascimento is looking to reverse the position. The ground and pound from Fajter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Nascimento wants to control but Fajter postures up. Fajter wants to control but Nascimento is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Nascimento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nascimento misses with a looping left. Nascimento looks to score with a jab to the body but Fajter is just out of range. Fajter throws a series of strikes that have Nascimento backpedaling.
Fajter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fajter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
Fajter shoots and misses and Nascimento counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nascimento. Nascimento jumps guard but Fajter stands there with Nascimento around his waist. Nascimento gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fajter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nascimento gets underhooks to prevent Fajter's takedown attempt.
Nascimento tries to score a body lock takedown but Fajter shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nascimento is trying to break free. Nascimento wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nascimento can't get the takedown.
Koks Fajter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Nascimento. A short right from Fajter on the inside. Fajter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nascimento is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Fajter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fajter breaks the clinch.
Nascimento tries to clinch but Fajter moves away and Fajter moves into the clinch. Nascimento breaks the clinch.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fajter swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nascimento misses with a takedown and Fajter counters with a takedown into side control. Fajter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nascimento keeps working. Fajter tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nascimento has one of Fajter's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Nascimento is trying to improve his position. Fajter trying to control the position but Nascimento is working away. Nascimento explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Fajter shoots in for a double leg but Nascimento sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nascimento plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Nascimento wants to clinch. Fajter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fajter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nascimento's waist but Nascimento gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fajter off to one side. Fajter shoots in looking for a takedown. Nascimento tries to sprawl out of it but Fajter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nascimento manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Fajter moves out of range as Nascimento throws a body kick.
Nascimento wants to clinch but Fajter slips to the side and Fajter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nascimento's guard. Fajter trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nascimento wants to sweep here but Fajter controlling him for the moment. Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Fajter from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fajter trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom. Nascimento bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fajter's guard. Nascimento is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Nascimento has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fajter is proving hard to escape from. Fajter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nascimento's guard. Fajter trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Koks Fajter showed his dominance in that final round. I think Fajter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koks Fajter!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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