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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between furia apatico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JASON NOGUEIRA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 lbs
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192 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, furia apatico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JASON NOGUEIRA!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
apatico doesn't manage to clinch there - NOGUEIRA circles away.
NOGUEIRA shoots for a double leg takedown but apatico sprawls well. He's pushed NOGUEIRA's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
NOGUEIRA lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as apatico backs up against the cage.
NOGUEIRA scores with a takedown into apatico's guard.
NOGUEIRA trying to control but apatico is working from the bottom.
apatico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
NOGUEIRA prevents apatico from getting back to his feet.
apatico 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as NOGUEIRA accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
NOGUEIRA trying to control but apatico is working from the bottom.
apatico is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
apatico is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
apatico pushes NOGUEIRA off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
NOGUEIRA darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
apatico tries to roll over but NOGUEIRA keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. apatico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
NOGUEIRA advances position into side control!
NOGUEIRA trying to control the position but apatico is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
apatico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked NOGUEIRA off and has taken his back!
apatico is breathing heavily.
NOGUEIRA is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
NOGUEIRA is in bad spot here.
NOGUEIRA tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
apatico lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
apatico working NOGUEIRA over with strikes here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
apatico wants to control the pace but NOGUEIRA is squirming around nicely.
NOGUEIRA is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
NOGUEIRA really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
apatico has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of NOGUEIRA's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NOGUEIRA can't escape the position.
NOGUEIRA tries to hold on but apatico pushes him away.
apatico content just to control the position here.
apatico looking for a guillotine from mount but NOGUEIRA is having none of it.
apatico throws some wild stikes that NOGUEIRA manages to avoid easily.
apatico looking to control but NOGUEIRA is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
apatico throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
NOGUEIRA is desperately trying to improve his position but apatico has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
NOGUEIRA throwing hammer fists to the chest of apatico. What's that going to do exactly?
NOGUEIRA slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
apatico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
NOGUEIRA works his way to full guard. Good work.
apatico looking to sit in guard and control but NOGUEIRA gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
NOGUEIRA trying to control the position from guard on top but apatico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
apatico lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for NOGUEIRA!
NOGUEIRA can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JASON NOGUEIRA will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
apatico tries for a takedown but NOGUEIRA circles away easily
and NOGUEIRA counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
apatico looking for submissions off his back.
NOGUEIRA passes the guard and advances to mount!
NOGUEIRA is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but apatico is surviving well by controlling NOGUEIRA's body position as best he can.
NOGUEIRA avoids the attempt from apatico to control.
NOGUEIRA working for a submission but apatico is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NOGUEIRA looking to control but apatico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
apatico avoids a series of strikes thrown by NOGUEIRA.
NOGUEIRA tries to control but apatico wriggling away.
apatico wants to hold on but NOGUEIRA pushes him away.
NOGUEIRA lands with some vicious ground and pound - can apatico hang on?
apatico is looking to get to half guard.
That's two 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.
NOGUEIRA has hold of apatico's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and apatico manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
NOGUEIRA is working for a guillotine from mount but apatico frees his head quite easily.
apatico is in all sorts of trouble here.
NOGUEIRA looking to secure an arm triangle but apatico defends it well.
NOGUEIRA avoids the attempt from apatico to control.
apatico is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NOGUEIRA looking for a guillotine from mount but apatico is having none of it.
NOGUEIRA working for a submission but apatico is keeping him at bay.
apatico sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
apatico is not content to let NOGUEIRA control the position.
apatico makes his way to full guard, as NOGUEIRA worked for a kimura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
apatico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NOGUEIRA doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NOGUEIRA manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
NOGUEIRA trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
apatico seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
apatico wants to stand and escape but NOGUEIRA is having none of it.
apatico can't keep his opponent in guard - NOGUEIRA advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
NOGUEIRA seems to be looking for submissions.
apatico lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JASON NOGUEIRA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
NOGUEIRA feints and as apatico raises his hands in defense, NOGUEIRA changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
NOGUEIRA won't allow apatico to get back to his feet.
NOGUEIRA sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed apatico's guard.
apatico trying to hold on to NOGUEIRA's head to control him but NOGUEIRA postures up.
NOGUEIRA slips a nice elbow through apatico's hands, connecting with apatico's forehead.
NOGUEIRA scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
NOGUEIRA thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
NOGUEIRA throws a strike but apatico avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
NOGUEIRA trying to control but apatico is working from the bottom.
NOGUEIRA is looking to stand up but apatico won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NOGUEIRA looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? apatico is fending him off so far but NOGUEIRA persists. Nope, apatico circles away and we're back to standing.
apatico closes the distance but NOGUEIRA moves to the side
and NOGUEIRA counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by NOGUEIRA.
NOGUEIRA scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
NOGUEIRA trying to control the position from guard on top but apatico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
apatico controlling the position.
NOGUEIRA postures up in apatico's guard and throws a big left but apatico blocks it.
apatico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
apatico pulls NOGUEIRA in close to prevent any damage.
apatico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
apatico wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NOGUEIRA closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - NOGUEIRA lands in his opponent's guard.
NOGUEIRA looking to sit in guard and control but apatico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
NOGUEIRA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
NOGUEIRA is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NOGUEIRA has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but apatico can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
NOGUEIRA is looking for a triangle but apatico pushes his legs off easily.
apatico wants to control from the top but NOGUEIRA keeps moving.
NOGUEIRA escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. apatico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
NOGUEIRA looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NOGUEIRA lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for apatico!
NOGUEIRA lands with some vicious ground and pound - can apatico hang on?
NOGUEIRA looking to secure an arm triangle but apatico defends it well.
NOGUEIRA fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
JASON NOGUEIRA is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NOGUEIRA swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and apatico is now in NOGUEIRA's guard. A big mistake from NOGUEIRA there, giving up the dominant position!
NOGUEIRA is trying to keep apatico in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
JASON NOGUEIRA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got NOGUEIRA 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JASON NOGUEIRA!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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