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Event:
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Date: Jan 13, 2020 |
#R1# Nunes throws a head kick that misses. Nunes throws a lazy head kick and Bera counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and Bera counters with a series of strikes. Nunes will be more careful next time no doubt. Bera avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Bera misses with a takedown attempt - Nunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nunes throws a head kick that misses. Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bera blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Leonardo Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bera shoots in but Nunes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Leonardo Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Bera. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bera avoids the head kick by Nunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! No luck for Bera with that takedown attempt. #T1# Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes is breathing heavily. Nunes throws a lazy head kick and Bera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Bera moves into the clinch. Bera has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nunes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Bera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bera closes the distance and clinches up with Nunes, looking for a takedown. Bera pushes Nunes against the cage but Nunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# Bera closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage. Nunes is looking to break free of the clinch but Bera has double underhooks. #BC2# Bera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bera is defended easily by Nunes. No luck for Bera with that takedown attempt. Nunes throws a head kick but Bera moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Bera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunes to the ground. Nunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nunes is looking for a counter combo. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera counters with a left and a right that stings Nunes. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. Bera wants to counter the offense by Nunes and move into the clinch position. Bera swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bera lands with an uppercut that bounces Nunes off the cage and back into range. Nunes misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Nunes. Bera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunes avoids it really well and circles away.#T3# Bera tries for a takedown but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nunes throws a lazy head kick and Bera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A head kick misses from Nunes. Bera is looking for the big counter here. Bera misses with a takedown attempt - Nunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Leonardo Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nunes throws a head kick but Bera moves out of range.
Bera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Bera dives in for a single leg takedown but Nunes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A head kick misses from Nunes. Bera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4# Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunes misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Bera. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Bera shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nunes misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Bera closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bera. Nunes leaves Bera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonardo Nunes will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Nunes lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Nunes. No joy for Bera on that attempt. Bera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nunes is out of range and Bera settles back down. Nunes throws a head kick but Bera moves out of range.
Bera blocks a head kick by Nunes.
#CL2# Bera instigates a clinch. Bera has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonardo Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bera is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bera scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bera fails with the takedown. Bera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Bera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunes to the ground. Nunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nunes is looking for a counter combo. Leonardo Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Bera. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Bera shoots in. Bera shoots in looking for a takedown but Nunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. As Bera looks to move away, Nunes throws a big counter combo but Bera just gets out of the way. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. Nunes stuffs the takedown. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nunes. A head kick from Nunes lands but Bera takes it in his stride. #TD2# Nunes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bera to score an easy takedown into full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bera is looking to work some ground and pound but Nunes has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Nunes keeping moving, preventing Bera from controlling successfully. #ES# Nunes pushes Bera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Nunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Bera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nunes, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Bera moves into the clinch.#BC# Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3##CL2# Bera drives through and clinches with Nunes against the cage.
Nunes tries to break the clinch but Bera is controlling the position. Bera keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Nunes manages to break the clinch.
Nunes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bera. A head kick by Nunes misses and Bera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunes throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Bera pushes Nunes up against the cage in a clinch. Bera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC# Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bera wants to land a leg kick but Nunes is out of range. #T4# Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bera lands a nice looking body shot.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. A head kick by Nunes misses and Bera counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nunes throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Bera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. Bera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Leonardo Nunes is winning the standup battle so far. Bera tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. Bera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nunes blocks a head kick by Bera.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Bera forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Nunes manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leonardo Nunes will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Bera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bera blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Bera forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nunes tries to break the clinch but Bera is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bera lands with a left to the head. Bera working some nice short punches in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bera. Nunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bera is looking to take this one to the mat. Leonardo Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Bera.#T1##BC# Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nunes. Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunes defends well and Bera ends up having to push Nunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bera avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Bera unleashes a big counter combination but Nunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera counters with a three punch combo that has Nunes backing up. Nunes nods at Bera to acknowledge the strikes. Bera tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. #CL2# Bera darts in and clinches Nunes up against the cage. Bera jumps guard but Nunes stands there with Bera around his waist. Bera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nunes throws a head kick that misses. Nunes throws a lazy head kick and Bera counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Bera avoids the head kick by Nunes.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Bera successfully pulls guard.
Bera wants to sweep here but Nunes controlling him for the moment. #SU# Nunes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bera, up you get! A head kick misses from Nunes. Nunes misses with a head kick.
Bera dives in for a single leg takedown but Nunes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nunes misses with a head kick.
Bera throws a body kick that misses. A head kick misses from Nunes. Nunes throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Bera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunes circles away. Bera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunes defends it nicely. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily. Bera is looking for the big counter here.#TD2# Bera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nunes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Nunes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Bera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Nunes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4# Nunes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nunes has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bera trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nunes doesn't escape. #SUB2# Bera working for a choke but Nunes is defending well. Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
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 Leonardo Nunes. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nunes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ken Bera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1# Marques lands with a slapping head kick. Marques looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD2# Nunes connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Marques to the floor! Nunes dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2# Marques is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Sandro Marques has been cut. 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!#SU2# Nunes gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Oh Marques is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Marques misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Look low, kick high! Nunes uses the oldest trick in the book to send Marques tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Nunes is absolutely delighted - when Marques wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonardo Nunes!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
#R1# Faber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Nunes misses with a head kick.
Faber avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Faber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nunes's guard. Faber trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom. Nunes is looking to stand up but Faber isn't so interested in that idea. Faber showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Faber passes easily into side control. Nice work. Nunes is being controlled here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Faber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1# Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Faber drags him back down. Faber fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Faber trying to control the position but Nunes is working away. #SUB2# Faber in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nunes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Urijah Faber!
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Date: Dec 19, 2019 |
#R1# Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Ryokale moves out of range easily. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Ryokale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ryokale trying to control from half guard but Nunes is working away. Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Ryokale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nunes sees it coming and defends easily. Ryokale wants to take a breather but Nunes is having none of it. #SUB2# Ryokale is looking for a kimura but Nunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryokale to get the leverage. Nunes is refusing to be controlled, as Ryokale sits in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
Ryokale slips a nice elbow through Nunes's hands, connecting with Nunes's forehead. Ground and pound from Ryokale. Ryokale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Nunes pushes Ryokale off looking to stand but Ryokale dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SUB2# Ryokale is working for a kimura but Nunes is defending it quite comfortably.
Nunes tries to kick Ryokale off but Ryokale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ryokale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ryokale is keen to just control but Nunes is a slippery customer. Ryokale tries to stand and escape but Nunes is controlling the position. Nunes pushes Ryokale off looking to stand but Ryokale dives back in and keeps control.
Nunes is trying to escape back to his feet but Ryokale uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ryokale is looking to take a break and control but Nunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ryokale controls the position from side control.#T2# Ryokale cracks Nunes with a big right hand but Nunes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ryokale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunes keeps working. Ryokale working the head and body with strikes. Check out the look on Ryokale's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nunes tries to escape but Ryokale is in control. #SUB2# Ryokale is trying to get an arm triangle but Nunes is defending well. Nunes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Ryokale working the head and body with strikes. Nunes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryokale has just dragged him back down to the mat. Ryokale in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3# Nunes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Nunes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2# Ryokale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Nunes is pushing Ryokale's head away, looking to escape. Ryokale manages to hold on to the position though.#ES# Nunes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2# Ryokale closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage. Ryokale looks winded! Nunes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Ryokale pulls guard. Nunes tries to stand but Ryokale is controlling from the bottom. Ryokale is pulling down on Nunes's head to control his posture. #T4# Ryokale has a closed guard, preventing Nunes from standing up. Ryokale lands a decent shot there. Ryokale throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Ryokale rushes Nunes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Nunes breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryokale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ryokale misses with a looping left. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ryokale feints the counter takedown. Nunes throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT# It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Ryokale closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruddo Ryokale dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes throws a head kick but Ryokale moves out of range.
Leonardo Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Ryokale has closed the distance and engaged Nunes in a clinch.
#TD2# Ryokale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nunes regains guard immediately. Ryokale trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom. Ryokale postures up and lands a big shot to Nunes's brow. Ryokale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ryokale won't allow Nunes to get back to his feet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryokale's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# Ryokale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ruddo Ryokale has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ryokale won't allow Nunes to get back to his feet. Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ryokale pushes down on Nunes's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ryokale is breathing heavily. Ryokale is keen to just control but Nunes is a slippery customer.#T1# Nunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nunes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ryokale manages to move to mount!
#SUB2# Ryokale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nunes is surviving well by controlling Ryokale's body position as best he can. Ryokale pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Nunes is trying to stand up. BOOM! Ryokale connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
Ryokale tries to control but Nunes wriggling away. Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
Ryokale has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ryokale trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##ES# Nunes somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Nunes throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Ryokale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ryokale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away. A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ryokale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nunes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryokale trying to land knees to the body.
Nunes working hard to break the clinch. Ryokale has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Nunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Ryokale has Nunes up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nunes tries to circle away but Ryokale has him pinned against the cage.#T3##BC# Nunes breaks from the clinch.
Ryokale blocks a head kick by Nunes.
A head kick misses from Nunes. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Ryokale moves out of range easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2# Ryokale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Ryokale moves nicely into side control. Check out the look on Ryokale's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nunes is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Nunes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Ryokale drags him back down. Nunes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4# Ryokale lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nunes down.
Ryokale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunes keeps working. Nunes defending against the ground and pound. Nunes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ryokale asserts his dominance and retains side control. Nunes prevents Ryokale from improving position. Nunes is trying to buck Ryokale off. Ryokale trying to control the action but Nunes is working from the bottom. Nunes is trying to buck Ryokale off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruddo Ryokale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Ryokale moves out of range easily. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ryokale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nunes slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryokale, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2# Ryokale moves into the clinch. Ryokale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ryokale scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nunes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryokale digs a right hand underneath Nunes's ribcage. Nunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC# Nunes breaks from the clinch.
Ryokale avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Ryokale wants to counter the offense by Nunes and move into the clinch position.#CL2# Ryokale clinches up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nunes tries to break free but Ryokale pushes him back against the cage. Nunes tries to break the clinch but Ryokale is controlling the position. Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Ryokale has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nunes managing to block the knees to the body from Ryokale.
#TD2# Ryokale has picked Nunes up - he's going for a ride! Ryokale dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nunes is not content to let Ryokale control the position.#T1# Nunes pushes Ryokale off looking to stand but Ryokale dives back in and keeps control.
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. Ryokale connects with a nice short shot to Nunes's temple. Ryokale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Nunes is trying to stand back up but Ryokale is controlling him
Ryokale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Nunes wants to get back to his feet. Nunes is staying active underneath Ryokale, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES# Nunes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ryokale keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Nunes tries to break the clinch but Ryokale is controlling the position. Ryokale wants to take the fight to the mat but Nunes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Nunes has had enough of the clinch but Ryokale keeps him there for the moment. Ryokale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Nunes is trying to force a seperation but Ryokale has the dominant position.#BC# Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Leonardo Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Nunes throws a head kick but Ryokale moves out of range.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Ryokale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nunes sprawls well initially but Ryokale persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Nunes is trying to stand up here but Ryokale is controlling him well. Ryokale trying to control the action but Nunes is working from the bottom. Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ryokale working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Nunes is refusing to be controlled, as Ryokale sits in half guard. Ryokale lands with a punch from half guard. Nunes is trying to stand up here but Ryokale is controlling him well. Ryokale works his way into side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ryokale is looking to take a break and control but Nunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Nunes is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Nunes is not content to let Ryokale control the position. Ryokale prevents Nunes from escaping the position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ryokale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nunes lands a head kick!
Nunes throws a head kick that misses. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Ryokale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nunes is trying to defend but Ryokale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Nunes is looking to escape. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ryokale lands a nice short elbow. Nunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryokale lands with a punch from half guard. Ryokale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Leonardo Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ruddo Ryokale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nunes lands a couple of sideways elbows.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ruddo Ryokale. I've got Ryokale 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruddo Ryokale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2019 |
#R1# Livingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nunes is looking for the big counter here. Nunes goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2# Nunes connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Livingston to the floor! Nunes dives in looking for the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Presley Livingston has been cut. 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! Nunes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Livingston. Nunes prevents Livingston from improving his position. The fighters are battling for position here. Livingston manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU2# Nunes gets to his feet - Livingston follows without any prompting. Livingston avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
#T1# Nunes misses with a head kick.
Livingston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Livingston moves out of range easily. Livingston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunes avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him. Livingston fails with the takedown. Livingston blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Nunes throws a nice head kick!
Nunes looks winded! Nunes misses with a head kick.
#CL# Livingston gets a clinch. #BC2# Nunes breaks from the clinch.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Livingston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunes defends it nicely.#T2# Livingston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Livingston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Livingston looks for a takedown but Nunes sprawls well.#CL# Livingston gets a clinch. Nunes tries to break the clinch but Livingston is controlling the position. #BC# Livingston breaks from the clinch.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonardo Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Livingston avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Livingston shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunes sprawls well. He's pushed Livingston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and Livingston counters with a right hand to the body. Nunes misses with a head kick.
Livingston fails to land the takedown.#T3# A head kick misses from Nunes. #CL# Livingston clinches. Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Livingston has him pressed against the cage. Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Livingston has him pressed against the cage. Livingston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nunes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nunes throws a head kick that half lands.
Livingston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nunes sprawls well. Nunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Livingston gets slowly back to his feet. A head kick from Nunes lands but Livingston takes it in his stride. #T4# Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Livingston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nunes manages to circle out of the way. Livingston shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Livingston blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Livingston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Nice takedown defense from Nunes. No joy for Livingston on that attempt. Livingston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Livingston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nunes, pushing him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Livingston decides to pull guard. #ES# Livingston has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nunes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Nunes lands with a slapping head kick. Nunes blocks the body kick.
Nunes lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Livingston darts in and clinches Nunes up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nunes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Presley Livingston's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Livingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #KD2# A head kick lands from Nunes that sends Livingston to the canvas. Livingston tries to scramble back to his feet but Nunes brings him back down into side control. #SU2# Nunes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Livingston blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses. 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! Nunes misses with a head kick.
Livingston closes the distance and clinches up with Nunes, looking for a takedown. Livingston pushes Nunes against the cage but Nunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Livingston moves out of range easily. Livingston throwing a counter right hand but Nunes manages to avoid it. Livingston blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Livingston tries to counter by clinching up but Nunes breaks away and moves out of range. Nunes throws a head kick but Livingston moves out of range.
Livingston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunes defends it nicely. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Livingston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nunes swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nunes misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL# Livingston gets a clinch. #T1# Nunes tries to break free but Livingston pushes him back against the cage. Livingston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2# Nunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nunes stuffs the takedown attempt from Livingston. Livingston gets slowly back to his feet. As Livingston backs off Nunes throws a huge counter combo but Livingston manages to avoid it all. Livingston shoots in and drives through. Nunes sprawls well. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and Livingston counters with a three punch combo that has Nunes backing up. Nunes nods at Livingston to acknowledge the strikes. Livingston works Nunes's body with a nice hook. Livingston tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range. Nunes lands with a slapping head kick. #TD# Livingston 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. Nunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2# Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Livingston passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Livingston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Nunes is looking to escape. Livingston slows the pace down in half guard. #SU# Livingston gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3# Livingston shoots in but Nunes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Livingston blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Livingston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nunes. A head kick misses from Livingston. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Livingston. Nunes throws a head kick that Livingston semi-blocks.
Livingston shoots in looking for a takedown but Nunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Livingston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Livingston. Livingston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and Livingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# A head kick by Nunes misses #CL# and Livingston moves into the clinch.#BC# Livingston breaks the clinch.
Nunes throws a head kick but Livingston moves out of range.
Livingston is looking to counter punch. Nunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nunes misses with a head kick.
Livingston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Livingston moves out of range easily. Livingston darts in looking for a takedown but Nunes gets double underhooks and turns Livingston into the cage. Nunes goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunes avoids the head kick by Livingston.
Nunes lands with a kick to the temple. Livingston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL# Livingston gets a clinch. Livingston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away. Livingston keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Presley Livingston's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL# Livingston pushes Nunes up against the cage in a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Livingston moves into the clinch. Livingston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nunes. Livingston tries to pull guard but Nunes holds him up against the cage and eventually Livingston drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Leonardo Nunes seems to be getting the better of the standup. Livingston is looking to clinch. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Livingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Livingston takes a kick to the side of the head. Livingston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nunes swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nunes throws a head kick but Livingston moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Livingston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1# Nunes misses with a head kick.
#CL# Livingston forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches. Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Livingston.#BC2# Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Livingston lands with a straight right. Nunes didn't see that one coming. Nunes lands with a kick to the temple. Livingston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Livingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Livingston shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunes sprawls well. He's pushed Livingston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Livingston misses with a takedown attempt - Nunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A head kick misses from Nunes. Livingston shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick by Nunes misses and Livingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Livingston darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Livingston moves out of range easily. Livingston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Livingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Livingston moves in looking to clinch but Nunes pushes him off. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Livingston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Livingston looks for a takedown but Nunes sprawls well. Nunes misses with a head kick.
#CL# Livingston closes the distance and clinches. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Livingston.#BC2# Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Nunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Livingston lands with a nice combination. Nunes backs away looking to recover. A head kick misses from Nunes. Livingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nunes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Livingston with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Livingston. Livingston fails with a takedown attempt. Nunes throws a counter combo. Nunes connects with a high kick. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Livingston looks for a takedown but Nunes sprawls well. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
#CL# Livingston gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nunes working hard to break the clinch. Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Livingston is trying to pull guard but Nunes has him pressed against the cage. Livingston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away. Nunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Livingston effectively controlling the action here.#BC# Livingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Presley Livingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Livingston wants to land a leg kick but Nunes is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonardo Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Nunes 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nunes!
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