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Event:
BB 35 - McWrestler vs Wright
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Chumbo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chumbo wants it to stay on the feet.
Nascimento has a takedown stuffed.
Nascimento is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chumbo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nascimento drives through with a takedown into Chumbo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nascimento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Chumbo keeps moving.
Chumbo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nascimento content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chumbo working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Chumbo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nascimento prevents Chumbo from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nascimento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nascimento is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nascimento goes for a double leg but Chumbo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chumbo continues to drive forward.
Chumbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chumbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nascimento is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chumbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nascimento is trying to pull guard but Chumbo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chumbo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nascimento is defending well.#BC2#
Chumbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chumbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Chumbo dives in and scores a takedown into Nascimento's guard.
Nascimento wants to get back to his feet but Chumbo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chumbo won't allow Nascimento to sweep him here.
Chumbo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chumbo is nestled in close to Nascimento, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nascimento regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chumbo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chumbo landing some decent shots from guard.
Chumbo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Nascimento escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chumbo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chumbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nascimento throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chumbo escapes and throws Nascimento's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chumbo working the body and head with strikes.
Nascimento tries to bench press Chumbo off him but Chumbo keeps the position.
A big shot lands for Chumbo! That's hurt Nascimento! Will he recover? Chumbo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Chumbo! |
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Event:
BB 24 - Abner vs Olsen 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Nascimento wants to clinch up but Ortega keeps it at a distance.
Nascimento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ortega cracks Nascimento with a good jab.
Ortega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Nascimento closes the distance and clinches.
Nascimento is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ortega lands a shot to the body.
Nascimento leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nascimento has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Noah Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Nascimento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Ortega is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Nascimento successfully pulls guard.
Ortega 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. #SUB2#
Nascimento working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nascimento working a defensive guard here.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Nascimento can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
Nascimento seems keen to control Ortega's posture.
Ortega trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ortega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nascimento has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortega has managed to get both his arms back between Nascimento's legs - danger averted.
Ortega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Nascimento looking for a guillotine here but Ortega defends easily.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Nascimento's brow.
Nascimento tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
Ortega is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron Muscle MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nascimento swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ortega trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nascimento working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nascimento working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortega looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nascimento has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Nascimento.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nascimento is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nascimento is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nascimento looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega stands and throws Nascimento's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ortega advances nicely into full mount.
Nascimento is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nascimento tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ortega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nascimento moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Nascimento goes for a double leg but Ortega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortega continues to drive forward.
Nascimento shoots in but no luck this time.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortega sprawls well. Ortega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
Noah Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Nascimento.
Both fighters circling a little - Ortega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nascimento shoots in and drives through. Ortega sprawls well.
Nascimento has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortega. That's going to slow Nascimento down.
Ortega lands a head kick!
#TD#
Ortega bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nascimento throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nascimento can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nascimento is breathing heavily.
Nascimento tries to clinch there but Ortega circles away.
Ortega digs a good hook to Nascimento's body.
#TD#
Ortega scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ortega just content to control the position.
Ortega connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nascimento some visible discomfort.
Ortega is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Ortega working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ortega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega looks up at the clock and then as Nascimento takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortega smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2##SUB#
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nascimento, who protects the arm well.
Ortega slows the pace down.
Ortega landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nascimento tries to improve position but can't.
Ortega landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ortega tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Noah Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortega in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Ortega goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nascimento has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ortega but great work by Nascimento.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ortega is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nascimento off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Ortega is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3##SUB#
Ortega has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nascimento has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nascimento wants to escape the position.
Nascimento just trying to survive but Ortega is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Ortega.
Ortega tries to keep control of the position but Nascimento is staying busy.
Ortega is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ortega tries to keep control of the position but Nascimento is staying busy.#T4#
Nascimento tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nascimento tries to hold on but Ortega postures up.#SUB#
Ortega goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nascimento is on top in guard.
Ortega throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nascimento defends well.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nascimento sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortega's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Nascimento has Ortega up against the cage in a clinch.
Nascimento tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ortega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Nascimento manages to pull guard.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nascimento throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Ortega throwing strikes from guard but Nascimento blocks nicely.
Ortega won't allow Nascimento to sweep him here.
Ortega passes Nascimento's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ortega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nascimento is trying is best to control the position here.
Nascimento is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Ortega passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ortega looking to control but Nascimento is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Ortega is really struggling to control Nascimento but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nascimento is looking to get to half guard.
Nascimento regains half guard.
Nascimento is controlling Ortega's trapped leg to prevent Ortega from advancing to side control.
Nascimento is looking to control Ortega's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nascimento avoid being mounted?
Ortega wants to take a breather but Nascimento is having none of it. #T3#
Nascimento trying to control from the bottom.
Nascimento tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Nascimento is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nascimento doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortega. #SUB#
Ortega is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES2#
Nascimento pushes Ortega off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Ortega scores with a nice head shot.
Nascimento darts in looking for a takedown but Ortega gets double underhooks and turns Nascimento into the cage.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nascimento tries to clinch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Nascimento takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortega thuds a left hand into Nascimento's body.#TD#
Nascimento tries to sprawl but Ortega drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega slips a nice elbow through Nascimento's hands, connecting with Nascimento's forehead.
Leonardo Nascimento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortega is stalling here. Nascimento is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ortega seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nascimento has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ortega sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nascimento lands a nice short elbow.
Nascimento trying to pass the guard but Ortega defending well.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Noah Ortega!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Noah Ortega!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Noah Ortega!
Noah Ortega wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Noah Ortega, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BB 16 - Paris vs Tavares
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Nascimento wants to clinch
and Adefemi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Nascimento has been cut.#CL2#
Nascimento drives through and clinches with Adefemi against the cage.
Nascimento is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adefemi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nascimento is looking for a takedown.
Nascimento has Adefemi pressed against the cage, preventing Adefemi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adefemi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Adefemi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Adefemi circles away easily
and Adefemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steven Adefemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Nascimento.
Nascimento shoots in for a double leg but Adefemi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nascimento takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Adefemi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nascimento moves into the clinch.
Nascimento prevents Adefemi from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Nascimento tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adefemi smiles and moves away.
Nascimento throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adefemi's waist but Adefemi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nascimento off to one side.
Adefemi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nascimento wants to clinch
and Adefemi scores with a counter punch that sends Nascimento to the canvas! Adefemi smells blood - he's punishing Nascimento with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nascimento has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Adefemi!
Steven Adefemi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CMMA 182
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Nascimento moves into the clinch.
Osiris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Nascimento pulls guard effortlessly.
Nascimento is looking to stand up but Osiris isn't so interested in that idea.
Osiris wants to stand but Nascimento has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Osiris prevents Nascimento from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osiris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nascimento is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Nascimento looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osiris is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Nascimento looking to score a takedown here. Osiris is defending well but Nascimento drives through and ends up in Osiris's guard.
Nascimento looking to sit in guard and control but Osiris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Nascimento had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osiris defends it easily.
Osiris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nascimento is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Osiris stops Nascimento from standing up.
Osiris wants to stand but Nascimento has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Nascimento is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osiris is aware though and is defending well.
Nascimento wants to stand and escape but Osiris is having none of it.
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. #REVR##T3#
Osiris is staying active underneath Nascimento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Osiris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nascimento prevents Osiris from standing back up.
Nascimento sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Osiris defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nascimento is pressing down on Osiris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Osiris is holding on for now.
Nascimento sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Nascimento gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nascimento with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Osiris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nascimento! Osiris lets Nascimento back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Nascimento is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Nascimento has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osiris fakes the body blow, causing Nascimento to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nascimento goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Osiris!
Our winner, Eric Osiris, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CMMA 170 Skellington v Popkov
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Mahogany lands with a kick to the temple. Nascimento shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Mahogany throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nascimento tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mahogany is in Nascimento's guard.
Mahogany pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nascimento is keeping the position for now.
Mahogany 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. #SUB#
Nascimento working for a triangle but Mahogany defends it easily.
Mahogany trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mahogany drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nascimento manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mahogany has Nascimento in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany is controlling Nascimento's posture.#T1#
Nascimento advances position into side control!
Mahogany tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nascimento wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mahogany gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nascimento is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Nascimento passes to side control.
Nascimento cracks Mahogany with a big right hand but Mahogany just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Nascimento wants to control but Mahogany is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Nascimento's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mahogany is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nascimento misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mahogany wants to control but Nascimento postures up.
Nascimento creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mahogany sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Nascimento tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mahogany struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Nascimento is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahogany is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mahogany is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nascimento's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nascimento is trying to control. Mahogany wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nascimento is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahogany is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahogany has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nascimento is working away from the top position though.
Mahogany is looking to improve his position.
Mahogany is trying to control but Nascimento manages to pass to mount!
Mahogany is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nascimento can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahogany is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahogany is in a horrible position here. Nascimento smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nascimento dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mahogany scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Nascimento drives through with a takedown into Mahogany's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Nascimento avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nascimento showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nascimento passes Mahogany's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento trying to pass the guard but Mahogany defending well.
Nascimento not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nascimento tries to pass to full mount but Mahogany defends it. #T1##SUB#
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahogany has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mahogany is refusing to be controlled, as Nascimento sits in half guard.
Mahogany keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mahogany is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahogany is looking to control Nascimento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahogany avoid being mounted?
Mahogany tries to roll over but Nascimento keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nascimento uses his free foot to push down on Mahogany's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to control Nascimento's body but Nascimento pushes him off. Mahogany squirms to his side and now Nascimento has his back! #SUB#
Nascimento tightening his grip on Mahogany, looking for the choke.
Nascimento controlling well, preventing Mahogany from escaping the position.
Mahogany is still trying to improve position.
Nascimento lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
Nascimento looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Mahogany rolls, trying to escape but Nascimento keeps control of the position.
Mahogany turns into Nascimento and is now in his guard.
Mahogany stopping the sweep attempt from Nascimento.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Nascimento keeps moving.
Mahogany trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nascimento wants to stand up but Mahogany is controlling him.
Mahogany advances to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mahogany looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nascimento wants to improve his position but Mahogany is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mahogany is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mahogany looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nascimento wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nascimento dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahogany throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nascimento's head.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mahogany is in trouble now - Nascimento has advanced to mount!
Nascimento postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mahogany looks a forlorn figure.
Nascimento with shots to the head and body - Mahogany looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento looking to control but Mahogany is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mahogany wants to hold on but Nascimento pushes him away.
Leonardo Nascimento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Nascimento takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nascimento looking to control but Mahogany is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nascimento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Nascimento lands a couple of good shots and Mahogany has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mahogany rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mahogany wants to control but Nascimento is keeping busy.
Nascimento working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nascimento works his way into side control.
Nascimento throws a strike aimed at the side of Mahogany's head but Mahogany avoids it well.
Mahogany is looking to reverse the position.
Mahogany wants to control but Nascimento postures up.
Nascimento wants to control but Mahogany is keeping him busy.
Nascimento throws an elbow but Mahogany slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nascimento controlling the position.
Nascimento trying to control the position but Mahogany is working away. #T3#
Mahogany manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mahogany is refusing to be controlled, as Nascimento sits in half guard.
Nascimento working Mahogany over with strikes.
Leonardo Nascimento is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahogany is not content to let Nascimento control the position.
Nascimento slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nascimento seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahogany does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mahogany looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nascimento content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mahogany gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nascimento doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nascimento manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Nascimento showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nascimento, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nascimento!
In defeat, Rich Mahogany stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 160 Camara v Ferkingstad
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Nascimento darts in looking for a takedown but Wilva gets double underhooks and turns Nascimento into the cage.
Nascimento tries to clinch up.
Nascimento shoots for a takedown but Wilva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilva scores with a jab. Nascimento acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nascimento doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Wilva counters by clinching up.
Sanderlei Wilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Nascimento.
Wilva is trying to break the clinch but Nascimento is controlling him.#TD2#
Nascimento has picked Wilva up - he's going for a ride! Nascimento dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wilva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nascimento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nascimento working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wilva wants to get back to his feet.
Nascimento is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Nascimento there. #T1#
Wilva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nascimento scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nascimento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nascimento trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Wilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Nascimento.
Wilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nascimento thows a huge punch but Wilva dodges it nicely.
#T2##SUB2#
Nascimento is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilva tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Nascimento is working for a kimura but Wilva is defending it quite comfortably.
Nascimento not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilva wants to control but Nascimento is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nascimento trying to control from half guard but Wilva is working away. #T3#
Wilva wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura but Wilva is defending well.
#SUB2#
Nascimento is working for a submission of some sort.
Nascimento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nascimento not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Wilva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nascimento.
Wilva is refusing to be controlled, as Nascimento sits in half guard.
Nascimento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Nascimento in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wilva tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nascimento!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Nascimento! |
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Event:
CMMA 144 Wagner v Lafayette
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Leopoldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Nascimento sprawls well. He's pushed Leopoldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leopoldo fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Nascimento's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Nascimento shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Leopoldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leopoldo tries to roll over but Nascimento keeps him under control.
Leopoldo trying to control but Nascimento postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nascimento is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leopoldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Leopoldo is refusing to be controlled, as Nascimento sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Nascimento is working for a submission of some sort.
Nascimento not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leopoldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nascimento is keen to just control but Leopoldo is a slippery customer.
Nascimento prevents Leopoldo from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leopoldo is not content to let Nascimento control the position.
Nascimento lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Leopoldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nascimento missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nascimento is thwarting Leopoldo's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Nascimento is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leopoldo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nascimento throwing shots but Leopoldo is blocking nicely.
Nascimento thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Nascimento is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leopoldo defends it well. #SUB#
Nascimento is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Leopoldo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Nascimento! |
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Event:
CMMA 133 Zhao v Tautua
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Nascimento throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nascimento off to one side.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Nascimento moves into the clinch.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nascimento has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nascimento tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Nascimento off balance momentarily.
Nascimento looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Nascimento persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Nascimento tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.#T1#
Nascimento tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Nascimento definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nascimento shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Nascimento throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nascimento is in Barnes's guard.
Nascimento trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Nascimento preventing the sweep.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Nascimento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nascimento is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes postures up in Nascimento's guard and throws a big left but Nascimento blocks it.
Barnes is working Nascimento over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Nascimento is retaining full guard.
Barnes works over Nascimento with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Nascimento has wrist control.
Barnes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nascimento's guard.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes stops Nascimento from standing up.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Nascimento keeps moving.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Nascimento blocks nicely.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nascimento wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnes is in close to Nascimento's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nascimento works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nascimento has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Nascimento has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Barnes lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Nascimento sprawling to the canvas. Barnes follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Nascimento hang on? #ROC2#Nascimento is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Nascimento has been cut.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oh Nascimento is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Nascimento blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nascimento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes working Nascimento over with strikes.
Nascimento wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Nascimento is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes works his way into side control.
The strikes coming from Barnes are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Barnes cracks Nascimento with a big elbow.
Nascimento tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nascimento seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes working away.
Barnes wants to control but Nascimento is keeping him busy.
Eric Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes takes a little break here. Nascimento wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nascimento manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes is pressing down on Nascimento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Nascimento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Nascimento has moved into half guard.
Barnes is looking to control Nascimento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Nascimento is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Nascimento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barnes wants to control but Nascimento is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Nascimento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nascimento controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Barnes pushes Nascimento off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Nascimento's cut.
That's time! Nascimento's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nascimento takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eric Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nascimento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nascimento there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nascimento fails with the takedown
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nascimento shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Nascimento misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nascimento. Nascimento circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes feints with a jab and clips Nascimento right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Nascimento is sent crashing into the canvas and Barnes leaps in for the kill! Nascimento tries to get to his feet but Barnes is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Nascimento is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Barnes!
After the fight, Eric Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CMMA 119 Wagner v Yrkje
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Nascimento has a takedown stuffed.
Parker scores with a one two! Nascimento had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Nascimento clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Nascimento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Parker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Nascimento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Nascimento gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Parker to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Nascimento has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Parker is trying to keep an underhook but Nascimento manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Parker trying to control from the bottom.
Parker is pressing down on Nascimento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nascimento must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nascimento sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nascimento gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Parker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nascimento controlling from the top position.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nascimento looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Nascimento has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Parker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nascimento is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Parker pulls down on the head and he's put Nascimento to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nathan Parker! |
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Event:
CMMA 107: Contenders III
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Bettin stuffs the takedown attempt from Nascimento. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
Bettin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bettin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Nascimento has been cut.
Bettin looks to land a combination but Nascimento avoids it well. #CL2#
Nascimento fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bettin, pushing him back against the cage.
Nascimento looking for a takedown. #BC#
Bettin breaks from the clinch.
Bettin swinging wildly here.
Bettin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Bettin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bettin breaks the clinch.
Nascimento has a takedown stuffed.
Fabricio Bettin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Nascimento.
Nascimento shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bettin defends it nicely.#T1##CL2#
Nascimento clinches. #TD2#
Nascimento jumps guard.
Nascimento is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nascimento is trying to control the position but Bettin postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bettin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bettin throws a big right hand that misses.
Bettin wants to stand but Nascimento has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bettin is looking to work some ground and pound but Nascimento has wrist control.
Nascimento avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bettin won't allow Nascimento to sweep him here. #T2#
Nascimento is pulling down on Bettin's head. It's preventing any offense from Bettin, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Nascimento looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bettin is defending well. Nascimento quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bettin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nascimento celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Nascimento!
Leonardo Nascimento really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
C4 - Contenders Series 3
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Nascimento has closed the distance and engaged Wave in a clinch.
#TD#
Nascimento tightens his grip and picks Wave up, before dumping him to the ground. Wave manages to land in guard.
Nascimento is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nascimento stopping the sweep attempt from Wave.
Nascimento's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nascimento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nascimento has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wave controls Nascimento momentarily but Nascimento frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento won't allow Wave to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Wave looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wave looking to control.
#T1#
Nascimento controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nascimento advances position into side control!#SUB#
Nascimento goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wave has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nascimento but great work by Wave.#SUB2#
Wave has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nascimento is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wave yanks on the arm and Nascimento is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wave.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Wave! |
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Event:
C4 - XXVIII - Dias vs Williams
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Sadler finds it's way through Nascimento's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo Nascimento has been cut.
Sadler cracks Nascimento on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nascimento falls backwards against the cage. Sadler follows up with more strikes that drop Nascimento to his knees. Sadler keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nascimento! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sadler!
Jack Sadler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C4 XXIII - Wu vs. Dias
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Nascimento gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nascimento has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blumreisinger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nascimento has Blumreisinger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blumreisinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blumreisinger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nascimento blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Blumreisinger.
Nascimento is trying to push Blumreisinger away but Blumreisinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blumreisinger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blumreisinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Nascimento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blumreisinger stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nascimento breaks from the clinch.
Nascimento tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blumreisinger swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nascimento shoots in looking for a takedown but Blumreisinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nascimento's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonardo Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Blumreisinger tries to keep at a distance but Nascimento has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blumreisinger landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Blumreisinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nascimento's efforts to push away.
Blumreisinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nascimento is defending well for now.#TD#
Nascimento turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Nascimento swings around for an armbar but Blumreisinger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nascimento's guard.
Blumreisinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Blumreisinger from controlling successfully.
Nascimento wants to sweep but no luck.
Blumreisinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blumreisinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nascimento is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nascimento wants to sweep here but Blumreisinger controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Blumreisinger trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
Nascimento wants to sweep but no luck.
Nascimento keeping full guard, as Blumreisinger tries to pass. #SUB#
Nascimento is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nascimento looking to control but Blumreisinger passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Blumreisinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Nascimento is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Blumreisinger is looking to take a break and control but Nascimento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nascimento tries to roll over but Blumreisinger keeps him under control.
Blumreisinger is looking to take a break and control but Nascimento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blumreisinger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Nascimento clinches.
Blumreisinger misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Blumreisinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Blumreisinger tries to sprawl but Nascimento drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blumreisinger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nascimento performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nascimento is trying to control. Blumreisinger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blumreisinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blumreisinger wants to control but Nascimento is keeping busy.
Blumreisinger desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura but Blumreisinger is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonardo Nascimento will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nascimento fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blumreisinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blumreisinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Blumreisinger tries to clinch but Nascimento moves away #TD#
and Nascimento counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blumreisinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blumreisinger is trying to hold Nascimento in close to prevent damage but Nascimento has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Blumreisinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Nascimento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blumreisinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blumreisinger wants to improve his position but Nascimento is controlling well.
#T1#
Blumreisinger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blumreisinger.
Leonardo Nascimento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nascimento slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Nascimento is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blumreisinger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blumreisinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Blumreisinger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nascimento's best efforts.#SUB#
Nascimento is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Nascimento is thwarting Blumreisinger's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Nascimento is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Nascimento is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blumreisinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blumreisinger has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Nascimento is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blumreisinger sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blumreisinger is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Blumreisinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Nascimento.
Blumreisinger is looking to control Nascimento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blumreisinger avoid being mounted?
Nascimento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blumreisinger can do to turn this around?
Blumreisinger tries to roll over but Nascimento keeps him under control.
Blumreisinger wants to control but Nascimento is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blumreisinger is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nascimento is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blumreisinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blumreisinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nascimento is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nascimento dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blumreisinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nascimento shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blumreisinger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Blumreisinger working for a triangle but Nascimento defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Blumreisinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Blumreisinger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blumreisinger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nascimento is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nascimento forces his way into half guard.
Blumreisinger gets full guard.
Nascimento trying to control but Blumreisinger is working from the bottom.
Nascimento postures up.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Blumreisinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nascimento wants to pass the guard but Blumreisinger is keeping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Nascimento drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blumreisinger dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Blumreisinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nascimento looking to control.
Nascimento looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nascimento not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blumreisinger looking to pass the guard.
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. #REVR#
Blumreisinger tries to roll over but Nascimento keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Nascimento wants to work for an arm triangle but Blumreisinger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Nascimento wants to work for an arm triangle but Blumreisinger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blumreisinger trying to control but Nascimento postures up.
Nascimento wants to take a breather but Blumreisinger is having none of it. #SUB#
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blumreisinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blumreisinger trying to control here.
Blumreisinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nascimento haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blumreisinger wants to improve his position but Nascimento is controlling well.
Leonardo Nascimento is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nascimento perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blumreisinger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nascimento controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nascimento tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blumreisinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nascimento somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blumreisinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nascimento swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Nascimento closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nascimento lands in his opponent's guard.
Chris Blumreisinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nascimento controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Nascimento showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nascimento, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nascimento!
An out of breath Leonardo Nascimento thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C4 XVII - Might vs. Arcot
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Nascimento with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Nascimento takes the fight into the clinch.
Nascimento is trying to pull guard but Paulista has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Nascimento successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulista stopping the sweep attempt from Nascimento.
Nascimento controlling Paulista's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nascimento is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento trying to control but Paulista is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nascimento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paulista keeping moving, preventing Nascimento from controlling successfully.
Paulista definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Paulista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nascimento trying to control but Paulista is working from the bottom.
Nascimento controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nascimento trying to control but Paulista is working from the bottom.
Nascimento sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nascimento drops back looking for a leg! Paulista is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulista manages to kick Nascimento off! Nascimento jumps back into Paulista's guard.
Paulista keeping moving, preventing Nascimento from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nascimento with a poor takedown
and Paulista counters with a nice body kick.
Rodrygo Paulista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Nascimento.
Paulista scores with a leg kick.
Nascimento with a poor takedown
and Paulista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nascimento wants to clinch
and Paulista counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Paulista enables Nascimento to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paulista manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nascimento throwing strikes from guard but Paulista blocks nicely. #SUB#
Paulista is looking for a triangle but Nascimento pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nascimento thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
Nascimento drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nascimento as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Paulista screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nascimento! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leonardo Nascimento!
Leonardo Nascimento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C4 - The Time Has Come
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Debrouchee fails to land with a series of punches.
Nascimento wants to counter the offense by Debrouchee and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Nascimento clinches up against the cage.
Debrouchee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nascimento has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nascimento wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Debrouchee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Debrouchee scores with a jab. Nascimento acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Debrouchee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nascimento's head backwards.#TD2#
Debrouchee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nascimento to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nascimento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nascimento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Nascimento drops back, looking for a kneebar! Debrouchee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Debrouchee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Debrouchee! #REVR##T1#
Debrouchee wants to stand but Nascimento has his arm trapped.
Debrouchee wants to control for a moment but Nascimento uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Debrouchee throws a strike but Nascimento avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Debrouchee wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Nascimento's closed guard. He's half up but Nascimento has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Nascimento pivots and extends the arm, Debrouchee falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Nascimento! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Nascimento!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardo Nascimento thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1016 Round 1
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento fails with the takedown#KD#
and MacArthur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nascimento! MacArthur lets Nascimento back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Nascimento is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Nascimento has been cut.
MacArthur moves in close and cracks Nascimento with a massive right hand! Nascimento, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by MacArthur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taco MacArthur! |
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