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Event:
NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Devaney looks to land a combination. Nunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Mateus Nunes has been cut.
Rory Devaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Devaney lands a slapping body shot.
Devaney misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Nunes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nunes.
Nunes misses with a knee to the head.
Devaney tries to break free but Nunes pushes him back against the cage.
Nunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Devaney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Our sources have told us that Nunes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nunes controlling the action here for a moment.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Nunes jumps guard.
#SUB#
Nunes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Devaney trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Devaney is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nunes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Devaney is looking to defend but Nunes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Devaney! Nunes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Devaney taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mateus Nunes! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 46
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Nunes gets tackled into the cage by Daws . Daws maintains the clinch.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daws prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch.
Daws tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Daws back against the cage.
Nunes lands a nice knee to the body.
Nunes looking to stall.
Our sources have told us that Nunes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daws tries a body shot but Nunes blocks it.
Nunes can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daws blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Daws is blocking nicely.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daws blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daws has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daws blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daws taking a breather.
Daws lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
A short right from Daws on the inside.
Nunes scores a nice knee to the body.
Daws stalling against the cage.
Nunes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daws pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nunes can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daws on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Daws .
Nunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Daws blocks with his arms.
Nunes missing with knees to the body.
Daws stalls.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but Daws keeps him there for the moment.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daws avoids it.
Nunes with an attempt at a knee 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 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Daws blocks with his arms.
Daws stalling against the cage.
#T3#
Daws lands a shoulder strike.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Nunes.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Daws .
Daws cracks Nunes with a nice body shot.
Daws lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daws throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daws presses Nunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daws lands a body shot.
Daws lands a body shot.
Daws has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nunes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daws can turn it around.
Nunes is breathing heavily.#T4#
Nunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daws is keeping busy.
Daws lands with a left to the head.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nunes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daws .
Nunes missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daws lands an uppercut.
Nunes wants to break free but Daws has control.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but Daws keeps him there for the moment.
Daws tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Daws manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Daws .
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daws blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Mateus Nunes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nunes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nunes misses with a hook
and Daws counters with a straight right hand.
Nunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Daws counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Daws has managed to clinch.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Daws is blocking nicely.
Nunes blocks a body shot from Daws .
Nunes being controlled against the cage.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes misses with a knee to the head.
Nunes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Daws avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Daws presses Nunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Nunes.
Nunes letting Daws take a breather here.
Daws lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daws has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Daws blocks it.
Mateus Nunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Daws .
Nunes misses with a knee to the head.
Nunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nunes has Daws pushed against the cage.#T2#
Daws stalling against the cage.
Nunes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Daws just leaning against Nunes, taking a breather.
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Daws blocks with his arms.
Daws tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Daws - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daws has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Nunes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daws .
Nunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daws is defending well for now.
Daws pushes Nunes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daws blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunes wants to stall.
Nunes scores a nice knee to the body.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Daws blocks it.
Nunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Daws lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daws working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Daws is working Nunes over against the cage.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Daws blocks with his arms.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Daws blocks it.
A hook to the body from Daws .
Daws cracks Nunes with a nice body shot.
Daws pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daws effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daws lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nunes.
Nunes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Daws - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mateus Nunes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nunes throws a hook to the side of Daws 's head but Daws sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nunes feints and then cracks Daws 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daws down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nunes. #CL2#
Daws gets a clinch.
Daws lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daws is defending well for now.
Daws works on Nunes's body with a couple of short punches.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Daws is blocking nicely.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Daws blocks with his arms.
Daws leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Daws .
Nunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Daws .
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Daws blocks with his arms.
Nunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Come on Daws - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daws blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daws pushes Nunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daws throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daws taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daws is working Nunes over against the cage.
A short right from Daws on the inside.
Nunes slowing the pace effectively.
Nunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Daws .
#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Daws is blocking nicely.
Daws avoiding damage.
Nunes misses with a knee to the head.
Daws avoiding damage as Nunes throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daws is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Daws blocks with his arms.
Daws lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Daws scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head.
Nunes is trying to break free.
Daws lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daws lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daws is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Nunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nunes looks to land a combination but Daws avoids it well.
Nunes throws a right hand that misses
and Daws counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nunes is looking to land body kicks.
Daws looks to score with a jab to the body but Nunes is just out of range.
Nunes throws a right hand that misses
and Daws counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Daws moves into the clinch.#T4#
Nunes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Daws breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Nunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Daws moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daws as Nunes tries to tie him up.
Daws leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Daws avoids the damage to the body.
Daws avoiding damage as Nunes throws knees to the body.
Nunes takes a shot to the head.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grant Daws has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daws takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Daws comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nunes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mateus Nunes! |
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Event:
NYF 86: Carter vs Brewer
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Cunningham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nunes. That did some damage!
Crunch! Nunes slams his shin into Cunningham's torso.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nunes.
Nunes lands a nice looking body kick.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
Cunningham fails to land with a series of punches.
Cunningham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nunes.
Nunes defending well as Cunningham loads up on a big left hand.
Nunes with the inside leg kick.
Nunes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cunningham eats them both and turns towards Nunes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nunes scores with a hook to the body. Cunningham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes lands a leg kick that knocks Cunningham off balance momentarily.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Nunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Nunes. #T1#
Cunningham throws a leg kick which misses Nunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Nunes tries to avoid it.
Cunningham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cunningham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nunes.
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nunes misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Nunes.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nunes with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Cunningham there.
Nunes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Nunes.
Nunes throws a right and a left that Cunningham avoids nicely.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Cunningham misses the target.#T2#
Nunes misses with the combination.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Nunes slips a straight right by Cunningham.
Cunningham cracks Nunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cunningham lands a head shot.
Nunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cunningham's head.
Nunes moves out of range as Cunningham strikes.
Nunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cunningham throws a hook to the side of Nunes's head but Nunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cunningham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cunningham crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nunes - the referee stops the clock and Cunningham gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nunes. Cunningham manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Nunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nunes throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Nunes scores with a head kick. Cunningham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
The fighters circling - Cunningham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nunes scores with a jab.
Nunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cunningham throws a looping overhand right but Nunes ducks down to avoid it.
Nunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cunningham's head.
Nunes staying out of range there.
Nunes throws a counter combo.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cunninghams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Cunningham is rocked!
Cunningham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Cunningham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nunes feints a jab and as Cunningham dips his head, Nunes unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Cunningham right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Cunningham falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Nunes smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mateus Nunes! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 41
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Nunes cracks Tooogood with a good jab.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tooogood is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
Nunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tooogood.
Tooogood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Tooogood backs off Nunes throws a huge counter combo but Tooogood manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Nunes gets caught flat footed, as Tooogood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nunes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Nunes pushes Tooogood off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes misses with a double jab.
Nunes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid body kick from Nunes.
Nunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tooogood tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tooogood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tooogood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Tooogood shoots and misses
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Tooogood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tooogood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Tooogood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunes to the ground. Nunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tooogood is breathing heavily.
Tooogood tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nunes with a nice calf kick.
Tooogood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tooogood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from Nunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nunes sizes up Tooogood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Nunes tenderised Tooogood's leg. Tooogood is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Nunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nunes.
Tooogood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nunes.
Nunes misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Nunes. Beautiful body shot.
Nunes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tooogood is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nunes leaves Tooogood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Tooogood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Nunes as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Nunes. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Nunes.
Tooogood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nunes. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tooogood. That did some damage!
Tooogood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nunes.
Nunes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nunes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tooogood eats them both and turns towards Nunes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes with a nice cross.
Tooogood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nunes is able to avoid easily.
Nunes throws out a powerful jab.
Tooogood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tooogood. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tooogood dives in for a single leg takedown but Nunes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nunes working Tooogood over with knees to the body.
Tooogood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nunes is defending well.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Tooogood blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Tooogood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tooogood has had enough of the clinch but Nunes keeps him there for the moment.
Nunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Nunes.
Nunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nunes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tooogood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Tooogood blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Nunes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nunes scores with a leg kick.
Nunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tooogood. Tooogood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nunes throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Tooogood counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Tooogood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tooogood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nunes advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Nunes is working to tighten his grip on Tooogood's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tooogood has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nunes is really squeezing tight and eventually Tooogood passes out! Nunes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mateus Nunes! |
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Event:
NYF 76: Crusher vs Beukelboom
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Russo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nunes misses with an uppercut.
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Nunes's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Nunes.
A telegraphed right hand from Russo misses the target.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo moves away from the strike by Nunes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nunes. That's going to slow Russo down.
Nunes misses with an uppercut. Russo saw that one coming.#CL#
Nunes tries to keep at a distance but Russo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Russo. #T1#
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Russo is blocking nicely.
Russo digs a right hand into Nunes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nunes's gas tank.
Nunes misses with a knee to the head.
Russo tries to work over Nunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Russo is blocking nicely.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Russo.
Russo leaning against his opponent.
Russo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Russo misses with some punches.
Russo gets through Nunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo throws a head punch that misses.
Russo takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo digs a right hand underneath Nunes's ribcage. Nunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunes is looking to break free of the clinch but Russo has double underhooks.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Russo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes missing with knees to the body.
Nunes landing knees to the head.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
Nunes looks winded!
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nunes trying to land knees to the body.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Nunes misses with a knee to the head.
Nunes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Russo's face.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
Nunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Russo avoids the damage to the body.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Russo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
A short uppercut from Russo.
Nunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Russo.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nunes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Russo cracks Nunes with a nice body shot.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Russo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Russo takes the fight into the clinch.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mateus Nunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nunes connects with a leg kick.
Nunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage.
Nunes blocks a body shot from Russo. #BC2#
Nunes manages to break the clinch.
Nunes misses with a straight right.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Russo.
Mateus Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Russo coming out on top.
Nunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Nunes.
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russo tries to counter by clinching up but Nunes breaks away and moves out of range.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Russo.
Nunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
#T1#
Russo tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Russo misses with a jab to the body
and Nunes counters with a body kick that stops Russo in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Russo clinches up against the cage.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Russo is blocking nicely.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Knees to the body from Nunes.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Russo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Russo avoids the damage to the body.
Nunes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Russo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Nunes.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo leaning against his opponent.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
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 a knee to the head but he's missed.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Russo avoiding damage as Nunes throws knees to the body.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Russo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nunes stalling in the clinch but Russo improves position.
Mateus Nunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nunes misses with a knee to the head.
Nunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Russo is defending well for now.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Nunes trying to land knees to the body.
Nunes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
#T4#
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Russo avoiding damage.
Russo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nunes tries a knee to the head but Russo blocks it.
Russo working hard to break the clinch.
Nunes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Russo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Russo is working Nunes over against the cage.
Russo lands a right hand.
Russo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Nunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nunes throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Nunes throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Russo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Russo tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Russo checks a low kick from Nunes.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Russo.
Nunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Russo.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nunes misses the jab.
Russo thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes tries to bum rush Russo with a series of wild strikes but Russo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo looks to land a right hand but Nunes moved out of range.
Russo lands an overhand right.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Russos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nunes tries to land a leg kick but Russo saw it coming and moves away.
Nunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.
Russo tries a body shot but Nunes blocks it.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Nunes lands a knee to the head.
Nunes looking to throw knees to the head but Russo is blocking nicely.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Russo.
Russo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Russo working aggressively here.
#T2#
Russo cracks Nunes with a nice body shot.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo tries a body shot but Nunes blocks it.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Nunes tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
Russo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo is pushing Nunes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nunes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russo.
Russo presses Nunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Nunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Russo avoids the damage to the body.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Nunes.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo is trying to break free.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Russo. #T4#
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunes connects with a knee to the head.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Russo has Nunes pushed against the cage.
Nunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunes misses with a knee strike.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Russo is leaning against Nunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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 Dillon Russo.
Well Nunes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Nunes! |
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Event:
NYF 71: Lauzier vs White II
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Nunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cinco misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Nunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cinco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nunes lands a head shot.
Cinco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Cinco is rocked!#TD#
Cinco gets a takedown into half guard.
Oh Cinco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cinco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cinco seems to have got his legs back now.
Cinco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cinco prevents Nunes from improving his position.
Cinco slips a nice elbow through Nunes's hands, connecting with Nunes's forehead.
Cinco working the head and body with strikes.
Nunes trying to hold on to Cinco's head to control him but Cinco postures up.
Nunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Cinco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nunes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nunes is trying to get back to full guard.
Cinco trying to mount his opponent but Nunes defends it.
Nunes is trying to get back to full guard.
Cinco is thwarting Nunes's attempts to control the position.
Cinco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cinco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nunes defending well though.
Nunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nunes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinco scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Cinco seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nunes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Esteban Cinco!
A victorious Esteban Cinco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolfe.
Wolfe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nunes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nunes scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolfe. That's going to slow Nunes down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nunes.
Nunes checks a leg kick.
Wolfe swings for the body but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nunes connects with a right hand. Wolfe shakes it off.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolfe. That did some damage!
Wolfe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nunes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe throws a big shot that misses.
Wolfe misses with a straight left.
Wolfe throws a jab but it's blocked by Nunes.
Nunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nunes. Wolfe shrugs it off though.
Some wild striking there from Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Nunes as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Wolfe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes lands with a cross. #KD#
Nice combo by Nunes! Oh, that's hurt him - Wolfe falls to the canvas and Nunes follows him into side control. #ROC#Wolfe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Nunes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wolfe is trying to escape and Nunes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wolfe is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nunes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateus Nunes! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Nunes both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Manny Rivera has been cut.
Nunes throws a big shot that misses.
Nunes misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera with the counter takedown but Nunes avoids it easily.
Nunes throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Nunes tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Rivera 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 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivera has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nunes lands a head shot.
Rivera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nunes. That one must have hurt.
Nunes throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Nunes.
Nunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera thumps Nunes with a low kick.#T1#
Nunes lands a front kick.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nunes.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera feints the counter takedown.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side.
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunes throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
Nunes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nunes tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nunes. #T2#
Nunes misses with a wild combination.
Nunes sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Nunes avoids it this time.
Nunes lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nunes lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Rivera goes down and covers up as Nunes starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Nunes! |
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Event:
NYF 48: Carter vs Walsh
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Kiviranta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nunes catches Kiviranta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kiviranta lands with an overhand left.
Nunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nunes lands a really nice looking cross but Kiviranta seems unphased.
Markus Kiviranta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiviranta looks to land a left hand but Nunes moved out of range nicely.
Kiviranta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick lands for Nunes.
Kiviranta throws a leg kick but Nunes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kiviranta misses with a straight right.
Nunes catches Kiviranta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Kiviranta.
Nice defenses there by Nunes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body kick from Nunes.
Kiviranta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nunes slips a straight right by Kiviranta.
Nunes connects with a right hand. Kiviranta shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Kiviranta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nunes throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1#
Nunes lands with a nice body kick.
Kiviranta scores with a nice right hand.
Nunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiviranta.
Kiviranta backing away here, and Nunes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nunes ducks under a wild hook from Kiviranta.
Nunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nunes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kiviranta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kiviranta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunes throws a series of punches but Kiviranta avoids them all with ease.
Nunes scores with a one two! Kiviranta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kiviranta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiviranta's hands.
Kiviranta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nunes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiviranta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiviranta cracks Nunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kiviranta avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kiviranta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nunes - the referee stops the clock and Kiviranta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nunes. Kiviranta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Kiviranta throws a poor cross that misses
and Nunes counters with a left and a right that stings Kiviranta.
Kiviranta throws an overhand right that lands on Nunes's shoulder, as Nunes tries to avoid the shot.
Nunes throws a hook but Kiviranta avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nunes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiviranta misses the target.
Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiviranta.
Nunes thuds his right hand into Kiviranta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kiviranta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiviranta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Kiviranta moves out of range easily.
Nunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiviranta throws out the jab.
Kiviranta throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiviranta misses with a looping left.
Nunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nunes misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiviranta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kiviranta loads up on a big right hand but Nunes slips the punch.
Kiviranta throws a jab but it's blocked by Nunes. #T3#
Nunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nunes walks into a straight right hand from Kiviranta.
Nunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiviranta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiviranta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kiviranta loads up on a big right hand but Nunes slips the punch.
Kiviranta throws a hook but Nunes blocks it.
Kiviranta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nunes checks it well.
Kiviranta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nunes lands with a kick to the temple. Kiviranta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiviranta. Kiviranta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nunes tries to land a front kick but Kiviranta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kiviranta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiviranta misses with a low kick.
Nunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiviranta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kiviranta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Nunes cracks Kiviranta with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Nunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kiviranta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kiviranta throws a hook to the side of Nunes's head but Nunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nunes connects with a solid leg kick.
Kiviranta just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiviranta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Nunes.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Kiviranta.
Nunes is looking to slow Kiviranta down with leg kicks.
Nunes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nunes.
Nunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kiviranta off the cage and back into range.
Nunes walks into a stiff left hand from Kiviranta.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiviranta avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Kiviranta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nunes.
Nunes looks winded!
Kiviranta stuns Nunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Kiviranta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Nunes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nunes misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Nunes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kiviranta misses with a hook. Nunes ducked under it nicely.
Kiviranta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nunes.
Nunes thuds a left hand into Kiviranta's body.
Kiviranta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiviranta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Nunes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kiviranta eats them both and turns towards Nunes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiviranta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kiviranta tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Nunes.
Nunes lands a high kick!
Kiviranta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nunes lands a two punch combo.
Mateus Nunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nunes slips a straight right by Kiviranta.
Kiviranta throws a hook but Nunes avoids it easily.
Nunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiviranta. Kiviranta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kiviranta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kiviranta throws a jab when Nunes was well out of range.
Kiviranta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiviranta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiviranta throws an overhand right that lands on Nunes's shoulder, as Nunes tries to avoid the shot.
Nunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Nunes both land. Nice combination.
Kiviranta throws a hook but Nunes blocks it.
Nunes looks for the body kick but Kiviranta saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kiviranta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiviranta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nunes backs up against the cage.
Mateus Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiviranta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Kiviranta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiviranta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiviranta.
Nunes clobbers Kiviranta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kiviranta misses with a lunging right hand
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiviranta misses with a straight left. #T2#
Nunes motions for Kiviranta to come forward. Nunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Nunes does no damage.
Nunes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kiviranta back to the cage. Nunes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Kiviranta misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nunes. That snapped Kiviranta's head back.
Kiviranta misses with a straight right.
Nunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiviranta's sensitive parts.
Nunes misses with a two punch combination.
Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiviranta.
A good leg kick by Nunes.
Kiviranta dodges the punch combination from Nunes.
Nunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kiviranta's head.
Kiviranta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiviranta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nunes. Nunes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Nunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kiviranta wants to slow Nunes down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Nunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiviranta checks a leg kick.
Jab from Nunes.
Kiviranta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Kiviranta.
Kiviranta misses the jab.
Kiviranta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kiviranta misses with an uppercut
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunes throws a head kick but Kiviranta moves out of range.
Kiviranta throws a series of punches but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes digs a good body shot into Kiviranta's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Nunes.
Nunes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kiviranta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nunes scores with a hook.#T4#
Nunes drops his hands momentarily and Kiviranta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiviranta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Kiviranta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiviranta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nunes looks to land a combination but Kiviranta avoids it well.
A cross from Nunes lands.
Kiviranta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nunes on the side of the head.
Nunes throws a lazy right hand but Kiviranta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nunes lands with a kick to the temple. Kiviranta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kiviranta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nunes.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Nunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiviranta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiviranta throws an overhand right that lands on Nunes's shoulder, as Nunes tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiviranta moves out of range of the strikes.
Nunes slips under a jab from Kiviranta.
Kiviranta misses with a looping left.
Kiviranta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Nunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kiviranta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kiviranta looks to throw the jab but Nunes is out of range.
Nunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nunes tries to score with a low kick but Kiviranta moves his leg out of the way.
Kiviranta throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nunes.
Kiviranta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kiviranta.
Nunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kiviranta is out of range and Nunes settles back down.
Kiviranta throws a jab when Nunes was well out of range.
Nunes throws out a powerful jab.
Nunes delivers a nice body kick.
Nunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes lands a head kick. Kiviranta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nunes is looking to land body kicks.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiviranta lands with a cross.
Nunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Nunes is rocked!
Nunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiviranta finish him?
Kiviranta shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Nunes takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kiviranta sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Nunes bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Kiviranta!
After the big win, Markus Kiviranta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Maccall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nunes tries to stall but Maccall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Maccall 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.
Maccall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nunes is trying to stand up here but Maccall is controlling him well.
Nunes trying to hold on to Maccall's head to control him but Maccall postures up.
Well, if Maccall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maccall trying to pass the guard but Nunes defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes wants to control the action here but instead Maccall manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Maccall controlling the position easily from mount.
Maccall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nunes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nunes wants to hold on but Maccall pushes him away.
Maccall fails to advance to Nunes's back.
Nunes working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maccall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nunes to take his back!
Maccall keeps control of the position easily here as Nunes tries to buck him off.
Nunes is in bad spot here.
Maccall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nunes's body.
I really don't envy Nunes right now.
Nunes trying to control the action but Maccall just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Nunes tries to roll but Maccall sticks to his back.
Good control from Maccall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maccall is trying to stick to Nunes's back but Nunes is turning into Maccall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maccall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nunes.
Maccall is pulling down on Nunes's head to control his posture.
Nunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maccall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maccall keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Maccall dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Maccall clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Maccall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nunes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nunes can't escape the position.
Nunes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes is in bad spot here.
#T1#
Maccall not allowing Nunes to control his hands.
Maccall is riding his opponent, not letting Nunes buck him off.
Maccall controlling well, preventing Nunes from escaping the position.
Zach Maccall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maccall not allowing Nunes to control his hands.
Nunes is in bad spot here.
What can Nunes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2#
Maccall not allowing Nunes to control his hands.
Maccall has good solid back control here.
Nunes breaks Maccall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nunes tries to free his leg and advance position but Maccall is retaining full guard.
Nunes is fighting to break Maccall's control of his arms but Maccall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Maccall keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes stands and throws Maccall's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Nunes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maccall, who protects the arm well.
Maccall is looking for a sweep.
Nunes trying to control the action but Maccall is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Nunes tries for a kimura but Maccall is defending well. #SUB#
Nunes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maccall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nunes's guard! Nice work there by Maccall! #SUB#
Nunes has an active guard here but Maccall has managed to pass into half guard.
Maccall is thwarting Nunes's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maccall in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Maccall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Maccall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nunes is trying to pull guard but Maccall has him pressed against the cage.
Maccall is trying to drag Nunes to the mat but Nunes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Maccall 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.
Maccall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunes, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes controls Maccall momentarily but Maccall frees himself.
Maccall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Nunes is looking for a triangle but Maccall pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Maccall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maccall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maccall controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maccall tries to avoid it but Nunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maccall to the ground. Maccall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maccall avoids a kick to the body.
Maccall avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Maccall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunes is looking to control Maccall's arms but Maccall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nunes has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Maccall turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maccall manages to end up in side control.
Nunes prevents Maccall from moving into mount. #T2#
Maccall has control of an arm but Nunes manages to advance to Maccall's back!
Maccall trying to control the action but Nunes just sinks the hooks in.
Maccall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maccall keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Maccall makes his way to full guard, as Nunes worked for a kimura.
Nunes trying to control but Maccall is working from the bottom.
Zach Maccall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB#
Nunes has gone for a leg lock! Maccall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nunes's guard.#REVB#
Maccall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Maccall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nunes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maccall has managed to get both his arms back between Nunes's legs - danger averted.
Maccall sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Maccall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nunes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maccall has managed to get both his arms back between Nunes's legs - danger averted.
Maccall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Nunes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nunes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maccall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maccall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Maccall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maccall 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Maccall! |
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