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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor McCumby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira has chosen Ether as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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277 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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195 cm
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235 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor McCumby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCumby scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCumby is taking a breather. Nogueira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nogueira is trying to control but can't.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
McCumby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trevor McCumby.
Nogueira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCumby on his heels. He'll look to pass McCumby's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McCumby still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McCumby has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McCumby moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to improve position but can't.
McCumby taking a breather here.
Nogueira is trying to control McCumby's posture but McCumby avoids it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCumby taking a breather here.
McCumby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nogueira for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Trevor McCumby just wasn't active enough.
Nogueira shoots in and gets a takedown into McCumby's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but McCumby is retaining full guard.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCumby manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCumby controlling from the top position.
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has his foot on McCumby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCumby works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but McCumby controlling him for the moment.
McCumby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McCumby shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCumby stalling.
McCumby has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trevor McCumby.
McCumby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nogueira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCumby is in Nogueira's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
McCumby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCumby dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCumby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCumby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCumby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor McCumby dominated that round.
That's time! McCumby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nogueira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McCumby!
Nogueira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCumby has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCumby!
McCumby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCumby defends it easily.
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCumby defends it easily.
McCumby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nogueira working for a triangle but McCumby defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCumby defends it easily.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCumby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trevor McCumby.
Nogueira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nogueira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCumby is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCumby stops Nogueira from passing to mount.
Nogueira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nogueira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCumby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCumby and Nogueira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCumby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by McCumby!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCumby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nogueira controls McCumby momentarily but McCumby frees himself.
McCumby controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trevor McCumby.
McCumby closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Trevor McCumby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trevor McCumby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira gets caught flat footed, as McCumby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCumby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Nogueira is pulling down on McCumby's head to control his posture.
McCumby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trevor McCumby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trevor McCumby wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McCumby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nogueira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McCumby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCumby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trevor McCumby will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCumby gets a takedown into half guard.
McCumby stalling.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCumby pulls his head out easily.
McCumby prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Nogueira wants to control but McCumby is keeping busy.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.
McCumby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Trevor McCumby just wasn't active enough.
Nogueira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCumby's guard.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but McCumby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but McCumby postures up.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCumby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCumby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trevor McCumby wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCumby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCumby, who protects the arm well.
Antonio Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCumby is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCumby makes his way to full guard, as Nogueira worked for a kimura.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCumby manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCumby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCumby won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCumby controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCumby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCumby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCumby not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trevor McCumby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but McCumby postures up.
McCumby preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCumby content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Trevor McCumby wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McCumby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCumby showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCumby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor McCumby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCumby 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor McCumby!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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