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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor Young has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Connor Young!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a wild combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nogueira.
Nogueira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Young's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Young is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Nogueira swings around for an armbar but Young sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nogueira's guard.
Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Young wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Young throwing strikes from guard but Nogueira blocks nicely.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself.
Young wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Nogueira has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Young preventing the sweep.
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Young pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Young stacks Nogueira on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Young!
Nogueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nogueira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nogueira is looking to regain half guard here but Young keeps moving and retains side control.
Young goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nogueira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Young but great work by Nogueira.
Young is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nogueira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Young rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by Young!
Young lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Young accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira somewhat.
Young is looking to slow Nogueira down with leg kicks.
Young lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nogueira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Young manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nogueira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Young looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Young looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Young!
Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Young crashes against the mat.
Nogueira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Young trying to control but Nogueira postures up.
Young looking for submissions off his back.
Young tries to roll over but Nogueira keeps him under control.
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Young won't allow it.
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nogueira is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nogueira goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Young turns into him and now he's in Nogueira's guard.
Nogueira looking to control.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nogueira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Young advances to half guard.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Young is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Young eventually gives up the hold.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Young is working away from the top position though.
Nogueira is trying to stand back up but Young is controlling him
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Young throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Young lands a nice short elbow.
Nogueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Young's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Young's back!
Nogueira working for the choke.
Nogueira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nogueira's guard. Nice work there by Young.
Young advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young is looking for a kimura here.
Nogueira regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
Young misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the ropes. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Young circles away.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Young stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogueira. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Young turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Young lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Young drops Nogueira with a beautiful combination! Nogueira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Young is looking for the KO!
Nogueira is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nogueira circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Young knocks Nogueira out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Connor Young!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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