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Event:
IXF X
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Nogueira shoots in looking for a takedown but Russell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nogueira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Helio Nogueira has been cut.#CL2#
Russell clinches up against the cage.
Russell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Russell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira can't get the takedown.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nogueira fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira blocking some punches.
A short right from Russell.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell misses with some punches.
Russell working aggressively here.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira blocking some punches.
Nogueira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Russell is defending well.#T2#
Nogueira is working for takedown but Russell is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira. #TD2#
Russell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nogueira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell tries to keep control of the position but Nogueira is staying busy.#SUB2#
Russell is working for a rear naked choke. Nogueira is not defending it well and Russell has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Nogueira refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Nogueira's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Russell!
A very excited looking George Russell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
IXF VIII
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Nogueira throws a leg kick that misses.
Nogueira throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Holliday tries to sprawl but Nogueira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Holliday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Holliday to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Nogueira drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nogueira as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Holliday screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nogueira! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Helio Nogueira! |
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Event:
IXF VI
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Nogueira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nogueira is thwarting No's attempts to control the position.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but No is having none of it.
No is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No is pressing down on Nogueira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
No throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira tries to stand but No is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
No working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
No throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
No keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
No looking for a guillotine here but Nogueira defends easily.
Nogueira trying to control but No is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No slips under a jab from Nogueira.
Nogueira has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and No counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
No decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nogueira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
No is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira controlling from the top position. #SUB#
No looking for a guillotine here but Nogueira defends easily.
Nogueira postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
Nogueira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nogueira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
No keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nogueira moves away from the strike by No.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No looks to land a right hand but Nogueira moved out of range.
Nogueira is looking for the big counter here.
No keeps the fight on the outside.
No checks a low kick from Nogueira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helio Nogueira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Nogueira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
No closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but No forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for No.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but No blocks with his arms.
Nogueira is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
No pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
No working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as No works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nogueira is stalling in the full guard.
Nogueira lands a couple of elbows.
Nogueira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
No has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nogueira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. No manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
No closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nogueira blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch but No keeps him there for the moment.
No throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Nogueira's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
No ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. No no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
No has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nogueira is stalling in the full guard.
Nogueira is looking to stand up but No won't let him.
Nogueira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but No is keeping the position.
Nogueira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nogueira landing with the ground and pound.
No looking to control.
Nogueira controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nogueira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but No swivels and escapes.
No throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No looks to land a right hand but Nogueira moved out of range.
No throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No misses with a body shot.
No misses with a low kick as Nogueira jumps back.
No circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
No gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira advances to half guard. #SUB#
No looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nogueira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Helio Nogueira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from No.
Nogueira throws out a leg kick but No moves out of range and Nogueira only half commits. #CL#
No gets a clinch. #TD#
No pulls guard successfully.
No not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
No had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nogueira defends it easily.
Nogueira cracks No with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No is trying to keep Nogueira in close.
Nogueira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
No keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
No is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No throws a shot from downtown. Nogueira moves away and avoids it.
Nogueira tries a quick counter leg kick but No is wise to it.
No throws a hook but Nogueira blocks it.#CL#
No gets a clinch.
No tries a body shot but Nogueira blocks it.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but No manages to get underhooks.
No can't find room to land a body shot as Nogueira controls the action.
Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Nogueira is trying to force a seperation but No has the dominant position.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
No turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and No manages to end up in side control.
No prevents Nogueira from escaping the position.
No wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.
What's Nogueira going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Hells No has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No moves into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by No there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
No trying to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira holds on to No around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#SUB#
No jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nogueira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
No working away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nogueira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nogueira wants to sweep but No has passed to side control!
Nogueira struggling a bit here.
No is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nogueira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nogueira tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira wants to control but No postures up.#SUB#
No goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nogueira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in No's guard! Nice work there by Nogueira!
Helio Nogueira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hells No showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
IXF II
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.#CL2#
Russell closes the distance and clinches.
Russell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Russell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nogueira after a bit of a struggle.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Russell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#T1#
Nogueira seems keen to control Russell's posture.
Russell looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for subs off his back but Russell has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
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.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Russell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nogueira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Russell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Russell trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nogueira misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Russell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Russell prevents Nogueira from breaking the clinch.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Nogueira.
Russell is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Russell won't allow it.
#TD2#
Russell has picked Nogueira up - he's going for a ride! Russell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russell blocks the strikes from Nogueira.
#SUB2#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Russell has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russell is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Russell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Russell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Russell sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Russell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nogueira sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Russell looking for a guillotine here but Nogueira defends easily.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nogueira passes into half guard.
Russell is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions off his back.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell has hold of Nogueira's hands but Nogueira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Russell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nogueira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Russell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Nogueira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nogueira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Russell is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
Nogueira prevents Russell from getting the reversal.
Nogueira tries to control but Russell wriggling away. #SUB#
Nogueira goes for an armbar but Russell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Russell.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Russell tries to pass. #T3#
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nogueira connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Russell has his foot on Nogueira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nogueira works his way back into a safe position though.
Russell has a closed guard, preventing Nogueira from standing up.
Nogueira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Russell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Nogueira has control of Russell's left arm, preventing Russell from doing any damage.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Nogueira wants to control but Russell passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Russell 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. Russell eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell wants to advance to full mount but Nogueira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Nogueira dominated that second round.
That's time! Nogueira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Russell sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Russell has Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nogueira up against the cage.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Russell holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Nogueira is pressed up against the cage. Russell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nogueira down to the mat. Nogueira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell with a nice cross.
George Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Helio Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira slips a jab from Russell.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
A slow jab from Russell misses its intended target. #TD#
Nogueira looking to score a takedown here. Russell is defending well but Nogueira drives through and ends up in Russell's guard.#T1#
Russell keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Russell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nogueira passes into side control.
Russell looks to move to half guard but instead Nogueira has passed into mount! Damn!
Nogueira tries to control but Russell wriggling away. #T2#
Nogueira controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Nogueira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Russell is now in Nogueira's guard. A big mistake from Nogueira there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.
Russell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Russell looking to control but instead Nogueira has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Helio Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Russell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nogueira tries to kick Russell off but Russell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Russell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nogueira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nogueira has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Russell is looking for a triangle here but Nogueira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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 Helio Nogueira.
I think Nogueira 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Helio Nogueira! |
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