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Event:
ENIGMA 199
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Nuevos misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuevos connects with a body shot that sends Siuta's belly button to the back.
Nuevos misses with a body shot
and Nuevos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ignacio Nuevos has been cut.
Nuevos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuevos.
Nuevos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nuevos throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Siuta counter with a right hand.
Nuevos with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuevos throws the left hand but Siuta avoids the punch easily.
Nuevos with a poor takedown
and Siuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nuevos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Siuta's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nuevos throws an overhand right that lands on Siuta's shoulder, as Siuta tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Nuevos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuevos moves to clinch but Siuta breaks away
and Siuta counters with a two punch combo.
Nuevos shoots in looking for a takedown but Siuta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nuevos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marek Siuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignacio Nuevos.
Nuevos misses with a shot to the body
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.
Siuta throws a lazy right hand but Nuevos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek Siuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuevos.
Siuta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nuevos throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Siuta counters with a nice right hand that sends Nuevos toppling to the canvas! Nuevos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Siuta finish him?!#ROC#Nuevos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nuevos flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nuevos is out cold! Siuta holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marek Siuta!
Marek Siuta is the new middleweight champion!
Marek Siuta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 195
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Nuevos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Nuevos misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Ignacio Nuevos has been cut.
Ignacio Nuevos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein takes a swing at Nuevos's ribcage but misses.
Nuevos throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Nuevos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stein blocks a jab.
Nuevos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nuevos misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Nuevos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stein tries to avoid it but Nuevos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stein to the ground. Stein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Nuevos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stein actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Nuevos working the head and body with strikes.
Nuevos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stein's head. #SUB#
Nuevos is working for a kimura but Stein is defending it quite comfortably.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuevos.
Stein is controlling Nuevos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nuevos not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nuevos throwing shots but Stein is blocking nicely.
Nuevos prevents Stein from improving his position.
Nuevos trying to control from half guard but Stein is working away.
Nuevos not doing much here.
Nuevos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuevos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stein looking for submissions off his back.
Nuevos is nestled in close to Stein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nuevos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuevos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stein defending well though.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nuevos is trying to work for a kimura but Stein is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nuevos lands a nice short elbow.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuevos.
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 Ignacio Nuevos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Nuevos's cut.
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#
Stein throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nuevos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stein tries to get to full guard but Nuevos has control of the leg.
Nuevos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stein's head.
Stein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuevos trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuevos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuevos keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass. #T1#
Stein wants to control from the top but Nuevos keeps moving.
Nuevos managing to control the position.
Stein trying to control but Nuevos is working from the bottom.
Stein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuevos is keeping the position for now.
Nuevos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Nuevos has his foot on Stein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stein works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuevos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuevos is trying to control the position but Stein postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuevos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuevos misses with a right hand
and Stein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nuevos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Nuevos clinches with his opponent.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuevos tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Nuevos's takedown attempt.
Nuevos blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein lands a right hand. #T3#
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
Nuevos working aggressively here.
Nuevos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Nuevos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein looking to throw knees to the head but Nuevos is blocking nicely.
Nuevos tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuevos is trying to break the clinch but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Nuevos blocks an uppercut.
Nuevos is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Nuevos.
Stein tries a body shot but Nuevos blocks it.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuevos backwards.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein gets through Nuevos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nuevos.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Nuevos is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuevos avoids the damage to the body.
Stein lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Nuevos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stein tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuevos is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nuevos is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Stein is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nuevos dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Nuevos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Nuevos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stein lands with a hook. Nuevos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nuevos with a poor takedown
and Nuevos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuevos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nuevos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuevos.
Nuevos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuevos.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuevos.
Nuevos swings widly with a right hand
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuevos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Nuevos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nuevos drives through with a takedown into Stein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuevos postures up in Stein's guard and throws a big left but Stein blocks it.
Nuevos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stein looking for a sweep. Not yet Stein, not yet. #T1#
Stein keeping moving, preventing Nuevos from controlling successfully.
Nuevos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuevos won't allow Stein to sweep him here.
Nuevos pushing down on Stein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nuevos stalling.
Stein trying to control here.
Nuevos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stein is looking for a sweep. Nuevos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuevos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stein defending well though.
Stein wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nuevos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nuevos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuevos somewhat.
Franklin Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Nuevos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stein napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Stein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuevos is nestled in close to Stein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuevos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuevos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nuevos working Stein over with strikes. #T4#
Nuevos trying to control the pace.
Nuevos winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuevos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuevos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stein won't allow Nuevos to pass to mount.
Nuevos trying to control the action but Stein is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos trying to advance position but Stein counters by regaining guard.
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 Ignacio Nuevos.
I think Nuevos 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Nuevos!
Ignacio Nuevos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Washington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Washington.#CUT#It looks like Ignacio Nuevos has been cut.
Nuevos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nuevos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuevos avoids the head kick by Washington.
No joy there for Nuevos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuevos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Nuevos misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nuevos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Washington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington with a nice calf kick.
Nuevos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nuevos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a good low kick that Nuevos was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Nuevos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Washington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nuevos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nuevos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Nuevos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington's guard.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nuevos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Nuevos is proving a slippery customer.
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuevos on the ground.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Nuevos passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuevos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nuevos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Washington is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nuevos is working away from the top position though.
Oh Washington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuevos is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Washington is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nuevos fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Washington from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nuevos! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignacio Nuevos!
Ignacio Nuevos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 187
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Ford stuffs the takedown.
Ford lands with a cross.
Ford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nuevos defends well and Ford ends up having to push Nuevos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Nuevos has hold of one of Ford's legs. Ford is fighting the takedown attempt but Nuevos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Nuevos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuevos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nuevos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuevos being controlled here momentarily.
Nuevos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nuevos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Nuevos working some strikes from top position.
Nuevos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nuevos passes into half guard.
Ford trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Nuevos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ford manages to get to full guard.
Ford wants to control but Nuevos passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Nuevos with the ground and pound but Ford uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nuevos throws an elbow that misses. Ford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nuevos's guard. Nice move by Ford!#REVR#
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuevos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuevos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford postures up in Nuevos's guard and throws a big left but Nuevos blocks it.
Nuevos trying to keep a closed guard but Ford is proving a slippery customer.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuevos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nuevos keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass.
Ford is fighting to break Nuevos's control of his arms but Nuevos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nuevos wants to sweep here but Ford controlling him for the moment.
Nuevos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ford won't allow Nuevos to sweep him here.
Nuevos is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Ford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nuevos's half guard.#T4#
Ford prevents Nuevos from improving his position.
Nuevos is refusing to be controlled, as Ford sits in half guard.
Nuevos moves into full guard.
Nuevos is controlling Ford's posture.
Nuevos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ford manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nuevos stands up over Ford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Rogan Ford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Nuevos with that takedown attempt. #CUT2#It looks like Rogan Ford has been cut.
Ford shoots and misses
letting Nuevos counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ford or perhaps it was just good defense by Nuevos, which made it look bad.
Nuevos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ford defends it well.
Nice uppercut there from Ford.
Ford fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogan Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nuevos's waist but Nuevos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ford off to one side. #KD2#
Nuevos drops Ford with a beautiful combination! Ford stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nuevos is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Ford is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Nuevos has cracked Ford with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Nuevos lands another huge swinging hook and Ford tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ford, before Nuevos can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ignacio Nuevos!
Ignacio Nuevos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Two misses with a takedown attempt - Nuevos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuevos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Two circles away quickly and effectively.
Nuevos misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuevos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Nuevos.
A leg kick checked by Two.
Nuevos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Two's head backwards.
Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nuevos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ignacio Nuevos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuevos misses with a double jab.
Two looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nuevos is fending him off so far but Two persists. Nope, Nuevos circles away and we're back to standing.
Two fails with a takedown attempt.
Two fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##CL#
Nuevos clinches up with Two and pushes him back against the cage.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Two doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuevos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Two avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nuevos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Two is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuevos jumps guard but Two turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Two has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuevos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuevos wants a takedown but no success here.
Two gets underhooks to prevent Nuevos's takedown attempt.
Two is trying to pull guard but Nuevos has him pressed against the cage.
Two stalling in the clinch but Nuevos improves position.
Nuevos is trying to pull guard but Two turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Two manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Nuevos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Two's half guard.
Nuevos is breathing heavily.
Nuevos controlling the action here.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Nuevos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nuevos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Two has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nuevos is working away from the top position though.
Nuevos lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nuevos connects with a nice short shot to Two's temple.
Two wants to get back to full guard but Nuevos has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuevos cracks Two with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nuevos working away.
Nuevos controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Two tries to bench press Nuevos off him but Nuevos keeps the position.
Nuevos cracks Two with a big right hand but Two just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nuevos lands some shots froms side control.
Two really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nuevos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Two is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nuevos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nuevos lands a big shot there that rocks Two but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Nuevos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nuevos with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Nuevos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Two or perhaps it was just good defense by Nuevos, which made it look bad.
Two is looking to clinch.
Nuevos moves out of range as Two throws a body kick.
#CL#
Nuevos moves into the clinch successfully.
Nuevos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Two pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Nuevos rushes Two and presses him up against the cage.
Nuevos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Two has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuevos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuevos tries for a takedown but Two manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Nuevos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two trying to stall but Nuevos improves his position.
Nuevos tries for a takedown but Two manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Nuevos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nuevos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Two just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Two is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nuevos is keeping busy.
Two is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nuevos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nuevos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?#CL#
Nuevos moves into the clinch successfully.
Nuevos can't get the takedown.
Nuevos tries to score a body lock takedown but Two shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Nuevos jumps guard but Two stands there with Nuevos around his waist. Nuevos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Two ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Two no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nuevos throws a big elbow that misses.
Nuevos preventing the sweep.
Nuevos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Two is trying to escape the position but Nuevos is controlling the position.
Two is looking to reverse the position.
Nuevos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Two is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Two is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nuevos is controlling him well.
Two is trying to get back to half guard.
Two is letting Nuevos control him for a moment.
Nuevos 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.
Nuevos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Two to see if he's OK.
Two wants to control but Nuevos postures up.
Two is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nuevos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nuevos dominating with strikes here.
Nuevos content just to control the position here. #T4#
Two can't escape the position.
Nuevos dominating with strikes here.
Nuevos with a couple of short strikes.
Nuevos is landing with some decent strikes but Two is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nuevos lands a couple of good shots and Two has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nuevos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos keeps control of the position easily here as Two tries to buck him off.
Nuevos throwing damaging strikes from the back! Two could be in trouble here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Nuevos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nuevos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuevos throws out the jab.
Two swats away the attempt to clinch by Nuevos.#CL#
Nuevos clinches.
Two gets underhooks to prevent Nuevos's takedown attempt.
Nuevos has Two pressed against the cage, preventing Two from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Two has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuevos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuevos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Two pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two stops a takedown attempt from Nuevos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Nuevos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two tries to work over Nuevos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuevos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Two fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Nuevos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Two dives in and grabs Nuevos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nuevos pushes down on Two's head and hops out.
Nuevos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nuevos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuevos was well out of range. Poor timing from Two.
Nuevos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Nuevos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Nuevos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Two did well to prevent Nuevos getting side control.
Nuevos trying to control from half guard but Two is working away.
Two wants to improve his position but Nuevos is controlling well.
Nuevos is thwarting Two's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2##SUB2#
Two is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nuevos pulls his head out easily.
Nuevos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Two tries to get to full guard but Nuevos has control of the leg.
Two wants to control but Nuevos passes into side.
Nuevos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Two some visible discomfort.
Ignacio Nuevos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two looking for a sweep but Nuevos has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Nuevos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nuevos with the ground and pound from mount.
Nuevos with good strikes from the mount here!
Nuevos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nuevos working the ground and pound effectively.
Nuevos landing strikes from the mount and Two is in trouble!
Nuevos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Two tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Nuevos with good strikes from the mount here!
Nuevos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nuevos looking to finish Two with some ground and pound. This is bad for Two!
Nuevos content just to control the position here.
Nuevos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuevos with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuevos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Two?
Test Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignacio Nuevos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nuevos controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignacio Nuevos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nuevos 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Nuevos! |
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