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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cracking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Cracking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cracking throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Cracking misses.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigo Nogueira shoots in but Cracking avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cracking scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodrigo Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Nogueira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cracking scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cracking wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigo Nogueira , who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Rodrigo Nogueira 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cracking wants to control but Rodrigo Nogueira is keeping him busy.
Cracking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to regain half guard here but Cracking keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cracking's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to improve his position but Cracking is controlling well.
Cracking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cracking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodrigo Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cracking is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigo Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigo Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Cracking is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigo Nogueira is defending well.
Cracking is looking for a kimura but Rodrigo Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cracking to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cracking is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cracking.
Cracking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigo Nogueira has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cracking. Oh but Rodrigo Nogueira has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cracking goes limp - he's gone! Rodrigo Nogueira jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
58% |
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