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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ehpraim Ngodzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nogueira PRIDE entrance. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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254 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ehpraim Ngodzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ngodzo at a distance.
Nogueira lands with a straight right. Ngodzo didn't see that one coming.
Nogueira lands with a straight right. Ngodzo didn't see that one coming.
Nogueira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Nogueira misses.
Ngodzo blocks the body kick.
Ngodzo throws a nice looking combination but Nogueira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Ngodzo misses its intended target.
Nogueira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nogueira throws a hook but Ngodzo blocks it.
We've been told by Ngodzo's head coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Nogueira. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Ngodzo tenderised Nogueira's leg. Nogueira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nogueira connects with a looping right hand.
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 lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nogueira connects with a looping right hand.
Oooooh!!! Nogueira has knocked Ngodzo down with a huge combo! Nogueira steps away and waves a wobbly Ngodzo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ngodzo is rocked!
Ngodzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oh Ngodzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogueira works Ngodzo's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ngodzo.
Nogueira moves out of range as Ngodzo strikes.
Nogueira throws a jab when Ngodzo was well out of range.
A slow jab from Ngodzo misses its intended target.
Ngodzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Nogueira throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a wild combination.
Nogueira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nogueira lands a big right hand that sends Ngodzo crashing to the mat! Nogueira stays standing though and waves Ngodzo back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngodzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nogueira throws out the jab.
Nogueira steps in with a hook that catches Ngodzo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nogueira follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ngodzo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Nogueira!
An out of breath Thiago Nogueira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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