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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krav Mcgraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanouk Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgraw comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit--Break Stuff. Fairtex is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by W.A.S.P - Crazy. Krav Mcgraw has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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154 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krav Mcgraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanouk Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgraw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krav Mcgraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
Mcgraw manages to pull guard.
Mcgraw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgraw wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgraw working for a triangle but Fairtex defends it easily.
Fairtex 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fairtex decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcgraw swinging wildly here.
Fairtex dodges the punch combination from Mcgraw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Mcgraw down.
Fairtex connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex looking to throw knees to the head but Mcgraw is blocking nicely.
Mcgraw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgraw throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgraw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgraw breaks the clinch.
Mcgraw misses with a hook.
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Mcgraw throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
Fairtex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fairtex closes the distance and pushes Mcgraw back into the cage.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgraw's defenses.
Fairtex has Mcgraw pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgraw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fairtex stops a takedown attempt from Mcgraw.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcgraw is breathing heavily.
Fairtex landing knees to the head.
Fairtex prevents Mcgraw from breaking the clinch.
Mcgraw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcgraw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairtex clinches.
Fairtex lands an elbow inside.
Fairtex connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgraw jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Mcgraw around his waist. Mcgraw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krav Mcgraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcgraw blocks it with crossed arms.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into Mcgraw's ribcage.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fairtex working Mcgraw over with knees to the body.
Fairtex's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcgraw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcgraw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcgraw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Mcgraw.
Mcgraw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcgraw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body.
Fairtex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into Mcgraw's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex stalling the fight.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Mcgraw tries to pull guard but Fairtex won't allow it.
Mcgraw takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgraw's defenses.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcgraw pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgraw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Fairtex postures up.
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgraw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgraw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex stands up from Mcgraw's guard - Fairtex perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanouk Fairtex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgraw blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Mcgraw swinging wildly here.
Fairtex smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fairtex lands a jab.
Mcgraw misses with a straight right.
Mcgraw misses with the combination.
Mcgraw throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mcgraw misses with a combination
and Fairtex counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Mcgraw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fairtex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairtex rushes Mcgraw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgraw's defenses.
Fairtex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcgraw swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex landing knees to the head.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex lands an elbow just above Mcgraw 's eye.
Sanouk Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcgraw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fairtex lands an elbow inside that Mcgraw shrugs off.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgraw's defenses.
Mcgraw takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcgraw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fairtex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Fairtex.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgraw's defenses.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but Mcgraw blocks it.
Mcgraw takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex keeps control of Mcgraw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex tries to stall but Mcgraw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fairtex misses with a knee to the head.
Mcgraw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgraw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Fairtex.
Mcgraw is leaning against Fairtex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcgraw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgraw tries to score a body lock takedown but Fairtex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krav Mcgraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgraw is working Fairtex over against the cage.
Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcgraw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcgraw is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Mcgraw has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice elbow from Fairtex.
Fairtex connects with a knee to the head.
Mcgraw has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fairtex is trying to keep an underhook but Mcgraw manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mcgraw throwing shots but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Mcgraw wants to stand up but Fairtex manages to regain full guard.
Fairtex lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcgraw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraw wants to control but Fairtex is having none of it.
Fairtex content just to control the position here.
Fairtex avoids the attempt from Mcgraw to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Fairtex prevents Mcgraw from getting the reversal.
Mcgraw is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanouk Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcgraw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mcgraw throws a series of punches but Fairtex moves out of range.
Mcgraw loads up on a big right hand but Fairtex slips the punch.
Mcgraw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgraw.
Mcgraw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgraw throws out the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcgraw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex just leaning against Mcgraw, taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Fairtex.
Mcgraw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mcgraw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fairtex just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fairtex lands a good knee to the midsection. Mcgraw won't want to take too many of those.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcgraw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mcgraw takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex lands an elbow that stopped Mcgraw in his tracks for a moment.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcgraw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body.
Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcgraw takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairtex has Mcgraw pressed against the cage, preventing Mcgraw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mcgraw's defenses.
Fairtex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcgraw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcgraw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgraw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcgraw blocks it with crossed arms.
Fairtex trying to stall but Mcgraw improves his position.
Mcgraw dodges an elbow strike from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgraw lands with a right to the head.
Mcgraw has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fairtex uses from the top position.
Mcgraw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fairtex defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries to stand but Mcgraw is controlling from the bottom.
Mcgraw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanouk Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcgraw looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fairtex has picked Mcgraw up and slammed him! Mcgraw can't keep hold of the triangle and Fairtex manages to pass to side control!
Fairtex stands up and beckons Mcgraw to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mcgraw's head.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krav Mcgraw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcgraw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgraw tries to pull guard but Fairtex won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krav Mcgraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcgraw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fairtex manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fairtex gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgraw.
Fairtex effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws an elbow but it misses.
Mcgraw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mcgraw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcgraw misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcgraw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fairtex pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fairtex dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgraw. That did some damage!
Nice body kick there by Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcgraw on the side of the head.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krav Mcgraw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgraw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fairtex counters with an outside leg kick.
A left lands for Fairtex.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanouk Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fairtex winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanouk Fairtex!
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energy
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hype
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