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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Timothy FernandoSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Timothy FernandoSilva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FernandoSilva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but FernandoSilva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
FernandoSilva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
FernandoSilva wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from FernandoSilva.
FernandoSilva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from FernandoSilva.
FernandoSilva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
FernandoSilva throwing strikes but missing.
FernandoSilva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FernandoSilva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
FernandoSilva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
FernandoSilva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst FernandoSilva is controlling him.
Sanchez controls FernandoSilva momentarily but FernandoSilva frees himself.
FernandoSilva drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick FernandoSilva off! FernandoSilva jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from FernandoSilva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
FernandoSilva is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
FernandoSilva throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
FernandoSilva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
FernandoSilva pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FernandoSilva is trying to work for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
FernandoSilva looks gassed!
FernandoSilva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. FernandoSilva eventually gives up the hold.
FernandoSilva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanchez defending well though.
FernandoSilva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from FernandoSilva.
Sanchez trying to control but FernandoSilva postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Diego Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but FernandoSilva keeps it at a distance.
FernandoSilva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but FernandoSilva has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez tries to hold on but FernandoSilva postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Timothy FernandoSilva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but FernandoSilva is avoiding it.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but FernandoSilva moved out of range.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez throws a body punch but FernandoSilva moves out of range.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. FernandoSilva saw that one coming.
FernandoSilva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but FernandoSilva persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
FernandoSilva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.
FernandoSilva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
FernandoSilva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
FernandoSilva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanchez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now FernandoSilva has Sanchez in his guard.
FernandoSilva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is fighting to break FernandoSilva's control of his arms but FernandoSilva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
FernandoSilva keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Marc Timothy FernandoSilva has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
FernandoSilva trying to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but FernandoSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
FernandoSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the jab.
FernandoSilva dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on FernandoSilva's head and hops out.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez takes a swing at FernandoSilva's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
FernandoSilva defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from FernandoSilva.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but FernandoSilva avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but FernandoSilva is keeping busy.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but FernandoSilva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FernandoSilva has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Timothy FernandoSilva.
Sanchez lands a damaging elbow.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez trying to stall but FernandoSilva improves his position.
FernandoSilva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
FernandoSilva wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. FernandoSilva saw that one coming.
Sanchez tries to clinch but FernandoSilva moves out of range.
FernandoSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of FernandoSilva's head but FernandoSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FernandoSilva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
FernandoSilva is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! FernandoSilva extends the arm and Sanchez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Timothy FernandoSilva!
Marc Timothy FernandoSilva really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that DickFish Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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