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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Hermosa (ranked 5407 p4p, 520 weight class) and Manel Kape (ranked 25831 p4p, 679 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manel Kape enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Hermosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manel Kape!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kape looking to score a takedown here. Hermosa is defending well but Kape drives through and ends up in Hermosa's guard.
Hermosa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kape presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape is trying to stall.
Hermosa tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermosa lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape jumps guard but Hermosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kape tries to circle away but Hermosa has him pinned against the cage.
Hermosa lands a body punch.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
Hermosa digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kape looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kape tries to break the clinch but Hermosa is controlling the position.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape jumps guard but Hermosa stands there with Kape around his waist. Kape gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a right hand.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermosa.
Kape drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hermosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fred Hermosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Kape.
A shot in the inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kape gets control of Hermosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kape will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hermosa wants to stand but Kape has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hermosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kape is keeping the position for now.
Hermosa trying to control but Kape is working from the bottom.
Hermosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hermosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kape looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa wants to control from the top but Kape keeps moving.
Hermosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kape has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hermosa slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kape.
Hermosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kape keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermosa controlling the action here.
Hermosa is pressing down on Kape's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kape is holding on for now.
That's four 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.
Hermosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kape keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kape is looking for a sweep. Hermosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kape is staying active underneath Hermosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Kape with that takedown attempt.
Hermosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermosa misses with an uppercut
and Kape counters with a left and a right that stings Hermosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hermosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kape fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kape lands a jab.
Kape misses with a takedown attempt - Hermosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hermosa lands with a right hand.
Hermosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kape throws a series of punches but Hermosa avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa dips to his left and cracks Kape with an uppercut!
Hermosa throws a hook to the side of Kape's head but Kape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kape with the counter takedown but Hermosa avoids it easily.
Hermosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kape shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermosa defends it nicely.
Fred Hermosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Kape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermosa throws a series of punches but Kape moves out of range.
Hermosa moves into the clinch.
Hermosa gets underhooks to prevent Kape's takedown attempt.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa lands an uppercut.
Kape can't get the takedown.
Kape is breathing heavily.
Kape tries to score a body lock takedown but Hermosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kape is trying to pull guard but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Kape looking for a takedown.
Hermosa presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermosa digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hermosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands with a left to the head.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands with a left to the head.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermosa digs a right hand into Kape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kape's gas tank.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Fred Hermosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Nice body punch from Hermosa - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hermosa.
Hermosa cracks Kape with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hermosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermosa lands a body punch.
A short left from Hermosa.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hermosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kape.
Hermosa is looking to counter the offense by Kape and move into the clinch.
Hermosa has closed the distance and engaged Kape in a clinch.
Hermosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Kape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hermosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermosa.
Good body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Hermosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kape can do to turn this around?
A short right from Hermosa on the inside.
Kape is rocked!
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Kape is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermosa finish him?
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
A short right from Hermosa on the inside.
Hermosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape seems to have recovered his senses.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Hermosa as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Hermosa.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hermosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Hermosa on the inside.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Manel Kape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Hermosa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Hermosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermosa 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Hermosa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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