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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Todd Todd (ranked 3204 p4p, 3917 weight class) and Michael Jourdain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todd Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jourdain!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jourdain pushes Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Todd decides to pull guard.
Jourdain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jourdain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jourdain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jourdain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Todd managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jourdain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jourdain throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jourdain trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Jourdain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jourdain stands and throws Todd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jourdain is trying to get an arm triangle but Todd is defending well.
Jourdain tries to stand but Todd is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Todd is trying to control Jourdain's posture but Jourdain avoids it.
Jourdain trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
Jourdain is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Todd prevents Jourdain from improving position.
Todd looks to move to half guard but instead Jourdain has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jourdain thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jourdain landing strikes from the mount.
Todd wants to control but Jourdain is having none of it.
Jourdain controlling his opponent.
Jourdain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Todd is looking to escape.
Jourdain landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jourdain thowing shots but they're missing.
Jourdain prevents Todd from getting the reversal.
Todd looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jourdain has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Todd trying to control the hands but Jourdain won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jourdain has the hooks in. Todd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jourdain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jourdain drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
Todd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jourdain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jourdain moves into range and clinches up with Todd.
Todd tries for a takedown but Jourdain manages to get underhooks.
Todd drags the fight down to the ground.
Jourdain wanted to stand there but Todd had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jourdain passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd is not content to let Jourdain control the position.
Todd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Jourdain from controlling successfully.
Jourdain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd has a closed guard, preventing Jourdain from standing up.
Jourdain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Todd working for a triangle but Jourdain defends it easily.
Todd has Jourdain pulled in close to control his posture.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Jourdain from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jourdain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jourdain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jourdain uses from the top position.
Jourdain trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jourdain wants to get up but he can't break Todd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Todd looking for a sweep. Not yet Todd, not yet.
Todd wants to improve his position but instead Jourdain has moved into half guard.
Todd is refusing to be controlled, as Jourdain sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jourdain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jourdain slips a nice elbow through Todd's hands, connecting with Todd's forehead.
Todd tries to get to full guard but Jourdain has control of the leg.
Todd keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jourdain trying to control from half guard but Todd is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jourdain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Jourdain moves into the clinch.
Todd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Todd jumps guard.
Jourdain wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd is trying to hold Jourdain in close to prevent damage but Jourdain has managed to pass into half guard.
Jourdain is keen to just control but Todd is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jourdain wants to work for an arm triangle but Todd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jourdain is trying to control. Todd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Todd tries to roll over but Jourdain keeps him under control.
Michael Jourdain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todd is controlling Jourdain's trapped leg to prevent Jourdain from advancing to side control.
Jourdain trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jourdain prevents Todd from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jourdain moves into the clinch successfully.
Jourdain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jourdain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Todd manages to pull guard.
Jourdain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jourdain preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd managing to control the position.
Jourdain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now.
Jourdain wants to stand and escape but instead Todd has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jourdain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Todd's guard.
Jourdain tries to stand but Todd is controlling from the bottom.
Jourdain looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Jourdain from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Todd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jourdain stops Todd from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jourdain trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Jourdain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Jourdain.
I've got Jourdain 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jourdain!
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hype
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RATING
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