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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Fernandes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joyce circles away.
Joyce tries to counter with a takedown but Fernandes is quick to defend against it.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fernandes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joyce's waist but Joyce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandes off to one side.
Efren Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Fernandes.
Fernandes looks winded!
Fernandes with a poor takedown
and Joyce finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Joyce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown. Joyce tries to sprawl out of it but Fernandes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joyce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joyce feinted with a counter takedown.
Joyce slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joyce tries to counter with a takedown but Fernandes is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Joyce forces Fernandes back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce wants to break free but Fernandes has control.
Joyce displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fernandes up against the cage.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Fernandes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joyce's efforts to push away.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but Joyce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joyce is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandes has double underhooks.
Fernandes has Joyce pressed against the cage, preventing Joyce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joyce tries to break free but Fernandes pushes him back against the cage.
Joyce working hard to break the clinch.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but Joyce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fernandes is trying to pull guard but Joyce has him pressed against the cage.
Joyce is trying to push Fernandes away but Fernandes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fernandes is trying to pull guard but Joyce has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joyce tries to break free but Fernandes pushes him back against the cage.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joyce just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joyce is trying to force a seperation but Fernandes has the dominant position.
Fernandes prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Fernandes jumps guard but Joyce stands there with Fernandes around his waist. Fernandes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fernandes has Joyce pressed against the cage, preventing Joyce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joyce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joyce is trying to push Fernandes away but Fernandes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joyce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernandes has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Joyce tries to break free but Fernandes pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joyce's efforts to push away.
Joyce controlling the action here for a moment.
Fernandes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joyce tries to break free but Fernandes pushes him back against the cage.
Joyce can't break the clinch.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernandes jumps guard but Joyce stands there with Fernandes around his waist. Fernandes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joyce wants to break free but Fernandes has control.
Joyce is trying to break the clinch but Fernandes has him pressed against the cage.
Fernandes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joyce's efforts to push away.
Joyce tries to break the clinch but Fernandes is controlling the position. #TD2#
Fernandes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joyce uses from the top position.
Joyce prevents Fernandes from getting back to his feet.
Joyce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joyce postures up in Fernandes's guard and throws a big left but Fernandes blocks it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fernandes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joyce wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandes won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efren Joyce dominated that round.
That's time! Joyce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fernandes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joyce avoids it really well and circles away.
Joyce drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fernandes sprawls and moves away.
Fernandes looks for a takedown but Joyce sprawls well.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown. Joyce tries to sprawl out of it but Fernandes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joyce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Efren Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Fernandes.
Fernandes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joyce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joyce tries to avoid it but Fernandes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joyce to the ground. Joyce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joyce feinted with a counter takedown.
Fernandes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joyce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandes can do to turn this around?
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Fernandes goes for a double leg but Joyce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joyce continues to drive forward.#CL#
Joyce closes the distance and pushes Fernandes back into the cage.#T1#
Joyce working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Joyce to work.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fernandes prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Joyce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matheus Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joyce.
Fernandes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joyce pinned against the cage. Joyce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fernandes closes the distance and clinches up with Joyce, looking for a takedown. Fernandes pushes Joyce against the cage but Joyce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Joyce drives through and clinches with Fernandes against the cage.
#T2#
Fernandes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joyce walks away with a smile on his face. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Joyce moves into the clinch successfully.
Joyce tries to circle away but Fernandes has him pinned against the cage.
Joyce stalling.
#BC#
Joyce breaks from the clinch.
Fernandes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matheus Fernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joyce tries to avoid it but Fernandes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joyce to the ground. Joyce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joyce can't break the clinch.
Joyce can't break the clinch.
#T3##BC#
Joyce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown but Joyce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joyce throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fernandes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandes.
Joyce attempts a counter takedown but Fernandes avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Joyce. No joy for Fernandes on that attempt.
Joyce scores with a nice head shot.
Fernandes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joyce swivels and escapes.
Joyce uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernandes has time to react.#CL#
Joyce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Joyce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joyce is trying to break free.
Fernandes letting Joyce take a breather here.
Joyce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch but Fernandes keeps him there for the moment.
Joyce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but Joyce holds him up against the cage and eventually Fernandes drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joyce tries to break free but Fernandes pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efren Joyce dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Joyce shoots in for a takedown but Fernandes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandes feints the counter takedown.
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt - Joyce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Joyce sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joyce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Efren Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Fernandes.
Fernandes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joyce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joyce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandes somewhat.
Joyce attempts a counter takedown but Fernandes avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Joyce pushes Fernandes up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernandes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fernandes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fernandes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joyce's efforts to push away.
Fernandes avoiding damage as Joyce throws knees to the body.
Joyce tries to circle away but Fernandes has him pinned against the cage.
Joyce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch but Fernandes keeps him there for the moment.
Joyce wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandes won't allow it.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernandes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joyce's efforts to push away.
Fernandes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joyce tries to break free but Fernandes pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Joyce manages to break the clinch.
Fernandes darts in looking for a takedown but Joyce gets double underhooks and turns Fernandes into the cage.
Joyce wants to clinch up but Fernandes keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Joyce. No joy for Fernandes on that attempt.
Joyce tries to counter with a takedown but Fernandes is quick to defend against it.
Joyce tries to land a front kick but Fernandes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fernandes with the counter takedown but Joyce avoids it easily.#T3#
Joyce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandes tries to avoid it but Joyce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandes to the ground. Fernandes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown but Joyce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joyce shoots in but Fernandes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fernandes looks for a takedown but Joyce sprawls well.
Joyce tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fernandes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joyce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandes somewhat.
Joyce is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fernandes.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown but Joyce shows good takedown defense.
Joyce tries to clinch there but Fernandes circles away.
Efren Joyce is winning the standup battle so far.
Joyce wants to clinch up but Fernandes keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Fernandes shoots in but Joyce avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joyce attempts a counter takedown but Fernandes avoids it well and moves away.
Joyce keeps Fernandes at a distance using the push kick.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown but Joyce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joyce.
Fernandes fails to land the takedown.
Joyce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandes but Fernandes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Joyce drives through and clinches with Fernandes against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Efren Joyce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joyce, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efren Joyce!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Pickett shoots in but Fernandes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Fernandes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pickett!#SU2#
Fernandes stands up and beckons Pickett to his feet.
Fernandes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandes wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandes feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Fernandes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pickett is trying to defend but Fernandes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pickett wants to control but Fernandes is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Fernandes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Fernandes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Pickett kicks Fernandes off and gets back to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Fernandes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pickett to the mat! Pickett manages to get full guard.
Pickett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandes on the ground.#SUB#
Pickett working for a triangle but Fernandes defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Pickett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandes is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Pickett trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandes is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Pickett is working an open guard so Fernandes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Fernandes feints and as Pickett raises his hands in defense, Fernandes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fernandes wants to get up but he can't break Pickett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pickett pulls Fernandes in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Pickett is working an open guard so Fernandes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Fernandes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pickett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Fernandes stands up. #TD2#
Fernandes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pickett to the mat! Pickett manages to get full guard.
Fernandes looks winded!
Fernandes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pickett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SU2#
Fernandes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Fernandes gets a takedown into half guard.
Pickett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SU2#
Fernandes gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Fernandes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pickett sprawls well initially but Fernandes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fernandes wants to stand but Pickett has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Pickett wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Fernandes decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Pickett gets caught flat footed, as Fernandes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Pickett has his feet on Fernandes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pickett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandes is fending him off so far but Pickett persists. Nope, Fernandes circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warner Pickett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Fernandes looking to score a takedown here. Pickett is defending well but Fernandes drives through and ends up in Pickett's guard.
Pickett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Fernandes stands up and waves to Pickett to follow him.
Pickett shoots in but Fernandes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Fernandes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fernandes lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Fernandes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Pickett fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Fernandes gets a double leg takedown into Pickett's guard.
Fernandes wants to get up but he can't break Pickett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pickett lands some strikes from the bottom.
Fernandes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Fernandes gets to his feet - Pickett follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Fernandes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fernandes lands in his opponent's guard.
Pickett has a closed guard, preventing Fernandes from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Warner Pickett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Fernandes gets tackled into the cage by Pickett. Pickett maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Fernandes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Warner Pickett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Fernandes pushes Pickett off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Fernandes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Pickett throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Pickett gets a clinch.
Pickett fails to pull guard.
Pickett is trying to drag Fernandes to the mat but Fernandes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pickett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernandes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warner Pickett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pickett is trying to drag Fernandes to the mat but Fernandes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Fernandes jumps guard.
#ES2#
Fernandes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pickett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Pickett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernandes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernandes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Fernandes pulls guard successfully.
Pickett won't allow Fernandes to get back to his feet.
Pickett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pickett throws a big right hand that misses.
Pickett wants to stand but Fernandes has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES2#
Fernandes kicks Pickett off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Fernandes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fernandes lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pickett working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Pickett striking off his back but it's not causing Fernandes any problems.
Fernandes preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Fernandes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pickett, up you get! #TD2#
Pickett tries to sprawl but Fernandes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fernandes wants to stand up but Pickett has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU2#
Fernandes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Fernandes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pickett quickly recovers to half guard.
Pickett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SU2#
Fernandes decides to stand and escape the position.
Fernandes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Fernandes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pickett's half guard.#T4##SU2#
Fernandes gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Fernandes gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Fernandes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!#TD2#
Fernandes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pickett's guard.#SUB#
Pickett working for a triangle but Fernandes defends it easily.
#SU2#
Pickett is working an open guard so Fernandes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Fernandes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fernandes wants to stand but Pickett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pickett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pickett has a closed guard, preventing Fernandes from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Fernandes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pickett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Fernandes stands and steps away. Pickett gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Pickett.
Warner Pickett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pickett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Fernandes gets a takedown into half guard.
Pickett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes wants to stand but Pickett has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pickett is positioning himself well to prevent Fernandes advancing to mount.
Fernandes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fernandes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU2#
Fernandes gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1##TD2#
Fernandes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Pickett pushes Fernandes off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Pickett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Fernandes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Fernandes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pickett's guard.
Fernandes stopping the sweep attempt from Pickett.
Pickett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Fernandes gets to his feet. Pickett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Pickett gets caught napping as Fernandes dives in and scores a takedown. Pickett manages to retain guard.
Pickett wants to sweep here but Fernandes controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Fernandes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Fernandes gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Pickett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandes is working away from the top position though.
Pickett is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Fernandes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pickett to get to his feet. #TD2#
Fernandes gets a double leg takedown into Pickett's guard.#SU2#
Fernandes stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Fernandes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pickett did well to prevent Fernandes getting side control.#SU2#
Fernandes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pickett to stand up. #TD2#
Fernandes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pickett's half guard.
Pickett trying to hold on to Fernandes's head to control him but Fernandes postures up.
#T3##SU2#
Fernandes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Fernandes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Fernandes decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Fernandes gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Fernandes stands up. #TD2#
Fernandes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pickett did well to prevent Fernandes getting side control.#ES#
Pickett manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fernandes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Fernandes jumps guard and drags Pickett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4##ES2#
Fernandes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pickett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pickett can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Fernandes decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pickett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fernandes's head.
Pickett tries to stand but Fernandes is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Fernandes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Fernandes drags the fight down to the ground.
Pickett stops Fernandes from standing up. #ES2#
Fernandes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Fernandes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernandes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Fernandes!
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Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Fernandes shoots in.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily#CL#
and Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson goes for a takedown attempt but Fernandes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson is looking for a counter combo.
Daniel Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Fernandes.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson leaves Fernandes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stevenson can't get the takedown.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but Fernandes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernandes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fernandes darts in looking for a takedown but Stevenson gets double underhooks and turns Fernandes into the cage.
Fernandes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevenson defends well and Fernandes ends up having to push Stevenson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevenson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fernandes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to avoid it but Fernandes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevenson to the ground. Stevenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Fernandes looks to move away, Stevenson throws a big counter combo but Fernandes just gets out of the way.
Fernandes looks winded!
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily#CL#
and Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson is working for takedown but Fernandes is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Fernandes successfully pulls guard.
Stevenson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fernandes wants to stand and escape but Stevenson is having none of it. #ES2#
Fernandes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stevenson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fernandes has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a series of strikes. Fernandes will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Fernandes has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Stevenson counters by clinching up.
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!
Stevenson tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernandes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Stevenson jumps guard and drags Fernandes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevenson pulls Fernandes in close to prevent any damage.
Fernandes wants to stand but Stevenson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson pulls Fernandes in to control the position.
Fernandes wanted to stand there but Stevenson had control of the position.
Stevenson pulls Fernandes in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Fernandes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevenson is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Fernandes gets to his feet. Stevenson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fernandes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stevenson tries to stand but Fernandes is controlling from the bottom.
Fernandes wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson 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. #T4#
Stevenson won't allow Fernandes to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fernandes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandes somewhat.
Fernandes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandes somewhat.
Stevenson tries to counter by clinching up but Fernandes breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandes tries to sprawl out of it but Stevenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernandes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Stevenson 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.
#R2##TD2#
Stevenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fernandes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stevenson is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
Fernandes gets to his feet. Stevenson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Fernandes gets a double leg takedown into Stevenson's guard.#ES#
Stevenson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fernandes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Daniel Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandes with a poor takedown #CL#
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
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!
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fernandes to keep the fight standing.
Stevenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandes blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Fernandes prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernandes walks away with a smile on his face. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Stevenson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernandes fails with the takedown#CL#
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but Fernandes won't allow it.
Stevenson is working for takedown but Fernandes is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Fernandes pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Fernandes wants to stand but Stevenson is controlling the position. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fernandes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fernandes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Stevenson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fernandes wants to stand but Stevenson is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Fernandes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevenson, up you get!
Stevenson leaves Fernandes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Stevenson feints and as Fernandes raises his hands in defense, Stevenson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Stevenson stands up and waves to Fernandes to follow him.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernandes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandes can do to turn this around?
Fernandes misses with a takedown #CL#
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Stevenson tries to pull guard but Fernandes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Fernandes manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Stevenson successfully pulls guard.
Fernandes wants to stand but Stevenson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Fernandes controlling him for the moment.
Fernandes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stevenson trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combo that has Fernandes backing up. Fernandes nods at Stevenson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Fernandes drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Fernandes pushes Stevenson off and gets back to his feet.
Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fernandes dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on Fernandes's head and hops out.
Fernandes fails with the takedown#CL#
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch.
Daniel Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Fernandes.
Fernandes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson can't get the takedown.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Stevenson successfully pulls guard.
#T1##SU2#
Fernandes stands and steps away. Stevenson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernandes as he avoids it easily.
Fernandes shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Fernandes with a poor takedown #CL#
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Stevenson manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson is controlling Fernandes's posture.
Fernandes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson seems keen to control Fernandes's posture.
Fernandes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevenson is proving hard to escape from.
Stevenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fernandes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Stevenson pulls Fernandes in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Fernandes stands up and waves to Stevenson to follow him.
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandes manages to circle out of the way.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.#T3##TD2#
Fernandes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Stevenson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fernandes is on him like a limpet, forcing Stevenson back against the cage.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Fernandes.
Stevenson wants a takedown.
#TD#
Stevenson jumps guard and drags Fernandes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fernandes wants to get up but he can't break Stevenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Fernandes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson wants a takedown.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Fernandes manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fernandes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernandes walks away with a smile on his face. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandes somewhat.
Stevenson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevenson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Stevenson!
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Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Fernandes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reddick quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Fernandes stands up from half guard. #TD#
Fernandes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reddick was covering up waiting for the punch and Fernandes finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Fernandes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Fernandes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Reddick looking for submissions off his back.
Reddick wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Fernandes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Fernandes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reddick is trying to defend but Fernandes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Reddick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reddick looks winded!#SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up. #T1##TD#
Fernandes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reddick did well to prevent Fernandes getting side control.#SU#
Fernandes stands up from half guard. #TD#
Fernandes gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Fernandes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Fernandes stands up from half guard. #TD#
Fernandes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Fernandes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Reddick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fernandes to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandes wants to stand but Reddick has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Reddick is looking for a triangle but Fernandes pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fernandes stands up and waves to Reddick to follow him.
Reddick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Fernandes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up. #TD#
Fernandes gets a takedown into half guard.
Fernandes wants to stand up but Reddick is controlling the position.
#T3##SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Reddick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Fernandes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Reddick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernandes defends it easily.#SU#
Fernandes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reddick, up you get! #TD#
Fernandes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reddick to his feet. #TD#
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fernandes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reddick to his feet. #T4##TD#
Fernandes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Fernandes decides to stand back up. Fernandes steps back and let's Reddick get back to his feet.#TD#
Fernandes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reddick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Fernandes stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Fernandes gets a takedown into half guard.
Fernandes wants to stand up but Reddick is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Fernandes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Reddick to stand up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reddick is defended easily by Fernandes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Fernandes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Fernandes scores with a takedown into Reddick's guard.
We've been informed that Reddick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Fernandes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Fernandes decides to stand back up. Fernandes steps back and let's Reddick get back to his feet.#TD#
Fernandes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fernandes lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fernandes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reddick is breathing heavily.#TD#
Fernandes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reddick to the ground. Fernandes is now in Reddick's guard.#SUB2#
Reddick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fernandes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fernandes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD#
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Fernandes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reddick, up you get! #TD#
Reddick gets caught napping as Fernandes dives in and scores a takedown. Reddick manages to retain guard.
Reddick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Reddick is working an open guard so Fernandes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Fernandes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reddick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reddick has a closed guard, preventing Fernandes from standing up. #SU#
Fernandes stands and steps away. Reddick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
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.#TD#
Fernandes shoots in and bounces Reddick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Fernandes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reddick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandes has managed to get both his arms back between Reddick's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Reddick is working an open guard so Fernandes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Fernandes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reddick quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Reddick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandes pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up. #TD#
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Reddick is working an open guard so Fernandes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Fernandes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reddick!#SU#
Fernandes stands up and beckons Reddick to his feet.
Matheus Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Fernandes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fernandes wants to stand but Reddick has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fernandes wants to stand up but Reddick manages to regain full guard.
Fernandes is looking to stand up but Reddick won't let him. #SUB2#
Reddick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Fernandes stands up from Reddick's guard - Fernandes perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##TD#
Fernandes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fernandes showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Fernandes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Fernandes scores with a takedown into Reddick's guard.#SUB2#
Reddick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fernandes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fernandes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Fernandes gets to his feet - Reddick follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Fernandes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Fernandes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reddick to the ground. Fernandes is now in Reddick's guard.#SU#
Fernandes gets to his feet - Reddick follows without any prompting. #TD#
Fernandes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Fernandes decides to stand up. #TD#
Fernandes gets a double leg takedown into Reddick's guard.#SU#
Reddick is working an open guard so Fernandes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Fernandes shoots in and bounces Reddick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Fernandes gets to his feet - Reddick follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reddick is looking to clinch but Fernandes is avoiding it.
#TD#
Fernandes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandes is looking to stand up but Reddick won't let him. #SUB2#
Fernandes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SU#
Fernandes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Fernandes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reddick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fernandes is in Reddick's guard.#SUB2#
Reddick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fernandes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fernandes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Fernandes gets to his feet. Reddick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Reddick gets caught napping as Fernandes dives in and scores a takedown. Reddick manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Fernandes wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Reddick's closed guard. He's half up but Reddick has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Reddick pivots and extends the arm, Fernandes falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Reddick! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikal Reddick!
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