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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cesc Fabregas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Favalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabregas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Fly High. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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176 cm
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesc Fabregas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Favalas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabregas closes the distance and clinches up with Favalas, looking for a takedown. Fabregas pushes Favalas against the cage but Favalas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Favalas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Favalas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fabregas backs up against the cage.
Favalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Favalas throws a nice looking combination but Fabregas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Favalas. No joy for Fabregas on that attempt.
Favalas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesc Fabregas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favalas misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Favalas misses.
Favalas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Favalas lands.
Some wild striking there from Favalas.
Favalas misses with a few strikes there.
Favalas misses with a series of wild punches.
Favalas throws a series of punches but Fabregas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Favalas tries to avoid it but Fabregas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Favalas to the ground. Favalas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Favalas throws a right hand that Fabregas ducks under and follows up with a left that Fabregas also avoids with ease.
Fabregas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Favalas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Favalas closes the distance and clinches.
Fabregas goes for a takedown attempt but Favalas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Favalas 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.
Favalas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabregas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Favalas has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas is looking to improve his position.
Fabregas gets full guard.
Favalas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Favalas misses with a series of wild punches.
Favalas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fabregas backs up against the cage.
Favalas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Favalas misses with a wild combination.
Fabregas misses with a takedown attempt
and Favalas counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas tries for a takedown but Favalas circles away easily
and Favalas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Favalas tries to bum rush Fabregas with a series of wild strikes but Fabregas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Favalas throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Favalas.
Favalas fails to land with a series of punches.
Favalas throws a series of punches but Fabregas moves out of range.
Favalas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fabregas has an active guard here but Favalas has managed to pass into half guard.
Fabregas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fabregas is breathing heavily.
Favalas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas dodges the punch combination from Favalas.
Favalas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabregas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Favalas counters with a one-two to the body.
Favalas misses with a wild combination.
Thiago Favalas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favalas wants to clinch up but Fabregas keeps it at a distance.
Fabregas shoots and misses
and Favalas counters with a left and a right that stings Fabregas.
Favalas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Favalas throws a right hand that Fabregas ducks under and follows up with a left that Fabregas also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Favalas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fabregas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Favalas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabregas circles away quickly and effectively.
Fabregas misses with a takedown
letting Favalas counter with a right hand.
A combination from Favalas does no damage.
Favalas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cesc Fabregas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Favalas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Favalas misses.
Favalas throws a right hand that Fabregas ducks under and follows up with a left that Fabregas also avoids with ease.
Favalas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabregas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fabregas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabregas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favalas defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabregas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favalas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fabregas.
Fabregas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Favalas is trying to stand up here but Fabregas is controlling him well.
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.
Fabregas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favalas defends it well.
Favalas gets full guard.
Favalas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Favalas stalks Fabregas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fabregas's face. Fabregas staggers backwards, shaken.
Favalas throws a right and a left that Fabregas avoids nicely.
Favalas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Favalas misses.
Favalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fabregas dodges the punch combination from Favalas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Favalas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Favalas there.
Favalas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Favalas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fabregas doesn't seem bothered though.
Favalas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabregas circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Favalas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fabregas has his takedown stuffed
and Favalas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Favalas swinging wilding here.
Fabregas has his takedown stuffed
and Favalas counters with a left and a right that stings Fabregas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesc Fabregas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Favalas digs a good hook to Fabregas's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabregas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Favalas to score with a decent uppercut.
Fabregas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Favalas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fabregas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Favalas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Favalas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice combination there by Favalas.
Favalas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fabregas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Favalas counters with a one-two to the body.
Fabregas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Favalas counters with a series of strikes. Fabregas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Favalas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fabregas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Favalas misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Favalas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Favalas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Favalas swinging wilding here.
Favalas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Favalas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Favalas misses.
Favalas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Favalas.
Fabregas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Favalas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favalas looks to land a combination. Fabregas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Favalas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Favalas misses with a series of wild punches.
Favalas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Favalas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favalas wants to stand up but Fabregas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fabregas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Favalas is posturing up here but Fabregas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Favalas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Favalas has to tap! Slick submission there by Fabregas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesc Fabregas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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