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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Fadda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murilo Fadda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Clyde Blankenship's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clyde Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Fadda!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blankenship's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blankenship controlling the position.
Blankenship is trying to keep Fadda in close.
Fadda looking to pass the guard.
Blankenship working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Clyde Blankenship just wasn't active enough.
Blankenship gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadda wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
Blankenship pulls Fadda in close to his closed guard and prevents Fadda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blankenship wants to stand and escape but Fadda is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Fadda is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blankenship enables Fadda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blankenship manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fadda looks winded!
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Fadda from controlling successfully.
Blankenship wants to stand and escape but Fadda is having none of it.
Blankenship might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Fadda is proving a slippery customer.
Fadda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fadda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet but Fadda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship pulls Fadda in close to prevent any damage.
Blankenship knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fadda on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda prevents Blankenship from getting back to his feet.
Fadda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fadda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fadda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Fadda from controlling successfully.
Blankenship working a defensive guard here.
Fadda drops back looking for a leg! Blankenship is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blankenship manages to kick Fadda off! Fadda jumps back into Blankenship's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blankenship is looking to stand up but Fadda isn't so interested in that idea.
Fadda trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blankenship really is a fat lump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is controlling Fadda's posture.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clyde Blankenship has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blankenship shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fadda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blankenship lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fadda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Fadda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship lands a couple of elbows.
Blankenship has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fadda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blankenship throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blankenship chips away with some ground and pound.
Blankenship lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fadda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blankenship.
Fadda controls Blankenship momentarily but Blankenship frees himself.
Our spies down at at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches inform us that Fadda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blankenship won't allow Fadda to sweep him here.
Fadda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship stopping the sweep attempt from Fadda.
Blankenship trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Clyde Blankenship will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blankenship looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fadda!
Clyde Blankenship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blankenship throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Blankenship is trying to get an arm triangle but Fadda is defending well.
Blankenship is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fadda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fadda tries to bench press Blankenship off him but Blankenship keeps the position.
Fadda managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blankenship.
Blankenship goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fadda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blankenship but great work by Fadda.
Fadda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blankenship is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fadda is trying to get an arm triangle but Blankenship is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship is looking to reverse the position.
Blankenship wants to control but Fadda postures up.
Fadda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blankenship is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Blankenship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fadda is trying to get an arm triangle but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blankenship looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fadda!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda tries to improve position but can't.
Blankenship wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fadda, who protects the arm well.
Blankenship working away.
Blankenship scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blankenship working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fadda tries to bench press Blankenship off him but Blankenship keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blankenship has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blankenship looks up at the clock and then as Fadda takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blankenship smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fadda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fadda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blankenship.
Fadda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blankenship lands strikes from half guard.
Fadda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fadda punching from the bottom.
Blankenship seems to be working for a kimura but Fadda defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship prevents Fadda from improving his position.
Blankenship is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fadda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blankenship.
Fadda wants to control but Blankenship is keeping busy.
Blankenship lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blankenship is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fadda is just riding it out for now. Blankenship eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Blankenship dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fadda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blankenship is trying to maintain the position but Fadda is very close to passing his half guard.
Blankenship holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blankenship throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fadda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fadda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fadda prevents Blankenship from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda seems to be looking for submissions.
Blankenship is trying to stand back up but Fadda is controlling him
Fadda is keen to just control but Blankenship is a slippery customer.
Fadda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blankenship knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fadda wants to take a breather but Blankenship is having none of it.
Fadda is looking for a kimura here.
Blankenship regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Fadda tries to pass.
Fadda trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Blankenship is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blankenship lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Blankenship is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fadda slips nicely into half guard.
Fadda seems to be working for a kimura but Blankenship defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fadda trying to mount his opponent but Blankenship defends it.
Blankenship trying to control from the bottom.
Fadda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blankenship sees it coming and defends easily.
Blankenship is trying to maintain the position but Fadda is very close to passing his half guard.
Blankenship controlling the position for now.
Fadda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fadda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fadda is working away from the top position though.
Blankenship slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fadda looking to pass the guard.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fadda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fadda wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Fadda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blankenship has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Blankenship!
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FIGHT
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