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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gardens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardens has chosen Not Tonight - Slaughterhouse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Fish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Gardens!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fish tries to bum rush Gardens with a series of wild strikes but Gardens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gardens throws a head kick but Fish moves out of range.
Fish throws a body punch but Gardens moves out of range.
Gardens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Gardens as he checks the leg kick.
Gardens misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
No luck for Gardens with that takedown attempt.
Fish gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish looking to throw knees to the head but Gardens is blocking nicely.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Gardens controls the action.
Gardens tries for a takedown but Fish manages to get underhooks.
Fish tries to work over Gardens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Gardens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardens wants a takedown.
Gardens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fish cracks Gardens with a nice body shot.
Gardens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fish prevents it.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gardens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fish throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gardens or not.
Fish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gardens.
Gardens looks gassed!
Fish pushes Gardens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fish lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fish lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gardens or not.
Fish pushes Gardens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fish digs a right hand into Gardens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gardens's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Fish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish works on Gardens's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fish.
Fish lands a hook that snaps the head of Gardens backwards.
A hook to the body from Fish.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fish.
Fish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gardens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fish lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fish.
Fish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fish misses with an elbow over the top.
Fish lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fish throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gardens blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fish.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gardens backwards.
Fish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gardens backwards.
Fish lands an elbow inside that Gardens shrugs off.
Gardens managing to block the knees to the body from Fish.
Fish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fish misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gardens or not.
Fish works on Gardens's body with a couple of short punches.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gardens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Fish.
Fish cracks Gardens with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fish.
Fish digs a right hand underneath Gardens's ribcage. Gardens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fish missing with knees to the body.
Fish landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fish.
Fish throws an elbow that misses.
Gardens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fish throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gardens has Fish pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fish manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gardens is working for takedown but Fish is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardens wants a takedown but no success here.
Fish scores with a hook to the body.
Fish throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fish.
Fish tries to throw a body punch but Gardens avoids it by throwing Fish back against the cage.
Fish tries to work over Gardens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fish misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gardens.
Gardens gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gardens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gardens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fish keeps working.
Fish wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardens is keen to just control but Fish is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gardens scores a takedown into full mount!
Gardens jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fish manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gardens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gardens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardens tries to move to full mount but Fish actually manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish is looking for a sweep. Gardens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardens uses his free foot to push down on Fish's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fish.
Gardens throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fish because Gardens loaded up on that one.
Gardens fails to move to back control.
Gardens goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fish is on top in guard.
Fish has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gardens is proving hard to escape from.
Gardens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gardens is looking to sweep but instead, Fish has passed into half guard.
Fish is thwarting Gardens's attempts to control the position.
Gardens wants to improve his position but Fish is controlling well.
Fish seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fish tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gardens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardens is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fish pulls his head out easily.
Gardens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fish stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gardens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fish swivels and escapes.
Gardens avoids the body shot from Fish.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Gardens's head but Gardens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gardens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Gardens shoots in but Fish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fish misses with a two punch combination.
Fish throws a leg kick but Gardens checks it.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Gardens.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardens is just out of range.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gardens manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fish circles away.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Gardens.
Gardens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fish finds it's way round the side to connect with Gardens's head.
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 Albert Fish will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gardens shoots for a double leg takedown but Fish sprawls well. He's pushed Gardens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gardens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardens is just out of range.
Fish connects with a body shot.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Gardens moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish is looking to clinch but Gardens is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fish is looking to clinch.
Fish is looking to clinch but Gardens is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardens shoots in and bounces Fish off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gardens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardens wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gardens.
Gardens trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fish manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gardens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fish is one step ahead there.
Fish forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardens trying to control here.
Gardens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fish stands up from Gardens's guard - Fish perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fish lands a nice hook to Gardens's body. Gardens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Gardens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fish throws a body punch but Gardens moves out of range.
Gardens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fish tries to avoid it but Gardens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fish to the ground. Fish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Gardens.
Fish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gardens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardens fails with the takedown.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Gardens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick
and Gardens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gardens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fish!
Fish blocking the ground and pound.
Gardens has hold of Fish's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fish manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fish is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gardens swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fish is now in Gardens's guard. A big mistake from Gardens there, giving up the dominant position!
Fish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Albert Fish did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gardens misses with a looping left.
Gardens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marcus Gardens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gardens shoots in and bounces Fish off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gardens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardensis looking to pass into half guard but Fish pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fish is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardens lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fish!
Gardens is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gardens is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fish has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fish!
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish is looking to stand up but Gardens won't let him.
Gardens wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardens holds on and takes a little breather.
Gardens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardens has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fish is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gardens.
Fish stands up.
Gardens fails with the takedown
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
Gardens tries for a takedown but Fish circles away easily
and Fish counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fish lands a nice shot to the body.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Fish coming out on top.
Gardens shoots and misses
and Fish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gardens thinking.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Gardens.
Fish wants to clinch.
Gardens tries for a takedown but Fish circles away easily
and Fish counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish cracks Gardens with a nice body shot.
Fish lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gardens can do to turn this around?
Fish lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Albert Fish has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gardens takes a shot to the head.
Fish cracks Gardens with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Fish.
Fish works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Fish.
Fish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gardens backwards.
Fish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fish lands a body shot.
Fish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gardens backwards.
Gardens wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Fish.
Nice body punch from Fish - that landed with a thud.
Fish digs a right hand into Gardens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gardens's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish had his way with Marcus Gardens in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fish tries to clinch there but Gardens circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Gardens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gardens looks for a takedown but Fish sprawls well.
Fish swings for the body but Gardens moves out of range.
Fish gets caught flat footed, as Gardens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gardens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fish is keeping the position for now.
Gardens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gardens trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcus Gardens has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardens throws a strike but Fish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gardens lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fish!
Gardens goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fish turns into him and now he's in Gardens's guard.
Gardens has an active guard here but Fish has managed to pass into half guard.
Fish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Albert Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardens is trying to maintain the position but Fish is very close to passing his half guard.
Gardens tries to roll over but Fish keeps him under control.
Gardens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gardens is trying to control but can't.
Fish slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish blocks the strikes from Gardens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish slows the pace down in half guard.
Gardens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fish is looking to clinch but Gardens is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Fish.
Fish lands a slapping body shot.
Gardens fails with the takedown
and Fish counters with a nice body shot.
Marcus Gardens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Fish tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gardens counters with a single leg into guard. Fish didn't expect that.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Gardens from controlling successfully.
Gardens passes Fish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gardens stops Fish from getting back to his feet.
Gardens is working for a submission of some sort.
Gardens trying to mount his opponent but Fish defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Gardens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fish 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!
Albert Fish retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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