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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinando Branca (ranked 3135 p4p, 3178 weight class) and Simon Cuesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Cuesta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ferdinando Branca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Cuesta!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branca is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cuesta's half guard.
Cuesta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuesta on the ground.
Branca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cuesta is trying to maintain the position but Branca is very close to passing his half guard.
Cuesta gets full guard.
Cuesta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Branca lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca throwing strikes but missing.
Cuesta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Branca is one step ahead there.
Branca's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuesta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cuesta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta trying to control the position from guard on top but Branca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branca wants to sweep here but Cuesta controlling him for the moment.
Cuesta trying to control but Branca is working from the bottom.
Branca looking for a sweep. Not yet Branca, not yet.
Branca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Branca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branca tries to get out of the position.
Branca is trying to control the position but Cuesta postures up.
Cuesta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Branca's guard.
Branca is looking for a sweep. Cuesta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cuesta trying to control from half guard but Branca is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branca is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cuesta seems to be working for a kimura but Branca defends the submission attempt.
Branca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branca.
Cuesta pushing down on Branca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Branca manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Branca is on top in guard.
Cuesta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta is trying to control. Branca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cuesta is thwarting Branca's attempts to control the position.
Branca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branca trying to control but Cuesta postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branca is refusing to be controlled, as Cuesta sits in half guard.
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 Ferdinando Branca will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Branca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Branca drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cuesta controls Branca momentarily but Branca frees himself.
Cuesta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cuesta is working for an americana but Branca has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cuesta was thinking about the submission.
Branca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuesta trying to keep a closed guard but Branca is proving a slippery customer.
Cuesta 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca is fighting to break Cuesta's control of his arms but Cuesta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cuesta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branca defends it easily.
Cuesta trying to keep a closed guard but Branca is proving a slippery customer.
Cuesta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Branca controls the pace.
Cuesta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branca defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cuesta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Branca controls the pace.
Cuesta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Branca is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cuesta is on top in guard.
Branca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Branca landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Branca lands a nice short elbow.
Branca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Branca content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cuesta wants to control but Branca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Branca controlling the action here.
Cuesta is trying to get back to full guard.
Cuesta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Branca moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Branca scoring with punches and elbows.
Branca wants to control but Cuesta is keeping him busy.
Cuesta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cuesta actively working from the bottom here.
Branca is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuesta can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuesta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cuesta.
Cuesta wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinando Branca dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Branca shoots in and bounces Cuesta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cuesta being controlled here, momentarily.
Branca seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cuesta for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuesta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Branca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cuesta working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuesta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cuesta looking for a guillotine here but Branca defends easily.
Cuesta trying to control the position.
Cuesta being controlled here, momentarily.
Branca preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cuesta can't keep his opponent in guard - Branca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cuesta moves into full guard.
Branca controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cuesta looking to control.
Cuesta working for submissions but it's allowed Branca to get to half guard.
Branca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta wants to get back to full guard.
Branca takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Branca wants to free his trapped foot but Cuesta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cuesta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Branca is working away from the top position though.
Cuesta wants to get back to full guard.
Branca seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferdinando Branca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Branca slips a jab and a cross from Cuesta.
Branca gets a double leg takedown into Cuesta's guard.
Cuesta is trying to control the position but Branca postures up.
Branca preventing the sweep.
Branca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cuesta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Branca has managed to get both his arms back between Cuesta's legs - danger averted.
Cuesta wants to sweep but no luck.
Cuesta is trying to keep Branca in close.
Branca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinando Branca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Branca, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinando Branca!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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