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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Brenda (ranked 24949 p4p, 4326 weight class) and Chu Chu Fukyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 cm 20 195 2 - 8 - 0 |
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181 cm 18 193 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Brenda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chu Chu Fukyu! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brenda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Brenda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fukyu throws a leg kick so Brenda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Fukyu 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. Fukyu wants to stand up but Brenda is controlling him. Brenda controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brenda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Fukyu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brenda is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A solid leg kick lands there for Fukyu.
Fukyu looks for the body kick but Brenda saw that one coming. Fukyu throws a leg kick and Brenda counters with a series of strikes. Fukyu will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fukyu swings away with a leg kick that misses. Brenda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Brenda swats away the attempt to clinch by Fukyu. Fukyu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Brenda tries to counter by clinching up but Fukyu breaks away and moves out of range. Chu Chu Fukyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fukyu throws a low kick but Brenda avoids it. Fukyu throws out a leg kick but Brenda moves out of range and Fukyu only half commits. Fukyu throws a head kick that misses. Brenda throws a big counter combination but Fukyu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Fukyu throws a lazy head kick and Brenda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A low kick from Fukyu is predictable there and Brenda counters with a single leg into guard. Fukyu didn't expect that. 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! Brenda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Brenda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fukyu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Brenda tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukyu is retaining full guard. Brenda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Fukyu 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. Brenda stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four 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. Fukyu throws a lazy head kick and Brenda counters with a two punch combo. Fukyu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Fukyu throws a leg kick that is checked and Brenda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brenda. Brenda is standing up over Fukyu. Fukyu looks to escape but Brenda dives into side control.
Brenda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Brenda checks a leg kick. Fukyu misses with a kick to the body and Brenda counters with a three punch combo that has Fukyu backing up. Fukyu nods at Brenda to acknowledge the strikes. Fukyu throws a leg kick that is checked and Brenda counters with a takedown into side control. Fukyu wants to get back to his feet but Brenda is dominant here and he's now got Fukyu's back! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Brenda dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Fukyu wants to land a leg kick but Brenda is out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Fukyu. That's going to slow Brenda down. Fukyu throws a leg kick and Brenda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fukyu! Fukyu pushes Brenda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brenda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Brenda decides to take the fight back to the feet. Fukyu tries to clinch but fails miserably and Brenda counters with a shoot takedown. Fukyu fights it but they end up in guard. Fukyu is looking to stand back up but Brenda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fukyu. 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! Brenda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Brenda stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fukyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brenda appears to be looking for a big counter. Fukyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brenda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fukyu is looking to clinch. Brenda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukyu can do to turn this around? Fukyu tries to work over Brenda's front leg with a kick but Brenda checks it. David Brenda is winning the standup battle so far. Brenda avoids the head kick by Fukyu.
Fukyu misses with a combination
and Brenda counters by moving into the clinch. Brenda is trying to drag Fukyu to the mat but Fukyu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Fukyu can't find room to land a body shot as Brenda controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fukyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brenda gets a trip takedown into half guard. Fukyu wants to get back to his feet.
Brenda stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fukyu to get to his feet. Fukyu scoring well with a low kick there.
Fukyu misses with a leg kick so Brenda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fukyu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brenda dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brenda is staying tight to Fukyu's torso, preventing him from escaping. Brenda gets to mount! Fukyu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Brenda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Brenda is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brenda swats away the attempt to clinch by Fukyu. As Fukyu looks to move away, Brenda throws a big counter combo but Fukyu just gets out of the way. A low kick from Fukyu misses and Brenda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brenda. Fukyu is wriggling around but Brenda manages to pass to half guard.
Fukyu wants to control but Brenda is keeping busy and won't allow it. Fukyu is trying to stand up here but Brenda is controlling him well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Brenda dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! Fukyu misses with a leg kick and Brenda counters with a one-two to the body. Fukyu throws a leg kick and Brenda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fukyu's guard. Fukyu is wriggling around but Brenda manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brenda is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fukyu is trying to stand back up but Brenda is controlling him
Brenda is controlling the pace.
Chu Chu Fukyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Fukyu wants to get back to full guard. Brenda stands up from half guard. Fukyu misses with a leg kick and Brenda counters with a shoot takedown. Fukyu fights it but they end up in guard. Fukyu wants to stand up but Brenda is controlling him. Brenda gets to his feet - Fukyu follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fukyu throws a leg kick but Brenda moved away. Fukyu lands a nice looking body kick. Fukyu throws a body kick that misses. Brenda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Fukyu tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Brenda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A low kick from Fukyu is predictable there and Brenda counters with a single leg into guard. Fukyu didn't expect that. Fukyu is wriggling around but Brenda manages to pass to half guard.
Fukyu wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fukyu tries to kick Brenda off but Brenda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Brenda stalling. Brenda decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. A lazy body kick from Fukyu and Brenda counters with a lovely shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fukyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brenda. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Excellent takedown into side control there by Brenda. Fukyu bucks up and tries to throw Brenda off but instead Brenda has got his back!
And that's the end of the fight! Chu Chu Fukyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Brenda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 28:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:28 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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