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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Point (ranked 211 p4p, 265 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 20 p4p, 24 weight class). Point comes to the cage accompanied by Roots Reggae Music. Brayden Point had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brayden Point!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Jimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range.
Point avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Point is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Point takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Point has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Point fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Point throws out the jab.
Jimenez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Point takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brayden Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Point tries to clinch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Point doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Point on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez connects with the punch.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Nice uppercut lands for Jimenez. That snapped Point's head back.
Point slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Jimenez tries to keep at a distance but Point has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jimenez up against the cage.
Point jumps guard but Jimenez stands there with Point around his waist. Point gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Point using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimenez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Point with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Point with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
Point controlling the action here for a moment.
Point missing with knees to the body.
Jimenez presses Point against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Point lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Point trying to control the position but instead, Jimenez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Point into the cage.
Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Jimenez.
Point lands a knee to the body.
Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jimenez has Point pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Point manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Jimenez.
Point with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Point slows down the pace here.
Point throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jimenez blocks it with crossed arms.
Point missing with knees to the body.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Point.
Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point with a knee to the head.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks with his arms.
Point is leaning against Jimenez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Point manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Point tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jimenez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jimenez misses with some punches.
Point drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jimenez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimenez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez letting Point take a breather here.
Point takes a shot to the head.
Jimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jimenez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Point connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Point is looking to counter punch.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Point misses with an uppercut. Jimenez saw that one coming.
Point has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Point blocks a head kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Point.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Point.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Point avoids them all with ease.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Point counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Point gets underhooks to prevent Jimenez's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is working for takedown but Point is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jimenez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Point tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jimenez's elbow.
Point stalling in the clinch but Jimenez improves position.
Point trying to stall but Jimenez improves his position.
Maybe Point would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Point is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jimenez to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimenez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Point tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Jimenez has Point pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Point manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Jimenez.
Jimenez tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Point.
Jimenez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jimenez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Point drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jimenez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jimenez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jimenez!
Point is looking to regain half guard here but Jimenez keeps moving and retains side control.
Jimenez advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point can't escape the position.
Point is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Point has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Point wants to hold on but Jimenez pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Point has worked his arm free - good work by Point!
Point is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Point's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Point is trying to work for a sweep but Jimenez has mounted him!
Jimenez looking to control but Point is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jimenez fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Point is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Point swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Point misses with a straight left.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Point swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Point avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Point avoids nicely.
Point misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jimenez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jimenez lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
A quick step to the side and Point tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Point looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Point looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jimenez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Point throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Jimenez lands a nice looking body shot.
Point on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Point needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Point looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Point staying out of range there.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez throws a hook but Point blocks it.
Point wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jimenez scores with a nice head shot.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Point is looking for a counter combo.
Point has Jimenez up against the cage in a clinch.
Point landing knees to the body.
Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez has Point pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Point manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Point tries a knee to the head but Jimenez blocks it.
Point scores a nice knee to the body.
Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Point looking to throw knees to the head but Jimenez is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Point misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jimenez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Point smiles and moves away.
Point connects with a body shot.
Brayden Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point has closed the distance and engaged Jimenez in a clinch.
Jimenez tries to score a body lock takedown but Point shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Jimenez.
A nice left hand lands by Jimenez.
Point blocking some punches.
Jimenez tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jimenez is trying to break the clinch but Point has him pressed against the cage.
Jimenez blocks a body shot from Point.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez is leaning against Point and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Point avoiding damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Jimenez.
Point's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jimenez tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Point missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez decides to pull guard.
Point throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diogo Jimenez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Point with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jimenez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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