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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Futre (ranked 4111 p4p, 3950 weight class) and Bobby Fernandez (ranked 255 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Futre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez gets caught napping as Futre dives in and scores a takedown. Fernandez manages to retain guard.
Fernandez pulls Futre in close to his closed guard and prevents Futre from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez is continuing to stall.
Futre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Fernandez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fernandez wants to stand up but Futre is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Futre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Futre parries the strikes from Fernandez easily there. Fernandez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Futre to escape.
Fernandez cracks Futre with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Fernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Futre wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandez lands an elbow.
Futre wants to control but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez working away.
Check out the look on Fernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Futre can't do much from the bottom here.
Futre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Fernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Fernandez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Futre tries to bench press Fernandez off him but Fernandez keeps the position.
Futre struggling a bit here.
Fernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez lands some shots froms side control.
Fernandez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fernandez cracks Futre with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez lands some shots froms side control.
Fernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Futre takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fernandez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Futre on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Futre taking a bit of punishment here - Fernandez scoring with strikes.
Fernandez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Futre tries to bench press Fernandez off him but Fernandez keeps the position.
Futre is breathing heavily.
Fernandez lands an elbow.
Fernandez lands some shots froms side control.
Fernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Fernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Futre is looking to regain half guard here but Fernandez keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futre is trying to buck Fernandez off.
Fernandez cracks Futre with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Fernandez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Fernandez grinds an elbow into Futre's temple.
Fernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Futre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Futre is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Futre some visible discomfort.
Fernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Fernandez lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Fernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Futre dives in and scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez is looking to stand back up but Futre counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fernandez.
Futre stops Fernandez from getting back to his feet.
Fernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fernandez is trying to maintain the position but Futre is very close to passing his half guard.
Futre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fernandez is trying to maintain the position but Futre is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futre prevents Fernandez from improving his position.
Fernandez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fernandez trying to control but Futre postures up.
Bobby Fernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying is best to control the position here.
Futre wants to control but Fernandez is keeping him busy.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Futre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Futre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fernandez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Futre wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Fernandez seems keen to control Futre's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fernandez feints and as Futre raises his hands in defense, Fernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fernandez distracts Futre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fernandez postures up in Futre's guard and throws a big left but Futre blocks it.
Futre is trying to control the position but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Futre is trying to control the position but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Futre's head.
Fernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Futre wants to stand and escape but Fernandez is having none of it.
Futre trying to control the position.
Fernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Fernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fernandez lands a couple of digs.
Fernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Futre's head.
Fernandez preventing the sweep.
Fernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez works over Futre with some ground and pound from guard.
Fernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Fernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Futre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fernandez sprawls well initially but Futre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fernandez has his hands clasped together around Futre's back. He's all about the action.
Futre is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fernandez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Fernandez 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fernandez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fernandez working some strikes from top position.
Fernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Futre thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Fernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Futre wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is defending well.
Futre decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernandez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fernandez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Futre some visible discomfort.
Futre manages to get back to half guard.
Fernandez winds up and cracks Futre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez drops an elbow to the side of Futre's head.
Fernandez winds up and cracks Futre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Futre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Fernandez drops an elbow to the side of Futre's head.
Fernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Fernandez there.
Futre tries to roll over but Fernandez keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futre is trying to stand.
Fernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Futre is trying to control but can't.
Fernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Fernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Fernandez working over Futre with some ground and pound. Futre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Futre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandez pulls his head out easily.
Fernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futre trying to control from the bottom.
Fernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Futre wants to get back to full guard.
Fernandez winds up and cracks Futre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Futre wants to control but Fernandez is keeping busy.
Fernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Fernandez drops an elbow to the side of Futre's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Futre is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Futre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fernandez working Futre over with strikes.
Fernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fernandez working Futre over with strikes.
Fernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fernandez is nestled in close to Futre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Futre is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paulo Futre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Fernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fernandez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Fernandez!
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