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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 744 p4p, 742 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 102 p4p, 101 weight class). Fabinho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Glowed Up - Kaytranada. Adams Menday has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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23 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menday misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Fabinho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menday throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
Fabinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Fabinho.
Fabinho throws a right hand that misses
and Menday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabinho lands a jab to Menday's midsection.
Fabinho scores with a jab. Menday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menday moves out of range as Fabinho strikes.
A jab lands there for Fabinho.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menday throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday 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.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Fabinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menday's head.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Menday's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho won't allow Menday to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard.
Fabinho wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday postures up in Fabinho's guard and throws a big left but Fabinho blocks it.
Fabinho pulls Menday in close to prevent any damage.
Fabinho is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fabinho's head.
Menday stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Fabinho is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho scores with a takedown into Menday's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Fabinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday trying to keep a closed guard but Fabinho is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fabinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Menday!
Menday takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fabinho working the head and body with strikes.
Menday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fabinho off and has taken his back!
Menday lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fabinho's head.
You can see the frustration on Fabinho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Fabinho as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Menday!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday throws strikes from the back but Fabinho rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Fabinho.
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Fabinho is trying to control the position but Menday postures up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menday trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Menday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fabinho can't keep his opponent in guard - Menday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Menday.
Menday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fabinho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Menday is stalling in the full guard.
Fabinho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday works over Fabinho with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday preventing the sweep.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menday is working Fabinho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fabinho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menday manages to get himself to full guard.
Fabinho is in close to Menday's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fabinho landing with the ground and pound.
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Menday's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Fabinho preventing the sweep.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Fabinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Menday looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Fabinho will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Menday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fabinho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menday somewhat.
Menday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fabinho throws a hook but Menday blocks it.
Menday connects with a right hand. Fabinho shakes it off.
Menday misses with a looping right.
Fabinho misses with a low kick.
Menday throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Fabinho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fabinho.
A leg kick checked by Menday.
Menday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fabinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menday defends it nicely.
Menday tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fabinho cracks Menday with an open hand slap.
Menday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Fabinho catches Menday right on the button with a cross.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.
Fabinho swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
A nice side step and Menday releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fabinho connects with a right hand. Menday shakes it off.
Fabinho looking to score a takedown here. Menday is defending well but Fabinho drives through and ends up in Menday's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday has his hands on Fabinho's head, controlling the position.
Menday working a defensive guard here.
Menday 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fabinho scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Menday.
Menday controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Menday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Menday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Fabinho finds it's way through Menday's defenses.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fabinho swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
Menday might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Menday tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.
Menday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fabinho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menday is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fabinho jumps into side control!
Menday tries to bench press Fabinho off him but Fabinho keeps the position.
Adams Menday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
A very excited looking Roberto Fabinho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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