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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frederico Mora (ranked 2645 p4p, 4110 weight class) and Carlos Valverde (ranked 223 p4p, 308 weight class). Frederico Mora has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederico Mora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Valverde!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mora takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Valverde is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mora gets caught napping as Valverde dives in and scores a takedown. Mora manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valverde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valverde stands up and waves to Mora to follow him.
A nice combination there by Mora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mora misses the shot to the body.
Valverde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Mora regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Valverde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valverde defends it easily.
Valverde postures up and lands a big shot to Mora's brow.
Mora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valverde is aware though and is defending well.
Valverde is looking to stand up but Mora won't let him.
Mora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valverde drops back looking for a leg! Mora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mora manages to kick Valverde off! Valverde jumps back into Mora's guard.
Valverde slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Valverde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Mora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valverde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Valverde trying to control but Mora is working from the bottom.
Valverde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valverde throws a big elbow that misses.
Valverde working some strikes from top position.
That's four 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.
Valverde decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mora, up you get!
Valverde looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mora!
Valverde tries to move to full mount but Mora actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mora manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valverde trying to control but Mora is working from the bottom.
Valverde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mora looking for a guillotine here but Valverde defends easily.
Valverde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Valverde will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Mora.
Mora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valverde fails with a takedown attempt.
Mora is looking for a counter combo.
Valverde feints and as Mora raises his hands in defense, Valverde changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valverde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora looking for a guillotine here but Valverde defends easily.
Valverde content to stall in guard here.
Valverde lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Valverde is in close to Mora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valverde wants to control from the top but Mora keeps moving.
Mora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valverde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Valverde is stalling in the full guard.
Mora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valverde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carlos Valverde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valverde defends it easily.
Valverde postures up and lands a big shot to Mora's brow.
Valverde is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde connects with a couple of short punches.
Valverde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valverde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valverde working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valverde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mora working for a triangle but Valverde defends it easily.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Mora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Mora.
Valverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valverde misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Valverde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mora closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frederico Mora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mora lands with a nice body punch.
Mora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valverde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mora tries to avoid it but Valverde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mora to the ground. Mora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valverde shoots in for a double leg but Mora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mora takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mora counters with a three punch combo that has Valverde backing up. Valverde nods at Mora to acknowledge the strikes.
Frederico Mora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Valverde.
Mora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde dodges the punch combination from Mora.
Mora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valverde off and has taken his back!
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
Mora doesn't have the hooks in and Valverde manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Mora looking for a guillotine here but Valverde defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mora is pulling down on Valverde's head to control his posture.
Mora is looking for a triangle but Valverde pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valverde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valverde chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mora trying to control the position.
Valverde wants to control from the top but Mora keeps moving.
Mora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valverde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valverde trying to control but Mora is working from the bottom.
Valverde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valverde is aware though and is defending well.
That's four 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.
Mora has momentary wrist control but Valverde slips an elbow through the middle.
Mora keeping moving, preventing Valverde from controlling successfully.
Mora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Mora takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Valverde shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valverde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frederico Mora.
I think Valverde has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Valverde!
Carlos Valverde is the new featherweight champion!
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hype
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