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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Torres's choice of entrance music: Nem vem que não tem.... Bill Gates has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gates
vs
Torres

171 cm
25
149 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

174 cm
22
148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Win Nutritional

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonny Torres!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torres.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Gates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Gates as Torres shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - Gates scores with a four punch combination!

Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torres jumps guard but Gates stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bill Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Torres.
Gates wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gates is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gates down to the mat. Gates avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
Torres wants to clinch.
Gates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Gates.
A punch lands to the side of Torres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gates scores with a three punch combo!
Torres looks gassed!
Gates throws a one two combo.
Gates lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gates is defended easily by Torres.
Torres is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gates is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Torres.
Gates misses with a wild combination.
Gates throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.

Torres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gates looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gates is trying to get back to his feet.

Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gates, who protects the arm well.
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Torres swings around for an armbar but Gates sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.

Torres throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gates escapes and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gates asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gates off and has taken his back!

Gates fending off the submission attempt from Torres.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gates tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gates turns into him and now he's in Torres's guard.

Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Torres working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gates has passed into half guard!

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.
Torres tries to kick Gates off but Gates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gates stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Torres to get to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Gates.
Gates stalks Torres and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Torres's face. Torres staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Gates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Gates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Gates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Gates shows good takedown defense.

Torres scores a takedown into full mount!

Torres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gates is now in Torres's guard. A big mistake from Torres there, giving up the dominant position!

Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gates passes into half guard.
Torres tries to roll over but Gates keeps him under control.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gates's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates is trying to stand back up.

Torres tightening his grip on Gates, looking for the choke.

Gates defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Gates has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torres is proving hard to escape from.

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.

Gates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gates has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.

Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gates gets to his feet. Torres looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres dives in and grabs Gates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gates pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Gates closes the distance and clinches.

Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gates!
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gates lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gates is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bill Gates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gates fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres fails with the takedown.
Bill Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Torres.
Gates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gates lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Torres shoots in but Gates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres with a poor takedown
and Gates counters with a one-two to the body.
Gates lands with a nice combination. Torres backs away looking to recover.
Gates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gates leaves Torres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gates counters with a nice body shot.
Gates fails to land with a series of punches.
Gates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Torres gets a clinch.
Gates lands with a right to the head.
Torres looking for a takedown.
Torres lands a left hand.
Torres tries to pull guard but Gates won't allow it.
Torres can't get the takedown.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gates lands a shot to the body.

Gates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Gates as Torres shoots in.
Gates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gates as he jumps to the side.
Torres tries to clinch but Gates moves away
and Gates counters with a two punch combo.
Gates lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Torres shoots and misses
and Gates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gates misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gates as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Gates dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gates sprawls well. Gates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
Gates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Torres shoots in and drives through. Gates sprawls well.
Gates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Gates scores with a four punch combination!
Gates tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Gates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gates lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gates lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gates.
Torres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gates sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill Gates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Torres.
Gates lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torres backs up against the cage.
Torres has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Torres moves into range and clinches up with Gates.
Gates wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gates has Torres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Torres keeps control of Gates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Torres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gates gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
Gates is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torres manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gates wanted to stand there but Torres had control of the position.
Gates wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.

Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gates passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gates jumps into side control!
Torres struggling a bit here.

Gates stands up and beckons Torres to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Gates.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gates breaks the clinch.
Torres with a poor takedown
and Gates counters with a series of strikes. Torres will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gates lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torres tries to clinch up.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gates sprawls well. Gates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
Gates misses with a wild combination.
Torres looks for a takedown but Gates sprawls well.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left and a right from Gates both land. Nice combination.
Torres fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.
A nice combination there by Gates.
Gates is looking to wear down Torres with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Torres has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gates breaks the clinch.
Gates lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gates.
Gates stuffs the takedown attempt from Torres. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
Gates connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torres shoots in looking for a takedown. Gates tries to sprawl out of it but Torres keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gates scores with a one two! Torres had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jonny Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gates swinging wilding here.
Gates leaves Torres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gates.
Torres thuds his right hand into Gates's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torres throws a hook but Gates avoids it easily.
Gates lands a two punch combo.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bill Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Gates misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Gates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gates, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Gates!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

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