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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travadera Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Travadera Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Hook!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hook stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandes. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Hook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fernandes doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Travadera Fernandes has been cut.
Hook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fernandes at a distance.
Hook doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandes circles away.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown but Hook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roy Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hook tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hook tries to clinch but Fernandes is having none of it.
Fernandes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travadera Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hook lands a right hook to the body.
Hook cracks Fernandes with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hook sprawls well. Hook wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernandes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hook connects with a body shot.
Hook moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hook.
A short uppercut from Hook.
Fernandes could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike.
Hook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fernandes's brow.
Hook presses Fernandes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hook is pushing Fernandes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hook cracks Fernandes with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hook displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fernandes up against the cage.
Fernandes takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hook.
Fernandes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hook pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hook lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hook.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike from Hook.
Hook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hook.
A short uppercut from Hook.
A hook to the body from Hook.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hook.
Hook throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hook lands an uppercut.
Hook misses with an elbow strike.
Hook scores with a shot to the side of Fernandes's head.
A short uppercut from Hook.
Hook lands with a right to the head.
Hook misses with an elbow over the top.
Hook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fernandes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hook.
Good body shot from Hook.
Hook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Fernandes blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hook works on Fernandes's body with a couple of short punches.
Hook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hook manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hook lands a body shot.
Hook leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hook lands a left hand.
A short right from Hook on the inside.
Hook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandess head.
Hook with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hook tries to land a knee to the head but Fernandes blocks with his arms.
Fernandes takes a shot to the head.
Hook lands with a light punch inside.
Fernandes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandes.
Hook lands a right hand.
Hook holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hook.
Hook lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook lands a left hand.
Travadera Fernandes's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Hook.
A short left from Hook.
Fernandes looking for a takedown.
Hook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hook has Fernandes pressed against the cage.
Hook scores with a shoulder strike.
Hook gets through Fernandes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hook misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Hook.
Come on Hook - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hook lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hook.
Hook presses Fernandes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandess head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hook throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Hook.
Hook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandes is defending well for now.
Hook throws an elbow that misses.
Hook lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Hook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travadera Fernandes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hook closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Hook.
A short uppercut from Hook.
Good body shot from Hook.
Hook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Hook manages to get underhooks.
Hook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hook throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Hook.
Hook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hook lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
A right hand to the body from Hook.
Hook is leaning against Fernandes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hook lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hook.
Hook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Hook.
Hook lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hook.
Hook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hook.
Hook taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hook lands with a light punch inside.
Hook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandes blocks it with crossed arms.
Hook lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Hook throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fernandes takes a shot to the head.
Hook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hook slows down the pace here.
Hook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandes is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hook tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandes avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Hook.
Hook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hook is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Hook's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Roy Hook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fernandes avoiding damage as Hook throws knees to the body.
Hook gets through Fernandes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hook lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hook manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandes is defending well for now.
Hook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hook works on Fernandes's body with a couple of short punches.
Hook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hook on the inside.
Hook throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Hook.
Hook throws an elbow but it misses.
Hook looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandes avoids it.
Come on Hook - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fernandes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hook pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hook - that landed with a thud.
Hook works on Fernandes's body with a couple of short punches.
Hook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is trying to break the clinch but Hook has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hook.
Hook lands a left hand.
Hook throws an elbow that misses.
Hook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hook lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hook.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike.
Hook lands a nice uppercut.
Hook misses with an elbow over the top.
Hook lands a body shot.
Fernandes avoids the elbow strike from Hook, against the cage.
Hook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fernandes is trying to break the clinch but Hook is controlling him.
Fernandes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hook lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Hook just leaning against Fernandes, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hook trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hook.
Hook lands an uppercut.
Hook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hook throws an elbow but it misses.
Hook has Fernandes pushed against the cage.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike.
Hook lands a nice shot to the body.
Hook manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Hook.
A right hook to the body lands for Hook.
Hook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hook works on Fernandes's body with a couple of short punches.
Hook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hook takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hook lands with a short shot to the head.
Hook lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Hook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travadera Fernandes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hook closes the distance and pushes Fernandes back into the cage.
Hook gets through Fernandes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Hook manages to get underhooks.
Fernandes fails to pull guard.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but Hook won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travadera Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fernandes's brow.
Fernandes dodges an elbow strike from Hook.
Fernandes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernandes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hook.
Hook lands an uppercut.
Hook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Hook pushes off an throws an elbow but Fernandes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fernandes takes a shot to the head.
Hook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Hook.
A short right from Hook.
Hook lands with a right to the head.
Hook lands with a light punch inside.
Hook lands a shot to the body.
Hook gets through Fernandes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook digs a right hand into Fernandes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernandes's gas tank.
Hook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Hook lands with a right to the head.
Hook stalls.
Hook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hook lands a right hand.
Hook lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Hook to work.
Fernandes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hook gets through Fernandes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hook.
Hook lands a left hand.
Hook lands a body punch.
Hook lands an uppercut.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike from Hook.
Hook lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hook.
Fernandes dodges an elbow strike from Hook.
Good body shot from Hook.
Good body shot from Hook.
Hook lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandes is defending well for now.
Hook lands with a short shot to the head.
Hook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hook.
Hook cracks Fernandes with a nice body shot.
Hook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernandess head.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fernandes's brow.
Hook lands with a left to the head.
Hook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hook looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandes is blocking nicely.
Hook lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Hook prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Hook.
Hook lands a left hand.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but Hook won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hook lands an uppercut.
Hook lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Hook - that landed with a thud.
Hook is pushing Fernandes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Hook.
Fernandes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hook digs a right hand underneath Fernandes's ribcage. Fernandes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hook controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Hook - that landed with a thud.
Hook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Hook scores with a shoulder strike.
Hook slowing the pace effectively.
Fernandes avoids a wild elbow strike from Hook.
Fernandes is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Hook as the two fighters clinch.
Hook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandes avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hook.
Travadera Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hook taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Fernandes wants to break free but Hook has control.
Hook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hook tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandes avoids the damage to the body.
Fernandes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hook walks away with a smile on his face. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hook tries to clinch up but Fernandes circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hook.
Fernandes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roy Hook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hook clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Hook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hook 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Hook!
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hype
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