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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthias Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Fender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Blow Me Away By Breaking Benjamin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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185 cm
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260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthias Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fender!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Fender with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Fernandez misses.
Fender tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez swinging wilding here.
Jab by Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a hook but Fender avoids it easily.
Fender blocks a head kick by Fernandez.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fender moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fender takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fender has eaten all the pies!
Fernandez scores with a one two! Fender had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fernandez misses with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Fender.
It looks like Matthias Fernandez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fender fails with the takedown.
Fender fails to land the takedown.
Fernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Fernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matthias Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fender counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fender counters with a nice body shot.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fender tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fender counters with a good low kick that Fernandez was not able to check.
Fernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fender.
Matthias Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Fender.
Fernandez throws a combination that misses
and Fender counters with a three punch combo that has Fernandez backing up. Fernandez nods at Fender to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fender counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matthias Fernandez's cut is getting worse.
Fernandez misses with a shot to the body
and Fender counters with a right hand to the body.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fernandez as Fender shoots in.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Fender counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez misses with a body shot
and Fender counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fender ducks right into an uppercut from Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses
and Fender counters by moving into the clinch.
Fender keeps control of Fernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fender stalling.
Fender wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Fender has double underhooks.
Fender working hard to break the clinch.
Fender has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Fender has a couple of punches blocked by Fernandez.
Fender wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fender tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Fender has him pressed against the cage.
Fernandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fender scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Fernandez misses
and Fender counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut.
Fender shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernandez pinned against the cage. Fernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fender shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandez as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez throws a combination that misses
and Fender decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fernandez tries to get out of the position.
Fender pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Fender from controlling successfully.
Fender throwing strikes but missing.
Fender has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fernandez wants to stand and escape but Fender is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fender trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fender is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fender tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fender counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernandez misses with a combination
and Fender counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fender lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A low kick from Fernandez misses
and Fender counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fender.
Fernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Fender counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fender dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthias Fernandez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fernandez misses with a double jab
and Fender counters with a nice leg kick.
Fernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fender.
Fernandez tests Fender's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fernandez throws a lazy head kick
and Fender counters with a head kick.
Fernandez throws a one two combo.
Fernandez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A low kick from Fernandez is predictable there
and Fender makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chris Fender seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Fernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandez lands a jab-cross combination.
Fender throws and low kick but Fernandez moves out of range easily.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Fernandez.
Matthias Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fender tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fender shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandez as he jumps to the side.
Fender is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fender lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fender misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fender counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fender stops Fernandez from getting back to his feet.
Fernandez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Fender moves out of range.
Fender ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Fender shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fernandez is trying to defend but Fender finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez pushes Fender off looking to stand but Fender dives back in and keeps control.
Fender is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fender stops Fernandez from getting back to his feet.
Fender seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fender wants to stand up but Fernandez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fender goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fender looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matthias Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Fender.
Fernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fender moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Fender walks into a straight right hand from Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fender counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fernandez misses with a double jab
and Fender counters with a good low kick that Fernandez was not able to check.
Fender misses with a takedown attempt - Fernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fernandez.
Fender fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fender keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a sloppy head kick
and Fender counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fender shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez throws a combination that misses
and Fender counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fender.
Fender controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fender on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fender trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fender showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthias Fernandez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fender fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fender fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez lands a two punch combo.
Fernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fender counters with a big head kick but Fernandez shrugs it off.
Fender takes one on the button.
Fernandez lands a head shot.
Matthias Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez throws a low kick, looking for Fender's leg but Fender calmly moves out of range.
Fernandez with a hook.
Fernandez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fender's calf.
Fernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Fender moves out of range easily.
Fender takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fernandez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Fernandez scores with a four punch combination!
Fernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Fernandez.
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fender shoots for a takedown but Fernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthias Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Fender.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Fender avoids it well.
Fender changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Fender manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fender is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Fernandez connects with a crisp jab.
Fernandez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fender tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Fender on that attempt.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Fender avoids it well.
Fernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fender tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fender slips a jab and a cross from Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Fender has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fender has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Fender's head.
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.
Fender fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fender.
Fender has a takedown stuffed.
Fernandez tries to bum rush Fender with a series of wild strikes but Fender uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fender avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fender throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fernandez misses with a wild combination.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Fender moves out of range.
Fernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Fender moves out of range easily.
Fender scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fernandez throws a combination that misses
and Fender counters with an inside leg kick.
Fender throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fernandez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fender dives in and grabs Fernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes down on Fender's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fender.
Fender takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fernandez throws a body kick the misses
and Fender counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernandez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Fender. Fender gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernandez misses with a double jab
and Fender counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fender makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fernandez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fender counters with a left and a right that stings Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses
and Fender counters with a nice leg kick.
Fernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fender counters with a big head kick but Fernandez shrugs it off.
Fender has a takedown stuffed.
Matthias Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Fernandez misses
and Fender counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez wants to stand back up but Fender manages to pass into side control.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Fender is persistently looking for the submission but Fernandez is defending it well.
Fender trying to control momentarily.
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 Matthias Fernandez.
I think Fender 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fender!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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