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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johzen Famentera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebenezer Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 cm
18
135 lbs
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165 cm
20
133 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johzen Famentera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ebenezer Medeiros! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Medeiros shoots for a takedown but Famentera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Famentera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Medeiros doesn't manage to clinch there - Famentera circles away.
Famentera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A bone on bone clash there as Famentera blocks the leg kick.
Medeiros looks for a takedown but Famentera sprawls well. Medeiros shoots for a double leg takedown but Famentera sprawls well. He's pushed Medeiros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Johzen Famentera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebenezer Medeiros. Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Famentera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. 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. Medeiros keeps control of the position for the meantime. Medeiros trying to control from the bottom.
Famentera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Famentera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Medeiros is not content to let Famentera control the position. Famentera is trying to work for a kimura but Medeiros is defending well.
Medeiros punching from the bottom.
Medeiros controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Medeiros trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Medeiros with a lazy takedown attempt and Famentera counters with a nice double leg into guard. Famentera is breathing heavily. Medeiros working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Medeiros wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Famentera is now in half guard. Famentera trying to mount his opponent but Medeiros defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Medeiros trying to control but Famentera postures up.
Famentera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Medeiros knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Famentera seems to be looking for submissions.
Medeiros is trying to maintain the position but Famentera is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Medeiros changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Famentera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Medeiros stands up. Medeiros moves into the clinch. Medeiros tries to pull guard but Famentera won't allow it.
Famentera jumps into guard, dragging Medeiros to the mat.
Medeiros gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Famentera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Medeiros is trying to defend but Famentera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Famentera decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johzen Famentera dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Medeiros tries to clinch and Famentera counters with a single leg into guard. Medeiros didn't expect that. Medeiros trying to strike off his back.
Famentera won't allow Medeiros to get back to his feet. Medeiros throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet. Famentera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Famentera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Medeiros is trying to keep Famentera in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Medeiros throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Famentera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Medeiros with a lazy takedown attempt and Famentera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Famentera. Famentera trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Medeiros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Medeiros looking for a guillotine here but Famentera defends easily.
Medeiros 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. Famentera trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Medeiros has his hands on Famentera's head, controlling the position. Medeiros trying to control the position.
Famentera trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Medeiros working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Medeiros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Medeiros controls Famentera momentarily but Famentera frees himself. Medeiros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Famentera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Medeiros thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johzen Famentera dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Famentera throws a series of punches but Medeiros avoids them all with ease. Famentera tries for a takedown but Medeiros circles away easily and Medeiros counters by clinching up. Famentera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Medeiros fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Famentera circles away easily and Famentera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Medeiros looking for a triangle here. Famentera is fighting it but it looks tight! Medeiros pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Famentera is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ebenezer Medeiros!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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