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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camerino Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Camerino Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Saibot.
Saibot moves into the clinch.
Saibot crunches a lovely knee into Fernandez's ribcage.
Fernandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Fernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Saibot won't allow it.
Fernandez stops a takedown attempt from Saibot.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Fernandez manages to get underhooks.
Saibot is looking to control Fernandez's arms but Fernandez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saibot has his back to the ropes.
Fernandez can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Saibot.
Fernandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saibot is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot tries to pull guard but Fernandez holds him up against the ropes and eventually Saibot drops back down to his feet.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Fernandez manages to get underhooks.
Fernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Saibot has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Fernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saibot has him pressed against the ropes.
Saibot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saibot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernandez's efforts to push away.
Saibot pulls guard effortlessly.
Fernandez is looking to stand up but Saibot won't let him.
Fernandez is looking to advance position but Saibot has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Saibot avoids the attempt from Fernandez to control.
Fernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Saibot is going to stand back up.
Fernandez is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.
Saibot trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Fernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saibot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez looking to control.
Saibot trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Saibot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saibot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saibot has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot won't allow Fernandez to get back to his feet.
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez is retaining full guard.
Saibot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saibot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camerino Fernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fernandez lands a jab to Saibot's midsection.
Fernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saibot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saibot.
Fernandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saibot taking a breather.
Saibot wants a takedown.
Saibot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saibot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez can't break the clinch.
Saibot wants a takedown.
Saibot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernandez's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saibot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saibot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Saibot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saibot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saibot. Saibot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saibot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camerino Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Saibot tries to move into range but Fernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fernandez works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Fernandez as he connects with a hook.
Oooh a lovely combination from Fernandez sends Saibot down but not out. Fernandez dives into side control looking to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saibot taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Saibot taking a bit of punishment here - Fernandez scoring with strikes.
Fernandez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fernandez wants to control but Saibot is keeping him busy.
Fernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jab from Fernandez.
Fernandez scores with a one two! Saibot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fernandez throws a sloppy body shot
and Saibot moves into the clinch.
Fernandez is trying to force a seperation but Saibot has the dominant position.
Fernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Saibot looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandez is blocking nicely.
Fernandez wants to break free but Saibot has control.
Fernandez is trying to force a seperation but Saibot has the dominant position.
Fernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Saibot has double underhooks.
Fernandez is trying to force a seperation but Saibot has the dominant position.
Saibot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saibot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Fernandez both land. Nice combination.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Fernandez.
Saibot moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Fernandez lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandez.
Fernandez throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Saibot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saibot is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Saibot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernandez works over Saibot's head and body with a nice combination.
Fernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
Fernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fernandez looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camerino Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Fernandez swinging wildly here.
Fernandez looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Saibot tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Good exchange - Fernandez coming out on top.
Mike Saibot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saibot wants to clinch.
Saibot closes the distance but Fernandez moves to the side
and Fernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saibot wants to clinch
and Fernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saibot circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saibot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camerino Fernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Fernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saibot circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot moves into the clinch.
Fernandez wants to break free but Saibot has control.
Fernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Saibot has double underhooks.
Fernandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fernandez tries to break free but Saibot pushes him back against the ropes.
Saibot connects with a knee to the head.
Saibot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernandez's efforts to push away.
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling him.
Saibot landing knees to the head.
Fernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fernandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Saibot has Fernandez pressed against the ropes, preventing Fernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Saibot won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saibot keeps control of Fernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fernandez is trying to break free.
Fernandez tries to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling the position.
Saibot taking a breather.
Fernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fernandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saibot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saibot controlling the position.
Fernandez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
Saibot wants to stand and escape but Fernandez is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Fernandez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Camerino Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saibot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Fernandez both land. Nice combination.
Mike Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camerino Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernandez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camerino Fernandez!
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FIGHT
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