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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Flordeliza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Freitas!
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, Marc Flordeliza!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freitas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Freitas lands some shots froms side control.
Flordeliza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Flordeliza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flordeliza is looking to regain half guard here but Freitas keeps moving and retains side control.
Freitas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Flordeliza to see if he's OK.
It looks like Marc Flordeliza has been cut.
Flordeliza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Freitas connects with a decent elbow.
Flordeliza tries to improve position but can't.
Flordeliza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Flordeliza wants to get back to his feet but Freitas drags him back down.
Freitas scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freitas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Flordeliza wants to get back to his feet.
Freitas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Flordeliza some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas looks up at the clock and then as Flordeliza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Freitas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flordeliza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freitas looks up at the clock and then as Flordeliza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Freitas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Freitas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Freitas is putting a hurting on Flordeliza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Flordeliza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Flordeliza tries to bench press Freitas off him but Freitas keeps the position.
Freitas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flordeliza looks gassed!
Flordeliza is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Freitas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Freitas is working Flordeliza over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flordeliza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Freitas lands a few punches from side control.
Freitas cracks Flordeliza with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Flordeliza is trying to improve his position.
Freitas lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flordeliza prevents Freitas from moving into mount.
Freitas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Freitas is working Flordeliza over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freitas looks up at the clock and then as Flordeliza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Freitas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Freitas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flordeliza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flordeliza sneaks back into half guard.
Freitas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flordeliza trying to hold on to Freitas's head to control him but Freitas postures up.
Flordeliza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Freitas.
Flordeliza scores with a few weak punches.
Freitas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flordeliza is trying to maintain the position but Freitas is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flordeliza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flordeliza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Freitas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flordeliza shoots in and drives through. Freitas sprawls well.
Freitas swats away the attempt to clinch by Flordeliza.
Freitas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flordeliza tries to clinch there but Freitas circles away.
Flordeliza slips under a jab.
Freitas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flordeliza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Freitas throws a combination that misses
and Flordeliza counters by clinching up.
Freitas lands with a light punch inside.
Flordeliza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freitas wants to get back to striking at distance but Flordeliza won't allow it.
Freitas prevents the takedown attempt.
Will Freitas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Flordeliza.
Flordeliza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Freitas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Flordeliza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freitas gets the takedown into side control.
Flordeliza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Freitas grinds an elbow into Flordeliza's temple.
Freitas cracks Flordeliza with a big right hand but Flordeliza just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Freitas is working Flordeliza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Freitas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flordeliza is trying to control Freitas's posture but Freitas avoids it.
Freitas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Flordeliza is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Freitas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freitas working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flordeliza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Flordeliza is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Freitas throws a right and a left that Flordeliza avoids nicely.
Freitas throws a combination that misses
and Flordeliza moves into the clinch.
Flordeliza has Freitas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Freitas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flordeliza.
Freitas working aggressively here.
Flordeliza is trying to break the clinch but Freitas is controlling him.
Flordeliza fails to pull guard.
Flordeliza wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freitas.
Flordeliza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freitas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Will Freitas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Flordeliza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flordeliza tries to pull guard but Freitas holds him up against the cage and eventually Flordeliza drops back down to his feet.
Freitas trying to control the position but instead, Flordeliza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freitas into the cage.
Freitas working aggressively here.
Flordeliza tries to pull guard but Freitas won't allow it.
Flordeliza tries to circle away but Freitas has him pinned against the cage.
Flordeliza looking to stall.
Flordeliza takes a shot to the head.
Freitas letting Flordeliza take a breather here.
Freitas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flordeliza has Freitas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Freitas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Freitas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flordeliza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Freitas smiles and moves away.
Flordeliza shoots in for a takedown but Freitas shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas throws a looping overhand right but Flordeliza ducks down to avoid it.
Flordeliza shoots for a takedown but Freitas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freitas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flordeliza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Freitas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Freitas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flordeliza is pressing down on Freitas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flordeliza has momentary wrist control but Freitas slips an elbow through the middle.
Freitas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Freitas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flordeliza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freitas landing with the ground and pound.
Flordeliza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freitas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flordeliza is trying to keep Freitas in close.
Freitas lands a couple of digs.
Freitas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flordeliza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flordeliza blocks a jab.
Flordeliza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Freitas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Freitas cracks Flordeliza with a solid left hand.
Freitas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Freitas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flordeliza counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freitas is trying to break the clinch but Flordeliza has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Freitas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marc Flordeliza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Freitas shoots in looking for a takedown. Flordeliza tries to sprawl out of it but Freitas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flordeliza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flordeliza fails with the takedown.
Flordeliza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freitas throws a combination that misses
and Flordeliza counters with a big head kick but Freitas shrugs it off.
Flordeliza dodges the punch combination from Freitas.
Flordeliza fails with a takedown attempt.
Will Freitas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Flordeliza.
Freitas misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flordeliza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freitas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Will Freitas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freitas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Freitas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flordeliza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Flordeliza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Freitas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Freitas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Freitas connects with a couple of short punches.
Flordeliza has momentary wrist control but Freitas slips an elbow through the middle.
Flordeliza 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.
Freitas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flordeliza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freitas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Freitas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flordeliza wants to stand but Freitas is controlling the position.
Freitas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flordeliza is trying to control the position but Freitas postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flordeliza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freitas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freitas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Freitas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flordeliza punching from the bottom.
Freitas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flordeliza is trying to get back to full guard.
Flordeliza has hold of Freitas's hands but Freitas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Freitas is pressing down on Flordeliza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flordeliza is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flordeliza trying to hold on to Freitas's head to control him but Freitas postures up.
Will Freitas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freitas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flordeliza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flordeliza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Freitas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flordeliza's guard.
Freitas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freitas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flordeliza is trying to control the position but Freitas postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flordeliza wants to stand up but Freitas is controlling him.
Freitas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Will Freitas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flordeliza wants to stand up but Freitas is controlling him.
Freitas sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freitas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flordeliza.
Flordeliza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freitas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marc Flordeliza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flordeliza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Freitas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freitas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Freitas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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