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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tysoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luchino Fabrazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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163 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
22
147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Tysoon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luchino Fabrazio! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tysoon checks a leg kick. Tysoon fails with a takedown attempt. Tysoon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Fabrazio gets full guard. Fabrazio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tysoon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fabrazio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tysoon's back instead. Tysoon is in bad spot here.
Tysoon fending off the submission attempt from Fabrazio. Tysoon wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fabrazio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tysoon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Fabrazio looking to break Tysoon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tysoon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fabrazio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Fabrazio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tysoon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tysoon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fabrazio looks gassed! Tysoon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Fabrazio has his opponent's back but Tysoon is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Fabrazio. Fabrazio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Fabrazio stuffs the takedown attempt from Tysoon. Tysoon gets slowly back to his feet. Tysoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fabrazio as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Tysoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tysoon shoots in but Fabrazio avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tysoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fabrazio but Fabrazio pushes him off and we're back to square one. Fabrazio misses with a wild body shot. Tysoon tries to clinch there but Fabrazio circles away.
Tysoon fails to land the takedown. Tysoon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tysoon looks for a takedown but Fabrazio sprawls well. Nice takedown defense from Fabrazio. No joy for Tysoon on that attempt. Tysoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabrazio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Luchino Fabrazio has been cut. Michael Tysoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Tysoon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tysoon fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice sprawl there from Fabrazio as Tysoon shoots in. Tysoon closes the distance and clinches up with Fabrazio, looking for a takedown. Tysoon pushes Fabrazio against the cage but Fabrazio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tysoon fails to land the takedown. Tysoon closes the distance and clinches up with Fabrazio, looking for a takedown. Tysoon pushes Fabrazio against the cage but Fabrazio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tysoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Fabrazio tries to sprawl out of it but Tysoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fabrazio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tysoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tysoon shoots in and drives through. Fabrazio sprawls well. Tysoon fails to land the takedown. Tysoon is looking to clinch but Fabrazio is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tysoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fabrazio's waist but Fabrazio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tysoon off to one side. Tysoon shoots in for a takedown but Fabrazio shows good takedown defense. Tysoon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fabrazio tries to avoid it but Tysoon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fabrazio to the ground. Fabrazio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luchino Fabrazio dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luchino Fabrazio's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fabrazio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Tysoon is trying to control but can't.
Fabrazio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Tysoon is trying to escape the mount.
Fabrazio wants to take Tysoon's back here but Tysoon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fabrazio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tysoon has worked his arm free - good work by Tysoon!
Fabrazio working away. Tysoon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Fabrazio has a hand on Tysoon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tysoon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Fabrazio is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tysoon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fabrazio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fabrazio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Tysoon misses with a head shot. Tysoon prevents Fabrazio from getting the reversal. Tysoon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fabrazio is looking to escape. Fabrazio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tysoon trying to control but Fabrazio is having none of it. Fabrazio is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio is trying to reverse the position but instead Tysoon has taken his back - oops! Fabrazio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Fabrazio manages to regain half guard. Good work. Fabrazio is not content to let Tysoon control the position. Fabrazio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tysoon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tysoon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fabrazio gets full guard. Tysoon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tysoon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fabrazio misses with a hook. Tysoon ducked under it nicely. Fabrazio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Tysoon shoots and misses and Fabrazio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fabrazio. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tysoon striking off his back but it's not causing Fabrazio any problems. Tysoon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fabrazio prevents Tysoon from getting back to his feet. Tysoon trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luchino Fabrazio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Luchino Fabrazio's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tysoon pushes Fabrazio up against the cage in a clinch. Tysoon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fabrazio just stands there and leans against the cage. Fabrazio pulls guard. Tysoon preventing the sweep. Tysoon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fabrazio can't keep his opponent in guard - Tysoon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Fabrazio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fabrazio works his way to full guard. Good work. Fabrazio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tysoon passes into side control.
Luchino Fabrazio has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fabrazio is trying to get back to half guard. Fabrazio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Tysoon wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Fabrazio uses the opportunity to regain full guard. Fabrazio looking for a guillotine here but Tysoon defends easily.
Fabrazio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tysoon is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio has his foot on Tysoon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tysoon works his way back into a safe position though. Tysoon looking to sit in guard and control but Fabrazio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Fabrazio advances position into side control! Fabrazio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Tysoon wants to get back to his feet. Fabrazio advances nicely into full mount. Tysoon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fabrazio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fabrazio get's back to his feet. Fabrazio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tysoon wants to clinch and Fabrazio counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fabrazio stops Tysoon from getting back to his feet.
Fabrazio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tysoon! Fabrazio stands up from mount. Strange move. Tysoon tries to clinch and Fabrazio counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tysoon! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Tysoon has given up his back here. Will Fabrazio look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Fabrazio working for the choke. Tysoon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tysoon is trying to stand back up but Fabrazio is controlling him
Fabrazio stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tysoon to get to his feet. Michael Tysoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tysoon with a poor takedown and Fabrazio counters by moving into the clinch. Tysoon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fabrazio throws a sloppy head kick and Tysoon moves out of range easily. Tysoon with a poor takedown and Fabrazio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Tysoon. That's going to take a lot out of him. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fabrazio passes Tysoon's left leg - he's now in half guard. Fabrazio has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tysoon is trying to stand back up but Fabrazio is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight! Luchino Fabrazio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fabrazio 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luchino Fabrazio!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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