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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Sofistieras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe BJ (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Fernando Sofistieras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe BJ!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sofistieras misses with a jab, cross combination.
BJ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sofistieras counters with a left and a right that stings BJ.
Sofistieras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BJ circles away quickly and effectively.
Sofistieras misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sofistieras fakes the leg kick and cracks BJ in the body.
Sofistieras throws a combination. BJ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
BJ instigates a clinch.
Sofistieras manages to break the clinch.
Sofistieras misses with the combination.
Sofistieras connects with a high kick.
A left and a right from Sofistieras both land. Nice combination.
BJ takes one on the button.
BJ misses with a takedown attempt
and Sofistieras counters with a nice uppercut.
BJ gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BJ trying to control the action but Sofistieras is working from the bottom.
BJ tries to score with some ground and pound. Sofistieras controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BJ throwing strikes but Sofistieras manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sofistieras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but BJ is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sofistieras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but BJ is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sofistieras misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sofistieras decides to stand back up.
Sofistieras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sofistieras lands a lovely overhand right.
BJ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernando Sofistieras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe BJ.
BJ throws a head kick that misses.
Sofistieras scores with a three punch combo!
Sofistieras throws a sloppy head kick and BJ moves out of range easily.
Sofistieras misses with the combination.
Sofistieras swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BJ tries to clinch but Sofistieras moves out of range.
BJ shoots and misses
and Sofistieras counters with a big head kick but BJ shrugs it off.
A right-left combo lands from Sofistieras.
Sofistieras lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sofistieras throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Sofistieras - just one landing.
Sofistieras misses with a wild combination.
Sofistieras throws a combination. BJ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
BJ gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
BJ on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sofistieras is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sofistieras fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sofistieras checks a low kick from BJ.
Sofistieras fails to land with a series of punches.
Sofistieras lands with a kick to the temple. BJ shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sofistieras lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sofistieras looks to land a combination. BJ sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch lands to the side of BJ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sofistieras misses with a wild combination.
Sofistieras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sofistieras throws a combination. BJ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sofistieras fails to land with a series of punches.
Sofistieras misses with a series of wild punches.
BJ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sofistieras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sofistieras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sofistieras connects with a high kick.
BJ takes a head kick and keeps coming.
BJ slips a jab and a cross from Sofistieras.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sofistieras throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sofistieras throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sofistieras lands with a slapping head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sofistieras checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Sofistieras dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
BJ tries to close the distance and clinch but Sofistieras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sofistieras swinging wildly here.
Fernando Sofistieras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Sofistieras, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sofistieras uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BJ has time to react.
Sofistieras misses with a wild combination.
Sofistieras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sofistieras wants it to stay on the feet.
Sofistieras closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sofistieras lands a leg kick that knocks BJ off balance momentarily.
Sofistieras throws a head kick that half lands.
BJ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sofistieras's waist but Sofistieras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BJ off to one side.
Sofistieras throws a series of strikes that have BJ backpedaling.
Fernando Sofistieras is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BJ.
Fernando Sofistieras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe BJ.
Jab by Sofistieras.
Sofistieras connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed BJ momentarily.
Sofistieras listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sofistieras. That's going to slow BJ down.
BJ is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Sofistieras. Those never looked like landing.
Sofistieras goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sofistieras scores with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Sofistieras.
Sofistieras lands a two punch combo.
Sofistieras scores with a head kick. BJ tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
BJ is rocked!
Sofistieras takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BJ is still on wobbly legs! Can Sofistieras finish him?
BJ moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sofistieras, as that shot connected.
Fernando Sofistieras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sofistieras throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck BJ on the side of the head.
Sofistieras throws a head kick that half lands.
Sofistieras is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BJ can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BJ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sofistieras.
BJ moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sofistieras moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Sofistieras catches BJ right on the button with a cross.
BJ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BJ seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BJ takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sofistieras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between BJ's hands.
Sofistieras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between BJ's hands.
Sofistieras scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sofistieras lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sofistieras throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by BJ.
Nice shot lands for Sofistieras.
Sofistieras wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooh a lovely combination from Sofistieras sends BJ down but not out. Sofistieras dives into side control looking to finish.
Sofistieras wants to lay and pray for a moment but BJ keeps working.
BJ tries to control but Sofistieras manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sofistieras is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofistieras struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sofistieras is hanging on to BJ's back as he tries to escape.
Sofistieras looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy BJ right now.
Sofistieras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for BJ on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sofistieras gets his hands free as BJ looks to control.
BJ breaks Sofistieras's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sofistieras looking for a guillotine here but BJ defends easily.
Sofistieras controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Sofistieras dominated that second round.
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!
Sofistieras feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BJs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sofistieras works BJ's body with a nice hook.
Sofistieras dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BJ takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Sofistieras there.
BJ with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sofistieras to score with a decent uppercut.
BJ dodges the punch combination from Sofistieras.
BJ tries a head kick but it misses.
Sofistieras fails to land with a series of punches.
Sofistieras throws a head kick that BJ semi-blocks.
Sofistieras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BJ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from Sofistieras.
Sofistieras misses with the combination.
Sofistieras misses with a double jab
and BJ counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sofistieras won't be happy with that.
Sofistieras is not content to let BJ control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BJ decides to stand back up.
BJ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sofistieras throws a series of punches but BJ moves out of range.
Sofistieras misses with a series of wild punches.
BJ fails with the takedown
and Sofistieras counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sofistieras's jab looks to have found its range, popping BJ under the eye.
Sofistieras moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sofistieras connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
BJ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Sofistieras scores with a four punch combination!
Sofistieras throws a combination. BJ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Sofistieras misses.
BJ shoots in and drives through. Sofistieras sprawls well.
Fernando Sofistieras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe BJ.
Sofistieras throws a front kick that sends BJ stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Sofistieras.
Good shot there by Sofistieras.
A head kick from Sofistieras lands but BJ takes it in his stride.
Sofistieras lets loose with a powerful body kick. BJ will feel that in the morning.
Sofistieras works over BJ's head and body with a nice combination.
A cross from Sofistieras lands.
BJ takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Sofistieras.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sofistieras throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofistieras shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. BJ eats them both and turns towards Sofistieras to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sofistieras scores with a sloppy right hand. BJ should have avoided that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sofistieras!
Sofistieras connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sofistieras dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando Sofistieras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sofistieras scores with a three punch combo!
Sofistieras scores with a crisp jab that stopped BJ in his tracks.
Sofistieras chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sofistieras with a hook.
Sofistieras lands with a nice combination. BJ backs away looking to recover.
Sofistieras throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sofistieras lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BJ at a distance.
Sofistieras is looking to slow BJ down with leg kicks.
Sofistieras lands a head kick!
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!
Sofistieras connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sofistieras throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sofistieras looks to land a combination. BJ sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sofistieras throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sofistieras rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BJ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Sofistieras lands an impressive looking overhand right. BJ doesn't seem phased though.
Sofistieras stalks BJ and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into BJ's face. BJ staggers backwards, shaken.
BJ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sofistieras.
BJ has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sofistieras.
Sofistieras misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Sofistieras.
Sofistieras defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BJ.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Sofistieras both land. Nice combination.
BJ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joe BJ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando Sofistieras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sofistieras connects with a right hand. BJ shakes it off.
BJ takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Sofistieras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sofistieras, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Sofistieras!
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