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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Thurber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Fernandes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Thurber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thurber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Bryan Fernandes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thurber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandes. No joy for Thurber on that attempt.
Fernandes misses with a shot to the body
and Thurber counters by clinching up.
Thurber has Fernandes pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fernandes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thurber has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fernandes is trying to break free.
Fernandes tries to break the clinch but Thurber is controlling the position.
Thurber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fernandes or not.
Fernandes looks gassed!
Fernandes wants to get back to striking at distance but Thurber won't allow it.
Fernandes takes a shot to the head.
Thurber is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thurber lands with a short shot to the head.
That has opened up Bryan Fernandes's cut even more.
Thurber pulls Fernandes into guard.
Thurber pushes Fernandes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fernandes gets tackled into the cage by Thurber. Thurber maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thurber.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thurber.
Thurber slows down the pace here.
Thurber scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurber stalling.
Thurber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The cut above Bryan Fernandes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thurber pushes Fernandes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thurber wants the takedown. Fernandes is fighting it off but Thurber persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fernandes's guard against the cage.
Thurber gets to his feet - Fernandes follows without any prompting.
Thurber scores with a takedown into Fernandes's guard.
Fernandes wants to stand up but Thurber is controlling him.
Thurber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thurber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thurber showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thurber postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fernandes to stand up.
Bryan Fernandes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thurber clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thurber is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fernandes to the mat. Fernandes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fernandes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thurber is controlling him.
Thurber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fernandes, up you get!
Thurber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fernandes!
Thurber stands up from mount. Strange move.
Thurber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandes tries to avoid it but Thurber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandes to the ground. Fernandes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thurber shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fernandes is trying to defend but Thurber finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fernandes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes misses with a body shot.
Thurber moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thurber.
Thurber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thurber lands with a short shot to the head.
Bryan Fernandes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fernandes is trying to break the clinch but Thurber is controlling him.
Thurber pulls guard.
Thurber pushes Fernandes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Thurber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thurber somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Thurber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thurber closes the distance and clinches up with Fernandes, looking for a takedown. Thurber pushes Fernandes against the cage but Fernandes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thurber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernandes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fernandes is trying to escape back to his feet but Thurber uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fernandes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thurber has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thurber stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thurber moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thurber pushes Fernandes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thurber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thurber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Thurber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Thurber lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Thurber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Fernandes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thurber gets the takedown into side control.
Fernandes is trying to get back to his feet.
Thurber stands up and beckons Fernandes to his feet.
Fernandes misses with a left hand
and Thurber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fernandes's guard.
Thurber stops Fernandes from standing up.
Thurber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fernandes, up you get!
Bryan Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thurber dives in and grabs Fernandes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandes pushes down on Thurber's head and hops out.
Thurber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandes throws out the jab.
Jordan Thurber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thurber missing with a left hand there. Fernandes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thurber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thurber.
Thurber avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes tries to circle away but Thurber has him pinned against the cage.
Thurber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandes can do to turn this around?
Thurber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Thurber.
Thurber wants the takedown. Fernandes is fighting it off but Thurber persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fernandes's guard against the cage.
Fernandes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thurber manages to pass to side control.
Thurber stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fernandes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fernandes tries to sprawl but Thurber drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fernandes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thurber decides to return to a standing position.
Nice defenses there by Thurber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurber clinches with his opponent.
Thurber scores with a shot to the side of Fernandes's head.
Thurber leaning against his opponent.
Thurber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Thurber.
Thurber gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fernandes regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandes wants to stand up but Thurber is controlling him.
Fernandes is wriggling around but Thurber manages to pass to half guard.
Thurber decides to stand and escape the position.
Fernandes misses with an uppercut
and Thurber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fernandes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thurber is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fernandes to the mat. Fernandes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thurber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes punishes Thurber's body with a nice straight punch.
Thurber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thurber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thurber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fernandes is trying to stand.
Thurber controlling his opponent.
Fernandes wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurber is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Fernandes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thurber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fernandes sprawls well initially but Thurber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fernandes pushes Thurber off looking to stand but Thurber dives back in and keeps control.
Fernandes wants to stand back up but Thurber manages to pass into side control.
Thurber decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fernandes connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandes leaves Thurber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fernandes throws a nice looking combination but Thurber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Thurber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Fernandes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thurber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandes.
Thurber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thurber throws a series of strikes that have Fernandes backpedaling.
Fernandes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thurber moves away.
Thurber gets a takedown into half guard.
Fernandes tries to kick Thurber off but Thurber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thurber decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thurber forces Fernandes back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Thurber.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thurber lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Fernandes being controlled against the cage.
Fernandes wants to break free but Thurber has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes tries to break free but Thurber pushes him back against the cage.
Thurber stalling in the clinch.
Thurber turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thurber manages to end up in side control.
Fernandes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thurber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thurber decides to stand back up.
A punch combination from Fernandes misses.
Fernandes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thurber counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fernandes wants to stand back up but Thurber manages to pass into side control.
Fernandes is looking to get back to his feet here but Thurber is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fernandes's back.
Jordan Thurber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thurber gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes misses with a combination
and Thurber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurber shoots in and bounces Fernandes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thurber gets to his feet - Fernandes follows without any prompting.
Fernandes swings widly with a right hand
and Thurber counters by moving into the clinch.
Fernandes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernandes being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thurber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fernandes is trying to force a seperation but Thurber has the dominant position.
Thurber has hold of one of Fernandes's legs. Fernandes is fighting the takedown attempt but Thurber gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fernandes wants to stand but Thurber is controlling the position.
Thurber stands and steps away. Fernandes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thurber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurber moves into the clinch.
Fernandes is trying to break free.
Thurber is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thurber gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fernandes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Thurber dives into side control.
Fernandes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thurber has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thurber has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fernandes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thurber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurber prevents Fernandes from standing back up.
Thurber stands up out of the half guard.
Thurber darts in and clinches Fernandes up against the cage.
Fernandes wants to get back to striking at distance but Thurber won't allow it.
Thurber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fernandes regains guard immediately.
Jordan Thurber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thurber decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fernandes throws a jab but it's blocked by Thurber.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thurber shoots for a takedown but Fernandes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bryan Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thurber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernandes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Thurber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thurber 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Thurber!
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energy
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