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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera "Walk". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Riddick!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick moves out of range of the leg kick from Fernandez.
Fernandez shoots in for a double leg but Riddick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Riddick moves out of range.
Fernandez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
Riddick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernandez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riddick is looking to chop away at Fernandez's legs.
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but Riddick pushes him off.
Fernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Riddick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riddick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Riddick is trying to push Fernandez away but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riddick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernandez's efforts to push away.
Riddick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riddick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fernandez moves into full guard.
Riddick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riddick has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Riddick wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riddick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riddick has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Riddick is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
Riddick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez is working an open guard so Riddick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Riddick is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses
and Riddick counters with a thumping low kick.
Riddick tries to keep at a distance but Fernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riddick pulls guard effortlessly.
Riddick wants to stand up but Fernandez is controlling him.
Fernandez pushes down on Riddick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fernandez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fernandez thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez unloading with bombs!
Fernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fernandez controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fernandez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Riddick manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez decides to stand back up. Fernandez steps back and let's Riddick get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking to clinch.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Riddick moves out of range.
Fernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riddick throws a leg kick but Fernandez moved away.
A clash of legs there as Fernandez blocks the low kick.
Fernandez checks a leg kick.
Fernandez blocks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fernandez!
It looks like The Riddick has been cut.
Riddick keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Riddick eats them both and turns towards Fernandez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Riddick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez misses with a body shot.
Fernandez dives in and grabs Riddick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riddick pushes down on Fernandez's head and hops out.
Fernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riddick tries to avoid it but Fernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riddick to the ground. Riddick 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.
Ray Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Riddick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riddick moves out of range as Fernandez strikes.
Nice body kick there by Riddick.
Riddick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riddick.
Riddick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riddick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Riddick moves away
and Riddick counters with a good, hard body kick but Fernandez shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riddick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernandez moves into range and clinches up with Riddick.
Riddick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Riddick is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Riddick is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Riddick is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
Riddick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riddick is breathing heavily.
Fernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riddick wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riddick is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
Fernandez is trying to keep Riddick in close.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riddick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riddick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riddick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking for a triangle but Riddick pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Riddick stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez.
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Riddick defends easily.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riddick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riddick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from.
Ray Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riddick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Riddick defends easily.
Riddick gets to his feet - Fernandez follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riddick, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddick misses with a low kick.
Riddick keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Riddick is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Riddick.
Riddick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fernandez wants to clinch.
Fernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riddick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandez somewhat.
Riddick thumps Fernandez with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez tries to clinch up but Riddick circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Fernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Riddick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Riddick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fernandez. That's going to slow Riddick down.
Riddick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernandez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riddick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ray Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddick tries to work over Fernandez's front leg with a kick but Fernandez checks it.
Fernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fernandez pushes Riddick up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riddick pulls guard.
Fernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Riddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddick manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Riddick's guard.
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Riddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddick manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Riddick's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez.
Fernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Riddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddick manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Riddick's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez postures up in Riddick's guard and throws a big left but Riddick blocks it.
Riddick keeping full guard, as Fernandez tries to pass.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throws and elbow that misses. Riddick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fernandez's guard. Nice move by Riddick!
Fernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riddick is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riddick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riddick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riddick wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fernandez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riddick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riddick wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Riddick defends easily.
Ray Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddick is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riddick's guard.
The Riddick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez tries to stand but Riddick is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernandez, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Fernandez!
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