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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Fontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinnison Brickshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brickshaw has chosen I will be heard by Hatebreed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Paulo Fontana has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Fontana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kinnison Brickshaw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fontana with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fontana, as that shot connected.
Fontana throws a nice looking combination but Brickshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fontana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brickshaw is rocked!
Fontana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brickshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Fontana finish him?
Brickshaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fontana drops back looking for a leg! Brickshaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brickshaw manages to kick Fontana off! Fontana jumps back into Brickshaw's guard.
Brickshaw has his foot on Fontana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fontana works his way back into a safe position though.
Brickshaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fontana is one step ahead there.
Brickshaw seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brickshaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fontana wants to pass the guard but Brickshaw is keeping the position.
Brickshaw has his foot on Fontana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fontana works his way back into a safe position though.
Fontana trying to control but Brickshaw is working from the bottom.
Brickshaw is looking for a triangle but Fontana pushes his legs off easily.
Brickshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontana.
Fontana 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.
Brickshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brickshaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fontana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brickshaw looks gassed!
Brickshaw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fontana has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana is tying to control. Brickshaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fontana decides to stand and escape the position.
Fontana throws a shot to the body.
Fontana works over Brickshaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Brickshaw gets caught flat footed, as Fontana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brickshaw has momentary wrist control but Fontana slips an elbow through the middle.
Brickshaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Fontana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fontana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brickshaw keeps working.
Fontana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brickshaw is looking to get back to full guard here but Fontana has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fontana punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brickshaw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brickshaw passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brickshaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fontana, who protects the arm well.
Brickshaw working the ground and pound.
Brickshaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fontana, who protects the arm well.
Fontana regains half guard.
Fontana wants to improve his position but Brickshaw is controlling well.
Brickshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fontana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brickshaw is trying to work for a kimura but Fontana is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brickshaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fontana is just riding it out for now. Brickshaw eventually gives up the hold.
Fontana is pressing down on Brickshaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fontana is on top in guard.
Brickshaw keeping moving, preventing Fontana from controlling successfully.
Fontana with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Fontana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brickshaw with a poor takedown
and Fontana counters with a straight right hand.
Brickshaw tries for a takedown but Fontana circles away easily
and Fontana counters with a one-two to the body.
Fontana with a poor takedown
and Brickshaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fontana had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Brickshaw is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fontana Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Brickshaw's back instead.
Brickshaw wants to escape the position.
Fontana doesn't have the hooks in and Brickshaw manages to turn into his guard.
Fontana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brickshaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brickshaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fontana has his foot on Brickshaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brickshaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brickshaw stands and throws Fontana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fontana pushes Brickshaw away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brickshaw gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brickshaw's best efforts.
Fontana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brickshaw tries to pass to full mount but Fontana defends it.
Fontana is defending against the submission attempts here by Brickshaw.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fontana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brickshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fontana is keeping the position for now.
Brickshaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brickshaw is pushing down on Fontana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fontana is fighting to maintain full guard but Brickshaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brickshaw seems to be working for a kimura but Fontana defends the submission attempt.
Paulo Fontana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brickshaw is working for a kimura but Fontana is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brickshaw works his way into side control.
Fontana prevents Brickshaw from moving into mount.
Fontana sneaks back into half guard.
Brickshaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fontana throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fontana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brickshaw postures up.
Fontana wants to sweep but no luck.
Brickshaw has gone for a leg lock! Fontana slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brickshaw's guard.
Fontana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brickshaw, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brickshaw counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fontana won't be happy with that.
Brickshaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brickshaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brickshaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brickshaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brickshaw swings around for an armbar but Fontana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brickshaw's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontana advances to half guard.
Brickshaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brickshaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fontana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brickshaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fontana manages to get himself to full guard.
Brickshaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brickshaw stopping the sweep attempt from Fontana.
Brickshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontana is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brickshaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brickshaw tries to advance to mount but Fontana denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kinnison Brickshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Brickshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fontana but Fontana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brickshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fontana.
Fontana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fontana.
Brickshaw taking a bit of punishment here - Fontana scoring with strikes.
Brickshaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fontana tries to move to mount but Brickshaw blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontana is looking to take a break and control but Brickshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fontana decides to stand back up.
Fontana misses with a takedown attempt
and Brickshaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fontana's guard.
Brickshaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brickshaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brickshaw postures up.
Brickshaw drops back looking for a leg! Fontana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fontana manages to kick Brickshaw off! Brickshaw jumps back into Fontana's guard.
Brickshaw drops back looking for a leg! Fontana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fontana manages to kick Brickshaw off! Brickshaw jumps back into Fontana's guard.
Brickshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontana is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontana wants to sweep here but Brickshaw controlling him for the moment.
Brickshaw drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fontana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fontana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fontana!
Brickshaw is looking for a sweep.
Fontana tries to advance to mount but Brickshaw denies him.
Fontana trying to control the position but Brickshaw is working away.
Brickshaw tries to improve position but can't.
Brickshaw is not content to let Fontana control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brickshaw manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brickshaw wants to free his trapped foot but Fontana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Brickshaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brickshaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fontana sprawls well initially but Brickshaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fontana wants to get back to full guard.
Brickshaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brickshaw is looking for a kimura here.
Brickshaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fontana defends it well.
Fontana regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brickshaw passes into half guard.
Fontana wants to control but Brickshaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fontana throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fontana manages to get to full guard.
Brickshaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fontana keeping full guard, as Brickshaw tries to pass.
Fontana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brickshaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brickshaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brickshaw 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.
Brickshaw drops back looking for a leg! Fontana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fontana manages to kick Brickshaw off! Brickshaw jumps back into Fontana's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Fontana.
I think Fontana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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