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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerson Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antunes comes to the cage accompanied by Bully. Duke Justice is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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153 lbs
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152 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerson Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Justice!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Justice's calf.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Antunes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Antunes prevents Justice from improving his position.
Justice trying to control from the bottom.
Antunes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Antunes seems to be looking for submissions.
Antunes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Antunes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Justice is looking to control Antunes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Justice avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Antunes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Antunes is trying to work for a kimura but Justice is defending well.
Justice holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice manages to get to full guard.
Justice wants to sweep but no luck.
Antunes has gone for a leg lock! Justice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Antunes's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Antunes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Justice wants to control from the top but Antunes keeps moving.
Antunes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Antunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Duke Justice wasn't active enough on the ground.
Antunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Justice feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Antunes is controlling Justice's posture.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Antunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice lands a couple of elbows.
Antunes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice looking to pass the guard.
Justice wants to control from the top but Antunes keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Antunes working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Antunes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Justice circles away.
Justice fails with a takedown attempt.
Antunes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice is refusing to be controlled, as Antunes sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerson Antunes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Antunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Antunes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justice swivels and escapes.
Antunes moves out of range as Justice throws a body kick.
Antunes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Antunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Justice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Antunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Justice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
Justice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Antunes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerson Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antunes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Justice to the ground. Antunes is now in Justice's guard.
Antunes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Justice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
Justice trying to control the position here.
Antunes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antunes preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Antunes trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Justice wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Justice blocks a low kick nicely.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense.
Duke Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Justice wants it to stay on the feet.
Antunes fails with the takedown
and Justice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justice avoids the head kick by Antunes.
Antunes scores with a takedown into Justice's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Justice has his hands on Antunes's head, controlling the position.
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!
Justice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Antunes is one step ahead there.
Justice is pulling down on Antunes's head. It's preventing any offense from Antunes, at least for the moment.
Antunes wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerson Antunes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Justice moves into range and connects with a jab.
Antunes tries to move into range but Justice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Antunes tries a low kick but Justice avoids it.
Antunes throws a low kick, looking for Justice's leg but Justice calmly moves out of range.
Antunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justice.
Antunes looks for the body kick but Justice saw that one coming.
Justice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Antunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justice looks to land a combination but Antunes avoids it well.
Justice moves out of range as Antunes throws a body kick.
Justice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Antunes in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
Antunes takes one on the button.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justice.
Justice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Antunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Justice checks it well.
Antunes tried to score with a low kick but Justice checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Antunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Justice can pounce on him.
Justice looks to land a combination but Antunes avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antunes misses with a kick to the body.
Justice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Antunes shoots for a takedown but Justice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 Gerson Antunes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Antunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Antunes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Justice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Antunes avoids the body shot from Justice.
Gerson Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice lands with a kick to the ribs.
Justice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duke Justice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Antunes.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
Antunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Justice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Antunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Justice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Antunes shoots in looking for a takedown but Justice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Antunes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerson Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Antunes or perhaps it was just good defense by Justice which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Justice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Antunes rather than just go for the knockout.
Antunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antunes lands with a kick to the temple. Justice shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Justice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Justice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Justice throws a shot to the body.
Antunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Antunes, right into the meat.
Justice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Justice digs a good hook to Antunes's body.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justice but Justice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antunes throws a wild body kick that Justice sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Antunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice clobbers Antunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Antunes shoots in but Justice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Justice connects with a body shot.
Justice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Justice takes a swing at Antunes's ribcage but misses.
Justice throws a body kick that misses.
Justice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Antunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Justice leaves Antunes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Justice stalks Antunes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Antunes's face. Antunes staggers backwards, shaken.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Antunes looks for a takedown but Justice sprawls well.
Justice cracks a nice hook into Antunes's ribs.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Antunes shoots in and drives through. Justice sprawls well.
Antunes misses with a leg kick.
Antunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Antunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Justice lands with a good body shot.
Justice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Justice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Antunes under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Justice sprawls well. Justice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Antunes gets slowly back to his feet.
Antunes misses with a takedown
and Justice counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Justice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Justice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Antunes has a takedown stuffed.
Justice moves out of range of the leg kick from Antunes.
Duke Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antunes motions for Justice to come forward. Antunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gerson Antunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antunes avoids the body shot from Justice.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Antunes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Justice was covering up waiting for the punch and Antunes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Antunes 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duke Justice!
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