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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Sharper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez has chosen Pantera "Walk" as his entrance music. Ray Fernandez 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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Great wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Sharper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Fernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
Sharper fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but Sharper pushes him off.
Fernandez tries to clinch there but Sharper circles away.
Sharper stuffs the takedown.
Sharper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez, not yet.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Sharper tries to pass.
Fernandez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sharper has picked Fernandez up and slammed him! Fernandez can't keep hold of the triangle and Sharper manages to pass to side control!
Sharper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandez on the ground.
Fernandez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sharper seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharper lands with a punch from half guard.
Sharper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Sharper just wasn't active enough.
Sharper shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sharper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharper somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Sharper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Ray Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharper shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Sharper tries to pass.
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharper landing some decent shots from guard.
Fernandez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Sharper tries to pass.
Fernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sharper is controlling him.
Fernandez has his foot on Sharper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharper works his way back into a safe position though.
Sharper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez looking to control.
Sharper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fernandez's head.
Sharper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sharper controls the position.
Fernandez tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sharper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharper scores with punches from side control.
Sharper in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fernandez being controlled for a moment.
Sharper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fernandez for as long as he can get away with.
Sharper lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Fernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sharper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fernandez some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharper working the ground and pound.
Fernandez tries to bench press Sharper off him but Sharper keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is letting Sharper control him for a moment.
Sharper working the ground and pound.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep.
Sharper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fernandez tries to bench press Sharper off him but Sharper keeps the position.
Sharper is working Fernandez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sharper slows the pace down.
Fernandez tries to buck Sharper off but Sharper is having none of it.
Sharper scores with punches from side control.
Sharper is staying tight to Fernandez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Sharper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharper circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharper swivels and escapes.
Sharper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sharper lands in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jon Sharper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharper defends it easily.
Sharper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sharper preventing the sweep.
Sharper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jon Sharper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fernandez was covering up waiting for the punch and Sharper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fernandez keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Sharper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sharper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Sharper.
Sharper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernandez swivels and escapes.
Sharper drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharper advances to half guard.
Sharper stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sharper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sharper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fernandez is trying to control but can't.
Sharper slows the pace down in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Jon Sharper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sharper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharper working the head and body with strikes.
Sharper is looking to advance position but Fernandez won't allow it.
Fernandez manages to get to full guard.
Sharper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sharper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharper wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
Sharper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sharper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Sharper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharper is defended easily by Fernandez.
Fernandez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sharper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharper has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Fernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Sharper is proving a slippery customer.
Sharper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez, not yet.
Sharper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fernandez has momentary wrist control but Sharper slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fernandez working for a triangle but Sharper defends it easily.
Sharper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Sharper is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Jon Sharper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Sharper tries to pass.
Fernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Sharper is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez being controlled here, momentarily.
Fernandez trying to control the position.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharper won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sharper pushes down on Fernandez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sharper stops Fernandez from getting back to his feet.
Sharper trying to mount his opponent but Fernandez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharper controlling the action here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandez stalks Sharper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sharper's face. Sharper staggers backwards, shaken.
Sharper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernandez swivels and escapes.
Fernandez misses with a wild combination.
Sharper fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fernandez to the ground. Sharper is now in Fernandez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking to stand up but Sharper isn't so interested in that idea.
Fernandez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sharper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sharper postures up.
Sharper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Sharper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharper. Sharper gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ray Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharper is pressing down on Fernandez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fernandez is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Sharper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sharper, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Sharper!
Jon Sharper was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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