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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Young Tutankhamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Quintana has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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158 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Young Tutankhamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Quintana!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tutankhamon tries to avoid it but Quintana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tutankhamon to the ground. Tutankhamon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tutankhamon is looking to clinch.
Young Tutankhamon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutankhamon misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Quintana to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Quintana. No joy for Tutankhamon on that attempt.
Quintana lands a nice shot that snaps Tutankhamon's head back.
Quintana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutankhamon manages to avoid it.
Tutankhamon misses with a takedown
and Quintana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Tutankhamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quintana lands an overhand right.
Tutankhamon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quintana defends it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quintana.
Tutankhamon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tutankhamon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tutankhamon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutankhamon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quintana throws a hook to the side of Tutankhamon's head but Tutankhamon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tutankhamon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quintana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana thows a body shot but no joy.
Tutankhamon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quintana but Quintana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quintana lands with an uppercut that bounces Tutankhamon off the cage and back into range.
Quintana swings for the body but Tutankhamon moves out of range.
Quintana thuds his right hand into Tutankhamon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quintana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutankhamon was well out of range. Poor timing from Quintana.
Quintana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tutankhamon.
Tutankhamon fails with the takedown
and Quintana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Quintana. No joy for Tutankhamon on that attempt.
Quintana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Quintana trying to control but Tutankhamon is working from the bottom.
Tutankhamon striking from the bottom.
Tutankhamon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana trying to control the position from guard on top but Tutankhamon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quintana forces his way into half guard.
Tutankhamon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Quintana trying to control from half guard but Tutankhamon is working away.
Quintana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tutankhamon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Quintana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quintana content just to control the position here.
Quintana has control of Tutankhamon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tutankhamon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tutankhamon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tutankhamon can't escape the position.
Quintana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutankhamon is squirming around, avoiding Quintana's attempts to control the action.
Quintana is looking to work his way around to Tutankhamon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tutankhamon is looking to get to half guard.
Tutankhamon has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutankhamon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tutankhamon rolls, trying to escape but Quintana keeps control of the position.
Tutankhamon is working hard here to advance position.
Tutankhamon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Quintana goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tutankhamon is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutankhamon throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quintana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Quintana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Quintana tries for a takedown but Tutankhamon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tutankhamon cracks the inside of Quintana's front leg.
Quintana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tutankhamon at a distance.
Tutankhamon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quintana tries to avoid it but Tutankhamon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quintana to the ground. Quintana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quintana tries to sprawl but Tutankhamon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quintana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tutankhamon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tutankhamon is looking to work some ground and pound but Quintana has wrist control.
Quintana managing to control the position.
Tutankhamon is working Quintana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tutankhamon wanted to stand there but Quintana had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutankhamon tries to free his leg and advance position but Quintana is retaining full guard.
Tutankhamon postures up.
Tutankhamon wants to pass the guard but Quintana is keeping the position.
Quintana is looking for a triangle but Tutankhamon pushes his legs off easily.
Quintana seems keen to control Tutankhamon's posture.
Quintana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quintana wants to sweep but no luck.
Quintana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tutankhamon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tutankhamon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutankhamon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tutankhamon throws a big elbow that misses.
Tutankhamon trying to control the position from guard on top but Quintana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tutankhamon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tutankhamon wants to control from the top but Quintana keeps moving.
Tutankhamon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quintana looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quintana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tutankhamon defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutankhamon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tutankhamon throwing strikes but missing.
Tutankhamon won't allow Quintana to sweep him here.
Tutankhamon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tutankhamon throws an elbow that misses. Quintana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tutankhamon's guard. Nice move by Quintana!
Quintana stopping the sweep attempt from Tutankhamon.
Quintana trying to control but Tutankhamon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutankhamon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quintana is controlling him.
Tutankhamon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tutankhamon wants to stand up but Quintana is controlling him.
Tutankhamon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quintana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Quintana wants to control from the top but Tutankhamon keeps moving.
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 Young Tutankhamon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tutankhamon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quintana has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quintana is working Tutankhamon over against the cage.
Quintana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Quintana working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutankhamon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quintana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tutankhamon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quintana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tutankhamon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quintana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quintana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tutankhamon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Quintana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tutankhamon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tutankhamon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tutankhamon wants to stand and escape but instead Quintana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutankhamon controls Quintana momentarily but Quintana frees himself.
Tutankhamon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Quintana has passed into side control.
Quintana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tutankhamon keeps working.
Tutankhamon tries to escape but Quintana is in control.
Quintana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tutankhamon keeps working.
Quintana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tutankhamon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quintana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tutankhamon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutankhamon tries to buck Quintana off but Quintana is having none of it.
Tutankhamon misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jesus Quintana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tutankhamon pushes Quintana away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Quintana gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tutankhamon throws Quintana to one side and escapes!
Tutankhamon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tutankhamon darts in trying to clinch
and Quintana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quintana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quintana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutankhamon moves away.
Good shot there by Quintana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tutankhamon.
Quintana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quintana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tutankhamon misses with a takedown
and Quintana counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quintana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutankhamon moves away.
Tutankhamon feints and then cracks Quintana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quintana down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quintana scores with the left hand. Tutankhamon knows he should have avoided that one.
Tutankhamon tries for a takedown but Quintana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Tutankhamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tutankhamon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quintana as he avoids it easily.
Quintana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tutankhamon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quintana cracks a nice hook into Tutankhamon's ribs.
Quintana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quintana throws a body punch but Tutankhamon moves out of range.
Quintana takes a swing at Tutankhamon's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Quintana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quintana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Jesus Quintana!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Jesus Quintana!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jesus Quintana!
Jesus Quintana wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
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