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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Winterbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatih Emir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Winterbottom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bread - On! Air! Library!. Emir has chosen i kill people as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fatih Emir acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfred Winterbottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatih Emir!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emir shoots in but no luck this time.
Winterbottom misses with a straight left.
Emir scores with a takedown into Winterbottom's guard.
Emir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winterbottom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emir has managed to get both his arms back between Winterbottom's legs - danger averted.
Emir is looking to work some ground and pound but Winterbottom has wrist control.
Winterbottom seems keen to control Emir's posture.
Winterbottom trying to keep a closed guard but Emir is proving a slippery customer.
Winterbottom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emir wants to control from the top but Winterbottom keeps moving.
Emir slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir is trying to work for a kimura but Winterbottom is defending well.
Emir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winterbottom is just riding it out for now. Emir eventually gives up the hold.
Emir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winterbottom is just riding it out for now. Emir eventually gives up the hold.
Emir thows a huge punch but Winterbottom dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emir working the head and body with strikes.
Winterbottom gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winterbottom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emir is aware though and is defending well.
Winterbottom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emir manages to get himself to full guard.
Emir throws his legs up looking for a submission but Winterbottom uses it to pass to side control.
Emir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Emir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winterbottom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emir.
Winterbottom actively working from the bottom here.
Emir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emir thows a huge punch but Winterbottom dodges it nicely.
Winterbottom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emir throwing shots but Winterbottom is blocking nicely.
Winterbottom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emir.
Ground and pound from Emir.
Winterbottom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winterbottom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winterbottom is trying to get back to full guard.
Emir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom moves into full guard.
Winterbottom trying to control the position.
Winterbottom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emir defends well.
Winterbottom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emir with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Emir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winterbottom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatih Emir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emir moves out of range of the body kick from Winterbottom.
Emir fails with a takedown attempt.
Emir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Winterbottom can't do much from the bottom here.
Winterbottom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Winterbottom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winterbottom keeping control of the position.
Winterbottom is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir is trying to control the action in half guard but Winterbottom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winterbottom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emir's back!
Emir looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fatih Emir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winterbottom is hanging on to Emir's back as he tries to escape.
Winterbottom is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Winterbottom looking to break Emir's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Emir remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Winterbottom will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Emir is really stuck here.
Emir manages to reverse the position and now he's in Winterbottom's guard. Nice work there by Emir.
Winterbottom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winterbottom is looking for a triangle but Emir pushes his legs off easily.
Emir drops back looking for a leg! Winterbottom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winterbottom manages to kick Emir off! Emir jumps back into Winterbottom's guard.
Emir lands a couple of elbows.
Emir looking to pass the guard.
Winterbottom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winterbottom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emir defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom keeping moving, preventing Emir from controlling successfully.
Emir throws a big elbow that misses.
Emir slips nicely into half guard.
Emir thows a huge punch but Winterbottom dodges it nicely.
Winterbottom gets back to full guard.
Winterbottom looking for a sweep. Not yet Winterbottom, not yet.
Emir is looking to work some ground and pound but Winterbottom has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom working for a triangle but Emir defends it easily.
Winterbottom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emir postures up in Winterbottom's guard and throws a big left but Winterbottom blocks it.
Emir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emir looking to sit in guard and control but Winterbottom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emir is trying to control the position but Winterbottom postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emir is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fatih Emir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Winterbottom with that takedown attempt.
Emir feints and as Winterbottom raises his hands in defense, Emir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winterbottom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winterbottom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winterbottom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emir is aware though and is defending well.
Emir trying to control but Winterbottom is working from the bottom.
Emir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winterbottom's head.
Emir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winterbottom controls Emir momentarily but Emir frees himself.
Emir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winterbottom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emir is one step ahead there.
Emir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Emir stands up over Winterbottom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winterbottom has his foot on Emir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Emir works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom looking to control.
Emir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winterbottom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emir.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winterbottom keeping moving, preventing Emir from controlling successfully.
Emir won't allow Winterbottom to sweep him here.
Emir forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Emir is working for a kimura but Winterbottom is defending it quite comfortably.
Winterbottom wants to control but Emir is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom actively working from the bottom here.
Emir working Winterbottom over with strikes.
Emir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emir is taking a breather. Winterbottom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Winterbottom looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Emir connects with a nice short shot to Winterbottom's temple.
Winterbottom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winterbottom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emir's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winterbottom takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Winterbottom passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emir is trying to control but can't.
Emir missing with punches from the bottom.
Alfred Winterbottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winterbottom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Emir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Emir punching from the bottom.
Fatih Emir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emir has a hand on Winterbottom's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Winterbottom takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatih Emir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emir 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatih Emir!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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