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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talha comes to the cage accompanied by Indonesia Naional Anthem. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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152 lbs
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170 cm
24
153 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Firnanda Talha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carver Cade!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talha moves away from the strike by Cade.
Talha tries for a takedown but Cade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Talha is defended easily by Cade.
Nice takedown defense from Cade. No joy for Talha on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Firnanda Talha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cade misses with a wild body shot.
Talha slips a straight right by Cade.
Cade tries to land a leg kick but Talha saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Talha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Talha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Talha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Talha shoots in for a double leg but Cade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Talha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Talha fails to land the takedown.
Talha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cade.
Talha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cade as he avoids it easily.
Cade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Talha trying to control the position from guard on top but Cade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Talha throws a big right hand that misses.
Talha trying to control the position from guard on top but Cade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talha postures up in Cade's guard and throws a big left but Cade blocks it.
Talha looking to pass the guard.
Talha working some strikes from top position.
Talha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talha landing some decent shots from guard.
Talha trying to control but Cade is working from the bottom.
Talha pushing down on Cade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Talha wants to free his trapped foot but Cade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cade is trying to control but Talha passes into side control!
Cade regains half guard, as Talha was trying to land strikes.
Talha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cade defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Talha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cade keeps working.
Talha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Talha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cade tries to get to full guard but Talha has control of the leg.
Talha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talha wants to advance to full mount but Cade doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Talha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Talha throws an elbow that misses. Cade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Talha's guard. Nice move by Cade!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talha has his foot on Cade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cade works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cade throwing strikes from guard but Talha blocks nicely.
Cade stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Talha has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Cade manages to get his head free but now Talha has transitioned to an armbar! Cade grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Talha! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Firnanda Talha!
Firnanda Talha is the new featherweight champion!
As Firnanda Talha got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: CAN YOU SEE ME NOW CADE???'.
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hype
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