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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
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185 lbs
16 - 12 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Fernan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernan feints and as Verzosa raises his hands in defense, Fernan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verzosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fernan is one step ahead there.
Verzosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fernan throwing strikes from guard but Verzosa blocks nicely.
Fernan postures up in Verzosa's guard and throws a big left but Verzosa blocks it.
Verzosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernan is aware though and is defending well.
Verzosa working for a triangle but Fernan defends it easily.
Fernan is looking to work some ground and pound but Verzosa has wrist control.
Verzosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernan is aware though and is defending well.
Verzosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verzosa is looking for a triangle but Fernan pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernan.
Verzosa has his foot on Fernan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernan works his way back into a safe position though.
Fernan connects with a couple of short punches.
Fernan wants to pass the guard but Verzosa is keeping the position.
Fernan lands a couple of elbows.
Verzosa wants to stand but Fernan is controlling the position.
Verzosa keeping full guard, as Fernan tries to pass.
Verzosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Verzosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fernan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fernan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verzosa is keeping the position for now.
Verzosa wants to sweep here but Fernan controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan drops back looking for a leg! Verzosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verzosa manages to kick Fernan off! Fernan jumps back into Verzosa's guard.
Fernan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernan throwing strikes but missing.
Verzosa has his foot on Fernan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernan works his way back into a safe position though.
Verzosa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fernan is defending well. Verzosa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fernan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Verzosa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remedios Verzosa!
Remedios Verzosa retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Remedios Verzosa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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