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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drew Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Infamous might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maino - Soldier. The key to victory for Drew Infamous has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Infamous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Justice!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infamous.
Justice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Infamous slips a jab and a cross from Justice.
Some wild striking there from Justice.
Justice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Infamous really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Infamous swinging wilding here.
Justice throws a combination that misses
and Infamous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Infamous throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Justice's waist but Justice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Infamous off to one side.
Infamous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Infamous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Infamous throws a one two combo.
Infamous throws a one two combo.
Infamous needs to keep his hands up - Justice had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Infamous counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Infamous misses.
Justice connects with a body shot.
Justice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Justice scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
Justice is leaning against Infamous and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Justice is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Infamous can't fight it off and eventually Justice manages to take the fight to the floor. Infamous looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Justice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice chips away with some ground and pound.
Justice is in close to Infamous's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Justice is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Infamous working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Justice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Justice with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Justice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Justice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice stands up from Infamous's guard - Justice perhaps looking for a knockout.
Infamous throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Justice does no damage.
Infamous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Justice is fending him off so far but Infamous persists. Nope, Justice circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Infamous misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Justice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Infamous.
Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Infamous counters with a stiff right hand.
Justice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Justice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Infamous throws a big shot that misses.
Justice tries to clinch up.
Justice throws a big shot that misses.
Infamous shoots for a double leg takedown but Justice sprawls well. He's pushed Infamous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice throws a sloppy head kick and Infamous moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Justice tries a head kick but it misses.
Infamous throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Justice's waist but Justice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Infamous off to one side.
A punch combination from Justice misses.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infamous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justice throws a left that rocks Infamous and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Justice dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Infamous regain composure!
Infamous is rocked!
It looks like Drew Infamous has been cut.
Infamous is working to avoid the ground and pound but Justice connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Infamous is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Justice cracks Infamous with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Infamous seems to have got his legs back now.
Justice is working Infamous over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Infamous takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice looks up at the clock and then as Infamous takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Justice smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Infamous gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Justice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drew Infamous's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Justice scores with a kick to the midsection.
Justice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Justice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Infamous backs up against the cage.
Justice throws a sloppy head kick and Infamous moves out of range easily.
Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Justice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Justice. No joy for Infamous on that attempt.
Justice looks to land a combination but Infamous avoids it well.
Justice misses with a head kick.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infamous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justice drops Infamous with a left and a right! Oh, Infamous is hurt - Justice dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice landing strikes.
Justice works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Justice working the head and body with strikes.
Justice cracks Infamous with a big elbow.
Justice working the head with strikes.
Justice scoring with punches and elbows.
Infamous is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Infamous takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Justice is working Infamous over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Infamous tries to bench press Justice off him but Justice keeps the position.
Justice connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Infamous some visible discomfort.
Justice creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Infamous sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Justice working the ground and pound.
Justice grinds an elbow into Infamous's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infamous takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Infamous manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice moves into full guard.
Justice striking off his back but it's not causing Infamous any problems.
Justice punching from the bottom - just letting Infamous know he's still in a fight.
Justice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Infamous!
Justice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Justice looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Infamous is looking to escape.
Justice scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Duke Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justice looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Justice lands a big shot there that rocks Infamous but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infamous is bucking up trying to escape but Justice cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Infamous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drew Infamous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Justice thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Infamous. That snapped Justice's head back.
Duke Justice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Justice.
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Duke Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice throws a head kick but Infamous moves out of range.
Infamous throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it.
Duke Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Infamous on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Infamous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Infamous slips a jab from Justice.
Justice slips a jab from Infamous.
Justice needs to keep his hands up - Infamous had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Justice misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Infamous to counter with a crisp jab.
Infamous scores with a jab.
Justice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Infamous's head.
Justice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Justice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Infamous stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Infamous is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Infamous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Infamous avoids a punch combination nicely.
Infamous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justice staying out of range there.
Infamous darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Justice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Infamous misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Infamous throws a shot from downtown. Justice moves away and avoids it.
Infamous avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justice throws a shot from downtown. Infamous moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Infamous misses.
Infamous slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Infamous.
Justice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Infamous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Infamous moves out of range as Justice strikes.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Infamous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice misses with a double jab.
Justice misses with a head kick.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infamous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Infamous throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Justice's waist but Justice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Infamous off to one side.
A big left from Justice misses.
Justice misses with a few strikes there.
Justice misses the body punch
and Infamous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Infamous counters with a nice uppercut.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Infamous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justice moves in looking to clinch but Infamous pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Justice misses with a double jab
and Infamous counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Justice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Infamous closes the distance and clinches up with Justice, looking for a takedown. Infamous pushes Justice against the cage but Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infamous counters with a straight right hand.
Infamous misses with a hook.
Justice misses with a body punch
and Infamous counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justice throws a one two combo.
Justice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Justice tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Duke Justice just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Drew Infamous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Infamous misses with a wild combination.
Justice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Infamous moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Infamous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Infamous lands the left hand.
Infamous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Infamous.
Infamous steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice swinging wilding here.
Justice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Infamous misses with a looping left.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice throws a combination that misses
and Infamous counters with a stiff right hand.
Infamous connects with a single shot there.
Infamous misses with a double jab
and Justice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Justice.
Justice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Justice lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Justice.
Infamous is looking to control Justice's arms but Justice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Infamous has his back to the cage.
Infamous tries for a takedown but Justice manages to get underhooks.
Justice lands a left hand.
Justice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Infamous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Justice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Justice.
Justice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Justice lands a body shot.
Justice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Infamous goes for a takedown in the clinch but Justice prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Infamous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Infamous backs up against the cage.
A combination from Justice does no damage.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Infamous misses with a two punch combination.
Justice throws a combination that misses
and Infamous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justice misses with a series of wild punches.
Justice throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Justice misses with a straight left.
Infamous lands with a nice combination. Justice backs away looking to recover.
Justice throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Infamous counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Infamous - just one landing.
Infamous displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Justice. That snapped Infamous's head back.
Infamous is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Justice shoots in for a double leg but Infamous sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justice misses with a low kick.
Justice takes one on the button.
Infamous scores with a sloppy right hand. Justice should have avoided that one.
Justice slips a jab and a cross from Infamous.
Justice throws a leg kick but Infamous moved away.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Infamous slips under a jab from Justice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Infamous misses with a takedown attempt
and Justice counters with a left and a right that stings Infamous.
Justice misses with a combination
and Infamous counters with a nice uppercut.
Infamous closes the distance and clinches up with Justice, looking for a takedown. Infamous pushes Justice against the cage but Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justice slips under a jab from Infamous.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Infamous. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Justice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Justice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Infamous avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infamous throws the left hand but Justice avoids the punch easily.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Infamous counters with a takedown into side control.
Justice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Duke Justice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Drew Infamous's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Justice throws a series of punches but Infamous avoids them all with ease.
Justice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Infamous.
Justice misses with an uppercut.
Justice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infamous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Infamous changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Justice tries to avoid it but Infamous manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Justice to the ground. Justice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Justice tests Infamous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Infamous misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Infamous cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Infamous throws out the jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Infamous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Justice misses.
Justice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Infamous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justice tries to clinch but Infamous is having none of it.
Infamous misses with an uppercut.
Infamous moves away from the strike by Justice.
Danga de danga de dang - Justice scores with a four punch combination!
Justice throws out a loose jab but Infamous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Infamous avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Justice.
Infamous lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous dodges the punch combination from Justice.
Infamous displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justice throws out the jab.
Infamous gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Justice misses with a double jab.
Infamous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Infamous scores with a decent looking hook.
Infamous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justice.
Infamous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Justice as he jumps to the side.
Justice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Infamous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Justice misses.
Infamous ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
Justice throws a hook to the side of Infamous's head but Infamous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Infamous misses.
Justice drives through with a takedown into guard.
Infamous preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Justice throws and elbow that misses. Infamous uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Justice's guard. Nice move by Infamous!
Justice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Infamous is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous wants to pass the guard but Justice is keeping the position.
Infamous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drew Infamous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Justice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice pulls Infamous in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justice 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 44:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 44:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Justice!
Duke Justice is the new featherweight champion!
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