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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairchild comes into the arena with Jesse & Joy - Llorar blaring out of the sound system. Fernando has chosen Miss Jackson as his entrance music. Manny Fernando has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando wants to clinch
and Fairchild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Manny Fernando has been cut.
Fairchild darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fairchild working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fernando wants to control but Fairchild is keeping busy.
Fernando keeping hold of Fairchild's head, controlling as best he can.
Fairchild wants to work for an arm triangle but Fernando is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fairchild is looking for a kimura but Fernando is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fairchild to get the leverage.
Fernando works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairchild throws an elbow that misses. Fernando uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fairchild's guard. Nice move by Fernando!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fernando is looking to stand up but Fairchild won't let him.
Fairchild really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernando being controlled here momentarily.
Fairchild escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernando gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairchild looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fairchild had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernando defends it easily.
Fairchild throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fernando uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet but Fernando is dominant here and he's now got Fairchild's back!
Fernando wants to control but Fairchild is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairchild trying to get back to his feet but Fernando is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fernando controlling the positon.
Fernando trying to control momentarily.
Fairchild trying to control the hands but Fernando breaks the grip.
Fernando trying to control.
Fernando might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fairchild haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairchild is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fairchild knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fairchild for a finish.
Fernando controls the position.
Fernando is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fairchild defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fairchild covering up well under a series of strikes from Fernando.
Fairchild is trying to get back to his feet but Fernando has full control of the position and if anything, Fairchild has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fernando misses with an elbow to the head.
Fairchild trying to control the action but Fernando just sinks the hooks in.
Fairchild is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fernando.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Fairchild manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fernando's guard. Nice work there by Fairchild.
Fernando has momentary wrist control but Fairchild slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando is trying to keep Fairchild in close.
Fairchild stands up over Fernando, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernando is trying to keep Fairchild in close.
Fairchild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ask Fairchild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Fernando's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fernando shoots in for a double leg but Fairchild sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fairchild shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernando's guard.
Fairchild missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernando wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernando wants to sweep here but Fairchild controlling him for the moment.
Fairchild throws a big elbow that misses.
Fairchild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernando trying to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fairchild postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fernando is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fairchild, into his guard.
Ask Fairchild overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernando postures up.
Fernando must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernando avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernando showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fernando decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fernando gets a takedown into half guard.
Fernando is thwarting Fairchild's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fairchild tries to kick Fernando off but Fernando keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fairchild actively working from the bottom here.
Fernando is thwarting Fairchild's attempts to control the position.
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
Fernando is looking to take a break and control but Fairchild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando is working for a kimura but Fairchild is defending it quite comfortably.
Fairchild is staying active underneath Fernando, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernando pulls his head out easily.
Fairchild manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fernando keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fairchild tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing Fairchild back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairchild.
Fairchild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairchild misses with the head strike.
Fairchild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairchild.
Fernando just leaning against Fairchild, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Fernando fails to land the takedown.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairchild but Fairchild pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ask Fairchild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
Fairchild drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fairchild sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fernando's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairchild seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fairchild looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fernando with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fernando is in trouble now - Fairchild has advanced to mount!
Fernando wants to control but Fairchild is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairchild lands a heavy elbow.
Fairchild is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fernando can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ask Fairchild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Fernando's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fairchild closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fernando's guard.
Fairchild has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fernando looking for a guillotine here but Fairchild defends easily.
Fairchild loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fairchild content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fernando working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fairchild.
Fairchild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernando is keeping the position for now.
Fernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernando, not yet.
Fernando looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fairchild has picked Fernando up and slammed him! Fernando can't keep hold of the triangle and Fairchild manages to pass to side control!
Fairchild is putting a hurting on Fernando here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fernando is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernando is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fairchild's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Fairchild connects with a nice short shot to Fernando's temple.
Fernando is trying to control but can't.
Fairchild looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fernando with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fairchild takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fernando controlling the position for now.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet.
Fairchild is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fernando is just riding it out for now. Fairchild eventually gives up the hold.
Fairchild is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fernando doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fairchild.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando trying to control from the bottom.
Fernando is trying to get back to full guard.
Fairchild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Fairchild.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernando wants to control but Fairchild is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fernando doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fairchild.
We've been hearing that Fairchild has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fairchild is trying to work for a kimura but Fernando is defending well.
Ask Fairchild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernando is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fernando has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fairchild is working away from the top position though.
Fairchild wants to take a breather but Fernando is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando wants to improve his position but Fairchild is controlling well.
Fernando trying to hold on to Fairchild's head to control him but Fairchild postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fairchild is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernando is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manny Fernando has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fairchild closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairchild is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fernando is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fairchild's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fairchild's back!
Fernando avoiding Fairchild 's attempts to control his hands.
Fernando has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairchild defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fernando's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ask Fairchild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairchild has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ask Fairchild!
An out of breath Ask Fairchild thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Manny Fernando stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well done sir, you have beaten me. '.
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