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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Ware (ranked 4654 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuk Yu (ranked 5479 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Ware has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fuk Yu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu tries to bum rush Ware with a series of wild strikes but Ware uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuk Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ware pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yu showed some decent athleticism there.
Ware moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ware is working an open guard so Yu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ware is standing up over Yu. Yu looks to escape but Ware dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ware tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ware's guard! Nice work there by Yu!
Ware throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ware looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yu is one step ahead there.
Ware controlling the position.
Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu wants to pass the guard but Ware is keeping the position.
Ware looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ware's head.
Ware has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yu has passed into side control.
Yu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Yu tries to get set, Ware tries to push him back and clinch up but Yu manages to avoid the attempt.
Yu forces Ware back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yu is working for takedown but Ware is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yu lands with a left to the head.
Ware manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Yu from controlling successfully.
Yu is fighting to break Ware's control of his arms but Ware is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yu looking to pass the guard.
Ware is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ware striking off his back but it's not causing Yu any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yu manages to get himself to full guard.
Ware's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yu wants to sweep but no luck.
Yu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yu trying to control the position.
Ware is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuk Yu dominated that round.
That's time! Ware's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ware as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ware misses its target.
Fernando Ware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ware paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yu shoots in and drives through. Ware sprawls well.
Ware was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ware is standing up over Yu. Yu looks to escape but Ware dives into side control.
Ware content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yu, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yu is looking for a sweep.
Ware content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ware works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ware decides to stand back up. Ware steps back and let's Yu get back to his feet.
Ware ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu moves away.
Yu throws a sloppy head kick and Ware moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ware. No joy for Yu on that attempt.
Fernando Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuk Yu.
Yu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ware is fending him off so far but Yu persists. Nope, Ware circles away and we're back to standing.
Yu looks to clinch
and Ware counters with a straight right hand.
Yu misses with a head kick.
Ware tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yu manages to circle out of the way.
Yu is breathing heavily.
Ware misses with a head kick.
Ware rushes Yu and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ware swivels and escapes.
Ware looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ware off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ware counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ware controlling the action here.
Ware 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ware has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yu keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ware controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Ware dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ware gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ware breaks from the clinch.
Yu closes the distance and pushes Ware back into the cage.
Ware blocks the elbow strike.
Ware tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
Yu working hard to break the clinch.
Ware successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu won't allow Ware to sweep him here.
Ware lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ware controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yu wriggles free and stands up.
Ware closes the distance and clinches.
Ware tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yu smiles and moves away.
Yu throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ware swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ware thuds a left hand into Yu's body.
Yu has his takedown stuffed
and Ware counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ware has closed the distance and engaged Yu in a clinch.
Ware drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ware keeping moving, preventing Yu from controlling successfully.
Yu stands up over Ware, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ware has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ware has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ware!
Ware bucks up and tries to throw Yu off but instead Yu has got his back!
Ware just looking to survive in the bad position.
Ware trying to control the action but Yu just sinks the hooks in.
Ware manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yu's guard. Nice work there by Ware.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ware 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Ware!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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