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Event:
CFC 7: Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1# Lane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fernandez defends well and Lane ends up having to push Fernandez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lane stalks Fernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez's face. Fernandez staggers backwards, shaken. Lane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Lane gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Lane turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2# Fernandez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lane looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well. Lane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively. Lane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Lane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fernandez is looking for the big counter here. Fernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lane pinned against the cage. Lane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD# Lane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Lane grinds an elbow into Fernandez's temple. #T1# Fernandez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Lane working the ground and pound.#SUB# Lane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Lane trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom. Fernandez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Lane works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2# Fernandez is trying to get back to half guard. Fernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Lane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fernandez has escaped the position, nice work there. Sloppy strikes there by Lane. Lane scores with punches from side control. Fernandez wants to control but Lane postures up.#SUB# Lane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Lane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3# Lane is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Check out the look on Lane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lane trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom. Fernandez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Lane is trying to get an arm triangle but Fernandez is defending well. Fernandez is looking for a sweep.#T4# Lane scoring with punches and elbows. Fernandez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lane connects with a decent elbow. #SUB# Lane is trying to get an arm triangle but Fernandez is defending well. Fernandez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Lane 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.#SUB# Lane has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fernandez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lane yanks on the arm and Fernandez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Lane! Peter Lane retains his featherweight title! Post fight, Peter Lane stared into the camera and said 'This was my hardest test to date without a doubt. I want to thank Emilio for the fight and I'm looking forward to resigning!'.
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Event:
CFC 5: Challengers
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1# Fernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fernandez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Tarzir Tschibuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Fernandez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tschibuti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Fernandez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Tschibuti trying to control the position.
Fernandez with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tschibuti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Tschibuti wants to stand and escape but Fernandez is having none of it. #T1##SUB# Tschibuti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tschibuti being controlled here, momentarily. Fernandez wants to control from the top but Tschibuti keeps moving. Tschibuti controls Fernandez momentarily but Fernandez frees himself. Tschibuti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Fernandez prevents Tschibuti from getting back to his feet. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Fernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2# Fernandez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tschibuti, up you get! #TD2# Fernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tschibuti's guard.#ES# Tschibuti scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tschibuti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tschibuti misses with a takedown #KD2# and Fernandez counters with a crisp one two that drops Tschibuti! Fernandez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tschibuti to his feet! Tschibuti is in big trouble!#ROC2# Tschibuti is rocked! Tschibuti tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Fernandez counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Tschibuti to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Fernandez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emilio Fernandez!
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Event:
CFC 1: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1# Gustuvf shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense. Fernandez scores with a jab to the jaw. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustuvf. Fernandez throws a big counter combination but Gustuvf scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Fernandez takes a swing at Gustuvf's ribcage but misses. Gustuvf misses with a takedown attempt and Fernandez counters with a nice uppercut. Emilio Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gustuvf. Gustuvf swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandez. Gustuvf dives in and grabs Fernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes down on Gustuvf's head and hops out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fernandez throws a series of punches but Gustuvf moves out of range. Fernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustuvf. Gustuvf gets slowly back to his feet. Gustuvf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Alex Gustuvf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Fernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gustuvf looks winded! Fernandez lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT# It looks like Alex Gustuvf has been cut. Gustuvf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Fernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gustuvf slips a jab and a cross from Fernandez.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustuvf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Fernandez shoots for a takedown but Gustuvf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Danga de danga de dang - Fernandez scores with a four punch combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gustuvf keeps the fight on the outside. Gustuvf tries for a takedown but Fernandez circles away easily and Fernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Fernandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gustuvf back to the cage. Fernandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Gustuvf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez cracks Gustuvf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Fernandez tries to clinch there but Gustuvf circles away.
Fernandez works Gustuvf's body with a nice hook. Gustuvf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3# Gustuvf with a lazy takedown attempt and Fernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fernandez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fernandez tries to clinch there but Gustuvf circles away.
Gustuvf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fernandez tries to clinch up but Gustuvf circles away and keeps his distance. Gustuvf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez connects with a nice looking jab.
Fernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustuvf circles away.
#TD2# Gustuvf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fernandez to the ground. Gustuvf is now in Fernandez's guard. Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernandez wants to stand but Gustuvf is controlling the position. #T4# Gustuvf looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Fernandez has an active guard here but Gustuvf has managed to pass into half guard.
Fernandez tries to roll over but Gustuvf keeps him under control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Fernandez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alex Gustuvf's cut. That's time! Fernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Fernandez fails with the takedown. Fernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez wants it to stay on the feet. Fernandez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gustuvf. Fernandez fails in his attempt to clinch. Fernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustuvf but Gustuvf pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gustuvf fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fernandez stuns Gustuvf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1# Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD# Fernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Gustuvf throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Gustuvf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fernandez lands a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Gustuvf gets tackled into the cage by Fernandez. Fernandez maintains the clinch. Gustuvf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Emilio Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gustuvf.#T2# Fernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gustuvf after a bit of a struggle. Gustuvf is looking to take this one to the mat. Fernandez wants to break free but Gustuvf has control.
Gustuvf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustuvf is breathing heavily. Fernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Gustuvf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fernandez uses from the top position. Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustuvf is keeping the position for now. Gustuvf looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustuvf, not yet. Fernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3# Gustuvf keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully. Gustuvf working a defensive guard here.
Fernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Gustuvf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustuvf's guard. #REVR# Fernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# Fernandez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gustuvf is proving hard to escape from. Alex Gustuvf has got the better of the ground game so far. Fernandez looking to pass the guard. Fernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gustuvf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Gustuvf defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Gustuvf will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Alex Gustuvf'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. #R3# Fernandez scores with a shot to the body.
Fernandez tries to clinch up but Gustuvf circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Gustuvf closes the distance and clinches. Fernandez trying to stall but Gustuvf improves his position.
Fernandez slowing the pace effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gustuvf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gustuvf has Fernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Fernandez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2# Gustuvf has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fernandez is trying to keep an underhook but Gustuvf manages to get the takedown into half guard. Gustuvf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Fernandez is looking for a sweep. Gustuvf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fernandez is trying to maintain the position but Gustuvf is very close to passing his half guard. Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Gustuvf has control of the leg. Fernandez tries to kick Gustuvf off but Gustuvf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Fernandez is trying to control but can't.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Emilio Fernandez is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gustuvf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Emilio Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gustuvf. Fernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fernandez throws a right and a left that both miss. A nice combination there by Fernandez.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustuvf moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gustuvf tries to counter by closing the distance. Gustuvf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2# Gustuvf rushes Fernandez and presses him up against the cage.#T3# Fernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustuvf avoids it. Gustuvf jumps guard but Fernandez stands there with Gustuvf around his waist. Gustuvf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustuvf. Gustuvf is looking to take this one to the mat. Fernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustuvf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gustuvf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fernandez's head.#T4# Fernandez works over Gustuvf's head and body with a nice combination. Gustuvf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gustuvf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gustuvf throws a push kick but Fernandez slaps the foot to one side. Fernandez appears to be looking for a big counter. Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Fernandez throws a series of strikes that have Gustuvf backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Gustuvf or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandez, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight! Emilio Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Fernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Fernandez!
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