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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Final 4
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Fernandes moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
Koistinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernandes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes tries to score with a low kick but Koistinen moves his leg out of the way.
Fernandes throws a head kick but Koistinen moves out of range.
#CL#
Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
Fernandes lands an elbow inside that Koistinen shrugs off.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike from Koistinen.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it misses.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Fernandes fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a nice elbow.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen avoids the elbow strike from Fernandes, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koistinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koistinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike.
Koistinen lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
Fernandes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fernandes looks winded!
A hook to the body from Fernandes.
Fernandes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandes lands a damaging elbow.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Fernandes blocks it.
Fernandes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen dodges an elbow strike from Fernandes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandes lands an elbow just above Koistinen 's eye. #BC2#
Fernandes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Good exchange - Koistinen coming out on top.
Fernandes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koistinen.
Fernandes misses with a hook.
Koistinen throws a big counter combination but Fernandes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Koistinen catches Fernandes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koistinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koistinen misses with a left hand
and Fernandes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koistinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koistinen lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Fernandes closes the distance and clinches.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Fernandes blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen lands with a left to the head.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Fernandes blocks with his arms.
Koistinen takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Fernandes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Koistinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fernandes walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Fernandes is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 8
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Adefemi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Fernandes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adefemi misses with a body kick.
Fernandes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adefemi doesn't seem bothered though.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.
Fernandes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adefemi's hands.
Steven Adefemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adefemi moves away.
The fighters circling - Adefemi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernandes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adefemi misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Fernandes misses its intended target.
Adefemi lands with a right hand.
Adefemi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adefemi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernandes! But no joy.
Adefemi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fernandes misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Adefemi lands but Fernandes takes it in his stride.
Adefemi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Adefemi as he connects with a hook.
Adefemi misses with a low kick.
Adefemi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adefemi lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nice cross by Adefemi.
Adefemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernandes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adefemi ducks under a wild hook from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Fernandes has Adefemi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fernandes lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fernandes lands an elbow that stopped Adefemi in his tracks for a moment.
Adefemi tries to throw a body punch but Fernandes avoids it by throwing Adefemi back against the ropes.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow.
Fernandes misses with a knee to the head.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fernandes.
Fernandes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Adefemi misses with the head strike.
Adefemi blocks an elbow strike.
Fernandes can't find room to land a body shot as Adefemi controls the action.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adefemis head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Adefemi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernandes controls his hands.
#T2#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
Adefemi takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adefemi.
Fernandes blocks a head kick by Adefemi.
Fernandes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adefemi throwing a counter right hand but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Fernandes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adefemi throws a lazy body kick
and Fernandes counters with a straight right hand.
Adefemi tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adefemi slips a straight right by Fernandes.
Adefemi lands a slapping body shot.
Fernandes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adefemi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandes is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adefemi.
Adefemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adefemi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adefemi throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandes moves out of range easily.
Adefemi throws a jab when Fernandes was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Fernandes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fernandes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adefemi throws a push kick but Fernandes slaps the foot to one side.
Adefemi feints a jab promting Fernandes to slip. Adefemi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fernandes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adefemi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandes was well out of range. Poor timing from Adefemi.
Adefemi misses with the body kick
and Fernandes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernandes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but Adefemi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Fernandes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adefemi doesn't seem phased though.
Fernandes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adefemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adefemi swings for the body but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandes scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Adefemi as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adefemi keeps the fight on the outside.
Adefemi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adefemi.
Adefemi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandes tries to clinch up but Adefemi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch but Adefemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adefemis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Adefemi checks a low kick from Fernandes.
Fernandes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fernandes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adefemi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adefemi just misses with a punch to the body.
Adefemi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adefemi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adefemi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fernandes throws a body punch but Adefemi moves out of range.
Adefemi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Adefemi tries to keep at a distance but Fernandes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adefemi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Fernandes on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adefemi dodges an elbow strike from Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
Fernandes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fernandes lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Adefemi has been cut.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Fernandes leaning against his opponent.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adefemi misses with a punch to the body.
Adefemi wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandes won't allow it.
A short right from Adefemi on the inside.
Adefemi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adefemi cracks Fernandes with a nice body shot.
Adefemi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Adefemi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fernandes pushes off an throws an elbow but Adefemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Adefemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandes.#BC#
Adefemi breaks the clinch.
Adefemi misses with a head kick.
Fernandes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adefemi.
Adefemi throws a leg kick but Fernandes checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernandes! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adefemi misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adefemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernandes misses with a wild body shot.
Adefemi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riccardo Fernandes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven Adefemi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adefemi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fernandes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steven Adefemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Adefemi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fernandes doesn't seem phased though.
Adefemi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adefemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes moves in looking to clinch but Adefemi pushes him off.
Adefemi throws a wild body kick that Fernandes sees coming a mile off.
Adefemi cracks a nice hook into Fernandes's ribs.
Jab by Fernandes.#CL2#
Fernandes rushes Adefemi and presses him up against the ropes.
Adefemi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riccardo Fernandes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Adefemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fernandes closes the distance and clinches.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
Adefemi is trying to push Fernandes away but Fernandes has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Adefemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adefemi misses with a two punch combination.
Fernandes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fernandes lands a jab.
Fernandes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Fernandes.
Adefemi defending well as Fernandes loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Adefemi misses the target.
Fernandes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adefemi moves away.
Adefemi looks to land a combination but Fernandes avoids it well.
Adefemi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Fernandes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adefemi jabs Fernandes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adefemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Riccardo Fernandes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adefemi slips under a jab from Fernandes.
Fernandes lands a really nice looking cross but Adefemi seems unphased.
Fernandes throws a series of punches but Adefemi moves out of range.
Fernandes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adefemi checks it well.
Fernandes throws out a leg kick but Adefemi moves out of range and Fernandes only half commits.
Fernandes blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Adefemi.
Adefemi wants to slow Fernandes down by chopping away at his legs.
Adefemi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandes looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Adefemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fernandes misses with a straight left.
Adefemi throws a body punch but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adefemi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernandes.
Adefemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Adefemi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fernandes loads up on a big right hand but Adefemi slips the punch.
Adefemi throws a leg kick
and Fernandes counters with a straight right hand.
Adefemi throws a series of punches but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adefemi. Adefemi obviously looking to wear him down.
Adefemi misses with a wild combination.
Adefemi misses with a low kick as Fernandes jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adefemi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandes lands a high kick!
Steven Adefemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adefemi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fernandes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riccardo Fernandes.
I've got Fernandes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Riccardo Fernandes!
A relieved looking Riccardo Fernandes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River misses the body punch #CL2#
and Fernandes moves into the clinch.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fernandes throws an elbow that misses.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie River has been cut.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
Fernandes pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fernandes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from River.
A short right from River on the inside.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from River.
River pushes Fernandes back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Fernandes leaning against his opponent.
Fernandes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through River's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
Fernandes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from River.
#BC2#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernandes.
River throws a hook but Fernandes avoids it easily.
River throws a push kick but Fernandes slaps the foot to one side.
Fernandes is looking to clinch.
Fernandes cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
A swing and a miss from River.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River feints and then cracks Fernandes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fernandes down.
Fernandes throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from River tenderised Fernandes's leg. Fernandes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernandes ducks under a wild hook from River.
River swings for the body but Fernandes moves out of range.
River jabs at Fernandes's body.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandes tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
Fernandes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fernandes momentarily.
#T2#
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernandes.#CL2#
Fernandes moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River blocks the elbow strike.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River dodges an elbow strike from Fernandes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
Fernandes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernandes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernandes's elbow.
River blocks the elbow strike.
River pushes Fernandes back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Fernandes controls the action.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernandes uses good head movement to avoid it.
River digs a right hand underneath Fernandes's ribcage. Fernandes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie River'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.#R2#
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River wants to land a leg kick but Fernandes is out of range.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fernandes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Fernandes counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernandes is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernandes.
Fernandes throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fernandes throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a body kick that stops Fernandes in his tracks momentarily.
Fernandes slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Fernandes throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandes throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River defending well as Fernandes loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Fernandes avoids the body shot from River.
Fernandes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fernandes tries to clinch up
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fernandes throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
River is looking to wear down Fernandes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fernandes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandes scrambles back to his feet.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Charlie River is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fernandes.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandes.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River looks to land a body kick but Fernandes moved away.
River throws a looping overhand right but Fernandes ducks down to avoid it.
River looks to land a right hand but Fernandes moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Fernandes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Fernandes clinches up with River and pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
A short uppercut from River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from River.
Fernandes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River dodges an elbow strike from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws an elbow that misses.
Fernandes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Fernandes swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River tries to throw a body punch but Fernandes avoids it by throwing River back against the ropes.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
River misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Fernandes breaks the clinch.
River misses with a body kick.
River looks for the body kick but Fernandes saw that one coming.
Fernandes keeps River at a distance using the push kick.
Fernandes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River misses the shot to the body.
River misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riccardo Fernandes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
River scores with a jab to the head.
Fernandes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a hook to the side of Fernandes's head but Fernandes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River lands with a nice body kick.
River with the inside leg kick.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River takes a swing at Fernandes's ribcage but misses.
Fernandes tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River moves forwards but Fernandes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandes loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandes throws out the jab.
As Fernandes looks to move away, River throws a big counter combo but Fernandes just gets out of the way.#T1##CL2#
Fernandes drives through and clinches with River against the ropes.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it misses.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandes has double underhooks.
Fernandes lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernandes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fernandes as River tries to tie him up.
Fernandes blocks a body shot from River.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernandes controls his hands.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River tries to work over Fernandes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
River presses Fernandes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riccardo Fernandes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River blocks an elbow strike from Fernandes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands a nice uppercut.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
River manages to break the clinch.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like River was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fernandes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Fernandes clinches with his opponent.
River blocks an elbow strike from Fernandes.
River dodges an elbow strike from Fernandes.
River blocks the elbow strike.
Fernandes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
River tries to circle away but Fernandes has him pinned against the ropes.
River takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Charlie River's cut is getting worse.
Fernandes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
River blocks the elbow strike.
River misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riccardo Fernandes.
I think Fernandes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riccardo Fernandes!
A relieved looking Riccardo Fernandes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 5 A
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fernandes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taurus is looking to counter punch.
Taurus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernandes counters with a one-two to the body.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses.
Fernandes with the inside leg kick.
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
Fernandes slips under a jab from Taurus.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range. #CL2#
Fernandes clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Fernandes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernandes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Taurus tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandes avoids the damage to the body.
Taurus scores with a shoulder strike.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Fernandes tries to clinch there but Taurus circles away.
Jab from Fernandes.
Fernandes stuns Taurus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taurus is looking to land body kicks.
Fernandes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Fernandes closes the distance and pushes Taurus back into the ropes.
Fernandes throws an elbow that misses.
Taurus avoids the elbow strike from Fernandes, against the ropes.
Taurus takes an elbow to the temple.
Fernandes avoiding damage as Taurus throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taurus's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes. #BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but Fernandes slips the punch.
Fernandes misses with a low kick.
Fernandes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus lands a two punch combo.
A left lands for Fernandes.#CUT2#Wesley Taurus's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Taurus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fernandes.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes misses with a straight right.
Fernandes tries to clinch there but Taurus circles away.
Fernandes doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Fernandes ducks down to avoid it.
Fernandes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taurus throws a head kick but Fernandes moves out of range.
Taurus looks for the body kick but Fernandes saw that one coming.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fernandes.
Taurus throws the left hand but Fernandes avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernandes misses with a low kick as Taurus jumps back.
Taurus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fernandes throws a leg kick
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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 Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taurus lands a head kick that sends Fernandes down! Fernandes is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Taurus is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Wesley Taurus!
During a confident post fight interview, Wesley Taurus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 4 A
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fernandes walks into a left hand.
Petard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petard throws out a loose jab but Fernandes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Luc Petard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fernandes is out of range and Petard settles back down.
Petard throws a front kick aimed at Fernandes's knee but Fernandes avoids it well.
Fernandes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petard swings for the body but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Fernandes.
Fernandes scores with a hook to the body. Petard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petard misses with a wild combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Petard!
A left lands for Petard.
Petard blocks a head kick by Fernandes.
#T1#
Petard looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandes is just out of range.
Petard walks into a left hand.
Petard throws a jab when Fernandes was well out of range.#CL2#
Fernandes clinches.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
Petard wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandes won't allow it.
Petard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernandes lands an elbow just above Petard 's eye. #BC#
Petard manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Petard misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fernandes.
Petard throws a solid leg kick but Fernandes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petard.#CL2#
Fernandes clinches up against the ropes.
Fernandes's coach down at Paris & Sons Training Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fernandes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Petard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fernandes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Fernandes forces Petard back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Fernandes pushes off an throws an elbow but Petard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC#
Petard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Petard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Petard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Fernandes drives through and clinches with Petard against the ropes.
Fernandes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Petard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernandes has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Petard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Petard.
Petard missing with a left hand there. Fernandes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernandes thinks about the counter body kick.
Petard tries to land a front kick but Fernandes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fernandes is looking to land body kicks.
Fernandes ducks under a wild hook from Petard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes walks into a straight right hand from Petard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fernandes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fernandes.
Fernandes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riccardo Fernandes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petard lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernandes's head.
Petard misses with a combination
and Fernandes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petard's knee momentarily.
Petard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fernandes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fernandes in his tracks.
Petard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Jean Luc Petard has been cut.
Petard throws a body kick that misses.
Petard loads up on a big right hand but Fernandes slips the punch.
Petard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petard misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Petard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petard throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and as Petard resets, Fernandes pounces with a savage head kick that drops Petard to the mat! Petard looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
Petard misses with a leg kick.
Petard blocks a head kick by Fernandes.
Fernandes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Fernandes throws a wild body kick that Petard sees coming a mile off.
Fernandes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left lands for Fernandes.
Petard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom! Fernandes lands a massive head kick that sends Petard crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Fernandes is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Riccardo Fernandes!
A very excited looking Riccardo Fernandes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jean Luc Petard had this to say: 'Hoisted by my own petard!'. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 3 B
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes connects with a leg kick.
Fernandes misses with a straight left.
River throws a leg kick which misses Fernandes's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernandes tries to avoid it.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River misses with a hook. Fernandes ducked under it nicely.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fernandes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fernandes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Fernandes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Fernandes counters by clinching up.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandes.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie River has been cut.
Fernandes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fernandes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fernandes lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
River is trying to push Fernandes away but Fernandes has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Fernandes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Fernandes drives through and clinches with River against the ropes.
Fernandes pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernandes controls his hands.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River working aggressively here.
River is working Fernandes over against the ropes.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Fernandes blocks a body shot from River.
Fernandes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River tries to throw a body punch but Fernandes avoids it by throwing River back against the ropes.
Fernandes is struggling to control the position.
River is trying to break the clinch but Fernandes is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River tries to break free but Fernandes pushes him back against the ropes.
Fernandes prevents a body shot from River.
River takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
River blocks the elbow strike.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fernandes prevents a body shot from River.
River lands with a left to the head.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Fernandes controls the action.
Fernandes blocking some punches.
Fernandes prevents a body shot from River.
A shot in the inside from River.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernandes lands an elbow inside.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River tries to work over Fernandes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riccardo Fernandes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernandes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fernandes blocks a jab.
Fernandes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
River throws a looping overhand right but Fernandes ducks down to avoid it.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Fernandes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fernandes avoids the body shot from River.
Fernandes connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River staying out of range there.
River misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River avoids the body shot from Fernandes.
Crunch! Fernandes slams his shin into River's torso.
Fernandes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fernandes throws a sloppy head kick
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Fernandes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Fernandes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#Charlie River's cut is getting worse.
Fernandes slips under a jab from River.
Fernandes falls off balance throwing a combination
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandes cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riccardo Fernandes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fernandes!
Fernandes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandes catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fernandes lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by River.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River jabs Fernandes right on the nose. Fernandes blinks but takes it well.
Fernandes misses the shot to the body.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
River lands a right hook to the body.
Fernandes thuds his shin into the meat of River's side.
Fernandes connects with the punch.
River throws out a loose jab but Fernandes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernandes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
River blocks the body kick.
Fernandes throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#Charlie River's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fernandes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fernandes misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
Fernandes throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Fernandes throws a leg kick
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fernandes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Fernandes misses with a right hand
letting River counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River needs to keep his hands up - Fernandes had a free shot at his head there.
Fernandes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fernandes lands a jab.
Fernandes tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Fernandes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Fernandes lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandes is just out of range.
Fernandes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River moves out of range as Fernandes strikes.
Fernandes tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Fernandes misses
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws a shot from downtown. Fernandes moves away and avoids it.
Fernandes slips under a jab from River.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River tried to counter with a leg kick but Fernandes avoided it.
Fernandes with the inside leg kick.
Fernandes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a leg kick but Fernandes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River connects with a body shot.
Fernandes throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. River catches Fernandes right on the button with a cross.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernandes counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Fernandes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernandes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River misses the shot to the body.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
River backing away here, and Fernandes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
River appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
River misses with a straight right.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandes.
River misses with an uppercut. Fernandes saw that one coming.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River misses with a body shot
and Fernandes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernandes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fernandes avoids the body shot from River.
Fernandes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandes moves away.
River scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River cracks Fernandes with a right hand to the side of the head.
River misses with a leg kick
and Fernandes counters with a straight right hand.
Fernandes scores with a kick to the body.
Fernandes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fernandes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
Fernandes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River misses the shot to the body.
Fernandes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River'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.#R4#
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Fernandes counters with a straight right hand.
Fernandes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandes slips under a jab.
Fernandes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from River.
Nice cross by Fernandes.
Fernandes throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
Fernandes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River throws a big counter combination but Fernandes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fernandes misses with a straight right.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandes slips a jab from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandes misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Fernandes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
Fernandes takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernandes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernandes throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
Fernandes scores with a jab to the head.
Fernandes needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River misses with a low kick as Fernandes jumps back.
River throws a hook to the side of Fernandes's head but Fernandes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernandes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fernandes misses with a head kick.
River lands with a good body shot.
River missing with a left hand there. Fernandes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernandes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Fernandes avoids the body shot from River.
River with a nice cross.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
River throws a lazy right hand but Fernandes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from River misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Fernandes does a little dance to reset his feet.
River looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernandes slips under a jab from River.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernandes.
Fernandes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River throws a low kick, looking for Fernandes's leg but Fernandes calmly moves out of range.
River scores with a nice strike.
Fernandes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernandes counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandes moves away.
Fernandes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses.
River throws a big counter combination but Fernandes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
River connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River had his way with Riccardo Fernandes in that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Fernandes is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fernandes.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fernandes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
River misses with a body shot
and Fernandes counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernandes, as that shot connected.
River moves away from the strike by Fernandes.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Fernandes tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by River.
Fernandes takes one to the side of the head.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandes throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Fernandes clinches up against the ropes.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fernandes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through River's defenses.
River blocks an uppercut.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
Fernandes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Fernandes lands an elbow that stopped River in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Jeez, Charlie River's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fernandes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fernandes struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Fernandes lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie River's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Riccardo Fernandes!
A very excited looking Riccardo Fernandes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
1-quest for limits
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manxu.
Fernandes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fernandes lands with a nice body kick.
Manxu swings widly with a right hand
and Fernandes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've been told by Fernandes's head coaches at Paris & Sons Training Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernandes misses with a head kick.
Manxu lunges at Fernandes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernandes's hand.
Manxu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fernandes takes one on the button.
Fernandes fakes the leg kick and cracks Manxu in the body.
Fernandes moves away from the strike by Manxu.
Manxu misses with a double jab.
Fu Manxu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manxu throws a right hand that misses
and Fernandes counters with a low kick, right behind Manxu 's knee.
Fernandes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manxu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manxu misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Fernandes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fernandes.
Nice body kick there by Fernandes.
Manxu lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernandes's head.
Manxu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Fu Manxu has been cut.
Manxu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
Manxu misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Fernandes.
Manxu misses with the combination.
Fernandes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Manxu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernandes counters with a nice uppercut.
Manxu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fernandes slips a straight right by Manxu.
Fernandes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manxu will feel that in the morning.
Manxu looks winded!
Fernandes throws out a powerful jab.
Manxu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernandes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manxu throws a right hand that Fernandes ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandes also avoids with ease.#CL#
Fernandes rushes Manxu and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes stalling in the clinch.
Fernandes has Manxu pushed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Fernandes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fernandes just leaning against Manxu, taking a breather.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fernandes.
Manxu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernandes has Manxu pushed against the cage.
Fernandes stops a takedown attempt from Manxu.
Manxu looking to slow down the pace here.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manxu avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manxu's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
Manxu blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Fernandes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fu Manxu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manxu misses with a combination
and Fernandes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fernandes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manxu. That did some damage!
Fernandes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manxu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manxu blocks a head kick by Fernandes.
Manxu looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fernandes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manxu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernandes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Manxu looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range. #CL#
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Manxu is stalling here.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fernandes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Fernandes breaks the clinch.
Manxu throws a series of punches but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fernandes moves away from the strike by Manxu.
Riccardo Fernandes is winning the standup battle so far.
Manxu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernandes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernandes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manxu misses with a looping right.
Manxu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandes lands a nice looking body kick.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manxu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manxu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manxu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fernandes can pounce on him.
Manxu slips a jab from Fernandes.
Manxu wants to counter the offense by Fernandes and move into the clinch position.
Fernandes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manxu misses with a hook. Fernandes ducked under it nicely.
Manxu misses with a looping left.
Manxu thuds a left hand into Fernandes's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manxu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernandes slips under a jab from Manxu.
Fernandes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manxu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manxu misses with a hook. Fernandes ducked under it nicely.
Fernandes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manxu checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Manxu misses its intended target.
Manxu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manxu cracks Fernandes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fernandes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manxu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manxu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernandes throwing a counter right hand but Manxu manages to avoid it.
Manxu looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range.
Manxu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernandes counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes lands with a cross.
Manxu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Manxu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fernandes scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Riccardo Fernandes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fu Manxu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fernandes lands with a nice body kick.
Fernandes slips under a jab from Manxu.
Manxu lands a lovely overhand right.
Manxu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Manxu misses with a straight left.
Manxu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Manxu slips a straight right by Fernandes.
Fernandes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manxu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fernandes.
Manxu blocks a leg kick.
Fernandes is looking to slow Manxu down with leg kicks.
Fernandes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but Manxu moved away.
And Manxu tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernandes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manxu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manxu misses with a left hand
and Fernandes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manxu really felt that one!
Manxu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandes.
Fernandes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice combination there by Manxu.
Fernandes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manxu can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Fernandes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manxu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Manxu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manxu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernandes. Fernandes obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Fernandes misses. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manxu tries to keep at a distance but Fernandes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fernandes effectively controlling the action here.
Manxu is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandes has double underhooks.
Riccardo Fernandes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fernandes as Manxu tries to tie him up.
Manxu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manxu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manxu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Manxu blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Fernandes.
Manxu jumps guard but Fernandes stands there with Manxu around his waist. Manxu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Fernandes to work.
Manxu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manxu is trying to push Fernandes away but Fernandes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
Fernandes lands an elbow just above Manxu 's eye. #BC#
Fernandes breaks from the clinch.
Fernandes slips a jab from Manxu.
Fu Manxu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandes throws a sloppy head kick and Manxu moves out of range easily.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riccardo Fernandes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fernandes 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riccardo Fernandes!
During a confident post fight interview, Riccardo Fernandes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LK1-I-daddy's little monster
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandes throws a head kick but Rush moves out of range.
Fernandes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Rush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Fernandes closes the distance and pushes Rush back into the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes. #CUT#It looks like Zack Rush has been cut.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rush tries a body shot but Fernandes blocks it.
#T1#
Rush avoids the elbow strike from Fernandes, against the ropes.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fernandes stalling against the ropes.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fernandes controlling the action here for a moment.
Rush blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
Come on Fernandes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Rush takes an elbow to the temple.
Fernandes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernandes throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Fernandes lands an elbow inside that Rush shrugs off.
Rush avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandes.
Rush tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandes avoids the damage to the body.
Fernandes leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Rush does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes jabs Rush right on the nose. Rush blinks but takes it well.
Fernandes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fernandes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rush avoids it.
Rush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernandes counters with a thumping low kick.
Fernandes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rush fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Fernandes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zack Rush's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fernandes swats away the attempt to clinch by Rush.
Rush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandes throws a front kick that sends Rush stumbling back into the ropes.
Fernandes misses with a kick to the body.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Rush tries to keep at a distance but Fernandes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
Riccardo Fernandes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by Rush. #BC#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rush drives through and clinches with Fernandes against the ropes.
#T1#
Fernandes pushes off an throws an elbow but Rush leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes swats away the attempt to clinch by Rush.
Fernandes checks the leg kick.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rush stalks Fernandes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandes's face. Fernandes staggers backwards, shaken.
Rush tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rush thuds a left hand into Fernandes's body.
A jab lands there for Fernandes.
Rush scores with a shot to the body.
Rush moves out of range of the body kick from Fernandes.
Nice shot by Fernandes.
Fernandes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Fernandes looks to land a body kick but Rush moved away.
As Fernandes backs off Rush throws a huge counter combo but Fernandes manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandes tries to land a front kick but Rush steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Rush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rush moves in looking to clinch but Fernandes pushes him off.
Fernandes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rush will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Rush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Rush tries to keep at a distance but Fernandes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rush lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rush misses with some punches.
Fernandes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rush's defenses.
Fernandes is looking to control Rush's arms but Rush gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fernandes has his back to the ropes.
Rush takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernandes.
Rush looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandes is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Fernandes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zack Rush's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fernandes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riccardo Fernandes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rush's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fernandes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rush scrambles back to his feet.
Rush tries to clinch but Fernandes is having none of it.
Rush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rush just manages to avoid it.
Riccardo Fernandes is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernandes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zack Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Rush misses its intended target.
Fernandes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rush counters with a left and a right that stings Fernandes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rush misses the jab.
Rush misses with a two punch combination.
Fernandes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Rush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rush.
Fernandes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?#CL#
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Rush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Rush misses with a punch on the inside.
Rush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rush blocking some punches.
Rush avoids the elbow strike from Fernandes, against the ropes.
Rush throws an elbow that misses.
Rush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Fernandes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandes misses with a wild body shot.
Rush is looking to chop away at Fernandes's legs. #T2#
Rush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rush tries to clinch up.
Fernandes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fernandes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Rush instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Fernandes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rush lands a good knee to the midsection. Fernandes won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Rush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fernandes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zack Rush.
Well Fernandes 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Riccardo Fernandes!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Riccardo Fernandes!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Riccardo Fernandes!
Riccardo Fernandes wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Riccardo Fernandes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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