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Event:
WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Del Gaiso tries to clinch there but Fernandes circles away.
Del Gaiso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Del Gaiso blocks a head kick by Fernandes.
A big left from Del Gaiso misses. #TD#
Del Gaiso drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Del Gaiso is trying to get an arm triangle but Fernandes is defending well.
Del Gaiso working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Del Gaiso crashes against the mat.
Del Gaiso lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Gaiso tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fernandes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Gaiso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Del Gaiso tries to roll over but Fernandes keeps him under control.#T1#
Fernandes wants to control but Del Gaiso is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Fernandes is working for a kimura but Del Gaiso is defending it quite comfortably.
Del Gaiso is looking for a sweep. Fernandes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fernandes trying to control from Del Gaiso's half guard. Del Gaiso has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fernandes stopping the sweep attempt from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso keeping moving, preventing Fernandes from controlling successfully.
Fernandes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fernandes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Del Gaiso wants to stand but Fernandes is controlling the position. #T3#
Del Gaiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Gaiso, not yet. #SU2#
Fernandes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Del Gaiso, up you get!
Fernandes throws a body punch but Del Gaiso moves out of range.
Del Gaiso fails with a takedown attempt.
Frederico Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Del Gaiso clinches with his opponent.
Del Gaiso goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fernandes prevents it.
Del Gaiso throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Fernandes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Del Gaiso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fernandes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Gaiso is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Del Gaiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Del Gaiso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernandes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernandes is trying to push Del Gaiso away but Del Gaiso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Del Gaiso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Del Gaiso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Del Gaiso fails to land.
Del Gaiso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Gaiso blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Gaiso blocks an elbow strike.
Del Gaiso throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernandes.
Del Gaiso goes for a takedown attempt but Fernandes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandes ducks under a wild hook from Del Gaiso.#CL#
Del Gaiso has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fernandes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fernandes is trying to force a seperation but Del Gaiso has the dominant position.
Fernandes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Del Gaiso is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Del Gaiso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Fernandes.
Del Gaiso seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick lands for Fernandes.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch there but Fernandes circles away.
Fernandes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Del Gaiso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandes looks to land a combination but Del Gaiso avoids it well.
Del Gaiso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Gaiso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab by Fernandes.
Del Gaiso blocks the body kick.
Fernandes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Del Gaiso.
Frederico Fernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Gaiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frederico Fernandes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Gaiso wants to clinch up but Fernandes keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Gaiso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Del Gaiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandes lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Del Gaiso tries to clinch up.
Fernandes throws a sloppy head kick and Del Gaiso moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Gaiso misses the target.
Del Gaiso moves in looking to clinch but Fernandes pushes him off.
Fernandes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Fernandes coming out on top.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Del Gaiso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Del Gaiso wants to take the fight to the mat but Fernandes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso lands a right hand.
Del Gaiso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Gaiso misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fernandes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Del Gaiso is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Gaiso.
Fernandes lands with a cross. #CL#
Del Gaiso instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Gaiso avoids the head kick by Fernandes.
Fernandes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Gaiso lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernandes's head.
Frederico Fernandes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Del Gaiso instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Del Gaiso's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fernandes blocks an uppercut.
Fernandes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernandes working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Fernandes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Fernandes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Gaiso.
Fernandes with a hook.
Del Gaiso tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Gaiso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fernandes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Gaiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Del Gaiso instigates a clinch.
Del Gaiso throws a head punch that misses.
Del Gaiso misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Del Gaiso has Fernandes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Del Gaiso pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fernandes tumbling to the mat - Del Gaiso dives into Fernandes's guard.
Del Gaiso is standing up over Fernandes. Fernandes looks to escape but Del Gaiso dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandes is looking to regain half guard here but Del Gaiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fernandes keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Del Gaiso swings around for an armbar but Fernandes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Del Gaiso's guard.
Fernandes wants to stand and escape but instead Del Gaiso has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Fernandes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandes controls Del Gaiso momentarily but Del Gaiso frees himself.
Del Gaiso stands up over Fernandes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Del Gaiso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederico Fernandes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Fernandes misses with a few strikes there.
Del Gaiso moves out of range of the leg kick from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but Del Gaiso checks it.
Del Gaiso throwing a counter right hand but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Del Gaiso throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernandes.
Del Gaiso wants to clinch.
Fernandes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Del Gaiso shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandes tries to sprawl out of it but Del Gaiso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernandes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Gaiso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandes unleashes a big counter combination but Del Gaiso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Del Gaiso throws a big shot that misses.
Fernandes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Del Gaiso wants to clinch.
Del Gaiso tries to clinch up.#TD#
Del Gaiso looking to score a takedown here. Fernandes is defending well but Del Gaiso drives through and ends up in Fernandes's guard.
Del Gaiso postures up.
Del Gaiso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandes controlling Del Gaiso's posture.
Fernandes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Del Gaiso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Gaiso is one step ahead there. #T2#
Fernandes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernandes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Gaiso is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernandes has wrist control.
Del Gaiso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Gaiso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Del Gaiso preventing the sweep.
Del Gaiso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernandes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Gaiso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Gaiso wants to pass the guard but Fernandes is keeping the position.#T3#
Del Gaiso throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Gaiso throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Gaiso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Gaiso is pushing down on Fernandes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fernandes is fighting to maintain full guard but Del Gaiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Del Gaiso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Del Gaiso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Del Gaiso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Del Gaiso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fernandes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Gaiso.
Fernandes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Fernandes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Gaiso postures up in Fernandes's guard and throws a big left but Fernandes blocks it.
Fernandes wants to sweep here but Del Gaiso controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Del Gaiso drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fernandes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Del Gaiso has Fernandes in his guard.#REVB#
Del Gaiso wants to stand up but Fernandes is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Del Gaiso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Gaiso 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Del Gaiso!
Romeo Del Gaiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Frederico Fernandes had this to say: 'The judges stole my victory'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 51: Rader vs Riker
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick by Colemadina misses
and Fernandes counters with a leg kick.
Fernandes throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernandes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frederico Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Colemadina counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fernandes! #SUB2#
Colemadina working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Colemadina takes a little break here. Fernandes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Colemadina sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fernandes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Colemadina is working to tighten his grip on Fernandes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fernandes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Colemadina is really squeezing tight and eventually Fernandes passes out! Colemadina breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Funky Colemadina!
A determined Funky Colemadina didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Frederico Fernandes spoke after the fight, saying 'The judges stole my victory'. |
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Event:
WCF 65:Goncalves vs Ji Woo
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Kenway Jr coming out on top.
Fernandes's coach down at Aloha MMA 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.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kenway Jr looking to score a takedown here. Fernandes is defending well but Kenway Jr drives through and ends up in Fernandes's guard.
Fernandes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernandes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenway Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Fernandes's brow.
Kenway Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Fernandes's brow.
Kenway Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernandes wants to sweep here but Kenway Jr controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kenway Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernandes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Kenway Jr cracks Fernandes with a solid left hand.
Kenway Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandes is keeping the position for now.
Kenway Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kenway Jr postures up in Fernandes's guard and throws a big left but Fernandes blocks it.
Kenway Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kenway Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Kenway Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kenway Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kenway Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandes is keeping the position for now.
Kenway Jr throwing strikes from guard but Fernandes blocks nicely.
Kenway Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenway Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandes is retaining full guard.
Kenway Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenway Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Fernandes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenway Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenway Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Kenway Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kenway Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Fernandes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fernandes trying to control the position.
Kenway Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenway Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fernandes's head.
Kenway Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kenway Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenway Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenway Jr 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.
Kenway Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Kenway Jr lands a couple of digs.
Fernandes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kenway Jr dives into side control.
Fernandes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kenway Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kenway Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kenway Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kenway Jr scoring with punches from side control.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandes taking a bit of punishment here - Kenway Jr scoring with strikes.
Kenway Jr trying to control the action but Fernandes is working from the bottom.
Kenway Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kenway Jr lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kenway Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kenway Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandes is looking to clinch but Kenway Jr is avoiding it.
Fernandes throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kenway Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenway Jr.
Kenway Jr goes for a double leg but Fernandes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fernandes continues to drive forward.
Fernandes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes can't break the clinch.
Kenway Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Kenway Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandes has had enough of the clinch but Kenway Jr keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Kenway Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Kenway Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kenway Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandes can do to turn this around?
Fernandes is being controlled here.
Kenway Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Kenway Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kenway Jr cracks Fernandes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kenway Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Kenway Jr has an Americana. Fernandes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kenway Jr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kenway Jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charles Kenway Jr!
Charles Kenway Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Frederico Fernandes was interviewed post fight and said 'The judges stole my victory'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Mensah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mensah is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Fernandes forces Mensah back against the cage and clinches.
Mensah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mensah.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Fernandes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandes wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mensah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mensah wants it to stay on the feet.
And Mensah tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernandes pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Fernandes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mensah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fernandes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandes tries to clinch up but Mensah circles away and keeps his distance.
Mensah with the counter takedown but Fernandes avoids it easily.
Fernandes with the inside leg kick.
Fernandes connects with a leg kick.
Mensah swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandes.
Mensah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fernandes misses with a head kick.
Mensah is looking for the big counter here.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mensah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernandes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mensah thinks about the counter body kick.
Fernandes wants to clinch but Mensah slips to the side
and Mensah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fernandes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernandes looks for a takedown but Mensah sprawls well.
Mensah feints a counter leg kick.
Fernandes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mensah counters with a series of strikes. Fernandes will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mensah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Fernandes tries to clinch but Mensah moves out of range.
Mensah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fernandes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.#CL#
Fernandes gets a clinch.
Mensah wants a takedown.
Frederico Fernandes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bakary Mensah.
Mensah prevents a body shot from Fernandes.
Mensah is working for takedown but Fernandes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mensah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fernandes working hard to break the clinch.
Fernandes lands an uppercut.
Fernandes digs a right hand into Mensah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mensah's gas tank.
Fernandes taking a breather. #BC#
Fernandes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Fernandes misses with a body kick. #CL#
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Mensah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fernandes after a bit of a struggle.
Mensah blocks the elbow strike.
Fernandes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fernandes misses with a body punch.
Fernandes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mensah is working for takedown but Fernandes is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mensah is defending well for now.
Fernandes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fernandes wants to get back to striking at distance but Mensah won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederico Fernandes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Fernandes as he connects with a hook.
Fernandes throws a lazy head kick
and Mensah counters with a two punch combo.
Frederico Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Fernandes.
Mensah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fernandes tries to clinch but Mensah moves out of range.
Fernandes moves in looking to clinch but Mensah pushes him off.
Mensah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mensah with the counter takedown but Fernandes avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes moves in looking to clinch but Mensah pushes him off.
Mensah feints the counter takedown.
Fernandes throws a big shot that misses.
Mensah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernandes throws a right and a left that Mensah avoids nicely.
Mensah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Fernandes doesn't manage to clinch there - Mensah circles away.
As Fernandes backs off Mensah throws a huge counter combo but Fernandes manages to avoid it all.
Mensah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mensah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Mensah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fernandes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mensah tries a quick counter leg kick but Fernandes is wise to it.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mensah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mensah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mensah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Fernandes. #T2#
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mensah as he jumps to the side.
Mensah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mensah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fernandes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mensah with the counter takedown but Fernandes avoids it easily.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.
As Fernandes backs off Mensah throws a huge counter combo but Fernandes manages to avoid it all.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mensah as he avoids it easily.
Mensah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fernandes defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederico Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mensah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mensah tries a quick counter leg kick but Fernandes is wise to it.
Fernandes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mensah counters with a three punch combo that has Fernandes backing up. Fernandes nods at Mensah to acknowledge the strikes.
Mensah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fernandes wants to clinch#TD2#
and Mensah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fernandes won't be happy with that. #T3#
Mensah controlling from side mount.
Mensah is continuing to stall.
Mensah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fernandes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mensah throws a strike aimed at the side of Fernandes's head but Fernandes avoids it well.
Fernandes is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Mensah.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bakary Mensah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Fernandes wants to clinch.
Mensah unleashes a big counter combination but Fernandes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernandes wants to clinch
and Fernandes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.
Mensah throws a counter combo.
Fernandes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mensah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fernandes defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes looks for the body kick but Mensah saw that one coming.
Mensah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mensah counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Mensah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Mensah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mensah throws a counter combo.#CL#
Fernandes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mensah, pushing him back against the cage.
Mensah avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandes.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
Mensah tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mensah tries for a takedown but Fernandes manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Fernandes.
Mensah looking for a takedown.
Frederico Fernandes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bakary Mensah.
Fernandes throws an elbow that misses.
Fernandes crunches a lovely knee into Mensah's ribcage.
Mensah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fernandes pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Fernandes manages to break the clinch.
Fernandes wants to clinch up but Mensah keeps it at a distance.
Mensah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fernandes is looking to clinch but Mensah is avoiding it.
Fernandes backing away here, and Mensah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fernandes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mensah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mensah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Fernandes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Fernandes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandes tries to land a knee to the head but Mensah blocks with his arms.
Mensah wants a takedown but no success here.
Mensah avoids the elbow strike from Fernandes, against the cage.
Fernandes stops a takedown attempt from Mensah.
Fernandes tries to work over Mensah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frederico Fernandes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mensah wants to take the fight to the mat but Fernandes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandes feints and then cracks Mensah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mensah down.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mensah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frederico Fernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mensah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Fernandes backs off Mensah throws a huge counter combo but Fernandes manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mensah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mensah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fernandes tries to clinch up but Mensah circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Fernandes instigates a clinch.
Fernandes lands a left hand.
Fernandes tries to stall but Mensah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mensah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mensah feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mensah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fernandes thinking.
Fernandes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mensah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederico Fernandes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fernandes 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederico Fernandes!
In his post fight interview, Frederico Fernandes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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