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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denis Cutesic Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis Cutesic Junior has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denis Cutesic Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Deeds!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds tries to sprawl but Cutesic Junior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deeds looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cutesic Junior working the head and body with strikes.
Cutesic Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deeds is trying to stand up here but Cutesic Junior is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deeds throws a looping overhand right but Cutesic Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Cutesic Junior seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Deeds misses.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior feints and as Deeds raises his hands in defense, Cutesic Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up.
Cutesic Junior is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cutesic Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cutesic Junior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cutesic Junior won't allow Deeds to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior passes Deeds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deeds looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cutesic Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deeds on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior slips a nice elbow through Deeds's hands, connecting with Deeds's forehead.
Deeds pushes Cutesic Junior off looking to stand but Cutesic Junior dives back in and keeps control.
Cutesic Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deeds is defending against the submission attempts here by Cutesic Junior.
Deeds manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cutesic Junior keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds breaks from the clinch.
Deeds throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutesic Junior.
Deeds misses with a straight left.
Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deeds has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cutesic Junior scores with a nice strike.
Charlie Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Deeds misses.
Cutesic Junior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Deeds kicks Cutesic Junior off and gets back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deeds.
A counter left hand to the body from Cutesic Junior misses its target.
Cutesic Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Cutesic Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutesic Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deeds leaves Cutesic Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deeds wants it to stay on the feet.
Cutesic Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Deeds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cutesic Junior slips under a jab.
Deeds throws a big shot that misses.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deeds quickly recovers to half guard.
Deeds manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cutesic Junior keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Deeds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cutesic Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Deeds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cutesic Junior.
A little jabbing left from Deeds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Deeds dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cutesic Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cutesic Junior ducks under a wild hook from Deeds.
Deeds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cutesic Junior counters with a shoot takedown. Deeds fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Deeds manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cutesic Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cutesic Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cutesic Junior scores with a takedown into Deeds's guard.
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!
Cutesic Junior would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Deeds is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cutesic Junior presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Deeds tries to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cutesic Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Deeds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Cutesic Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deeds connects with a crisp jab.
Deeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deeds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deeds cracks Cutesic Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charlie Deeds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deeds missing with a left hand there. Cutesic Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cutesic Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
Deeds prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deeds's efforts to push away.
Deeds manages to break the clinch.
Deeds looks to land a right hand but Cutesic Junior moved out of range.
Cutesic Junior has Deeds up against the cage in a clinch.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from breaking the clinch.
Cutesic Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutesic Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutesic Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deeds gets to his feet - Cutesic Junior follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeds, pushing him back against the cage.
Deeds tries to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Cutesic Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deeds wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Cutesic Junior.
Deeds is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior manages to break the clinch.
Deeds throws a big shot that misses.
Deeds 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.
Deeds throws the left hand but Cutesic Junior avoids the punch easily.
Cutesic Junior rushes Deeds and presses him up against the cage.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cutesic Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutesic Junior ducks under a wild hook from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deeds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cutesic Junior asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face as Cutesic Junior controls the position.
Deeds pushes Cutesic Junior away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cutesic Junior gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here as Cutesic Junior stalls from top position.
Cutesic Junior working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Deeds is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cutesic Junior has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Deeds tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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 Denis Cutesic Junior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cutesic Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Cutesic Junior clinches with his opponent.
Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deeds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Cutesic Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deeds misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Deeds tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior stalling in the clinch.
Deeds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deeds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cutesic Junior. Cutesic Junior circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cutesic Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Deeds tries to kick Cutesic Junior off but Cutesic Junior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cutesic Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Deeds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cutesic Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deeds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds pushes Cutesic Junior off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Cutesic Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Deeds is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deeds to the mat! Deeds manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
Cutesic Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cutesic Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deeds scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds misses with a looping right.
Cutesic Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deeds is pushing Cutesic Junior's head away, looking to escape. Cutesic Junior manages to hold on to the position though.
Deeds prevents Cutesic Junior from moving into mount.
Cutesic Junior working the ground and pound.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior drags him back down.
Cutesic Junior taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cutesic Junior has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cutesic Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Deeds's head back.
Cutesic Junior tries to clinch but Deeds moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.
Deeds stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Deeds misses.
Cutesic Junior ducks under a wild hook from Deeds.
Deeds misses with a right hand
and Cutesic Junior counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutesic Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Deeds throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Denis Cutesic Junior.
I think Cutesic Junior 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Denis Cutesic Junior!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Charlie Deeds!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Jr De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leo Jr De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin White!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De La Cruz advances nicely into full mount.
White throwing hammer fists to the chest of De La Cruz. What's that going to do exactly?
White is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
White slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Cruz pulls his head out easily.
White tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
White is not content to let De La Cruz control the position.
De La Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
White with the active half guard here but De La Cruz passes nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White gets back to half guard.
De La Cruz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White has a takedown stuffed.
De La Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De La Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from De La Cruz.
White looking for subs from the bottom but De La Cruz mounts him!
White regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White actively working from the bottom here.
White has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, De La Cruz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by De La Cruz!
De La Cruz taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from De La Cruz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De La Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
White shoots for a takedown but De La Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leo Jr De La Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin White.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De La Cruz as he avoids it easily.
White looks winded!
White with a poor takedown
and De La Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Cruz moves into range and clinches up with White.
De La Cruz jumps guard.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
De La Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
De La Cruz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet De La Cruz, not yet.
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De La Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De La Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White won't allow De La Cruz to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De La Cruz tries to strike from the bottom.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Jr De La Cruz dominated that round.
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.
De La Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
De La Cruz blocks a body shot from White.
De La Cruz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De La Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De La Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De La Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De La Cruz's back!
De La Cruz fending off the submission attempt from White.
Leo Jr De La Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White looking to break De La Cruz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De La Cruz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise White will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on De La Cruz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
De La Cruz is trying to remain composed but White is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! De La Cruz is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martin White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Vrinceanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatey Ahmad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatey Ahmad will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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131 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Morgan Vrinceanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fatey Ahmad!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahmad.
Vrinceanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahmad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fatey Ahmad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vrinceanu has time to react.
A big right from Ahmad misses.
Vrinceanu walks into a straight right hand from Ahmad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahmad.
Ahmad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vrinceanu counters with a nice leg kick.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Vrinceanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad throws a lazy uppercut
and Vrinceanu counters with a shoot takedown. Ahmad fights it but they end up in guard.
Vrinceanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrinceanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet but Vrinceanu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vrinceanu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ahmad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ahmad has escaped and now he's on top!
Ahmad gets to his feet - Vrinceanu follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu shoots and misses
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combo that has Vrinceanu backing up. Vrinceanu nods at Ahmad to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrinceanu's hands.
Vrinceanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Ahmad coming out on top.
Ahmad connects with a jab.
Ahmad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vrinceanu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahmad scores with the left hand. Vrinceanu knows he should have avoided that one.
Vrinceanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Ahmad coming out on top.
Vrinceanu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahmad digs a good hook to Vrinceanu's body.
Ahmad scores with a nice head shot.
Ahmad lands with a right hand.
Vrinceanu slips a jab and a cross from Ahmad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vrinceanu can pounce on him.
Ahmad scores with a hook to the body. Vrinceanu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vrinceanu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Vrinceanu will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ahmad leaves Vrinceanu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vrinceanu doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad throws a looping overhand right but Vrinceanu ducks down to avoid it.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad punishes Vrinceanu's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahmad but Ahmad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahmad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vrinceanu with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vrinceanu in his tracks.
A big right from Ahmad misses.
Ahmad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Ahmad does no damage.
Vrinceanu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahmad sprawls and moves away.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
Vrinceanu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vrinceanu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Ahmad does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that Vrinceanu avoids nicely.
Ahmad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vrinceanu at a distance.
Ahmad misses with a double jab
and Vrinceanu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrinceanu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahmad's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu prevents Ahmad from breaking the clinch.
Ahmad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrinceanu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahmad prevents it.
Vrinceanu can't get the takedown.
Vrinceanu can't get the takedown.
Ahmad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
Vrinceanu needs to keep his hands up - Ahmad had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahmad.
Ahmad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Vrinceanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatey Ahmad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahmad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ahmad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahmad misses with the combination.
Ahmad throws a right hand that Vrinceanu ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrinceanu also avoids with ease.
Vrinceanu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vrinceanu slips under a jab from Ahmad.
Vrinceanu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahmad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt - Ahmad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahmad misses with a wild combination.
Vrinceanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahmad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrinceanu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahmad thuds a left hand into Vrinceanu's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad feints a jab promting Vrinceanu to slip. Ahmad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vrinceanu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ahmad tests Vrinceanu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrinceanu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahmad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Vrinceanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad stuffs the takedown.
Ahmad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vrinceanu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Ahmad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vrinceanu with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vrinceanu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ahmad is looking to get back to his feet here but Vrinceanu is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ahmad's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmad defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrinceanu is persistently looking for the submission but Ahmad is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatey Ahmad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahmad 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Fatey Ahmad wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helios Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helios Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Helios Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds lands a jab to the nose.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Jones's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones prevents Reynolds from breaking the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reynolds has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reynolds seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Jones is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Reynolds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynoldss head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Reynolds tries to tie him up.
Reynolds is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Jones.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reynolds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reynolds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reynolds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good exchange - Reynolds coming out on top.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
It looks like Alexander Reynolds has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reynolds takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Reynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helios Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reynolds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
A short right from Jones.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones darts in and clinches Reynolds up against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Jones has Reynolds pressed against the cage.
A short left from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reynolds looking to stall.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Reynolds taking a breather.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reynolds working hard to break the clinch.
Reynolds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Helios Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalls.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reynolds's efforts to push away.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reynolds taking a breather.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Reynolds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reynolds looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones'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.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones is working Reynolds over against the cage.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helios Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reynolds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Reynolds misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Jones moves forwards but Reynolds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Reynolds in a clinch.
Reynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reynolds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynoldss head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones has Reynolds pressed against the cage, preventing Reynolds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Reynolds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Helios Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds taking a breather.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reynolds's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Reynolds into the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helios Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Helios Jones!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Helios Jones!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Helios Jones!
Helios Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Rydell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
145 lbs
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20
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Rydell!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rydell is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dukes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rydell has Dukes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dukes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rydell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dukes is trying to control the position but Rydell postures up.
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rydell is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell won't allow Dukes to sweep him here.
Dukes is working hard here to advance position.
Rydell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dukes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dukes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dukes!
What's Rydell going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rydell can't do much from the bottom here.
Rydell is looking for a sweep.
Rydell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dukes off and has taken his back!
Dukes turns into Rydell and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rydell is retaining full guard.
Rydell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dukes postures up.
Dukes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rydell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rydell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dukes defends it easily.
Rydell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rydell looking for a guillotine here but Dukes defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rydell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rydell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rydell is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily.
Dukes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jason Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rydell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Rydell circles away easily
and Rydell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rydell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rydell gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
Dukes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Rydell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rydell keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Rydell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dukes fails to land the takedown.
Rydell misses with a takedown attempt - Dukes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dukes fails with the takedown.
Rydell goes for a double leg but Dukes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dukes continues to drive forward.
Rydell swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rydell but Rydell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Rydell misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes dives in for a single leg takedown but Rydell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rydell.
Dukes sneaks out the side door and pushes Rydell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rydell has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rydell stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
and Rydell counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Rydell shoots and misses
and Dukes counters with a big head kick but Rydell shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes shoots in for a double leg but Rydell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukes fails with the takedown.
Rydell has a takedown stuffed.
Rydell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dukes.
Rydell leaves Dukes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rydell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rydell tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rydell to the ground. Rydell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dukes gets tackled into the cage by Rydell. Rydell maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rydell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dukes to the mat. Dukes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rydell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jason Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rydell advances to half guard.
Dukes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rydell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rydell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dukes defends it well.
Dukes is looking for a sweep. Rydell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydell is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukes sees it coming and defends easily.
Dukes is trying to control but can't.
Dukes is looking to improve his position.
Dukes wants to control but Rydell is keeping busy.
Dukes tries to roll over but Rydell keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rydell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rydell moves into the clinch.
Rydell misses with a knee strike.
Dukes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rydell.
Dukes tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dukes manages to pull guard.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Rydell from controlling successfully.
Rydell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell pushing down on Dukes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rydell wants to work for an arm triangle but Dukes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes moves into full guard.
Dukes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rydell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dukes working a defensive guard here.
Dukes throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Dukes looking to control.
Rydell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rydell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rydell defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydell wants to pass the guard but Dukes is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt
and Rydell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rydell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rydell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dukes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rydell is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydell working away.
Dukes stops Rydell from passing to mount.
Rydell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dukes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rydell but great work by Dukes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes misses with the ground and pound.
Rydell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rydell is trying to control Dukes's posture but Dukes avoids it.
Rydell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rydell keeps working.
Jason Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Dukes crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rydell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rydell 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Roger Rydell wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacey Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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141 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stacey Poole!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poole misses with a head kick.
Mitchell throws a nice head kick!
Mitchell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Poole throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Poole tries to get set, Mitchell tries to push him back and clinch up but Poole manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circling - Poole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poole throws a leg kick which misses Mitchell's front leg but catches the back leg as Mitchell tries to avoid it.
Poole throws a head kick that misses.
Poole shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. He's pushed Poole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mitchell drives through and clinches with Poole against the cage.
Poole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mitchell prevents it.
Poole manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell clinches up against the cage.
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Poole circles away.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell punishes Poole's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole fails with a takedown attempt.
James Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stacey Poole.
Poole throws a leg kick but Mitchell moved away.
Mitchell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poole.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mitchell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poole's sensitive parts.
Poole throws out a leg kick but Mitchell moves out of range and Poole only half commits.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mitchell to score with a decent uppercut.
Mitchell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poole moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poole avoids it.
Poole jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with Poole around his waist. Poole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Poole looks winded!
Poole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Poole misses with a looping left.
Poole on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Poole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell has Poole up against the cage in a clinch.
Poole is trying to push Mitchell away but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mitchell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poole.
A short right from Mitchell on the inside.
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell scoring well with a low kick there.
Poole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitchell. Mitchell obviously looking to wear him down.
Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell punishes Poole's body with a nice straight punch.
Mitchell with a nice cross.
Mitchell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitchell clinches up against the cage.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell has Poole up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Mitchell lands.
Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitchell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mitchell lands a nice elbow.
Mitchell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Poole falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitchell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid body kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell lands with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell pushes Poole away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Poole circles away.
Poole tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell darts in and clinches Poole up against the cage.
Mitchell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mitchell tries to stall but Poole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Poole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Poole if he has to take too many more of those.
Mitchell pushes Poole away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Poole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell throws a leg kick which misses Poole's front leg but catches the back leg as Poole tries to avoid it.
Mitchell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poole has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mitchell connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mitchell as he connects with a hook.
Poole throws a series of strikes that have Mitchell backpedaling.
Poole is breathing heavily.
Poole shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away.
James Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Poole circles away.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poole can do to turn this around?
Poole throws a series of punches but Mitchell avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell scores a nice knee to the body.
Mitchell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poole is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poole avoids it.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but Poole blocks with his arms.
Mitchell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poole tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stacey Poole.
Mitchell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Poole will feel that in the morning.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mitchell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poole, pushing him back against the cage.
Poole has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mitchell.
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Poole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mitchell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mitchell connects with a high kick.
Poole tries to clinch
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Mitchell instigates a clinch.
Poole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mitchell feints and then cracks Poole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poole down.
Poole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell thows a body kick. Poole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a two punch combo.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poole swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Poole throws a body shot but no joy.
Poole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mitchell finds it's way round the side to connect with Poole's head.
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mitchell.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell looks to land a combination. Poole sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Poole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell lands a body shot.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Mitchell!
Mitchell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mitchell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poole takes a step back to recover.
Mitchell lands a really nice looking cross but Poole seems unphased.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Poole circles away.
Poole shoots and misses
and Mitchell counters with a head kick. That will keep Poole thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mitchell thows a body kick. Poole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poole.
Poole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mitchell.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Poole.
Mitchell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poole looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Mitchell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poole's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitchell forces Poole back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Poole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mitchell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mitchell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Poole in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Poole has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stacey Poole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell fakes the leg kick and cracks Poole in the body.
Poole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a jab to the nose.
Mitchell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poole, pushing him back against the cage.
Poole is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.
James Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stacey Poole.
Mitchell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but Poole blocks with his arms.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
Mitchell has Poole up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mitchell.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mitchell.
Poole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitchell thumps Poole with a low kick.
Poole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Poole.
Mitchell lands a leg kick that knocks Poole off balance momentarily.
Mitchell pushes Poole away with a front kick.
Mitchell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Poole tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Poole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poole.
Mitchell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poole under the eye.
Poole looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for James Mitchell!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for James Mitchell!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for James Mitchell!
James Mitchell wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking James Mitchell 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Vrinceanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yevgeni Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vrinceanu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Foggy dew. Kozlov has chosen For those about to Rock as his entrance music. Bogdan Vrinceanu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bogdan Vrinceanu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yevgeni Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu tries to sprawl out of it but Kozlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vrinceanu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kozlov's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kozlov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kozlov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrinceanu defends well and Kozlov ends up having to push Vrinceanu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vrinceanu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Kozlov is predictable there
and Vrinceanu counters with a thumping low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vrinceanu, which made it look bad.
Bogdan Vrinceanu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Kozlov.
Kozlov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vrinceanu counters with a monster head kick that knocks Kozlov out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bogdan Vrinceanu!
Bogdan Vrinceanu retains his featherweight title!
Bogdan Vrinceanu took some time post fight to say the following; 'this division is my division,im gonna rip the head off of everybody in this org.'.
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