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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Dismantle (ranked 618 p4p, 452 weight class) and Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 47 p4p, 36 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dismantle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come As You Are. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class 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 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Dismantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuguego throws a looping overhand right but Dismantle ducks down to avoid it.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuguego.
Fuguego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fuguego misses with a straight left.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dismantle enables Fuguego to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dismantle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fuguego postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuguego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dismantle holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuguego trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuguego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle pulls Fuguego in close to prevent any damage.
Fuguego trying to control but Dismantle is working from the bottom.
Fuguego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuguego postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuguego accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fuguego missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dismantle keeping moving, preventing Fuguego from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle looks to land a right hand but Fuguego moved out of range.
Dismantle closes the distance and clinches.
Fuguego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fuguego blocks a body shot from Dismantle.
Fuguego is working Dismantle over against the cage.
Fuguego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego prevents a body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuguego lands a hook that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuguego misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dismantle prevents a body shot from Fuguego.
Dismantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dismantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dismantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuguego backwards.
Fuguego is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fuguego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dismantle works on Fuguego's body with a couple of short punches.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Fuguego controls the action.
Fuguego tries to pull guard but Dismantle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fuguego cracks Dismantle with a nice body shot.
Dismantle scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuguego has Dismantle pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Fuguego as the two fighters clinch.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuguego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Fuguego blocks it.
Fuguego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuguego lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuguego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dismantle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fuguego can turn it around.
Fuguego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuguego lands a nice uppercut.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle is working Fuguego over against the cage.
Fuguego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Fuguego scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego is trying to stall.
Fuguego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle tries to throw a body punch but Fuguego avoids it by throwing Dismantle back against the cage.
Dismantle lands with a right to the head.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
Fuguego tries to stall but Dismantle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dismantle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dismantle scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Fuguego.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuguego's elbow.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Fuguego controls the action.
Dismantle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fuguego stalling against the cage.
Dismantle misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dismantle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dismantle throws a big shot that misses.
Fuguego scores with a leg kick.
Fuguego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuguego throws a hook but Dismantle blocks it.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle misses with a right hand
and Fuguego counters with a takedown into side control.
Dismantle is trying to escape the position but Fuguego is controlling the position.
Fuguego cracks Dismantle with a big elbow.
Dismantle is looking for a sweep.
Dismantle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fuguego sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dismantle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fuguego trying to control the action but Dismantle is working from the bottom.
Dismantle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuguego on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fuguego tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fuguego scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dismantle taking a bit of punishment here - Fuguego scoring with strikes.
Dismantle seems a little lost for a moment, as Fuguego dominates the positioning.
Dismantle dodges the ground and pound from Fuguego.
Fuguego wants to control for a moment but Dismantle uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dismantle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuguego.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dismantle defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fuguego connects with a nice short shot to Dismantle's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuguego is looking to advance position but Dismantle won't allow it.
Fuguego wants to control but Dismantle is keeping him busy.
Fuguego trying to mount his opponent but Dismantle defends it.
Fuguego thows a huge punch but Dismantle dodges it nicely.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Dismantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fuguego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dismantle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuguego scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fuguego avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dismantle tries to land a front kick but Fuguego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuguego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fuguego looks to land a right hand but Dismantle moved out of range.
Fuguego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Fuguego.
Fuguego connects with a crisp jab.
Fuguego throws a sloppy head kick and Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Dismantle clinches.
Fuguego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Dismantle jabs Fuguego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuguego throws a shot from downtown. Dismantle moves away and avoids it.
Fuguego looks to land a left hand but Dismantle moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick from Fuguego, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle defending well as Fuguego loads up on a big left hand.
Fuguego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuguego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fuguego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dismantle is looking to clinch.
Fuguego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuguego.
Dismantle scores with a hook to the body. Fuguego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dismantle jabs Fuguego right on the nose. Fuguego blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dismantle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuguego's head.
Fuguego walks into a stiff left hand from Dismantle.
Fuguego thumps Dismantle with a low kick.
Dismantle cracks a nice hook into Fuguego's ribs.
Dismantle thuds a left hand into Fuguego's body.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dismantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dismantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dismantle slips under a jab from Fuguego.
An inside leg kick lands from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a chopping leg kick but Fuguego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dismantle with the inside leg kick.
Dismantle clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dismantle.
Fuguego gets control of Dismantle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fuguego will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dismantle stands up from Fuguego's guard - Dismantle perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuguego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dismantle throws a hook but Fuguego blocks it.
Fuguego is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Fuguego checks it.
Dismantle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fuguego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dismantle tries to clinch there but Fuguego circles away.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuguego throws a looping overhand right but Dismantle ducks down to avoid it.
Fuguego throws out a leg kick but Dismantle moves out of range and Fuguego only half commits.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuguego is just out of range.
Fuguego throws a series of punches but Dismantle moves out of range.
Fuguego looks to land a right hand but Dismantle moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle walks into a jab.
Dismantle closes the distance and pushes Fuguego back into the cage.
Fuguego stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuguego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuguego tries to break the clinch but Dismantle is controlling the position.
Fuguego pulls Dismantle into guard.
Dismantle gets to his feet. Fuguego looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fuguego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuguego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fuguego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fuguego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fuguego throws a hook but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego wants to slow Dismantle down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuguego.
Nice defenses there by Dismantle.
Fuguego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dismantle scores with a nice right hand.
Fuguego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle clinches.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Fuguego blocks it.
Fuguego breaks from the clinch.
Fuguego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuguego off the cage and back into range.
Fuguego avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Fuguego connects with an inside leg kick.
Fuguego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
Dismantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle lands with a straight right. Fuguego didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuguego scores with a body shot.
Dismantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fuguego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dismantle wants to clinch
and Fuguego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuguego looks for a takedown but Dismantle sprawls well.
Fuguego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fuguego throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alphonse Fuguego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dismantle wants to clinch up but Fuguego keeps it at a distance.
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle looks for the body kick but Fuguego saw that one coming.
Fuguego shoots in for a takedown but Dismantle shows good takedown defense.
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 Mickey Dismantle.
I think Dismantle 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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RATING
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