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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Etimoni Founuku (ranked 4535 p4p, 4620 weight class) and Jakub Dvorak (ranked 462 p4p, 372 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dvorak's choice of entrance music: On another level. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 Las Vegas, Etimoni Founuku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakub Dvorak!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Founuku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Founuku slips a jab and a cross from Dvorak.
Dvorak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Founuku eats them both and turns towards Dvorak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Founuku blocks a head kick by Dvorak.
Founuku fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Dvorak.
Dvorak throws a good cross that connects.
Founuku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dvorak counters by moving into the clinch.
Founuku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dvorak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dvorak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Dvorak as Founuku shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Etimoni Founuku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Founuku falls off balance throwing a combination
so Dvorak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dvorak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Founuku keeping full guard, as Dvorak tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvorak wanted to stand there but Founuku had control of the position.
Founuku is trying to control the position but Dvorak postures up.
Dvorak stands and steps away. Founuku gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Founuku checks a leg kick nicely.
Founuku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jakub Dvorak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Founuku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dvorak but Dvorak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Founuku slips a jab and a cross from Dvorak.
Dvorak avoids the head kick by Founuku.
Founuku avoids the head kick by Dvorak.
Founuku seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dvorak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Founuku tries to counter by clinching up but Dvorak breaks away and moves out of range.
Dvorak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Founuku's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Founuku throws a leg kick
and Dvorak counters with a single leg into guard. Founuku didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dvorak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Founuku has a closed guard, preventing Dvorak from standing up.
Founuku wants to sweep here but Dvorak controlling him for the moment.
Founuku throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dvorak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Founuku is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Founuku trying to keep a closed guard but Dvorak is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dvorak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Founuku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Founuku has his foot on Dvorak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dvorak works his way back into a safe position though.
Dvorak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Founuku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dvorak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dvorak won't allow Founuku to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dvorak tries to free his leg and advance position but Founuku is retaining full guard.
Founuku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Founuku wants to sweep but no luck.
Founuku keeping full guard, as Dvorak tries to pass.
Dvorak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dvorak swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Founuku or perhaps it was just good defense by Dvorak, which made it look bad.
Dvorak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dvorak misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Dvorak 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.
Dvorak looks to land a combination but Founuku avoids it well.
Dvorak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvorak throws a shot from downtown. Founuku moves away and avoids it.
Dvorak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Dvorak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dvorak misses with a body shot.
Founuku looks for a takedown but Dvorak sprawls well.
Dvorak throws a leg kick but Founuku checks it.
Dvorak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Founuku back to the cage. Dvorak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Etimoni Founuku has been cut.
Dvorak misses with a series of wild punches.
Dvorak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Founuku is able to avoid easily.
Founuku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Etimoni Founuku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dvorak leaves Founuku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvorak throws a series of strikes that have Founuku backpedaling.
Dvorak tries a low kick but Founuku avoids it.
Founuku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dvorak sprawls well. Dvorak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Founuku gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Etimoni Founuku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Founuku shoots in and drives through. Dvorak sprawls well.
Founuku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dvorak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dvorak throws out a counter right but Founuku avoids it with no problem.
Jakub Dvorak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Founuku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Founuku dives in for a single leg takedown but Dvorak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dvorak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dvorak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Dvorak misses.
Founuku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dvorak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Founuku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvorak is breathing heavily.
Founuku dives in for a single leg takedown but Dvorak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Dvorak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dvorak breaks from the clinch.
Dvorak just misses with a punch to the body.
Founuku seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Founuku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dvorak but Dvorak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Dvorak misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Founuku has his takedown stuffed
and Dvorak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dvorak.
Dvorak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Founuku has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Founuku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dvorak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Founuku shoots in but no luck this time.
Founuku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvorak.
Founuku shoots for a double leg takedown but Dvorak sprawls well. He's pushed Founuku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dvorak throws a right hand that Founuku ducks under and follows up with a left that Founuku also avoids with ease.
Founuku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dvorak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Founuku.
Dvorak throws a series of punches but Founuku moves out of range.
Founuku is looking for a counter combo.
Dvorak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jakub Dvorak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Founuku blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvorak throws a right and a left that Founuku avoids nicely.
It looked like Founuku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Founuku tries to bum rush Dvorak with a series of wild strikes but Dvorak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dvorak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Founuku looks for a takedown but Dvorak sprawls well.
Dvorak wants to counter with a clinch but Founuku pushes him away.
Dvorak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvorak moves out of range of the body kick from Founuku.
Founuku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dvorak takes a swing at Founuku's ribcage but misses.
Founuku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dvorak swats away the attempt to clinch by Founuku.
Dvorak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Dvorak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Etimoni Founuku's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dvorak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Founuku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dvorak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dvorak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvorak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Founuku moves away.
Dvorak just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFounuku.
Dvorak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Founuku moves away.
Dvorak misses with a hook. Founuku ducked under it nicely.
Dvorak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Dvorak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvorak lands a lovely overhand right.
Founuku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Founuku.
Founuku is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvorak misses with a double jab.
Dvorak misses with a series of wild punches.
Dvorak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dvorak leaves Founuku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dvorak looks to land a combination but Founuku avoids it well.
Founuku shoots for a double leg takedown but Dvorak sprawls well. He's pushed Founuku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Etimoni Founuku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Founuku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvorak.
Dvorak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvorak misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Dvorak.
Founuku fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Founuku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dvorak circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dvorak! But no joy.
Dvorak misses with a looping right.
It looked like Founuku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dvorak.
Dvorak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Founuku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvorak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Founuku manages to avoid it.
Founuku has a takedown stuffed.
Dvorak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Founuku.
Founuku is looking to clinch.
Founuku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Founuku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvorak.
Despite the aggression on Dvorak's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Founuku fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Founuku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Founuku or perhaps it was just good defense by Dvorak, which made it look bad.
Founuku wants to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Founuku. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dvorak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Founuku misses with a double jab
and Dvorak counters with a straight right hand.
Founuku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dvorak tries a head kick but it misses.
Founuku seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dvorak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Founuku shoots in looking for a takedown but Dvorak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Founuku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Founuku slips under a jab from Dvorak.
Founuku throws a right and a left that Dvorak avoids nicely.
Founuku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Dvorak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Founuku swings for the body but Dvorak moves out of range.
Founuku defending well as Dvorak loads up on a big left hand.
Founuku throws a series of punches but Dvorak moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Founuku darts in and clinches Dvorak up against the cage.
Dvorak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dvorak misses with a straight right.
Etimoni Founuku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakub Dvorak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dvorak throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Dvorak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvorak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Dvorak!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakub Dvorak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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