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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Macfannywinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Albert Macfannywinkle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Macfannywinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macfannywinkle tries for a takedown but Azhiev circles away easily
and Azhiev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Azhiev.
Macfannywinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Azhiev tries to land knees in the clinch but Macfannywinkle avoids the damage to the body.
Macfannywinkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Azhiev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Azhiev has Macfannywinkle pressed against the cage, preventing Macfannywinkle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Azhiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macfannywinkle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Macfannywinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azhiev stuffs the takedown.
Azhiev throws a leg kick but Macfannywinkle checks it.
Azhiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Azhiev throws a series of punches but Macfannywinkle avoids them all with ease.
Macfannywinkle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Azhiev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Macfannywinkle. Beautiful body shot.
Azhiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Macfannywinkle tries to sprawl out of it but Azhiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macfannywinkle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macfannywinkle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Macfannywinkle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azhiev was covering up waiting for the punch and Macfannywinkle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Azhiev wants to get back to his feet but Macfannywinkle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Azhiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macfannywinkle is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Azhiev is trying to keep Macfannywinkle in close.
Azhiev wants to get back to his feet but Macfannywinkle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Macfannywinkle trying to control but Azhiev is working from the bottom.
Macfannywinkle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macfannywinkle throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle passes into half guard.
Azhiev is looking to get back to is feet but Macfannywinkle passes into side control.
Azhiev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Macfannywinkle is controlling him well.
Azhiev is not content to let Macfannywinkle control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Macfannywinkle is looking to take a break and control but Azhiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azhiev throws Macfannywinkle to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Macfannywinkle.
Macfannywinkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Macfannywinkle counters with a right hand to the body.
Azhiev looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macfannywinkle.
Azhiev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macfannywinkle stands and steps away. Azhiev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macfannywinkle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azhiev did well to prevent Macfannywinkle getting side control.
Macfannywinkle stands up from half guard.
Macfannywinkle gets a double leg takedown into Azhiev's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Macfannywinkle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Macfannywinkle with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azhiev.
Azhiev slaps away a takedown attempt from Macfannywinkle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macfannywinkle gets a clinch.
Macfannywinkle tries to pull guard but Azhiev holds him up against the cage and eventually Macfannywinkle drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Macfannywinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azhiev pulls Macfannywinkle into guard.
Macfannywinkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azhiev keeping moving, preventing Macfannywinkle from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle won't allow Azhiev to sweep him here.
Macfannywinkle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azhiev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macfannywinkle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azhiev keeping moving, preventing Macfannywinkle from controlling successfully.
Macfannywinkle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Albert Macfannywinkle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Macfannywinkle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Azhiev sprawls well. Azhiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macfannywinkle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macfannywinkle has his takedown stuffed
and Azhiev counters with a shoot takedown. Macfannywinkle fights it but they end up in guard.
Azhiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macfannywinkle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macfannywinkle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle scores with a nice strike.
Macfannywinkle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azhiev pinned against the cage. Azhiev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macfannywinkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Azhiev circles away.
Macfannywinkle tries to clinch but Azhiev moves out of range.
Macfannywinkle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Azhiev to the ground. Macfannywinkle is now in Azhiev's guard.
Azhiev pushes Macfannywinkle off and gets back to his feet.
Macfannywinkle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Azhiev on his heels. He'll look to pass Azhiev's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azhiev has a closed guard, preventing Macfannywinkle from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azhiev is looking to stand up but Macfannywinkle isn't so interested in that idea.
Macfannywinkle wants to control from the top but Azhiev keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Macfannywinkle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Macfannywinkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azhiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macfannywinkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macfannywinkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azhiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Azhiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macfannywinkle shoots in for a double leg but Azhiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Macfannywinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Macfannywinkle.
Azhiev thows a body kick. Macfannywinkle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macfannywinkle moves in looking to clinch but Azhiev pushes him off.
Macfannywinkle misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev tries to clinch there but Macfannywinkle circles away.
Albert Macfannywinkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Azhiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Azhiev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macfannywinkle has clasped his hands together around Azhiev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Azhiev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Macfannywinkle wants to control for a moment but Azhiev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macfannywinkle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev is looking to escape.
Macfannywinkle is trying to control the action in half guard but Azhiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azhiev is looking to improve his position.
Azhiev is trying to maintain the position but Macfannywinkle is very close to passing his half guard.
Azhiev is refusing to be controlled, as Macfannywinkle sits in half guard.
Macfannywinkle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Albert Macfannywinkle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Macfannywinkle.
Macfannywinkle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macfannywinkle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Azhiev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Azhiev wants it to stay on the feet.
Macfannywinkle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Macfannywinkle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azhiev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Azhiev.
Azhiev working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle is pushing Azhiev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Macfannywinkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Macfannywinkle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Azhiev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azhiev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azhiev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azhiev is looking to stand up but Macfannywinkle isn't so interested in that idea.
Anzor Azhiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Macfannywinkle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macfannywinkle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Macfannywinkle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macfannywinkle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Macfannywinkle!
A determined Albert Macfannywinkle didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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