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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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BJJ White Belt
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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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energy
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hype
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