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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasyl Bohunslav (ranked 6139 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aass Fatol (ranked 6084 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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, Vasyl Bohunslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aass Fatol!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bohunslav napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bohunslav bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fatol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bohunslav has hold of Fatol's hands but Fatol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fatol trying to control the action but Bohunslav is working from the bottom.
Fatol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bohunslav. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bohunslav kicks off Fatol and gets to his feet.
Fatol is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bohunslav's half guard.
Fatol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bohunslav wants to get back to his feet.
Fatol working Bohunslav over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Fatol there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatol wants to take a breather but Bohunslav is having none of it.
Bohunslav is trying to escape back to his feet but Fatol uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fatol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bohunslav is rocked!
Bohunslav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Bohunslav is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fatol is looking to take a break and control but Bohunslav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fatol takes a little break here. Bohunslav wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bohunslav is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fatol has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bohunslav seems to have got his legs back now.
Fatol controlling the position.
Fatol landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bohunslav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fatol grinds an elbow into Bohunslav's temple.
Bohunslav is not content to let Fatol control the position.
Bohunslav is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fatol connects with a decent elbow.
Bohunslav is not content to let Fatol control the position.
Fatol scoring with punches from side control.
Bohunslav is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fatol working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohunslav is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fatol is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bohunslav wants to get back to his feet.
Fatol wants to control but Bohunslav is keeping him busy.
Fatol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Fatol's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bohunslav is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fatol working the ground and pound.
Fatol trying to control the position but Bohunslav is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohunslav is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fatol has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fatol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fatol is looking to take a break and control but Bohunslav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bohunslav wants to get back to his feet.
Fatol wants to control but Bohunslav is keeping him busy.
Fatol landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aass Fatol dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bohunslav drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fatol is looking to regain half guard here but Bohunslav keeps moving and retains side control.
Bohunslav decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bohunslav shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fatol wants to control but Bohunslav is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohunslav postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fatol to stand up.
Fatol takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fatol fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohunslav fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fatol to the ground. Bohunslav is now in Fatol's guard.
Fatol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bohunslav is one step ahead there.
Bohunslav gets to his feet - Fatol follows without any prompting.
Bohunslav rushes Fatol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bohunslav breaks the clinch.
Bohunslav stuffs the takedown.
Bohunslav seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fatol gets caught napping as Bohunslav dives in and scores a takedown. Fatol manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohunslav decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fatol shoots for a double leg takedown but Bohunslav sprawls well. He's pushed Fatol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasyl Bohunslav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aass Fatol.
Fatol gets the takedown into side control.
Bohunslav sneaks out the side door and pushes Fatol away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bohunslav connects with a high kick.
Fatol swats away the attempt to clinch by Bohunslav.
Bohunslav goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bohunslav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fatol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fatol is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Fatol with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bohunslav tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fatol is in Bohunslav's guard.
Bohunslav manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fatol feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bohunslav manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bohunslav pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bohunslav tries to clinch but Fatol is having none of it.
Fatol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bohunslav to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bohunslav won't allow Fatol to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatol trying to keep a closed guard but Bohunslav is proving a slippery customer.
Fatol is working an open guard so Bohunslav takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fatol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bohunslav pinned against the cage. Bohunslav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fatol misses with a takedown attempt - Bohunslav sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bohunslav throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fatol was covering up waiting for the punch and Bohunslav finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Bohunslav dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fatol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bohunslav tries to counter with a takedown but Fatol is quick to defend against it.
Bohunslav fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fatol to the ground. Bohunslav is now in Fatol's guard.
Fatol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fatol keeps trying to improve his position.
Fatol is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohunslav stands and steps away. Fatol gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bohunslav enables Fatol to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bohunslav manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bohunslav will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fatol 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohunslav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fatol wants to control from the top but Bohunslav keeps moving.
Fatol lands a couple of digs.
Bohunslav manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bohunslav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fatol can do to turn this around?
Fatol shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fatol stops Bohunslav from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohunslav makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vasyl Bohunslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohunslav shoots in and gets a takedown into Fatol's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bohunslav decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fatol, up you get!
Bohunslav throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bohunslav manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fatol lands a couple of elbows.
Bohunslav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fatol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fatol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fatol looking to sit in guard and control but Bohunslav gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatol controls Bohunslav momentarily but Bohunslav frees himself.
Fatol is pulling down on Bohunslav's head to control his posture.
Fatol 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.
Bohunslav gets to his feet - Fatol follows without any prompting.
Fatol decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fatol lands a nice short elbow.
Fatol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fatol is looking to take a break and control but Bohunslav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bohunslav wants to get back to his feet.
Fatol scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fatol trying to control the pace.
Bohunslav is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasyl Bohunslav showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bohunslav 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasyl Bohunslav!
Vasyl Bohunslav spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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hype
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