20 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denis Cutesic Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Vrinceanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Cutesic Junior
vs
Vrinceanu

215 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

179 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Morgan Vrinceanu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cutesic Junior looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cutesic Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cutesic Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Vrinceanu throws a shot to the body.
Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but Cutesic Junior gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Vrinceanu.
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrinceanu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a double leg but Cutesic Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cutesic Junior misses with a low kick.
Vrinceanu pushes Cutesic Junior away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vrinceanu!
Cutesic Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cutesic Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Cutesic Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrinceanu tries to avoid it but Cutesic Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrinceanu to the ground. Vrinceanu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cutesic Junior stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinceanu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vrinceanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cutesic Junior is just out of range.
Cutesic Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vrinceanu tries to clinch there but Cutesic Junior circles away.
Cutesic Junior is looking for a counter combo.
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vrinceanu shoots for a takedown but Cutesic Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cutesic Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vrinceanu wants to clinch up but Cutesic Junior keeps it at a distance.
Vrinceanu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vrinceanu wants it to stay on the feet.
Cutesic Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Vrinceanu. Vrinceanu gets slowly back to his feet.

Cutesic Junior clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vrinceanu up against the cage.
Vrinceanu stalling in the clinch but Cutesic Junior improves position.
Vrinceanu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Cutesic Junior is struggling to control the position.
Vrinceanu working hard to break the clinch.
Vrinceanu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cutesic Junior has Vrinceanu pressed against the cage, preventing Vrinceanu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vrinceanu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vrinceanu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cutesic Junior trying to move into half guard but instead Vrinceanu has managed to sweep!

Cutesic Junior tries to strike from the bottom.

Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrinceanu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutesic Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cutesic Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Vrinceanu is proving a slippery customer.
Vrinceanu postures up in Cutesic Junior's guard and throws a big left but Cutesic Junior blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! Cutesic Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutesic Junior manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into Cutesic Junior's guard.

Vrinceanu gets to his feet. Cutesic Junior looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cutesic Junior sprawls well. Cutesic Junior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vrinceanu gets slowly back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vrinceanu shoots and misses

and Cutesic Junior moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutesic Junior missing with knees to the body.
Cutesic Junior stalls.
Vrinceanu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cutesic Junior is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morgan Vrinceanu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vrinceanu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cutesic Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cutesic Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Vrinceanu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vrinceanu. Cutesic Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denis Cutesic Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cutesic Junior shoots and misses
and Vrinceanu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cutesic Junior is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vrinceanu misses with a takedown attempt - Cutesic Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cutesic Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown. Cutesic Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Vrinceanu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cutesic Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Vrinceanu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cutesic Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Vrinceanu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vrinceanu. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vrinceanu is defended easily by Cutesic Junior.
Vrinceanu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cutesic Junior tries to avoid it but Vrinceanu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cutesic Junior to the ground. Cutesic Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Cutesic Junior feints and as Vrinceanu raises his hands in defense, Cutesic Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Vrinceanu pushes Cutesic Junior off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutesic Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vrinceanu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu shoots in but Cutesic Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Cutesic Junior darts in and clinches Vrinceanu up against the cage.
Cutesic Junior is trying to break the clinch but Vrinceanu has him pressed against the cage.
Vrinceanu wants a takedown but no success here.
Cutesic Junior tries to break free but Vrinceanu pushes him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vrinceanu is trying to push Cutesic Junior away but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cutesic Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vrinceanu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vrinceanu tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Vrinceanu slows down the pace here.
Vrinceanu tries to pull guard but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Vrinceanu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior has Vrinceanu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vrinceanu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Vrinceanu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vrinceanu tries to throw a body punch but Cutesic Junior avoids it by throwing Vrinceanu back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Vrinceanu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vrinceanu is trying to break free.
Vrinceanu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cutesic Junior walks away with a smile on his face. Vrinceanu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cutesic Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Vrinceanu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrinceanu closes the distance and clinches up with Cutesic Junior, looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu pushes Cutesic Junior against the cage but Cutesic Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior fails with the takedown.
Vrinceanu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Vrinceanu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vrinceanu fails to land the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vrinceanu - that will leave a mark!
Horrible takedown attempt by Vrinceanu or perhaps it was just good defense by Cutesic Junior, which made it look bad.
Vrinceanu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Vrinceanu.
Cutesic Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrinceanu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu goes for a double leg but Cutesic Junior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cutesic Junior continues to drive forward.

Vrinceanu tries to keep at a distance but Cutesic Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cutesic Junior is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior controlling the action here for a moment.
Cutesic Junior has Vrinceanu pressed against the cage, preventing Vrinceanu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Vrinceanu breaks from the clinch.

Cutesic Junior darts in and clinches Vrinceanu up against the cage.
Cutesic Junior stalling in the clinch.
Vrinceanu 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 for a takedown but Vrinceanu manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Vrinceanu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cutesic Junior uses from the top position.
Vrinceanu trying to control the position.
Cutesic Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vrinceanu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cutesic Junior's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vrinceanu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vrinceanu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cutesic Junior screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vrinceanu! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Morgan Vrinceanu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fatey Ahmad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apina Raivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apina Raivo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fatey Ahmad's chin.

Ahmad
vs
Raivo

163 cm
19
131 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

182 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fatey Ahmad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apina Raivo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
Raivo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raivo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raivo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raivo misses with an uppercut. Ahmad saw that one coming.
Raivo throws an overhand right that lands on Ahmad's shoulder, as Ahmad tries to avoid the shot.
Raivo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahmad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raivo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahmad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raivo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raivo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raivo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Raivo has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad is looking to break free of the clinch but Raivo has double underhooks.

Raivo breaks the clinch.
Raivo misses with a wild body shot.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ahmad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Raivo rushes Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raivo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raivo has Ahmad pressed against the cage.
Raivo has Ahmad pressed against the cage, preventing Ahmad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahmad wants to break free but Raivo has control.
Raivo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards.
Ahmad is looking to break free of the clinch but Raivo has double underhooks.
Raivo stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raivo misses with a double jab
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raivo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raivo is looking to clinch but Ahmad is avoiding it.
Raivo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Raivo rushes Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raivo has him pressed against the cage.

Raivo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raivo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahmad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raivo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
Ahmad sets himself, and Raivo steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahmad avoids it this time.
Raivo looks to throw the jab but Ahmad is out of range.
Raivo throws a lazy head kick
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Raivo throws a head kick that misses
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahmad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raivo wants to clinch.
Ahmad scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raivo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Raivo moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Raivo throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Raivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Raivo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raivo throws an off balance right hand
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raivo throws out a leg kick but Ahmad moves out of range and Raivo only half commits.
As Raivo looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Raivo just gets out of the way.
Raivo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
Ahmad lands a body shot.

Raivo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahmad was covering up waiting for the punch and Raivo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raivo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatey Ahmad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Raivo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahmad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raivo at a distance.
Raivo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Ahmad.
Ahmad scores with a hook to the body. Raivo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raivo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raivo fails with the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad lands with a shot to the body.
Ahmad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahmad scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raivo moves into the clinch successfully.
Raivo is struggling to control the position.
Raivo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Ahmad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Ahmad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raivo can do to turn this around?
Raivo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raivo lands a left hand.

Raivo breaks from the clinch.
Raivo misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Raivo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fatey Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahmad throws a combination. Raivo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raivo clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad is trying to push Raivo away but Raivo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahmad is trying to break the clinch but Raivo has him pressed against the cage.
Raivo keeps control of Ahmad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahmad being controlled against the cage.

Raivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raivo back to the cage. Ahmad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
Raivo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Raivo leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raivo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahmad avoids the damage to the body.
Raivo prevents Ahmad from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raivo stalling the fight.
Raivo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Raivo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Raivo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Apina Raivo.
Ahmad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raivo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahmad's waist but Ahmad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raivo off to one side.
Raivo is breathing heavily.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
Apina Raivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad avoids the body shot from Raivo.
Ahmad connects with a single shot there.
Ahmad swats away the attempt to clinch by Raivo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ahmad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ahmad throws a one two combo.
Fatey Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raivo throws a right hand that misses
and Raivo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahmad stalks Raivo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raivo's face. Raivo staggers backwards, shaken.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatey Ahmad dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Ahmad tries to keep at a distance but Raivo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raivo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahmad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raivo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ahmad blocks an elbow strike.
Ahmad can't break the clinch.
Raivo swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raivo with a poor takedown
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raivo has his takedown stuffed
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Raivo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raivo misses with a left hand
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahmad slaps away a takedown attempt from Raivo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fatey Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apina Raivo.
Ahmad throws a combination. Raivo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Apina Raivo has been cut.
Ahmad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raivo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Raivo misses with a combination
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Raivo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ahmad throws a nice looking combination but Raivo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raivo unleashes a big counter combination but Ahmad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahmad scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raivo circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Raivo misses with a body shot
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raivo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raivo circles away quickly and effectively.

Raivo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahmad, pushing him back against the cage.
Raivo working aggressively here.

Ahmad breaks the clinch.
Raivo walks into a stiff left hand from Ahmad.
Raivo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Raivo moves into the clinch.
Ahmad is trying to push Raivo away but Raivo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raivo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
Ahmad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahmad lands with a nice body punch.

Raivo takes the fight into the clinch.
Raivo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Raivo breaks the clinch.
Raivo throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
Raivo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahmad rather than just go for the knockout.
Ahmad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raivo.
Ahmad is working the combinations to good effect here.
Raivo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad blocks a jab.
Ahmad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahmad connects with the punch.
Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raivo.
Raivo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raivo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahmad should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahmad blocks a head kick by Raivo.
Ahmad is looking for a counter combo.
Raivo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raivo there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fatey Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahmad, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Fatey Ahmad!

Fatey Ahmad wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helios Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yevgeni Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For those about to Rock. Yevgeni Kozlov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones
vs
Kozlov

170 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Helios Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yevgeni Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kozlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Kozlov drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kozlov shoots and misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.

Kozlov is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kozlov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Kozlov goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Helios Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Kozlov.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Kozlov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.

Kozlov is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kozlov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Kozlov advancing to mount.
Jones is staying active underneath Kozlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Kozlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kozlov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kozlov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kozlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kozlov trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Kozlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kozlov looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
Kozlov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kozlov landing punches.
Kozlov controlling from the full mount.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.
Kozlov scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kozlov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Jones is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yevgeni Kozlov!
Yevgeni Kozlov 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.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Dukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Dukes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mitchell
vs
Dukes

187 cm
19
137 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

174 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dukes's efforts to push away.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dukes is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dukes throws an elbow but misses.
Mitchell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dukes trying to stall but Mitchell improves his position.
Dukes misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Mitchell.

Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dukes will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.

Mitchell instigates a clinch.
Dukes looking to slow down the pace here.

Mitchell breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Dukes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Mitchell tenderised Dukes's leg. Dukes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mitchell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dukes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mitchell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mitchell works Dukes's body with a nice hook.
Mitchell throws a shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitchell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dukes will feel that in the morning.
Dukes wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.

Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
Dukes fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mitchell breaks the clinch.

Mitchell clinches.
Dukes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dukes tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitchell lands an elbow that stopped Dukes in his tracks for a moment.
Dukes goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dukes looks winded!
Dukes tries to clinch up
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dukes throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Mitchell throwing a counter right hand but Dukes manages to avoid it.
Mitchell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mitchell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mitchell lands with a hook. Dukes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.

Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell throws a quick inside leg kick.

Mitchell clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukes wants to take the fight to the mat but Mitchell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dukes letting Mitchell take a breather here.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dukes's sensitive parts.
Dukes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mitchell.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mitchell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dukes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mitchell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mitchell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukes looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Dukes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dukes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dukes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Mitchell.

Dukes takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell effectively controlling the action here.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Jason Dukes has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a knee to the head.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dukes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mitchell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dukes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mitchell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dukes tries to counter with a clinch but Mitchell shakes him off and moves away.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mitchell counters with an outside leg kick.
Dukes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitchell. Mitchell obviously looking to wear him down.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukes.
Mitchell digs a good hook to Dukes's body.
Dukes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dukes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Mitchell clinches.
Mitchell has Dukes pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes avoids the elbow strike from Mitchell, against the cage.

Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukes shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dukes's calf.
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
and Mitchell counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mitchell.
Dukes tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell digs a good hook to Dukes's body.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mitchell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitchell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dukes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a big head kick but Dukes shrugs it off.
James Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Dukes's head and hops out.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dukes is breathing heavily.

Mitchell pushes Dukes up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mitchell.
Dukes is looking for a takedown.

Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dukes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitchell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick.

Dukes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mitchell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dukes off and has taken his back!
Mitchell thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Even with his hooks in, Mitchell manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mitchell is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mitchell gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mitchell gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mitchell apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mitchell throws a shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Mitchell.
James Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitchell looks to land a combination. Dukes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mitchell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dukes. Dukes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dukes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.
Mitchell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mitchell lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mitchell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell connects with a body shot.

Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukes takes an elbow to the temple.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell scores with a spinning back kick!
Mitchell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dukes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dukes in his tracks.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell is looking to wear down Dukes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitchell.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dukes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mitchell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.

Mitchell closes the distance and pushes Dukes back into the cage.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Dukes clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukes.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes fails with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
James Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.

Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the body.
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Mitchell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dukes doesn't seem phased though.
Mitchell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dukes closes the distance and clinches up with Mitchell, looking for a takedown. Dukes pushes Mitchell against the cage but Mitchell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Dukes up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukes working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes tries to pull guard but Mitchell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dukes tries to pull guard but Mitchell won't allow it.
Dukes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dukes wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.

Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mitchell has Dukes up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mitchell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dukes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mitchell lands a leg kick that knocks Dukes off balance momentarily.
Jason Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dukes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dukes at a distance.

Mitchell gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dukes throws an elbow but misses.
Dukes looking to slow down the pace here.

Mitchell manages to break the clinch.

Dukes forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dukes's defenses.
The referee calls for Dukes to work.

Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dukes off to one side.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Dukes up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell lands a knee to the body.
Dukes fails to pull guard.

Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mitchell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dukes. That did some damage!
Dukes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a body shot.
Jason Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for James Mitchell!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for James Mitchell!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for James Mitchell!

James Mitchell wins by unanimous decision!
James Mitchell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Vrinceanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacey Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vrinceanu comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy dew. Stacey Poole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vrinceanu
vs
Poole

180 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
141 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bogdan Vrinceanu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stacey Poole!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vrinceanu as he jumps to the side.
Poole lands a slapping body shot.
Poole wants to clinch up but Vrinceanu keeps it at a distance.
Vrinceanu throws a quick counter head kick but Poole was just out of range.
Vrinceanu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrinceanu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poole swivels and escapes.

Vrinceanu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poole is trying to pull guard but Vrinceanu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Poole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but Poole gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage.
Poole has a takedown stuffed.
Bogdan Vrinceanu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stacey Poole.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Poole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vrinceanu sprawls well. Vrinceanu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poole gets slowly back to his feet.
Poole tries to clinch but Vrinceanu moves out of range.
Vrinceanu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Vrinceanu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Poole sprawls well initially but Vrinceanu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Poole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vrinceanu.
Poole is trying to get back to full guard.

Vrinceanu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Vrinceanu is working for a kimura but Poole is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole has hold of Vrinceanu's hands but Vrinceanu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Poole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vrinceanu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vrinceanu not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Poole is defending against the submission attempts here by Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vrinceanu.

Vrinceanu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poole sees it coming and defends easily.
Poole wants to control but Vrinceanu is keeping busy.

Vrinceanu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vrinceanu is keen to just control but Poole is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vrinceanu stops Poole from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Vrinceanu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Poole is trying to stand up here but Vrinceanu is controlling him well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vrinceanu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Poole did well to prevent Vrinceanu getting side control.
Vrinceanu is nestled in close to Poole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Poole looks winded!
Vrinceanu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poole's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bogdan Vrinceanu 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.

Vrinceanu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vrinceanu is looking to pass Poole's guard but actually Poole recovers to full guard.
Poole wants to sweep but no luck.
Vrinceanu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vrinceanu looking to sit in guard and control but Poole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Vrinceanu has control of Poole's left arm, preventing Poole from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole is looking to work some ground and pound but Vrinceanu has wrist control.
Poole is fighting to break Vrinceanu's control of his arms but Vrinceanu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Poole drops back looking for a leg! Vrinceanu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vrinceanu manages to kick Poole off! Poole jumps back into Vrinceanu's guard.
Vrinceanu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poole on the ground.
Vrinceanu keeping moving, preventing Poole from controlling successfully.
Bogdan Vrinceanu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vrinceanu holds on and takes a little breather.
Poole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vrinceanu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Poole tries to stand but Vrinceanu is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown but Poole manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrinceanu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poole throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Vrinceanu is rocked!
Poole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Vrinceanu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Poole is breathing heavily.
Vrinceanu jumps guard but Poole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vrinceanu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poole walks away with a smile on his face. Vrinceanu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poole tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrinceanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poole moves to clinch but Vrinceanu breaks away
and Vrinceanu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poole is looking to clinch.
Poole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vrinceanu's waist but Vrinceanu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poole off to one side.

Vrinceanu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poole looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poole is trying to control Vrinceanu's posture but Vrinceanu avoids it.

Vrinceanu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poole has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu grinds an elbow into Poole's temple.
Vrinceanu just content to control the position.
Vrinceanu working the ground and pound from side control.
Vrinceanu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poole can do to turn this around?
Vrinceanu scoring with punches from side control.
Vrinceanu lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrinceanu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Poole to see if he's OK.
Vrinceanu 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.

Bogdan Vrinceanu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vrinceanu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vrinceanu lands in his opponent's guard.
Vrinceanu trying to control but Poole is working from the bottom.
Poole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vrinceanu postures up in Poole's guard and throws a big left but Poole blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vrinceanu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vrinceanu won't allow Poole to sweep him here.
Poole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vrinceanu stands up from Poole's guard - Vrinceanu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vrinceanu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poole.
Poole tries for a takedown but Vrinceanu circles away easily
and Vrinceanu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Poole is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Poole takes a kick to the side of the head.

Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poole is trying to defend but Vrinceanu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vrinceanu controlling the action here.
Vrinceanu not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu working the head and body with strikes.
Vrinceanu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poole is looking for a sweep. Vrinceanu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poole taking some punishment here, with Vrinceanu in his half guard.
Vrinceanu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vrinceanu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vrinceanu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vrinceanu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vrinceanu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Poole is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vrinceanu jumps into side control!

Vrinceanu decides to stand back up. Vrinceanu steps back and let's Poole get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vrinceanu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Vrinceanu escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vrinceanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrinceanu misses with a head kick.
A combination from Poole does no damage.

Vrinceanu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Vrinceanu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vrinceanu content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Vrinceanu wants to work for an arm triangle but Poole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poole is trying to stand back up but Vrinceanu is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrinceanu lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bogdan Vrinceanu clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vrinceanu slips a jab and a cross from Poole.
Vrinceanu fails with a takedown attempt.
Vrinceanu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Poole.
Poole doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrinceanu circles away.
Vrinceanu blocks a head kick by Poole.
Vrinceanu blocks a head kick by Poole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vrinceanu lands a glancing blow to the side of Poole's head.
Poole is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Poole misses with a double jab.
Stacey Poole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vrinceanu goes for a double leg but Poole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poole continues to drive forward.
Poole is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stacey Poole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vrinceanu gets the takedown into side control.
Vrinceanu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Poole is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrinceanu scoring with punches and elbows.

Vrinceanu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrinceanu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vrinceanu lands a few punches from side control.

Vrinceanu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Vrinceanu.
Poole is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vrinceanu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Poole some visible discomfort.

Vrinceanu stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vrinceanu lands a head kick. Poole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stacey Poole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poole gets caught napping as Vrinceanu dives in and scores a takedown. Poole manages to retain guard.

Vrinceanu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poole has escaped and now he's on top!

Vrinceanu keeping moving, preventing Poole from controlling successfully.
Vrinceanu has his hands on Poole's head, controlling the position.
Poole prevents Vrinceanu from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu has his hands on Poole's head, controlling the position.
Poole connects with a couple of short punches.
Poole trying to control but Vrinceanu is working from the bottom.
Poole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrinceanu controlling the position.

Vrinceanu pushes Poole off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bogdan Vrinceanu will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Vrinceanu scores with a head kick.
A head kick from Vrinceanu lands but Poole takes it in his stride.
Poole tries to clinch but Vrinceanu is having none of it.
Poole throws a body shot but no joy.
Poole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vrinceanu moves away.
Vrinceanu throwing a counter right hand but Poole manages to avoid it.
Vrinceanu scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole is looking to clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vrinceanu.
Poole wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vrinceanu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Vrinceanu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Poole has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vrinceanu but great work by Poole.
Poole is looking to take a break and control but Vrinceanu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poole tries to score with some ground and pound. Vrinceanu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Poole is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole wants to control but Vrinceanu is keeping him busy.
Vrinceanu struggling a bit here.
Poole working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vrinceanu stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Vrinceanu tries to improve position but can't.
Poole cracks Vrinceanu with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu is trying to get back to half guard.
What's Vrinceanu going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Poole blocks the strikes from Vrinceanu.
The ground and pound from Poole seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Poole tries to stand but Vrinceanu is controlling his head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Poole cracks Vrinceanu with a big right hand but Vrinceanu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Poole works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poole wants to stand but Vrinceanu has his arm trapped.
Poole throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Vrinceanu forces Poole back against the cage and clinches.

Vrinceanu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vrinceanu scores with a jab to the head.
Poole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrinceanu throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrinceanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Poole.
Vrinceanu circles away from the clinch attempt

and Vrinceanu counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Poole has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vrinceanu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stacey Poole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrinceanu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Bogdan Vrinceanu!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Bogdan Vrinceanu!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Bogdan Vrinceanu!

Bogdan Vrinceanu wins by unanimous decision!
Bogdan Vrinceanu is the new featherweight champion!
As Bogdan Vrinceanu got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Stacey is a solid competitor, Stacey is a warrior, but he shouldn't have been in here with me and that's just the truth of it.'.

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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