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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 looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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215 cm
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 5 - 1, 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 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Deeds! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deeds throws a jab when Cutesic Junior was well out of range. Deeds looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Cutesic Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deeds to score with a decent uppercut.
Cutesic Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deeds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from getting back to his feet. Deeds has a closed guard, preventing Cutesic Junior from standing up. 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 won't allow Deeds to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutesic Junior stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Deeds gets caught flat footed, as Cutesic Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Cutesic Junior is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Deeds wants to stand up but Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Cutesic Junior lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Deeds wants to stand up but Cutesic Junior is controlling him. Cutesic Junior controlling from the top position. Cutesic Junior's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Cutesic Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Deeds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cutesic Junior.
 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. Deeds misses the jab. Cutesic Junior wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Cutesic Junior ducks under a wild hook from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch. Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Deeds tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage. Cutesic Junior slowing the pace effectively. Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position. Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage. Deeds working hard to break the clinch. Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior has hold of one of Deeds's legs. Deeds is fighting the takedown attempt but Cutesic Junior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deeds on the ground. Cutesic Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much. Deeds wants to stand and escape but Cutesic Junior is having none of it.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cutesic Junior fails with a takedown attempt. Deeds misses with a hook. Cutesic Junior ducked under it nicely.
 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 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him. Deeds lands with a straight right. Cutesic Junior didn't see that one coming. Deeds loads up on a big right hand but Cutesic Junior slips the punch. Deeds throws an overhand right that lands on Cutesic Junior's shoulder, as Cutesic Junior tries to avoid the shot. Deeds with a jab. Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Charlie Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deeds quickly recovers to half guard.
Deeds has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is on him like a limpet, forcing Deeds back against the cage. Deeds is trying to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage. Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior has hold of one of Deeds's legs. Deeds is fighting the takedown attempt but Cutesic Junior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up.
 That's five minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up.
Cutesic Junior gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from breaking the clinch. Cutesic Junior wants a takedown but no success here.
Deeds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
 That's six minutes gone in the round. Deeds takes one to the chin there. Deeds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cutesic Junior. Cutesic Junior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Deeds misses with a hook. Cutesic Junior ducked under it nicely. A quick step to the side and Cutesic Junior tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Deeds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cutesic Junior. Deeds throws a shot from downtown. Cutesic Junior moves away and avoids it. Cutesic Junior fails to land the takedown. Deeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cutesic Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deeds doesn't seem bothered though. Deeds has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cutesic Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deeds is trying to defend but Cutesic Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from standing back up.
 That's seven minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Deeds is looking to escape. Cutesic Junior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Deeds wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The referee warns Deeds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deeds is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cutesic Junior unloading with bombs!
Cutesic Junior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Deeds manages to avoid the submission attempt. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
 That's eight minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior wants to stand but Deeds is controlling his arm. Cutesic Junior trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom. Deeds is trying to buck Cutesic Junior off. Cutesic Junior tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior drags him back down.
 That's nine minutes gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
 The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. 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 avoids a kick to the body.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown but Deeds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Deeds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Deeds throws a hook but Cutesic Junior blocks it. Deeds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutesic Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily. Deeds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cutesic Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Deeds working hard to break the clinch. Cutesic Junior pressing his opponent against the cage. Deeds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cutesic Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deeds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denis Cutesic Junior will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeds. Cutesic Junior shoots in but no luck this time. Denis Cutesic Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cutesic Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deeds tries to avoid it but Cutesic Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deeds to the ground. Deeds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Deeds lands with a hook. Cutesic Junior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Deeds throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutesic Junior. Deeds pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cutesic Junior feinted with a counter takedown. Cutesic Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deeds circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him. Deeds throws out a loose jab but Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid it. Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cutesic Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Deeds stuffs the takedown. Charlie Deeds seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deeds misses with a hook. Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Deeds cracks Cutesic Junior with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cutesic Junior shoots in and bounces Deeds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Deeds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Cutesic Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up. Cutesic Junior is looking to stand up but Deeds won't let him. Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior isn't so interested in that idea. Cutesic Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
Cutesic Junior has Deeds pressed against the cage, preventing Deeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
Cutesic Junior manages to pull guard.
Deeds stands and steps away. Cutesic Junior gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Cutesic Junior moves out of range as Deeds strikes. Cutesic Junior moves out of range of the strikes. Cutesic Junior shoots in but Deeds avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cutesic Junior slips a straight right by Deeds.
Cutesic Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deeds on his heels. He'll look to pass Deeds's guard now, I'm sure. Cutesic Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior stands up from Deeds's guard - Cutesic Junior perhaps looking for a knockout. A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target. Nice sprawl there from Deeds as Cutesic Junior shoots in. Deeds scores with a jab. Cutesic Junior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Deeds misses with an uppercut. Deeds misses with an uppercut. Cutesic Junior appears to be looking for a big counter. Cutesic Junior staying out of range there.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Cutesic Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Cutesic Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position. Cutesic Junior wanted to stand there but Deeds had control of the position.
 That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds kicks Cutesic Junior off and gets to his feet.
Cutesic Junior forces Deeds back against the cage and clinches. Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage. Deeds tries to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position. Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment. Cutesic Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cutesic Junior has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Deeds uses from the top position. Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling his posture from full guard.
 That's six minutes gone in the round. Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Cutesic Junior. Cutesic Junior is working hard here to advance position. Cutesic Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cutesic Junior tries to get out of the position.
Cutesic Junior is working an open guard so Deeds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Deeds misses the jab. Cutesic Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deeds.
Cutesic Junior has closed the distance and engaged Deeds in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Deeds's face as he tries to break the clinch. Cutesic Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deeds's efforts to push away.
Cutesic Junior successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Deeds tries to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling from the bottom.
 That's seven minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior wants to get back to his feet but Deeds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deeds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Cutesic Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Cutesic Junior fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deeds to the ground. Cutesic Junior is now in Deeds's guard. Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him. Cutesic Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
 That's eight minutes gone in the round. Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him. Cutesic Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Cutesic Junior sitting in guard here, content to control. Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Deeds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cutesic Junior instigates a clinch.
Deeds breaks from the clinch.
Deeds tries to keep at a distance but Cutesic Junior has taken the fight into the clinch. Deeds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
 That's nine minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.
Deeds is trying to push Cutesic Junior away but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Cutesic Junior missing with knees to the body.
Cutesic Junior has clasped his hands together around Deeds's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Deeds is pushing Cutesic Junior's head away, looking to escape. Cutesic Junior manages to hold on to the position though. Cutesic Junior lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Deeds down.
Deeds is trying to buck Cutesic Junior off. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deeds throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Deeds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Cutesic Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deeds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cutesic Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Deeds gets underhooks to prevent Cutesic Junior's takedown attempt.
Deeds can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutesic Junior. Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment. Deeds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Deeds misses with an uppercut. Cutesic Junior saw that one coming. Cutesic Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Deeds manages to circle out of the way.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deeds stops a takedown attempt from Cutesic Junior.
Deeds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cutesic Junior slips a straight right by Deeds. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Deeds is trying to break free.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Cutesic Junior leaning his opponent against the cage. Denis Cutesic Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far. Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position. Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment. Cutesic Junior is working Deeds over against the cage.
Cutesic Junior turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Deeds tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior looking to control and managing it successfully. Deeds is trying to stand.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior controlling from mount. Deeds is trying to stand up. Deeds is trying to stand but he's just given Cutesic Junior his back. Deeds is trying to stand back up.
Cutesic Junior is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Deeds is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Deeds trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now. Deeds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Cutesic Junior softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cutesic Junior working for a choke but Deeds is defending well. Deeds wants to get back to his feet. Deeds covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cutesic Junior is landing with strikes from the back. Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
 That's five minutes gone in the round. Deeds wants to get back to his feet. Cutesic Junior lands an elbow to the side of the head. What can Deeds do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
 That's six 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. Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior has full control of the position and if anything, Deeds has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cutesic Junior patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Cutesic Junior keeps control of the position easily here as Deeds tries to buck him off.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Cutesic Junior has good solid back control here. Cutesic Junior misses with an elbow to the head. Deeds wants to get back to his feet. I would not like to be Deeds right now.
 That's seven minutes gone in the round. Deeds trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now. Denis Cutesic Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cutesic Junior controls the action. Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Deeds fending off the submission attempt from Cutesic Junior.
 That's eight minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cutesic Junior looking for the RNC. Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. A bit of a pause in the action here. Cutesic Junior controlling the positon. Deeds wants to get back to his feet. Cutesic Junior is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Deeds up.
 That's nine minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior biding his time, looking for the opening.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior has full control of the position and if anything, Deeds has just worked his way into a worse spot. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutesic Junior is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Deeds is defending well though. Cutesic Junior let's go of the attempt for now. Cutesic Junior lands with a hammerfist to the side of Deeds's head. Deeds trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now. Cutesic Junior slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cutesic Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deeds can do to turn this around? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Deeds wants to get back to his feet. Cutesic Junior loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Deeds hold on?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Cutesic Junior clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!

Cutesic Junior looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Deeds wants to stand and escape but Cutesic Junior is having none of it. Cutesic Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deeds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Deeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Cutesic Junior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Deeds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cutesic Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deeds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds breaks the clinch.
A big left from Deeds misses.
Cutesic Junior rushes Deeds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Deeds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch. Deeds tries to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position. Cutesic Junior is looking to take this one to the mat. Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
Cutesic Junior stalls. Deeds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deeds just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cutesic Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deeds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position. Deeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cutesic Junior scores with a hook to the body. Cutesic Junior is working Deeds over against the cage. Cutesic Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
Cutesic Junior successfully pulls guard.
Deeds takes a decent strike to the side of the head. Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior won't let him. Cutesic Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deeds decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Deeds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Deeds looks to land a left hand but Cutesic Junior moved out of range nicely. Cutesic Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Deeds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Deeds tests Cutesic Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deeds throws a big shot that misses. Cutesic Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deeds. Deeds looks to land a right hand but Cutesic Junior moved out of range.
Cutesic Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deeds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from getting back to his feet. Cutesic Junior 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 four minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior won't allow Deeds to get back to his feet. Deeds keeping full guard, as Cutesic Junior tries to pass. Cutesic Junior wants to get up but he can't break Deeds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Cutesic Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deeds. Nice straight punches there by Deeds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deeds. Deeds throws out a loose jab but Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutesic Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deeds on his heels. He'll look to pass Deeds's guard now, I'm sure. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeds has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cutesic Junior off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Cutesic Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deeds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
 That's five minutes gone in the round. Nice shot lands for Deeds. A jab from Deeds misses. Cutesic Junior dives in and grabs Deeds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deeds pushes down on Cutesic Junior's head and hops out. Deeds throws out a counter right but Cutesic Junior avoids it with no problem. Deeds misses with a hook. Deeds misses with a straight right. The fighters circle momentarily. Deeds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deeds quickly recovers to half guard.
Deeds manages to escape and get back to his feet! Deeds misses with a looping right. Cutesic Junior slips under a jab. Cutesic Junior is looking to counter punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Deeds enables Cutesic Junior to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Deeds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him. Cutesic Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
 That's six minutes gone in the round. Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position. Cutesic Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Cutesic Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
 That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Deeds working hard to break the clinch. Deeds prevents the takedown attempt.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Deeds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutesic Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cutesic Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deeds throws out the jab. Deeds misses with a hook. Cutesic Junior ducked under it nicely.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deeds napping and manages to drive through into side control! Deeds is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Cutesic Junior wants to stand but Deeds has his arm trapped.
 That's eight minutes gone in the round. Deeds is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. A lull in the action here as Cutesic Junior stalls from top position. Deeds stops Cutesic Junior from passing to mount. 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. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Cutesic Junior is staying tight to Deeds's torso, preventing him from escaping. 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.
 That's nine 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. Cutesic Junior has Deeds pressed against the cage, preventing Deeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Deeds tries to circle away but Cutesic Junior has him pinned against the cage. Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cutesic Junior has Deeds pressed against the cage, preventing Deeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cutesic Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cutesic Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeds, pushing him back against the cage. Cutesic Junior can't get the takedown.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Deeds forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Cutesic Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Deeds blocks with his arms.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment. Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
Cutesic Junior taking a breather. Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Deeds dominated that fourth 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Deeds missing with a left hand there. Cutesic Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cutesic Junior gets a double leg takedown into Deeds's guard.
Deeds manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Deeds is trying to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target. Deeds misses with an uppercut
and Cutesic Junior counters with a three punch combo that has Deeds backing up. Deeds nods at Cutesic Junior to acknowledge the strikes. Deeds misses with a looping right. Deeds misses with a right hand and Cutesic Junior counters with a left and a right that stings Deeds. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Deeds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cutesic Junior dives in and scores a takedown into Deeds's guard. Cutesic Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much. Deeds keeping moving, preventing Cutesic Junior from controlling successfully. 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.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him. Cutesic Junior controls from within his opponent's guard. Cutesic Junior postures up and lands a big shot to Deeds's brow. Cutesic Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Deeds wants to stand and escape but Cutesic Junior is having none of it. Cutesic Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Cutesic Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
 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.
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 prevents Deeds from breaking the clinch. Deeds working hard to break the clinch. Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior stalling.
Cutesic Junior keeps control of Deeds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Deeds working hard to break the clinch. Cutesic Junior is working for takedown but Deeds is calmly controlling the position for now. Deeds tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior is trying to trip Deeds. He has hold of a leg but Deeds is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cutesic Junior persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Deeds scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Deeds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cutesic Junior on the side of the head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior throws a one two combo.
Cutesic Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeds. Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cutesic Junior throws a wild body kick that Deeds sees coming a mile off. A little jabbing left from Deeds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Deeds throws a hook to the side of Cutesic Junior's head but Cutesic Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circling - Deeds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cutesic Junior has managed to clinch.
Deeds is trying to push Cutesic Junior away but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cutesic Junior pulls guard. Deeds would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cutesic Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cutesic Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.
Cutesic Junior is working an open guard so Deeds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Deeds misses with a straight left.
Cutesic Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cutesic Junior successfully pulls guard.
Cutesic Junior has a closed guard, preventing Deeds from standing up.
Deeds stands up from Cutesic Junior's guard - Deeds perhaps looking for a knockout.
 That's five minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target. Cutesic Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deeds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cutesic Junior somewhat. Cutesic Junior tries to clinch up but Deeds circles away and keeps his distance. Deeds missing with a left hand there. Cutesic Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A swing and a miss from Deeds. Some wild striking there from Cutesic Junior.
Deeds throws out a loose jab but Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutesic Junior moves into the clinch.
Cutesic Junior manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cutesic Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deeds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
 That's six minutes gone in the round. Deeds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cutesic Junior is proving hard to escape from. Cutesic Junior striking off his back but it's not causing Deeds any problems. Deeds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cutesic Junior is proving hard to escape from.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
 That's seven minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Cutesic Junior on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cutesic Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cutesic Junior drags the fight down to the ground.
Deeds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Cutesic Junior moves out of range as Deeds strikes. A swing and a miss from Deeds. Deeds throws a hook to the side of Cutesic Junior's head but Cutesic Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Deeds misses with a looping left. A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target. Cutesic Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeds. Deeds misses with a hook
and Cutesic Junior counters by moving into the clinch. Cutesic Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.
Deeds is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
 That's eight minutes gone in the round. Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Deeds forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cutesic Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deeds's efforts to push away. Cutesic Junior stalling against the cage.
Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
Deeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cutesic Junior manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cutesic Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cutesic Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deeds tries to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling from the bottom. Cutesic Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
 That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Cutesic Junior slips a jab from Deeds. Cutesic Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deeds.
Deeds tries to keep at a distance but Cutesic Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cutesic Junior winds up and cracks Deeds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Denis Cutesic Junior! Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight as a draw! Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Denis Cutesic Junior!
Denis Cutesic Junior wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Jr De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Vrinceanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Leo Jr De La Cruz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leo Jr De La Cruz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leo Jr De La Cruz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Morgan Vrinceanu! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De La Cruz throws a head kick that misses. Vrinceanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De La Cruz defends it well. De La Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vrinceanu circles away quickly and effectively. De La Cruz lands with a nice combination. Vrinceanu backs away looking to recover.
De La Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch. Vrinceanu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz is pressed up against the cage. Vrinceanu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De La Cruz down to the mat. De La Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Vrinceanu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. De La Cruz shoots in and drives through. Vrinceanu sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Jr De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. De La Cruz throws a series of punches but Vrinceanu moves out of range. Vrinceanu shoots in for a double leg but De La Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Vrinceanu avoiding damage as De La Cruz throws knees to the body.
Vrinceanu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! De La Cruz tries to circle away but Vrinceanu has him pinned against the cage. De La Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Vrinceanu looking for a takedown. De La Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt. De La Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrinceanu prevents it.
Vrinceanu is trying to drag De La Cruz to the mat but De La Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. De La Cruz has Vrinceanu pressed against the cage.
Vrinceanu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De La Cruz to keep the fight standing. Vrinceanu is looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De La Cruz is struggling to control the position.
De La Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De La Cruz holds on and takes a little breather. De La Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet De La Cruz, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De La Cruz trying to control the position.
De La Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Vrinceanu drops back looking for a leg! De La Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Cruz manages to kick Vrinceanu off! Vrinceanu jumps back into De La Cruz's guard. De La Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vrinceanu.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Vrinceanu with a flurry of punches that miss. De La Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrinceanu is one step ahead there. Vrinceanu is looking to work some ground and pound but De La Cruz has wrist control. Vrinceanu throws a big right hand that misses. De La Cruz wants to stand and escape but Vrinceanu is having none of it.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. De La Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vrinceanu feints the counter takedown. Vrinceanu moves out of range of the body kick from De La Cruz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Vrinceanu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De La Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. De La Cruz is breathing heavily.
De La Cruz rushes Vrinceanu and presses him up against the cage. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Jr De La Cruz dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De La Cruz tries for a takedown but Vrinceanu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. De La Cruz tries to clinch but Vrinceanu is having none of it. And Vrinceanu tries to counter it with a takedown but De La Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out. De La Cruz looks for a takedown but Vrinceanu sprawls well. Vrinceanu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Jr De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vrinceanu lands with a thumping leg kick.
De La Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrinceanu can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz closes the distance and clinches. De La Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De La Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vrinceanu smiles and moves away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from De La Cruz. No joy for Vrinceanu on that attempt.
Vrinceanu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vrinceanu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De La Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrinceanu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De La Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. Vrinceanu trying to pass the guard but De La Cruz defending well.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Vrinceanu stops De La Cruz from getting back to his feet.
De La Cruz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vrinceanu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Vrinceanu has De La Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing De La Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range. De La Cruz can't get the takedown.
De La Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Vrinceanu's takedown attempt.
De La Cruz tries to break the clinch but Vrinceanu is controlling the position. Vrinceanu gets underhooks to prevent De La Cruz's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. De La Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vrinceanu wants a takedown but no success here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. De La Cruz misses with a knee to the head. De La Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Vrinceanu keeps him there for the moment. De La Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De La Cruz decides to pull guard. Vrinceanu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Vrinceanu throwing strikes from guard but De La Cruz blocks nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De La Cruz is trying to control the position but Vrinceanu postures up.
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. De La Cruz is trying to keep Vrinceanu in close.
Vrinceanu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. De La Cruz wants to stand up but Vrinceanu is controlling him. De La Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De La Cruz wants to stand but Vrinceanu is controlling the position.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Morgan Vrinceanu will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vrinceanu shoots in but De La Cruz avoids the takedown attempt easily. De La Cruz attempts a counter takedown but Vrinceanu avoids it well and moves away. De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And Vrinceanu tries to counter it with a takedown but De La Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out. De La Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrinceanu tries to avoid it but De La Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrinceanu to the ground. Vrinceanu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. As De La Cruz backs off Vrinceanu throws a huge counter combo but De La Cruz manages to avoid it all. No luck with that takedown attempt from De La Cruz. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Jr De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De La Cruz. And Vrinceanu tries to counter it with a takedown but De La Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Vrinceanu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De La Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Vrinceanu with the counter takedown but De La Cruz avoids it easily. Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but De La Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Vrinceanu tries to sprawl out of it but De La Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vrinceanu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Vrinceanu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Leo Jr De La Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vrinceanu is trying hard to land a takedown here. De La Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Vrinceanu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De La Cruz. Vrinceanu with the counter takedown but De La Cruz avoids it easily. De La Cruz stuffs the takedown. Vrinceanu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe La Cruz. Vrinceanu dives in and grabs De La Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. De La Cruz pushes down on Vrinceanu's head and hops out. De La Cruz throws a right and a left that Vrinceanu avoids nicely.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. De La Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vrinceanu fails miserably with a takedown attempt. De La Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vrinceanu. Leo Jr De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrinceanu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De La Cruz quickly recovers to half guard. Vrinceanu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De La Cruz defending well though. De La Cruz is trying to stand up here but Vrinceanu is controlling him well. De La Cruz is looking to improve his position.
De La Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vrinceanu is working away from the top position though.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. De La Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vrinceanu scores with a couple of nice shots. Vrinceanu wants to free his trapped foot but De La Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vrinceanu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De La Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vrinceanu. De La Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De La Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrinceanu pulls his head out easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. De La Cruz manages to get to full guard.
De La Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vrinceanu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. De La Cruz looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De La Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Vrinceanu postures up and lands a big shot to De La Cruz's brow. Morgan Vrinceanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leo Jr De La Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vrinceanu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight! Morgan Vrinceanu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Vrinceanu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Leo Jr De La Cruz! Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Leo Jr De La Cruz! Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Leo Jr De La Cruz!
Leo Jr De La Cruz wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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, Billy Martin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin White! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martin as he avoids it easily. Martin leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martin did well to prevent White getting side control. Martin works his way to full guard. Good work. Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there. White landing some decent shots from guard.
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Martin striking off his back but it's not causing White any problems. Martin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Martin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martin looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Martin is trying to control the position but White postures up. Martin striking off his back but it's not causing White any problems. White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. White landing with the ground and pound. White landing some decent shots from guard. White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard.
Martin wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. White 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. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Martin sitting in guard, not really doing much. Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
White working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martin passes into side control.
White throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. White is trying to get back to half guard. White misses with an elbow from the bottom. White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
White looking for submissions off his back. White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here. White looks winded! White strikes from the bottom but Martin uses the opportunity to move to side control.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. White manages to get back to half guard. Martin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Martin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Martin! White tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it. White striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
White sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Martin is looking to advance position but White won't allow it. Martin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Martin will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one. Martin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A head kick misses from Martin.
White tries to sprawl but Martin drives through with a takedown into half guard. Martin wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
White actively working from the bottom here.
Martin is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Martin is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martin to get the leverage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily. Martin tries to stand but can't do so whilst White controls his leg. White flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Martin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. White lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. White tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Billy Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. White tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg. Martin moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from White.
Martin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Martin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but White is avoiding damage well.
White sneaks back into half guard.
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Martin is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martin to get the leverage. Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here. White tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
White looking for submissions off his back. White misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. White trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Martin wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Martin wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
 The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. White throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White dives in and scores a takedown into Martin's guard. Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Martin's legs - danger averted. Martin has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle. White chips away with some ground and pound.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Martin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top!
 Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. White striking off his back but it's not causing Martin any problems.
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martin uses it to pass to side control.
White is looking to reverse the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Martin gets to mount! White was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Martin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Martin dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
White tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Martin drops down looking for a counter takedown but White sprawls and moves away.
Martin gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well. Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Martin wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martin uses it to pass to side control.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Martin keeps moving and retains side control. Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin decides to stand up, so the ref orders White to his feet.
Martin looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but Martin drives through and ends up in White's guard. Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Martin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Martin throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
White working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Martin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
White working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Martin trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to sprawl but Martin drives through with a takedown into half guard. Martin tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Martin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
White actively working from the bottom here. Martin trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom. White throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Martin White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White looking for submissions off his back. Martin trying to pass the guard but White defending well. White missing with punches from the bottom.
White throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
White throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! White pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. White throws a head punch that misses. Billy Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin is fighting off a takedown attempt but White is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Martin to the mat. Martin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Martin pushes White off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Martin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Martin 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Billy Martin! Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Billy Martin! Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Billy Martin!
Billy Martin wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dough OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavior Reo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dough OMalley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xavior Reo! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from OMalley.
OMalley gets in close and instigates a clinch. Reo is looking for a takedown. Reo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OMalley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. OMalley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reo backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from OMalley.
OMalley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OMalley!
Reo tries to clinch but OMalley is having none of it. OMalley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reo sprawls and moves away.
OMalley gets caught napping as Reo dives in and scores a takedown. OMalley manages to retain guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! OMalley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reo is controlling him. Reo tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard. OMalley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reo on the ground.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Reo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reo drops back looking for a leg! OMalley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OMalley manages to kick Reo off! Reo jumps back into OMalley's guard. Reo forces his way into half guard.
Reo wants to work for an arm triangle but OMalley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reo is trying to work for a kimura but OMalley is defending well.
Reo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OMalley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OMalley sees it coming and defends easily. OMalley pushes Reo off looking to stand but Reo dives back in and keeps control.
Reo is looking for a kimura but OMalley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reo to get the leverage.
Reo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OMalley defends it well.
Reo seems to be looking for submissions.
Reo looks winded!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Reo uses his free foot to push down on OMalley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for OMalley.
Reo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force OMalley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so OMalley shrugs it off.
Reo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reo has isolated one of OMalley's arms. OMalley looking to fight him off but Reo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavior Reo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fatey Ahmad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Rydell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 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, Roger Rydell! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rydell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ahmad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rydell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ahmad blocks a head kick by Rydell.
Rydell moves into the clinch.
Rydell breaks from the clinch.
Rydell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rydell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahmad defends it well. Rydell controlling the pace.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rydell stops Ahmad from getting back to his feet.
Rydell seems to be working for a kimura but Ahmad defends the submission attempt. Ahmad is in trouble now - Rydell has advanced to mount! Ahmad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rydell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Rydell breaks from Ahmad's wrist control and lands an elbow. Rydell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rydell lands a couple of good shots and Ahmad has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Rydell lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Rydell missing with punches from the back.
Rydell is cranking Ahmad's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ahmad! He's tightened the choke and Ahmad is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Rydell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riki Ahmad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helios Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helios Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Riki Ahmad! 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, Helios Jones! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Ahmad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Ahmad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ahmad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ahmad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ahmad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ahmad not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahmad. Ahmad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahmad stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jones to get to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ahmad misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahmad. Ahmad shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riki Ahmad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ahmad wants a takedown but no success here.
I was talking to Ahmad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Ahmad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones rushes Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jones lands a body punch. Ahmad is breathing heavily. Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ahmad wants a takedown.
Ahmad wants a takedown.
Jones lands an uppercut. Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones cracks Ahmad with a nice body shot. Jones lands a shot to the body. Jones scores with a hook to the body. Jones lands with a short shot to the head. Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones. A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahmad or not. Nice body punch from Jones. Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jones lands with a right to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones. Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones avoiding damage.
Ahmad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard. Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jones prevents Ahmad from standing back up.
Ahmad looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ahmad is looking to improve his position.
Ahmad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad actively working from the bottom here. Ahmad is looking to improve his position.
Ahmad is not content to let Jones control the position. Ahmad tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control. Jones is taking a breather. Ahmad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Jones wants to take a breather but Ahmad is having none of it. Ahmad pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Ahmad looking for submissions off his back.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jones wants to control but Ahmad is keeping him busy.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jones pushes Ahmad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ahmad goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones gets a clinch. Ahmad goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
 It looks like Riki Ahmad has been cut. Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones rushes Ahmad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt. A short uppercut from Jones. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Helios Jones dominated that round. The cut man is working on Riki Ahmad's cut. 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.

The fight moves into the clinch position. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones. Ahmad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ahmad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
 Ahmad is rocked!
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones wants to stall.
Ahmad is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riki Ahmad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahmad has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ahmad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Ahmad dives into Jones's guard. Ahmad throws a big elbow that misses. Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahmad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ahmad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ahmad stopping the sweep attempt from Jones. Riki Ahmad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ahmad is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ahmad distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ahmad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jones looking to control.
Ahmad throws a big elbow that misses. Ahmad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jones has control of Ahmad's left arm, preventing Ahmad from doing any damage. Ahmad throwing strikes but missing. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth. Ahmad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones darts in and clinches Ahmad up against the cage. Jones lands an uppercut. Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jones is pressed up against the cage. Ahmad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ahmad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones forces Ahmad back against the cage and clinches. Jones scores with a shot to the side of Ahmad's head. Ahmad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ahmad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle. Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jones lands a right hand. Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Jones gets underhooks to prevent Ahmad's takedown attempt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut. Jones scores with a nice hook to the head. Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jones scores with a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Jones. Jones lands a right hand. A short uppercut from Jones. Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahmad or not. Nice body punch from Jones. Jones lands a shoulder strike. Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jones cracks Ahmad with a nice body shot. A hook to the body from Jones.
Ahmad takes a shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones lands a shot to the body. Jones stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones. Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut. Oh Ahmad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ahmad seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones drives through and clinches with Ahmad against the cage.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Jones lands a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones. Jones lands with a left to the head. Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jones lands with a light punch inside. Jones lands a left hand.
Ahmad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jones digs a right hand into Ahmad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahmad's gas tank. Jones lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jones lands with a left to the head. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Helios Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Riki Ahmad's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones moves into the clinch. Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jones lands a right hand. Ahmad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones has Ahmad up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahmad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahmad backwards. Ahmad goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riki Ahmad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Ahmad. A shot in the inside from Jones. A short right from Jones on the inside. Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ahmad! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Ahmad drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helios Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stacey Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yevgeni Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov has chosen For those about to Rock as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stacey Poole! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yevgeni Kozlov! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kozlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poole sprawls well. Poole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Poole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poole closes the distance and clinches. Kozlov's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kozlov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kozlov can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Poole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Kozlov goes for a takedown attempt but Poole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stacey Poole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yevgeni Kozlov. Poole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kozlov is fending him off so far but Poole persists. Nope, Kozlov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kozlov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Poole was covering up waiting for the punch and Kozlov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Poole being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kozlov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozlov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kozlov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poole, up you get! Kozlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poole gets caught flat footed, as Kozlov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Poole is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Poole is trying to break the clinch but Kozlov is controlling him.
Kozlov gets control of Poole's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kozlov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Poole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kozlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlov looking for a guillotine here but Poole defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poole wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kozlov's closed guard. He's half up but Kozlov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kozlov pivots and extends the arm, Poole falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kozlov! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Vrinceanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vrinceanu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Foggy dew. James Mitchell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Mitchell! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vrinceanu 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 Vrinceanu off to one side.
Vrinceanu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vrinceanu decides to stand back up. Vrinceanu steps back and let's Mitchell get back to his feet. Vrinceanu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vrinceanu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Vrinceanu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrinceanu gets to his feet. Mitchell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Vrinceanu misses with a head kick.
Mitchell only half commits to the counter leg kick. Vrinceanu takes one to the side of the head.
Mitchell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mitchell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Mitchell cracks Vrinceanu with a right hand to the side of the head.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Vrinceanu throws a lazy head kick and Mitchell counters with an outside leg kick.
Vrinceanu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mitchell. Mitchell lands a body shot.
Vrinceanu is breathing heavily. Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vrinceanu throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily. Mitchell only half commits to the counter leg kick. Vrinceanu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Mitchell scores with a push kick. James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vrinceanu tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Mitchell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Mitchell lands a jab to the head.
Mitchell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vrinceanu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Mitchell throws a series of punches but Vrinceanu avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A chopping leg kick lands by Mitchell. Vrinceanu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitchell delivers a nice body kick. Vrinceanu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mitchell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Vrinceanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vrinceanu 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. James Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mitchell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Vrinceanu throws a nice outside leg kick. Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vrinceanu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Vrinceanu throws a head kick that misses and Mitchell counters with a slapping leg kick. Mitchell tries to clinch but Vrinceanu moves out of range. Nice body kick there by Mitchell. Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Vrinceanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A nice inside leg kick there by Mitchell. That's going to slow Vrinceanu down. Mitchell digs a good body shot into Vrinceanu's ribs. Vrinceanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vrinceanu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mitchell - the referee stops the clock and Vrinceanu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mitchell. Vrinceanu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Vrinceanu throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily. Mitchell lands a right hook to the body.
Vrinceanu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mitchell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vrinceanu will feel that in the morning. Mitchell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vrinceanu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. 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! Mitchell scores with a head kick.
 Vrinceanu is rocked!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Vrinceanu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Vrinceanu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell feints and then cracks Vrinceanu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vrinceanu down. Vrinceanu takes a kick to the side of the head. Mitchell lands with a straight right. Vrinceanu didn't see that one coming. Oh Vrinceanu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mitchell throws a leg kick which misses Vrinceanu's front leg but catches the back leg as Vrinceanu tries to avoid it. Vrinceanu seems to have got his legs back now. Vrinceanu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away. Mitchell pushes Vrinceanu away with a front kick. Mitchell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vrinceanu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Vrinceanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
Vrinceanu is looking to counter the offense by Mitchell and move into the clinch. Mitchell jabs at Vrinceanu's body. Vrinceanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mitchell flicks out a counter leg kick but Vrinceanu steps away. A good leg kick by Mitchell. Mitchell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mitchell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mitchell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vrinceanu. That did some damage! Mitchell dips to his left and cracks Vrinceanu with an uppercut! Mitchell jabs at Vrinceanu's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell scores with a spinning back kick! Vrinceanu goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward. Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl out of it but Vrinceanu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitchell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vrinceanu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitchell. Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell scores with a leg kick.
Mitchell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mitchell lands a head shot.
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vrinceanu, pushing him back against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Mitchell.
Vrinceanu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrinceanu circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mitchell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Mitchell throws a nice inside leg kick. Vrinceanu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Mitchell lands with a nice body punch. Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vrinceanu throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitchell digs a good hook to Vrinceanu's body.
Mitchell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vrinceanu walks into a jab. A decent looking body kick lands there for Mitchell. Vrinceanu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vrinceanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Mitchell. Mitchell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vrinceanu in his tracks. Mitchell scores with a hook to the body. Vrinceanu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Mitchell scores with a hook. Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vrinceanu.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitchell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vrinceanu's head backwards. Mitchell takes a kick to the side of the head. Mitchell throws a nice inside leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a solid leg kick. Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick. Mitchell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Mitchell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrinceanu's hands. Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vrinceanu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Vrinceanu on the wrong end of a nice hook. Vrinceanu 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Vrinceanu throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily. That kick from Mitchell tenderised Vrinceanu's leg. Vrinceanu is trying to keep his angry face on. Mitchell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vrinceanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.
James Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice shot lands for Mitchell. Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Vrinceanu shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vrinceanu's calf. A nice leg kick lands there from Mitchell. Vrinceanu keeps the fight on the outside. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Vrinceanu 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Mitchell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mitchell cracks the inside of Vrinceanu's front leg. Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrinceanu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vrinceanu paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick. Vrinceanu misses with a looping left. Vrinceanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but Vrinceanu persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vrinceanu. That did some damage! Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch. Mitchell feints and then cracks Vrinceanu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vrinceanu down. Vrinceanu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mitchell. That one must have hurt.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Vrinceanu needs to keep his hands up - Mitchell had a free shot at his head there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mitchell tries to clinch but Vrinceanu is having none of it. Mitchell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Vrinceanu avoids them all with ease. Vrinceanu thinks about countering with a head kick. Mitchell lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchell lands a front kick. Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mitchell pushes Vrinceanu away with a front kick. Vrinceanu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitchell. Mitchell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vrinceanu's sensitive parts. Mitchell lands with a slapping head kick. Mitchell tests Vrinceanu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jab, jab by Mitchell - just one landing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vrinceanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell throws a front kick that sends Vrinceanu stumbling back into the cage. Vrinceanu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell lands with an overhand left. An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell rushes Vrinceanu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vrinceanu's sensitive parts. Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell lands a high kick!
Mitchell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Vrinceanu misses with a head kick.
Mitchell stuns Vrinceanu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick. Vrinceanu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vrinceanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell wants to clinch. Nice body kick from Mitchell. Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitchell stuns Vrinceanu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick. Vrinceanu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mitchell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vrinceanu scrambles back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mitchell stuns Vrinceanu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mitchell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Vrinceanu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mitchell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mitchell darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mitchell - that will leave a mark!
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vrinceanu doesn't seem bothered though. Mitchell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitchell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Vrinceanu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Vrinceanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vrinceanu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mitchell throws a nice inside leg kick. Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vrinceanu 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 scores with a nice right hand.
Mitchell scores with a nice body kick.
Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrinceanu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mitchell. Mitchell tries to clinch but Vrinceanu moves out of range. 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! Mitchell tries to clinch there but Vrinceanu circles away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mitchell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Vrinceanu's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top. Vrinceanu avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
A good leg kick by Mitchell.
Vrinceanu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mitchell!
Mitchell throws Vrinceanu to one side and escapes! It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. This has been an exciting period of action! Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch. Vrinceanu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mitchell manages to circle out of the way. Vrinceanu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage. Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mitchell lands a right hook to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Vrinceanu dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Vrinceanu's head and hops out. Jab, jab by Mitchell - just one landing. Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vrinceanu. Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vrinceanu at a distance.
Vrinceanu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mitchell. Vrinceanu shrugs it off though. Vrinceanu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Mitchell digs a good hook to Vrinceanu's body.
Vrinceanu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Vrinceanu 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 wants to clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Vrinceanu with a lazy takedown attempt and Mitchell counters with a head kick. That will keep Vrinceanu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vrinceanu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitchell.
Vrinceanu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Mitchell lands a leg kick that knocks Vrinceanu off balance momentarily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mitchell - that will leave a mark!
Vrinceanu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mitchell's corner calls for a 1-2. Mitchell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vrinceanu swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vrinceanu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. That kick from Mitchell tenderised Vrinceanu's leg. Vrinceanu is trying to keep his angry face on. Mitchell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vrinceanu if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mitchell, right into the meat.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vrinceanu keeps the fight on the outside. Vrinceanu goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward. Vrinceanu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell lands with a shot to the body. Mitchell tries to clinch but Vrinceanu is having none of it. Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrinceanu circles away.
Crunch! Mitchell slams his shin into Vrinceanu's torso. Vrinceanu fails with the takedown. A nice inside leg kick there by Mitchell. That's going to slow Vrinceanu down. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mitchell - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Vrinceanu. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick from Mitchell lands but Vrinceanu takes it in his stride. Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Mitchell rushes Vrinceanu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Vrinceanu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Mitchell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrinceanu avoids it. Vrinceanu lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vrinceanu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mitchell prevents Vrinceanu from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vrinceanu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mitchell prevents Vrinceanu from breaking the clinch. Mitchell working hard to break the clinch. Vrinceanu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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. Mitchell tries to circle away but Vrinceanu has him pinned against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinceanu gets control of Mitchell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vrinceanu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Vrinceanu wants to stand up but Mitchell is controlling him. Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrinceanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrinceanu is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vrinceanu tries to strike from the bottom.
Mitchell prevents Vrinceanu from getting back to his feet.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Vrinceanu throws a head kick that misses. Mitchell keeps Vrinceanu at a distance using the push kick. Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vrinceanu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mitchell goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Mitchell tries to clinch up. Mitchell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Vrinceanu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell thumps Vrinceanu with a low kick. Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitchell digs a good body shot into Vrinceanu's ribs. A head kick misses from Vrinceanu. Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Mitchell sizes up Vrinceanu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mitchell. Vrinceanu shrugs it off though. Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mitchell is looking to clinch. Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but Vrinceanu pushes him off. Vrinceanu with a poor takedown and Mitchell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vrinceanu's knee momentarily. Nice body kick from Mitchell. Mitchell tries to clinch up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vrinceanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mitchell scores with a jab. Vrinceanu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Vrinceanu drops his hands momentarily and Mitchell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mitchell scores with a leg kick.
Mitchell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vrinceanu will feel that in the morning. Vrinceanu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vrinceanu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vrinceanu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Mitchell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vrinceanu. A kick lands to the mid section there for Mitchell. Bogdan Vrinceanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! James Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vrinceanu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight! James Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mitchell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for James Mitchell! Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for James Mitchell! Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for James Mitchell!
James Mitchell wins by unanimous decision! James Mitchell is the new featherweight champion! Our winner, James Mitchell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. Bogdan Vrinceanu was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel I was simply inefficient with my energy,I went into panic mode. It was just a shift of energy and he capitalized on it. I'll pick myself up and i'll come back '.
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