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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Pendragon (ranked 702 p4p, 1487 weight class) and Petr Vrabec (ranked 77 p4p, 167 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vrabec!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrabec misses with a straight right.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrabec is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Vrabec avoids the punch easily.
Vrabec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses.
Vrabec moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Vrabec throws a fast counter high kick but Pendragon manages to duck under it in time.
Vrabec takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vrabec.
A head kick misses from Pendragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pendragon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vrabec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pendragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrabec ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Vrabec throws out a counter right but Pendragon avoids it with no problem.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Vrabec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vrabec throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Vrabec looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
Vrabec throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pendragon throws a shot from downtown. Vrabec moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Pendragon - just one landing.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Pendragon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Vrabec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vrabec moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Vrabec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon blocks a head kick by Vrabec.
Vrabec manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pendragon on his heels. He'll look to pass Pendragon's guard now, I'm sure.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Vrabec from controlling successfully.
Pendragon wants to sweep here but Vrabec controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pendragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Vrabec wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Pendragon wants to get back to his feet but Vrabec is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vrabec trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pendragon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vrabec throws a sloppy body shot
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon lands a glancing blow to the side of Vrabec's head.
Vrabec misses with a looping left.
Vrabec takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lewis Pendragon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pendragon swings for the body but Vrabec moves out of range.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Vrabec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pendragon throws out a loose jab but Vrabec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Vrabec slips the punch.
Vrabec is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vrabec rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pendragon counters with a nice uppercut.
Pendragon throws a head kick but Vrabec moves out of range.
Pendragon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrabec misses with the body kick
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vrabec throws a body kick that misses.
Vrabec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses.
Pendragon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Pendragon cracks Vrabec with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vrabec throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Vrabec is out of range.
Vrabec feints the counter takedown.
Vrabec defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Vrabec throws a lazy head kick
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Pendragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon jabs at Vrabec's body.
Vrabec blocks a head kick by Pendragon.
Vrabec blocks a head kick by Pendragon.
Vrabec throws a lazy head kick
and Pendragon counters with a right hand to the body.
Pendragon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon blocks a head kick by Vrabec.
A head kick by Vrabec misses
and Pendragon counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Vrabec moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Vrabec looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Pendragon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses
and Pendragon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pendragon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vrabec. Vrabec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vrabec is rocked!
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
Vrabec is still on wobbly legs! Can Pendragon finish him?
Vrabec has his takedown stuffed
and Pendragon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick
and Pendragon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vrabec seems to have recovered his senses.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Pendragon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Vrabec saw that one coming.
Vrabec fails with a takedown attempt.
Vrabec misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Pendragon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pendragon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Vrabec moved out of range.
Petr Vrabec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrabec misses with a body kick.
Vrabec slips under a jab from Pendragon.
A shot to the liver by Pendragon. Beautiful body shot.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Vrabec's head but Vrabec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Vrabec responds with a good body kick, but Pendragon manages to step out the way in time.
Vrabec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pendragon defends well and Vrabec ends up having to push Pendragon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrabec lands a jab to the nose.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon defending well as Vrabec loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Vrabec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pendragon as he jumps to the side.
Pendragon avoids the head kick by Vrabec.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Vrabec moved out of range nicely.
Vrabec slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Vrabec looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Vrabec.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrabec misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec throws a series of punches but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Vrabec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pendragon digs a good body shot into Vrabec's ribs.
Pendragon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vrabecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pendragon lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrabec throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Vrabec misses with a double jab
enabling Pendragon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec scores with a head kick. Pendragon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vrabec misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Vrabec.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Vrabec is out of range.
Pendragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrabec.
Vrabec misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely.
Vrabec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Vrabec avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrabec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vrabec throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pendragon to counter with a crisp jab.
Vrabec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pendragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petr Vrabec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Pendragon.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Vrabec.
No joy there for Vrabec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Pendragon does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Pendragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pendragon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Pendragon!
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