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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Curtis (ranked 339 p4p, 1282 weight class) and Mikheil Kvaratskhelia (ranked 33 p4p, 116 weight class). Curtis comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Omen. Mikheil Kvaratskhelia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rory Curtis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikheil Kvaratskhelia!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kvaratskhelia wants to improve his position but instead Curtis has moved into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curtis trying to control but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia can't keep his opponent in guard - Curtis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kvaratskhelia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curtis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curtis's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kvaratskhelia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Curtis fending off the submission attempt from Kvaratskhelia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Curtis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kvaratskhelia!
You can see the frustration on Curtis's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kvaratskhelia lands punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia lands a shot to the body.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Curtis.
Kvaratskhelia lands punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a big shot to the side of Curtis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Curtis!
Curtis is rocked!
Curtis tries to break free.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control.
Kvaratskhelia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Curtis is defending well though. Kvaratskhelia let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis trying to control the hands but Kvaratskhelia breaks the grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kvaratskhelia.
The referee is taking a good look at Curtis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kvaratskhelia!
Kvaratskhelia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kvaratskhelia doesn't have the hooks in and Curtis manages to turn into his guard.
Kvaratskhelia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvaratskhelia keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
Curtis is looking to pass into half guard but Kvaratskhelia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kvaratskhelia is in guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Curtis has his feet on Kvaratskhelia's thighs here. He's pushed Kvaratskhelia off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kvaratskhelia screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Curtis!
Rory Curtis retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Curtis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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