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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Pomfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Denn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 cm
26
157 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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175 cm
24
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Pomfrey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Denn! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Denn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pomfrey as he jumps to the side. Pomfrey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Denn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pomfrey.
Denn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pomfrey as he avoids it easily. Pomfrey connects with a body shot. Pomfrey throws a looping overhand right but Denn ducks down to avoid it. Denn has a takedown stuffed. Felix Pomfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Denn. Pomfrey throws a body punch but Denn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pomfrey scores with a decent looking hook. Denn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pomfrey. Pomfrey stuffs the takedown attempt from Denn. Denn gets slowly back to his feet. Pomfrey misses with a series of wild punches.
Denn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pomfrey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Denn is looking for a kimura but Pomfrey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denn to get the leverage. Denn throws a strike but Pomfrey avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Denn drops back looking for a leg! Pomfrey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pomfrey manages to kick Denn off! Denn jumps back into Pomfrey's guard. Pomfrey is looking to stand up but Denn isn't so interested in that idea. Denn is fighting to break Pomfrey's control of his arms but Pomfrey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Pomfrey wants to stand but Denn is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Denn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pomfrey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Denn, into his guard. Denn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denn looks gassed! Denn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pomfrey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Denn. Pomfrey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Pomfrey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Denn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Pomfrey's corner calls for a 1-2. Pomfrey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pomfrey throws a right and a left that Denn avoids nicely. Pomfrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pomfrey. Denn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pomfrey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denn somewhat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Pomfrey dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Denn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Pomfrey cracks Denn with a right hand to the side of the head. Pomfrey misses with a low kick as Denn jumps back. No luck for Denn with that takedown attempt. Pomfrey lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Denn avoids the body shot from Pomfrey.
Pomfrey checks a low kick from Denn. Felix Pomfrey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pomfrey scores with a decent looking hook. Pomfrey misses with a double jab.
Denn dives in and grabs Pomfrey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pomfrey pushes down on Denn's head and hops out. Pomfrey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Denn on the side of the head. Felix Pomfrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Denn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Denn fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Felix Pomfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Denn. Denn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pomfrey to the mat! Pomfrey manages to get full guard. Denn is breathing heavily. Pomfrey pulls Denn in close to his closed guard and prevents Denn from doing any damage or advancing position. Denn stops Pomfrey from standing up. Denn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pomfrey is keeping the position for now. Denn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pomfrey dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pomfrey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Denn is proving hard to escape from. Denn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pomfrey wants to stand but Denn is controlling his posture from full guard. Denn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pomfrey has passed into half guard!
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. Denn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pomfrey escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pomfrey! Pomfrey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denn on the ground. Pomfrey stands up. Pomfrey misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Pomfrey dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Denn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Denn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pomfrey as he jumps to the side. Denn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pomfrey but Pomfrey pushes him off and we're back to square one. Pomfrey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pomfrey. Denn shoots in and drives through. Pomfrey sprawls well. Felix Pomfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Denn. Denn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pomfrey scores with a hook. Pomfrey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Denn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Pomfrey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denn. Denn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pomfrey. Denn ducks under a wild hook from Pomfrey. Pomfrey misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Denn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pomfrey defends it nicely. Pomfrey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Pomfrey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Pomfrey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pomfrey. DJ Denn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Denn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Pomfrey counter with a right hand. Pomfrey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Felix Pomfrey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pomfrey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Denn has his takedown stuffed and Denn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pomfrey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pomfrey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Donk. Pomfrey catches Denn right on the button with a cross. Denn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Pomfrey throws a good cross that connects.
Denn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pomfrey. Denn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pomfrey counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Felix Pomfrey showed his dominance in that final round. Well Pomfrey 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Pomfrey!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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