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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Downey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Lindfors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downey comes to the cage accompanied by we didn't start the fire. Henry Downey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Downey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Lindfors!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Downey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downey throws a right and a left that Lindfors avoids nicely.
Lindfors misses with a double jab
and Downey counters with a three punch combo that has Lindfors backing up. Lindfors nods at Downey to acknowledge the strikes.
Felix Lindfors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindfors misses with a combination
and Downey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lindfors's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downey is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindfors has wrist control.
Downey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lindfors looking to control.
Lindfors wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindfors working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Downey.
Lindfors preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Downey chips away with some ground and pound.
Lindfors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Downey lands with a straight right. Lindfors didn't see that one coming.
Lindfors misses with a combination
and Downey counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey looking for a takedown.
Downey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downey slips a jab from Lindfors.
Lindfors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Downey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Downey.
Downey prevents Lindfors from breaking the clinch.
Downey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lindfors pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lindfors looks to throw the jab but Downey is out of range.
Downey lands a two punch combo.
Lindfors misses with a combination
and Downey counters with a straight right hand.
Lindfors looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey clinches.
Downey wants the takedown. Lindfors is fighting it off but Downey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lindfors's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downey prevents Lindfors from getting back to his feet.
Downey thows a big elbow that misses.
Downey working some strikes from top position.
Downey wants to stand but Lindfors has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Downey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Downey thows a big elbow that misses.
Lindfors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Downey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Downey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey thows a big elbow that misses.
Downey with a nice head shot there.
Downey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Downey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Downey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lindfors misses with a combination
enabling Downey to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindfors throws a combination that misses
and Downey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lindfors throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Downey misses.
Downey wants to clinch up but Lindfors keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Downey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Felix Lindfors is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Downey loads up on a big right hand but Lindfors slips the punch.
A combination from Downey does no damage.
Downey throws a series of punches but Lindfors moves out of range.
Downey throws a hook but Lindfors blocks it.
Lindfors pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Downey throws a series of punches but Lindfors moves out of range.
Lindfors scores with a nice strike.
Lindfors keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindfors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Downey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindfors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindfors is keeping the position for now.
Downey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Downey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lindfors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Downey was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindfors.
Downey staying out of range there.
Downey lands a nice shot that snaps Lindfors's head back.
Lindfors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Downey to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindfors loads up on a big right hand but Downey slips the punch.
Lindfors moves away from the strike by Downey.
Downey looks to land a combination but Lindfors avoids it well.
Lindfors falls off balance throwing a combination
so Downey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downey is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindfors has wrist control.
Downey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Downey throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey landing some decent shots from guard.
Henry Downey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lindfors trying to control the position here.
Downey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lindfors, up you get!
Downey lands the left hand.
Lindfors misses with a double jab
and Downey counters with a shoot takedown. Lindfors fights it but they end up in guard.
Downey landing some decent shots from guard.
Downey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Downey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey landing some decent shots from guard.
Downey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lindfors tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Downey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Downey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lindfors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Downey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lindfors keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Downey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Downey thows a huge punch but Lindfors dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lindfors blocking the ground and pound attempt from Downey.
Lindfors avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Downey.
Lindfors regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Downey.
Downey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Downey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Downey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindfors.
Some wild striking there from Downey.
Lindfors displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lindfors misses with a combination
and Downey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lindfors's guard now.
Downey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindfors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Downey throwing strikes but missing.
Downey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Downey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Downey lands a couple of elbows.
Lindfors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Downey 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lindfors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Downey counters with a leg kick.
Downey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindfors.
Downey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindfors circles away quickly and effectively.
Downey moves out of range as Lindfors strikes.
Downey misses with a low kick.
Lindfors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Downey wants a takedown but no success here.
Downey can't get the takedown.
Downey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lindfors gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Downey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindfors stops a takedown attempt from Downey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Downey.
Lindfors prevents the takedown attempt.
Lindfors is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lindfors tries to break the clinch but Downey is controlling the position.
Downey can't get the takedown.
Downey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindfors can do to turn this around?
Lindfors manages to break the clinch.
Lindfors misses with a double jab
enabling Downey to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Lindfors.
Lindfors swings for the body but Downey moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Downey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lindfors misses with a two punch combination.
Downey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Downey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lindfors takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lindfors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Downey!
Lindfors scores with a three punch combo!
Downey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Downey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindfors scores with a nice head shot.
Lindfors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downey counters with a shoot takedown. Lindfors fights it but they end up in guard.
Lindfors is working an open guard so Downey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Downey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lindfors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindfors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Downey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downey is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindfors has wrist control.
Lindfors looking to hit a scissor sweep but Downey is one step ahead there.
Downey thows a big elbow that misses.
Downey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindfors controls Downey momentarily but Downey frees himself.
Lindfors has momentary wrist control but Downey slips an elbow through the middle.
Lindfors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Felix Lindfors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lindfors works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lindfors misses with a double jab
and Downey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downey shoots in and bounces Lindfors off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downey throws and elbow that misses. Lindfors uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Downey's guard. Nice move by Lindfors!
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Downey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Downey 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Downey!
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