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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tesser Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warburton comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar Die For Metal. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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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 Los Angeles, Curt Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tesser Ali!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warburton fails with a takedown attempt.
Warburton looking to score a takedown here. Ali is defending well but Warburton drives through and ends up in Ali's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ali is looking to stand up but Warburton isn't so interested in that idea.
Warburton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ali on the ground.
Ali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warburton looking to pass the guard.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Warburton has gone for a leg lock! Ali slips out almost immediately though and dives into Warburton's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali trying to control but Warburton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali won't allow Warburton to get back to his feet.
Ali wants to control from the top but Warburton keeps moving.
Warburton is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Ali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warburton's head.
Ali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Warburton is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Ali 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Warburton pushes Ali off and gets back to his feet.
Warburton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali as he jumps to the side.
Warburton tries for a takedown but Ali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali avoids it really well and circles away.
Ali rushes Warburton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Warburton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warburton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warburton wants to stand but Ali is controlling the position.
Ali looks gassed!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Warburton, up you get!
Warburton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warburton darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Ali is trying to break free.
Warburton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warburton seems to be working for a kimura but Ali defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warburton throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Warburton dominated that round.
That's time! Warburton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warburton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warburton's guard.
Ali advances position into side control!
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warburton keeps working.
Ali stands up.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warburton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curt Warburton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warburton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warburton wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali tries to control but Warburton wriggling away.
Tesser Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Warburton has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Will Ali go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Warburton trying to get back to his feet but Ali is in full control for now.
Ali is looking to control Warburton but Warburton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Warburton is trapped and Ali is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Warburton is trying to stand back up.
Ali struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton wants to get back to his feet.
Warburton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ali trying to control momentarily.
Warburton is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Ali off. It looks like it's working - Ali slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Warburton displaying calm under pressure there.
Warburton scores with a takedown into Ali's guard.
Warburton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali is trying to keep Warburton in close.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warburton drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Warburton off! Warburton jumps back into Ali's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali is trying to control the position but Warburton postures up.
Warburton scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali is trying to control the position but Warburton postures up.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warburton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ali's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tesser Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Warburton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ali tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Warburton is in Ali's guard.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warburton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ali is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warburton, into his guard.
Warburton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Warburton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali tries for a takedown but Warburton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warburton closes the distance and clinches.
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali tries to clinch but Warburton is having none of it.
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Warburton. Warburton maintains the clinch.
Warburton goes for a takedown attempt but Ali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Warburton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Warburton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warburton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warburton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warburton works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warburton is aware though and is defending well.
Warburton with a nice head shot there.
Warburton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warburton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warburton drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Warburton off! Warburton jumps back into Ali's guard.
Warburton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warburton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warburton scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton 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.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Warburton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Warburton prevents Ali from getting back to his feet.
Warburton wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Warburton won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Warburton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warburton postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warburton landing some decent shots from guard.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Warburton stands up over Ali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warburton drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Warburton off! Warburton jumps back into Ali's guard.
Warburton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warburton preventing the sweep.
Warburton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curt Warburton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warburton 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt Warburton!
Curt Warburton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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