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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hensel Dobrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thelonious Skunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hensel Dobrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thelonious Skunk!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skunk.
Dobrowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Dobrowski is predictable there
and Skunk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dobrowski's guard now.
Dobrowski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dobrowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skunk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skunk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skunk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skunk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dobrowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skunk throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrowski looking for a guillotine here but Skunk defends easily.
Skunk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrowski wants to sweep here but Skunk controlling him for the moment.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Dobrowski blocks nicely.
Skunk works over Dobrowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Skunk postures up in Dobrowski's guard and throws a big left but Dobrowski blocks it.
Dobrowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skunk lands a couple of digs.
Skunk wants to pass the guard but Dobrowski is keeping the position.
Dobrowski keeping moving, preventing Skunk from controlling successfully.
Skunk is in close to Dobrowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skunk wants to control from the top but Dobrowski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunk throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrowski is breathing heavily.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Dobrowski blocks nicely.
Dobrowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skunk landing some decent shots from guard.
Skunk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dobrowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skunk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skunk throws a big elbow that misses.
Skunk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunk trying to control but Dobrowski is working from the bottom.
Skunk cracks Dobrowski with a solid left hand.
Skunk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dobrowski keeping moving, preventing Skunk from controlling successfully.
Skunk drops back looking for a leg! Dobrowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dobrowski manages to kick Skunk off! Skunk jumps back into Dobrowski's guard.
Dobrowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Dobrowski blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skunk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skunk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skunk trying to control but Dobrowski is working from the bottom.
Skunk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skunk tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobrowski is retaining full guard.
Skunk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dobrowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Skunk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Skunk connects with a nice short shot to Dobrowski's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skunk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skunk trying to pass the guard but Dobrowski defending well.
Skunk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thelonious Skunk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dobrowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dobrowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Skunk shoots for a takedown but Dobrowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hensel Dobrowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skunk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dobrowski circles away.
Hensel Dobrowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thelonious Skunk.
Dobrowski gets caught napping as Skunk dives in and scores a takedown. Dobrowski manages to retain guard.
Skunk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobrowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skunk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skunk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skunk stopping the sweep attempt from Dobrowski.
Skunk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skunk trying to control but Dobrowski is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skunk scoring with some ground and pound.
Skunk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dobrowski keeping full guard, as Skunk tries to pass.
Skunk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skunk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skunk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobrowski is keeping the position for now.
Skunk wants to control from the top but Dobrowski keeps moving.
Skunk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobrowski's head.
Skunk trying to control but Dobrowski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Dobrowski blocks nicely.
Skunk cracks Dobrowski with a solid left hand.
Dobrowski has momentary wrist control but Skunk slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skunk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skunk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skunk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dobrowski dives on top into guard.
Skunk wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skunk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dobrowski won't allow Skunk to get back to his feet.
Skunk trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Skunk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skunk has control of Dobrowski's left arm, preventing Dobrowski from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Skunk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thelonious Skunk was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dobrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Skunk is just out of range.
Hensel Dobrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skunk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobrowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Dobrowski throws a right hand that Skunk ducks under and follows up with a left that Skunk also avoids with ease.
Skunk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skunk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skunk is defended easily by Dobrowski.
Skunk misses with a takedown attempt - Dobrowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thelonious Skunk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Skunk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skunk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skunk throwing strikes but missing.
Skunk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skunk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skunk throwing strikes from guard but Dobrowski blocks nicely.
Skunk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobrowski's head.
Skunk scoring with some ground and pound.
Skunk lands a couple of elbows.
Skunk is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrowski has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skunk preventing the sweep.
Skunk stays in close to Dobrowski's body and controls the position.
Dobrowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skunk's guard.
Skunk looking to control.
Skunk working for a triangle but Dobrowski defends it easily.
Skunk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skunk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skunk seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunk wants to work for an arm triangle but Dobrowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skunk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skunk working over Dobrowski with some ground and pound. Dobrowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skunk lands strikes from half guard.
Skunk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Skunk is looking to take a break and control but Dobrowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skunk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skunk lands with a punch from half guard.
Dobrowski taking some punishment here, with Skunk in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skunk lands strikes from half guard.
Skunk seems to be working for a kimura but Dobrowski defends the submission attempt.
Thelonious Skunk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skunk is keen to just control but Dobrowski is a slippery customer.
Skunk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skunk wants to pass to mount but Dobrowski is defending the position.
Skunk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skunk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Skunk lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunk wants to work for an arm triangle but Dobrowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skunk thows a huge punch but Dobrowski dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Skunk there.
Skunk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skunk moves into full mount! Dobrowski won't be happy about that!
Hensel Dobrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skunk wants to finish this one by submission but Dobrowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Skunk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skunk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thelonious Skunk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skunk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thelonious Skunk!
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