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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kincade has chosen Good Rats as his entrance music. 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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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifford Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges fails with the takedown.
Kincade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kincade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kincade lands with a shot to the body.
Bridges fails with a takedown attempt.
Bridges shoots in and bounces Kincade off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bridges showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bridges wants to stand and escape but instead Kincade has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kincade passes into half guard.
Kincade wants to pass to mount but Bridges is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges tries to get to full guard but Kincade has control of the leg.
Kincade seems to be working for a kimura but Bridges defends the submission attempt.
Kincade throwing shots but Bridges is blocking nicely.
Kincade wants to control but Bridges is keeping him busy.
Kincade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bridges wants to improve his position but Kincade is controlling well.
Bridges trying to control here.
Kincade is trying to control. Bridges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.
Kincade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bridges sees it coming and defends easily.
Kincade trying to mount his opponent but Bridges defends it.
Kincade is still trying to improve position.
Bridges is trying to stand up here but Kincade is controlling him well.
Bridges trying to control but Kincade postures up.
Kincade working over Bridges with some ground and pound. Bridges looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bridges wants to control but Kincade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kincade slips a nice elbow through Bridges's hands, connecting with Bridges's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bridges is trying to control but can't.
Bridges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kincade scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kincade is looking for a kimura here.
Bridges is controlling Kincade's trapped leg to prevent Kincade from advancing to side control.
Kincade wants to take a breather but Bridges is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kincade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kincade's back!
Kincade looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bridges is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bridges controls the position.
Kincade is in bad spot here.
Bridges looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kincade is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kincade throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kincade throws an off balance right hand
and Bridges counters with a shoot takedown. Kincade fights it but they end up in guard.
Clifford Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bridges passes Kincade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kincade wants to get back to full guard.
Bridges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bridges wants to free his trapped foot but Kincade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bridges uses his free foot to push down on Kincade's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kincade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kincade sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kincade looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges is trying to work for a kimura but Kincade is defending well.
Bridges trying to mount his opponent but Kincade defends it.
Kincade is trying to maintain the position but Bridges is very close to passing his half guard.
Kincade tries to roll over but Bridges keeps him under control.
Bridges trying to mount his opponent but Kincade defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is working for a kimura but Kincade is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Bridges seems content to control.
Kincade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bridges is trying to control. Kincade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kincade trying to hold on to Bridges's head to control him but Bridges postures up.
Kincade is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bridges pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade tries to roll over but Bridges keeps him under control.
Kincade looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincade gets full guard.
Bridges forces his way into half guard.
Bridges is looking to take a break and control but Kincade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kincade.
Bridges advances position into side control!
Bridges is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kincade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bridges goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kincade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bridges but great work by Kincade.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridges is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kincade working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Bridges dominated that second round.
That's time! Bridges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kincade cracks Bridges with an open hand slap.
Kincade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bridges shoots in and drives through. Kincade sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Kincade. That snapped Bridges's head back.
Kincade gets a takedown into half guard.
Bridges has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kincade is working away from the top position though.
Bridges tries to kick Kincade off but Kincade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kincade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bridges knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bridges actively working from the bottom here.
Kincade is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kincade slows the pace down in half guard.
Bridges wants to get back to full guard.
Bridges pushes Kincade off looking to stand but Kincade dives back in and keeps control.
Kincade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bridges's head.
Bridges wants to improve his position but Kincade is controlling well.
Kincade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bridges has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kincade is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade is stalling here. Bridges is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kincade seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bridges has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kincade is looking for a sweep.
Bridges wants to control but Kincade is keeping him busy.
Kincade is trying to get back to half guard.
Kincade sneaks back into half guard.
Kincade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kincade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kincade keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bridges slips nicely into half guard.
Bridges is keen to just control but Kincade is a slippery customer.
Bridges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bridges wants to pass the guard but Kincade is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade is trying to get back to full guard.
Bridges wants to free his trapped foot but Kincade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kincade manages to get to full guard.
Bridges trying to control but Kincade is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kincade lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bridges!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bridges is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kincade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bridges tries to clinch up.
Kincade looks to land a combination but Bridges avoids it well.
Bridges tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kincade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bridges somewhat.
Bridges darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kincade tries to get to full guard but Bridges has control of the leg.
Kincade tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bridges has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kincade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade regains half guard.
Kincade is looking to control Bridges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kincade avoid being mounted?
Bridges wants to advance to full mount but Kincade doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kincade keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.
Bridges postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kincade is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bridges, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kincade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kincade passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bridges tries to improve position but can't.
Bridges manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kincade's best efforts.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kincade wants to control but Bridges is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges is looking to control Kincade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bridges avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kincade wants to free his trapped foot but Bridges is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bridges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kincade.
Bridges tries to get to full guard but Kincade has control of the leg.
Kincade drops an elbow to the side of Bridges's head.
Kincade slips a nice elbow through Bridges's hands, connecting with Bridges's forehead.
Kincade is looking to advance position but Bridges won't allow it.
Kincade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bridges sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bridges defends it well.
Kincade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bridges defending well though.
Kincade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kincade slips a nice elbow through Bridges's hands, connecting with Bridges's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kincade working over Bridges with some ground and pound. Bridges looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kincade slips a nice elbow through Bridges's hands, connecting with Bridges's forehead.
Kincade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Kincade. That snapped Bridges's head back.
Kincade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bridges has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bridges has a takedown stuffed.
Bridges tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Kincade. No joy for Bridges on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kincade. No joy for Bridges on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kincade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kincade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kincade.
Kincade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kincade scores with a leg kick.
Bridges with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kincade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bridges takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kincade. That's going to slow Bridges down.
Clifford Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridges tries to clinch but Kincade moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade slaps away a takedown attempt from Bridges, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kincade scoring well with a low kick there.
Rory Kincade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kincade clobbers Bridges with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kincade scores with a nice body kick.
Kincade's coach down at Full Affliction Fight Team -All Elite Coaching- was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kincade's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kincade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bridges prevents Kincade from improving position.
Kincade advances nicely into full mount.
Bridges working to try and regain half guard.
Kincade has control of Bridges's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bridges regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kincade working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kincade has control of Bridges's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bridges regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bridges wants to hold on but Kincade pushes him away.
Bridges in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bridges is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kincade lands a big elbow.
Bridges is looking to improve his position but Kincade isn't that keen on the idea.
Kincade is landing with some decent strikes but Bridges is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bridges is in a horrible position here. Kincade smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bridges is looking to improve his position but Kincade isn't that keen on the idea.
Kincade raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bridges working to try and regain half guard.
Bridges tries to hold on but Kincade postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bridges is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bridges and Kincade has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kincade throws an elbow but Bridges slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kincade tries for a kimura but Bridges is defending well.
Kincade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bridges keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincade cracks Bridges with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Kincade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kincade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Rory Kincade wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Rory Kincade made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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