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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duane Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cainler Velasder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duane Rowe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duane Rowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cainler Velasder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowe tries to clinch up but Velasder circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Rowe or perhaps it was just good defense by Velasder which made him look bad.
Rowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velasder.
Rowe is looking to clinch.
Velasder slaps away a takedown attempt from Rowe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velasder darts in looking for a takedown but Rowe gets double underhooks and turns Velasder into the cage.
Velasder stops a takedown attempt from Rowe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Rowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rowe is fending him off so far but Velasder persists. Nope, Rowe circles away and we're back to standing.
Rowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rowe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velasder defends it nicely.
Rowe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velasder tries to avoid it but Rowe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velasder to the ground. Velasder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Velasder lands a leg kick that knocks Rowe off balance momentarily.
Rowe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rowe gets a double leg takedown into Velasder's guard.
Velasder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rowe is aware though and is defending well.
Velasder is trying to keep Rowe in close.
Velasder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rowe is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowe 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.
Rowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasder is retaining full guard.
Velasder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velasder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Velasder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rowe is aware though and is defending well.
Velasder looks winded!
Rowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rowe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rowe stands and throws Velasder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Velasder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasder is being controlled here.
Velasder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasder wants to get back to his feet but Rowe drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasder tries to buck Rowe off but Rowe is having none of it.
Rowe controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Rowe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Velasder throws a combination that misses
and Rowe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velasder cracks Rowe with a good jab.
Rowe misses with a takedown attempt - Velasder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rowe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rowe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velasder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Velasder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rowe pulls his head out easily.
Rowe is thwarting Velasder's attempts to control the position.
Velasder pushes Rowe off looking to stand but Rowe dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowe works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasder wants to get back to his feet.
Velasder is breathing heavily.
Rowe trying to control but Velasder is having none of it.
Velasder sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rowe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasder is refusing to be controlled, as Rowe sits in half guard.
Velasder is pressing down on Rowe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rowe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Velasder's guard.
Velasder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Velasder is working an open guard so Rowe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rowe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rowe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velasder as he avoids it easily.
Rowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rowe slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rowe moves out of range as Velasder throws a body kick.
Rowe shoots in for a takedown but Velasder shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Rowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Velasder. Velasder obviously looking to wear him down.
Velasder shoots for a double leg takedown but Rowe sprawls well. He's pushed Velasder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Rowe.
Velasder has managed to clinch.
Velasder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velasder tries to clinch but Rowe is having none of it.
Rowe throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasder has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velasder gets control of Rowe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Velasder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Duane Rowe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velasder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rowe.
Rowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasder has closed the distance and engaged Rowe in a clinch.
Velasder stalling in the clinch.
Velasder jumps guard.
Velasder is looking to stand up but Rowe isn't so interested in that idea.
Velasder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rowe passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasder is trying to control but can't.
Velasder is looking to escape.
Rowe tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Velasder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rowe wants to take a breather but Velasder is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Velasder's head.
Velasder is staying active underneath Rowe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rowe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasder is just riding it out for now. Rowe eventually gives up the hold.
Rowe is taking a breather. Velasder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasder defending well though.
Rowe trying to control the action but Velasder is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasder trying to control from the bottom.
Duane Rowe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Velasder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rowe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velasder.
Velasder throws a head kick but Rowe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowe moves into the clinch.
Rowe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Velasder tries to break the clinch but Rowe is controlling the position.
Rowe looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Rowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Velasder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rowe goes for a takedown attempt but Velasder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Velasder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cainler Velasder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duane Rowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cainler Velasder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rowe closes the distance and clinches up with Velasder, looking for a takedown. Rowe pushes Velasder against the cage but Velasder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duane Rowe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rowe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Rowe!
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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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