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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Flecher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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139 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Brown 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Flecher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Dantas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flecher darts in looking for a takedown but Dantas gets double underhooks and turns Flecher into the cage.
Dantas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flecher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dantas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flecher prevents it.
Dantas has picked Flecher up - he's going for a ride! Dantas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dantas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flecher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flecher wants to control but Dantas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flecher is trying to stand up here but Dantas is controlling him well.
Dantas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dantas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Flecher is not content to let Dantas control the position.
Dantas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flecher is just riding it out for now. Dantas eventually gives up the hold.
Dantas wants to pass to mount but Flecher is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Dantas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dantas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flecher on his heels. He'll look to pass Flecher's guard now, I'm sure.
Dantas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantas wants to pass the guard but Flecher is keeping the position.
Flecher trying to keep a closed guard but Dantas is proving a slippery customer.
Dantas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flecher is keeping the position for now.
Flecher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flecher fails with the takedown.
Flecher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dantas tries to avoid it but Flecher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dantas to the ground. Dantas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Flecher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flecher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dantas wants to get back to striking at distance but Flecher won't allow it.
Dantas wants a takedown but no success here.
Flecher is trying to break the clinch but Dantas has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flecher is pressed up against the cage. Dantas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flecher down to the mat. Flecher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dantas scores with a takedown into Flecher's guard.
Dantas looks winded!
Dantas prevents Flecher from getting back to his feet.
Flecher keeping moving, preventing Dantas from controlling successfully.
Dantas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dantas looking to pass the guard.
Dantas wants to control from the top but Flecher keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jose Dantas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dantas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dantas blocks the body kick.
Flecher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dantas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flecher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dantas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flecher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantas is looking to take a break and control but Flecher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dantas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flecher has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dantas but great work by Flecher.
Dantas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dantas trying his best to control but Flecher has mounted him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dantas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flecher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flecher's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flecher rolls, trying to escape but Dantas keeps control of the position.
Dantas working for a choke but Flecher is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Dantas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Flecher misses with a takedown attempt - Dantas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flecher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dantas as he avoids it easily.
Dantas misses with a head kick.
Dantas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dantas misses with a takedown attempt
and Flecher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dantas!
Flecher in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Flecher tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dantas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dantas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flecher in the domination position with Dantas hanging on.
Dantas is trying to get back to half guard.
Flecher working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flecher decides to stand back up. Flecher steps back and let's Dantas get back to his feet.
Flecher moves in looking to clinch but Dantas pushes him off.
Dantas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flecher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steven Flecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dantas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flecher fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flecher is defended easily by Dantas.
Flecher looks for a takedown but Dantas sprawls well.
Flecher looks for a takedown but Dantas sprawls well.
Dantas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Flecher to the ground. Dantas is now in Flecher's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dantas trying to control the position from guard on top but Flecher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Dantas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Flecher takes a swing at Dantas's ribcage but misses.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flecher but Flecher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flecher looks for the body kick but Dantas saw that one coming.
Flecher shoots in looking for a takedown but Dantas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flecher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flecher enables Dantas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flecher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dantas trying to control the position from guard on top but Flecher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantas looking to pass the guard.
Dantas looking to sit in guard and control but Flecher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dantas. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dantas is trying to control the position but Flecher postures up.
Flecher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dantas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flecher is looking to work some ground and pound but Dantas has wrist control.
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 referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Flecher preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Dantas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dantas shoots in for a double leg but Flecher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steven Flecher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flecher misses the jab.
No luck for Dantas with that takedown attempt.
Flecher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantas.
Flecher dives in for a single leg takedown but Dantas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dantas goes for a takedown attempt but Flecher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steven Flecher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dantas.
Flecher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dantas's guard.
Dantas is trying to keep Flecher in close.
Dantas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flecher trying to control but Dantas is working from the bottom.
Dantas keeping full guard, as Flecher tries to pass.
Dantas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flecher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dantas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dantas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flecher swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flecher has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flecher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dantas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flecher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flecher closes the distance and clinches up with Dantas, looking for a takedown. Flecher pushes Dantas against the cage but Dantas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flecher has a takedown stuffed.
Flecher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dantas's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantas wants to improve his position but Flecher is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flecher trying to control the action but Dantas is working from the bottom.
Dantas is trying to get back to full guard.
Dantas trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flecher is trying to control the action in half guard but Dantas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Steven Flecher just wasn't active enough.
Dantas keeps the fight on the outside.
Dantas shoots for a takedown but Flecher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flecher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Flecher. No joy for Dantas on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flecher misses with a double jab.
Flecher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flecher wants to control from the top but Dantas keeps moving.
Dantas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flecher wants to stand but Dantas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dantas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steven Flecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Dantas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Flecher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dantas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Dantas!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Dantas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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