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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alphons Draclau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mayer De Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Rothschild has chosen Money as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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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
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphons Draclau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, James Mayer De Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draclau throws a low kick but De Rothschild avoids it.
De Rothschild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Rothschild misses with a head kick.
De Rothschild jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Rothschild gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draclau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Draclau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Rothschild.
A short right from Draclau on the inside.
Draclau gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, if Draclau is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Draclau wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rothschild keeps working.
Draclau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rothschild controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Draclau is pressing down on De Rothschild's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Rothschild is holding on for now.
Draclau wants to take a breather but De Rothschild is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alphons Draclau.
De Rothschild tries for a takedown but Draclau circles away easily
and Draclau counters with a stiff right hand.
Draclau throws a head kick but De Rothschild moves out of range.
Draclau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draclau moves out of range as De Rothschild throws a body kick.
That kick from De Rothschild tenderised Draclau's leg. Draclau is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild is looking to slow Draclau down with leg kicks.
De Rothschild bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Rothschild with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Rothschild scores with a punch to the head.
De Rothschild fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alphons Draclau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mayer De Rothschild.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rothschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rothschild throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Draclau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Rothschild lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Rothschild shoots in looking for a takedown. Draclau tries to sprawl out of it but De Rothschild keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Draclau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rothschild throws a low kick but it's checked well by Draclau.
Draclau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Rothschild throws a leg kick
and Draclau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Rothschild thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from De Rothschild.
Draclau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Rothschild dives in for a single leg takedown but Draclau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Rothschild is looking to break free of the clinch but Draclau has double underhooks.
De Rothschild gets through Draclau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draclau lands a nice shot to the body.
Draclau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Rothschild wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Draclau.
De Rothschild working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Draclau.
Draclau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
De Rothschild pushes Draclau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Rothschild looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Rothschild misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Rothschild is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rothschild wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rothschild has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Draclau tries a body shot but De Rothschild blocks it.
De Rothschild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Draclau gets through De Rothschild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rothschild pushes Draclau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Draclau lands with a short shot to the head.
De Rothschild misses with some punches.
De Rothschild misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Rothschild tries for a takedown. No joy.
Draclau scores with a shoulder strike.
De Rothschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Draclau.
Draclau scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Rothschild tries to circle away but Draclau has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draclau.
A right hook to the body lands for Draclau.
Draclau lands a takedown into guard.
Draclau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rothschild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Mayer De Rothschild will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Rothschild. Draclau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from De Rothschild.
James Mayer De Rothschild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draclau checks a leg kick nicely.
De Rothschild changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Draclau tries to avoid it but De Rothschild manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Draclau to the ground. Draclau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Rothschild keeps the fight on the outside.
Draclau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rothschild.
De Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
De Rothschild throws the kick towards the body but Draclau avoids it.
That kick from De Rothschild tenderised Draclau's leg. Draclau is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Rothschild avoids the head kick by Draclau.
A low kick from De Rothschild misses
and Draclau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Draclau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Rothschild, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draclau.
Draclau jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draclau wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rothschild controls from within his opponent's guard.
Draclau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draclau controls De Rothschild momentarily but De Rothschild frees himself.
De Rothschild passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Rothschild is putting a hurting on Draclau here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild trying to control the position but Draclau is working away.
Draclau is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Void Training Facility - PIT Inc., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Draclau tries to buck De Rothschild off but De Rothschild is having none of it.
De Rothschild working the ground and pound.
Draclau can't do much from the bottom here.
De Rothschild creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Draclau sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild lands some shots froms side control.
Draclau is looking to reverse the position.
De Rothschild wants to control but Draclau is keeping him busy.
Draclau tries to buck De Rothschild off but De Rothschild is having none of it.
De Rothschild is looking to take a break and control but Draclau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rothschild scoring with punches and elbows.
Draclau tries to bench press De Rothschild off him but De Rothschild keeps the position.
De Rothschild looks up at the clock and then as Draclau takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Rothschild smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draclau tries to buck De Rothschild off but De Rothschild is having none of it.
De Rothschild trying to control the position but Draclau is working away.
Draclau manages to get back to half guard.
Draclau tries to get to full guard but De Rothschild has control of the leg.
Draclau trying to control from the bottom.
Draclau tries to get to full guard but De Rothschild has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Rothschild throwing shots but Draclau is blocking nicely.
Alphons Draclau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rothschild uses his free foot to push down on Draclau's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Draclau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mayer De Rothschild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Rothschild misses with a low kick as Draclau jumps back.
De Rothschild looks to land a body kick but Draclau moved away.
Draclau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Rothschild has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Rothschild takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Draclau blocks the body kick.
De Rothschild misses with a looping right.
Draclau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Rothschild throws a low kick but Draclau moves out of range easily.
Draclau scoring well with a low kick there.
James Mayer De Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Rothschild.
De Rothschild leaves Draclau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Draclau tries to clinch up.
Draclau tries a low kick but De Rothschild avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draclau is looking to clinch.
De Rothschild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draclau throws a head kick that misses
and De Rothschild decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Draclau's guard.
De Rothschild looking to pass the guard.
De Rothschild postures up.
De Rothschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draclau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Draclau looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Rothschild is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild advances to half guard.
De Rothschild working over Draclau with some ground and pound. Draclau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Rothschild prevents Draclau from improving his position.
Alphons Draclau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draclau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Draclau.
De Rothschild stopping the sweep attempt from Draclau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draclau can't keep his opponent in guard - De Rothschild advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Draclau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Rothschild is looking to pass Draclau's guard but actually Draclau recovers to full guard.
Draclau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draclau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Draclau 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.
Draclau looking for a guillotine here but De Rothschild defends easily.
De Rothschild stopping the sweep attempt from Draclau.
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 Alphons Draclau.
I think De Rothschild 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Mayer De Rothschild!
James Mayer De Rothschild thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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