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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kern Dignity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cale Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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153 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kern Dignity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cale Downes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignity shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Downes taking some punishment here, with Dignity in his half guard.
Downes is trying to control but can't.
Downes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dignity pulls his head out easily.
Downes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Downes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Downes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dignity defends well.
Dignity in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dignity chips away with some ground and pound.
Downes wants to stand up but Dignity is controlling him.
Downes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dignity defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignity is working Downes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dignity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dignity preventing the sweep.
Dignity lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dignity landing some decent shots from guard.
Downes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dignity defends well.
Downes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dignity stopping the sweep attempt from Downes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignity is in close to Downes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Downes wants to sweep here but Dignity controlling him for the moment.
Downes looking for a guillotine here but Dignity defends easily.
Downes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dignity wants to control from the top but Downes keeps moving.
Downes working a defensive guard here.
Dignity working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Downes's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignity wants to control from the top but Downes keeps moving.
Dignity scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downes working for a triangle but Dignity defends it easily.
Dignity chips away with some ground and pound.
Dignity throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dignity manages to get himself to full guard.
Dignity is looking to stand up but Downes isn't so interested in that idea.
Downes postures up in Dignity's guard and throws a big left but Dignity blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downes wants to pass the guard but Dignity is keeping the position.
Downes wants to control from the top but Dignity keeps moving.
Downes won't allow Dignity to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dignity manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Downes has Dignity in his guard.
Downes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dignity controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dignity landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kern Dignity dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Downes shoots in for a takedown but Dignity shows good takedown defense.
Dignity changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dignity lands a jab to the head.
Dignity feints and as Downes raises his hands in defense, Dignity changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dignity landing some decent shots from guard.
Downes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dignity showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Downes looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downes wants to sweep here but Dignity controlling him for the moment.
Dignity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignity trying to control the position from guard on top but Downes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downes wants to improve his position but instead Dignity has moved into half guard.
Kern Dignity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downes wants to control but Dignity is keeping busy.
Dignity seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dignity is looking to advance position but Downes won't allow it.
Downes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dignity lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dignity is nestled in close to Downes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Downes is pressing down on Dignity's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Downes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dignity is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Downes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Downes working a defensive guard but Dignity passes into half guard.
Dignity scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dignity is looking to take a break and control but Downes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Downes is trying to control but can't.
Dignity working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Downes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dignity works over Downes with some ground and pound from guard.
Dignity scoring with some ground and pound.
Dignity stands up over Downes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Downes wants to stand up but Dignity is controlling him.
Dignity pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downes is keeping the position for now.
Downes trying to control the position.
Downes has his foot on Dignity's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dignity works his way back into a safe position though.
Dignity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downes can do to turn this around?
Dignity lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignity keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Downes's head.
Dignity wants to pass the guard but Downes is keeping the position.
Dignity got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dignity has managed to get both his arms back between Downes's legs - danger averted.
Dignity stands up over Downes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dignity preventing the sweep.
Dignity landing with the ground and pound.
Dignity preventing the sweep.
Dignity chips away with some ground and pound.
Downes is rocked!
Downes pushes Dignity off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dignity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Downes's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kern Dignity dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dignity cracks Downes with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Downes tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dignity pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Downes is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kern Dignity!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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