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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denis Cutesic Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Biah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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 The Island, Denis Cutesic Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Biah!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutesic Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cutesic Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Cutesic Junior tries to counter by clinching up but Biah breaks away and moves out of range.
Biah blocks a head kick by Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Biah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cutesic Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Biah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cutesic Junior's guard.
Cutesic Junior looking to control.
Cutesic Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biah on the ground.
Biah 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.
Biah trying to control but Cutesic Junior is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutesic Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cutesic Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Biah slips a nice elbow through Cutesic Junior's hands, connecting with Cutesic Junior's forehead.
Biah is trying to control the action in half guard but Cutesic Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Biah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cutesic Junior is in trouble now - Biah has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biah looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cutesic Junior tries to buck Biah off but he can't manage it.
Biah thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cutesic Junior is squirming around, avoiding Biah's attempts to control the action.
Biah wants to finish this one by submission but Cutesic Junior is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Biah.
Biah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cutesic Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior tries to reverse the position but Biah maintains control.
Biah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cutesic Junior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Biah is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cutesic Junior to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cutesic Junior shrugs it off.
Biah content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior holds on, trying desperately to control.
Cutesic Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cutesic Junior wants to control but Biah is having none of it.
Biah punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cutesic Junior tries to reverse the position but Biah maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biah scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cutesic Junior?
Biah trying to control but Cutesic Junior is having none of it.
Biah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Biah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Cutesic Junior.
Denis Cutesic Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biah shoots and misses
and Cutesic Junior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Biah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and pushes Biah back into the cage.
Cutesic Junior is trying to break free.
Biah wants to take the fight to the mat but Cutesic Junior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biah tries to pull guard but Cutesic Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Biah drops back down to his feet.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Biah.
Cutesic Junior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cutesic Junior lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Biah's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Biah's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cutesic Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biah successfully pulls guard.
Biah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cutesic Junior is one step ahead there.
Cutesic Junior is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cutesic Junior decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Biah is breathing heavily.
Biah leaves Cutesic Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cutesic Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cutesic Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biah.
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cutesic Junior has closed the distance and engaged Biah in a clinch.
Biah tries to pull guard but Cutesic Junior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Biah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior is trying to pull guard but Biah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cutesic Junior content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biah can't get the takedown.
Biah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biah is working for takedown but Cutesic Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cutesic Junior avoiding damage as Biah throws knees to the body.
Cutesic Junior has Biah pressed against the cage.
Biah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Biah blocks the low kick.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cutesic Junior throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biah can't do much from the bottom here.
Cutesic Junior stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Biah to the ground. Cutesic Junior is now in Biah's guard.
Cutesic Junior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutesic Junior's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Cutesic Junior dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cutesic Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Cutesic Junior rushes Biah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Biah tries to score a body lock takedown but Cutesic Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Biah fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cutesic Junior fails to pull guard.
Biah fails to pull guard.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Biah.
Cutesic Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biah is defending well for now.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Biah holds him up against the cage and eventually Cutesic Junior drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Cutesic Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutesic Junior is trying to push Biah away but Biah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cutesic Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Biah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Biah prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior has had enough of the clinch but Biah keeps him there for the moment.
Biah misses with an elbow strike.
Biah jumps guard but Cutesic Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Biah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cutesic Junior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior is trying to pull guard but Biah has him pressed against the cage.
Biah is trying to pull guard but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Biah stops a takedown attempt from Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cutesic Junior is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biah is struggling to control the position.
Cutesic Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Biah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cutesic Junior's elbow.
Cutesic Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biah blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Cutesic Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Biah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior is trying to break the clinch but Biah is controlling him.
Biah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cutesic Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cutesic Junior manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Biah pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cutesic Junior's guard.
Cutesic Junior keeping moving, preventing Biah from controlling successfully.
Cutesic Junior wants to stand up but Biah is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior controls Biah momentarily but Biah frees himself.
Cutesic Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Biah passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biah is working away from the top position though.
Biah is trying to control. Cutesic Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cutesic Junior is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Denis Cutesic Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biah looking to control but Cutesic Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Biah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Biah 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for William Biah!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for William Biah!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for William Biah!
William Biah wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
RATING
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