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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denis Cutesic Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis Cutesic Junior looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 1, 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
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds throws a jab when Cutesic Junior was well out of range.
Deeds looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cutesic Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deeds to score with a decent uppercut.
Cutesic Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deeds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from getting back to his feet.
Deeds has a closed guard, preventing Cutesic Junior from standing up.
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 won't allow Deeds to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutesic Junior stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Deeds gets caught flat footed, as Cutesic Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cutesic Junior is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deeds wants to stand up but Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deeds wants to stand up but Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior controlling from the top position.
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.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cutesic Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Deeds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cutesic Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deeds misses the jab.
Cutesic Junior wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cutesic Junior ducks under a wild hook from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deeds tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior slowing the pace effectively.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior has hold of one of Deeds's legs. Deeds is fighting the takedown attempt but Cutesic Junior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deeds on the ground.
Cutesic Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Deeds wants to stand and escape but Cutesic Junior is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cutesic Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Deeds misses with a hook. Cutesic Junior ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cutesic Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds lands with a straight right. Cutesic Junior didn't see that one coming.
Deeds loads up on a big right hand but Cutesic Junior slips the punch.
Deeds throws an overhand right that lands on Cutesic Junior's shoulder, as Cutesic Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Deeds with a jab.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charlie Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deeds quickly recovers to half guard.
Deeds has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is on him like a limpet, forcing Deeds back against the cage.
Deeds is trying to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior has hold of one of Deeds's legs. Deeds is fighting the takedown attempt but Cutesic Junior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up.
Cutesic Junior gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from breaking the clinch.
Cutesic Junior wants a takedown but no success here.
Deeds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds takes one to the chin there.
Deeds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deeds misses with a hook. Cutesic Junior ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Cutesic Junior tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deeds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cutesic Junior.
Deeds throws a shot from downtown. Cutesic Junior moves away and avoids it.
Cutesic Junior fails to land the takedown.
Deeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cutesic Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deeds doesn't seem bothered though.
Deeds has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cutesic Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deeds is trying to defend but Cutesic Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from standing back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deeds is looking to escape.
Cutesic Junior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deeds wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The referee warns Deeds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deeds is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutesic Junior unloading with bombs!
Cutesic Junior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Deeds manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior wants to stand but Deeds is controlling his arm.
Cutesic Junior trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is trying to buck Cutesic Junior off.
Cutesic Junior tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior drags him back down.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deeds might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Deeds avoids a kick to the body.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown but Deeds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deeds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deeds throws a hook but Cutesic Junior blocks it.
Deeds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutesic Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deeds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cutesic Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deeds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutesic Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deeds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denis Cutesic Junior will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Denis Cutesic Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cutesic Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deeds tries to avoid it but Cutesic Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deeds to the ground. Deeds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deeds lands with a hook. Cutesic Junior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deeds throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutesic Junior.
Deeds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cutesic Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Cutesic Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deeds circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds throws out a loose jab but Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cutesic Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Deeds stuffs the takedown.
Charlie Deeds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds misses with a hook.
Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deeds cracks Cutesic Junior with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cutesic Junior shoots in and bounces Deeds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deeds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up.
Cutesic Junior is looking to stand up but Deeds won't let him.
Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
Cutesic Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Deeds is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cutesic Junior presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
Cutesic Junior has Deeds pressed against the cage, preventing Deeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
Cutesic Junior manages to pull guard.
Deeds stands and steps away. Cutesic Junior gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cutesic Junior moves out of range as Deeds strikes.
Cutesic Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Cutesic Junior shoots in but Deeds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cutesic Junior slips a straight right by Deeds.
Cutesic Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deeds on his heels. He'll look to pass Deeds's guard now, I'm sure.
Cutesic Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior stands up from Deeds's guard - Cutesic Junior perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Deeds as Cutesic Junior shoots in.
Deeds scores with a jab. Cutesic Junior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds misses with an uppercut.
Deeds misses with an uppercut.
Cutesic Junior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cutesic Junior staying out of range there.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cutesic Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cutesic Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Cutesic Junior wanted to stand there but Deeds had control of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds kicks Cutesic Junior off and gets to his feet.
Cutesic Junior forces Deeds back against the cage and clinches.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Deeds tries to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Cutesic Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cutesic Junior has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Deeds uses from the top position.
Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Cutesic Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cutesic Junior tries to get out of the position.
Cutesic Junior is working an open guard so Deeds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deeds misses the jab.
Cutesic Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deeds.
Cutesic Junior has closed the distance and engaged Deeds in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Deeds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deeds's efforts to push away.
Cutesic Junior successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds tries to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior wants to get back to his feet but Deeds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deeds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cutesic Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Cutesic Junior fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deeds to the ground. Cutesic Junior is now in Deeds's guard.
Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cutesic Junior sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deeds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cutesic Junior instigates a clinch.
Deeds breaks from the clinch.
Deeds tries to keep at a distance but Cutesic Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.
Deeds is trying to push Cutesic Junior away but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cutesic Junior missing with knees to the body.
Cutesic Junior has clasped his hands together around Deeds's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Deeds is pushing Cutesic Junior's head away, looking to escape. Cutesic Junior manages to hold on to the position though.
Cutesic Junior lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Deeds down.
Deeds is trying to buck Cutesic Junior off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deeds throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Deeds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cutesic Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deeds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cutesic Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deeds gets underhooks to prevent Cutesic Junior's takedown attempt.
Deeds can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutesic Junior.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Deeds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deeds misses with an uppercut. Cutesic Junior saw that one coming.
Cutesic Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Deeds manages to circle out of the way.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds stops a takedown attempt from Cutesic Junior.
Deeds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cutesic Junior slips a straight right by Deeds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deeds is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior leaning his opponent against the cage.
Denis Cutesic Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Cutesic Junior is working Deeds over against the cage.
Cutesic Junior turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Deeds tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior controlling from mount.
Deeds is trying to stand up.
Deeds is trying to stand but he's just given Cutesic Junior his back.
Deeds is trying to stand back up.
Cutesic Junior is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Deeds is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Deeds trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now.
Deeds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cutesic Junior softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cutesic Junior working for a choke but Deeds is defending well.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Deeds covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cutesic Junior is landing with strikes from the back.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior lands an elbow to the side of the head.
What can Deeds do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior has full control of the position and if anything, Deeds has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cutesic Junior patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cutesic Junior keeps control of the position easily here as Deeds tries to buck him off.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cutesic Junior has good solid back control here.
Cutesic Junior misses with an elbow to the head.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Deeds right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now.
Denis Cutesic Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cutesic Junior controls the action.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Deeds fending off the submission attempt from Cutesic Junior.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cutesic Junior looking for the RNC.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cutesic Junior controlling the positon.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Deeds up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior biding his time, looking for the opening.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior has full control of the position and if anything, Deeds has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutesic Junior is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Deeds is defending well though. Cutesic Junior let's go of the attempt for now.
Cutesic Junior lands with a hammerfist to the side of Deeds's head.
Deeds trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now.
Cutesic Junior slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cutesic Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deeds can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Deeds hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Cutesic Junior clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cutesic Junior looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deeds wants to stand and escape but Cutesic Junior is having none of it.
Cutesic Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deeds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Deeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cutesic Junior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Deeds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cutesic Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deeds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds breaks the clinch.
A big left from Deeds misses.
Cutesic Junior rushes Deeds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deeds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Deeds tries to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Cutesic Junior is looking to take this one to the mat.
Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
Cutesic Junior stalls.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deeds just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutesic Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deeds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
Deeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior scores with a hook to the body.
Cutesic Junior is working Deeds over against the cage.
Cutesic Junior lands with a short shot to the head.
Cutesic Junior successfully pulls guard.
Deeds takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior won't let him.
Cutesic Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deeds decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Deeds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deeds looks to land a left hand but Cutesic Junior moved out of range nicely.
Cutesic Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deeds tests Cutesic Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deeds throws a big shot that misses.
Cutesic Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Deeds looks to land a right hand but Cutesic Junior moved out of range.
Cutesic Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deeds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from getting back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior won't allow Deeds to get back to his feet.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Cutesic Junior tries to pass.
Cutesic Junior wants to get up but he can't break Deeds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cutesic Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deeds.
Nice straight punches there by Deeds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deeds.
Deeds throws out a loose jab but Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutesic Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deeds on his heels. He'll look to pass Deeds's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeds has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cutesic Junior off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cutesic Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deeds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Deeds.
A jab from Deeds misses.
Cutesic Junior dives in and grabs Deeds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deeds pushes down on Cutesic Junior's head and hops out.
Deeds throws out a counter right but Cutesic Junior avoids it with no problem.
Deeds misses with a hook.
Deeds misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deeds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deeds quickly recovers to half guard.
Deeds manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Deeds misses with a looping right.
Cutesic Junior slips under a jab.
Cutesic Junior is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Deeds enables Cutesic Junior to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Deeds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Cutesic Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cutesic Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Deeds prevents the takedown attempt.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deeds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutesic Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cutesic Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deeds throws out the jab.
Deeds misses with a hook. Cutesic Junior ducked under it nicely.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deeds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Deeds is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cutesic Junior wants to stand but Deeds has his arm trapped.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here as Cutesic Junior stalls from top position.
Deeds stops Cutesic Junior from passing to mount.
Deeds is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cutesic Junior has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cutesic Junior is staying tight to Deeds's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Deeds is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cutesic Junior has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeds, pushing him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior has Deeds pressed against the cage, preventing Deeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deeds tries to circle away but Cutesic Junior has him pinned against the cage.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cutesic Junior has Deeds pressed against the cage, preventing Deeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cutesic Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cutesic Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeds, pushing him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior can't get the takedown.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Deeds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cutesic Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Deeds blocks with his arms.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
Cutesic Junior taking a breather.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Deeds dominated that fourth 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Deeds missing with a left hand there. Cutesic Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cutesic Junior gets a double leg takedown into Deeds's guard.
Deeds manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Deeds is trying to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.
Deeds misses with an uppercut
and Cutesic Junior counters with a three punch combo that has Deeds backing up. Deeds nods at Cutesic Junior to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeds misses with a looping right.
Deeds misses with a right hand
and Cutesic Junior counters with a left and a right that stings Deeds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cutesic Junior dives in and scores a takedown into Deeds's guard.
Cutesic Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Cutesic Junior from controlling successfully.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cutesic Junior postures up and lands a big shot to Deeds's brow.
Cutesic Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deeds wants to stand and escape but Cutesic Junior is having none of it.
Cutesic Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cutesic Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Deeds manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from breaking the clinch.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior stalling.
Cutesic Junior keeps control of Deeds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior is working for takedown but Deeds is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deeds tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior is trying to trip Deeds. He has hold of a leg but Deeds is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cutesic Junior persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Deeds scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Deeds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cutesic Junior on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior throws a one two combo.
Cutesic Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cutesic Junior throws a wild body kick that Deeds sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Deeds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deeds throws a hook to the side of Cutesic Junior's head but Cutesic Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Deeds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cutesic Junior has managed to clinch.
Deeds is trying to push Cutesic Junior away but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cutesic Junior pulls guard.
Deeds would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cutesic Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cutesic Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.
Cutesic Junior is working an open guard so Deeds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deeds misses with a straight left.
Cutesic Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cutesic Junior successfully pulls guard.
Cutesic Junior has a closed guard, preventing Deeds from standing up.
Deeds stands up from Cutesic Junior's guard - Deeds perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.
Cutesic Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deeds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cutesic Junior somewhat.
Cutesic Junior tries to clinch up but Deeds circles away and keeps his distance.
Deeds missing with a left hand there. Cutesic Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Deeds.
Some wild striking there from Cutesic Junior.
Deeds throws out a loose jab but Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutesic Junior moves into the clinch.
Cutesic Junior manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cutesic Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deeds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cutesic Junior is proving hard to escape from.
Cutesic Junior striking off his back but it's not causing Deeds any problems.
Deeds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cutesic Junior is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Cutesic Junior on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cutesic Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cutesic Junior drags the fight down to the ground.
Deeds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cutesic Junior moves out of range as Deeds strikes.
A swing and a miss from Deeds.
Deeds throws a hook to the side of Cutesic Junior's head but Cutesic Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deeds misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.
Cutesic Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Deeds misses with a hook
and Cutesic Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Cutesic Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.
Deeds is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Deeds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deeds's efforts to push away.
Cutesic Junior stalling against the cage.
Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
Deeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cutesic Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cutesic Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deeds tries to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling from the bottom.
Cutesic Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cutesic Junior slips a jab from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deeds.
Deeds tries to keep at a distance but Cutesic Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deeds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cutesic Junior winds up and cracks Deeds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Denis Cutesic Junior.
I think Cutesic Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Denis Cutesic Junior!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Denis Cutesic Junior!
Denis Cutesic Junior wins by majority decision!
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