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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Israel Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biernat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never Give Up. Israel Foley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Israel Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Foley was covering up waiting for the punch and Biernat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Foley pulls Biernat in close to prevent any damage.
Biernat wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
Foley is pulling down on Biernat's head to control his posture.
Foley striking off his back but it's not causing Biernat any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biernat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Foley lands a decent punch to the body there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat passes into half guard.
Foley is holding on to half guard well.
Foley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Biernat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Foley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Biernat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Foley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Foley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Foley is thwarting Biernat's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Biernat is trying to stand up here but Foley is controlling him well.
Biernat trying to control from the bottom.
Foley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biernat tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Foley manages to move to mount!
Foley looking to secure an arm triangle but Biernat defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Biernat has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Biernat wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Biernat is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biernat covers up after that shot from Foley.
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet but Foley has full control of the position and if anything, Biernat has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Biernat looking to control the position.
Biernat trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Biernat breaks Foley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Biernat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foley is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Foley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Biernat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foley.
Foley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biernat can do to turn this around?
Biernat looking to score a takedown here. Foley is defending well but Biernat drives through and ends up in Foley's guard.
Foley has his hands on Biernat's head, controlling the position.
Foley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Biernat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Foley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Biernat.
Foley is chipping away with strikes.
Foley has control of an arm but Biernat manages to advance to Foley's back!
Biernat controls the action.
Biernat wants to control but Foley is keeping busy.
Foley trying to control the position but Biernat manages to sink in the hooks.
Foley staying busy and making it hard for Biernat to control.
Foley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Biernat gets his way!
Biernat is persistently looking for the submission but Foley is defending it well.
Biernat is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley fending off the submission attempt from Biernat.
Biernat is not going to allow Foley to sit and survive in this position.
Israel Foley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biernat is looking to control Foley but Foley is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Biernat tightening his grip on Foley, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley just trying to survive but Biernat is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Foley fending off the submission attempt from Biernat.
Foley controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Biernat gets his hands free as Foley looks to control.
Foley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Biernat's guard. Nice work there by Foley.
Biernat has momentary wrist control but Foley slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Biernat working a defensive guard but Foley passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biernat is trying to get back to full guard.
Foley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Biernat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Foley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biernat 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.
Biernat is looking to stand back up but Foley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Biernat.
Biernat is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Foley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biernat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foley is trying to work for a kimura but Biernat is defending well.
Biernat is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biernat wants to get back to full guard but Foley has mounted him!
Biernat is just holding on here. Foley manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat trying to control the action but Foley just sinks the hooks in.
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet but Foley has full control of the position and if anything, Biernat has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Foley scores with punches and elbows.
Foley lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is trying to remain composed but Foley is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Foley looking for the choke but no joy.
Biernat wants to control his opponent's hands but Foley gets his hands free.
Biernat turns into Foley and is now in his guard.
Foley has Biernat pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Biernat being controlled here momentarily.
Foley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biernat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biernat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biernat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foley!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foley 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Foley!
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