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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 1704 p4p, 181 weight class) and Charles Briscoe (ranked 3482 p4p, 299 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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151 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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170 cm
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150 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Briscoe!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briscoe lands a jab to Fidnhasieunch's midsection.
A head kick misses from Briscoe.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in and gets a takedown into Briscoe's guard.
Briscoe keeping moving, preventing Fidnhasieunch from controlling successfully.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of elbows.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of elbows.
Fidnhasieunch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fidnhasieunch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fidnhasieunch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fidnhasieunch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Briscoe trying to keep a closed guard but Fidnhasieunch is proving a slippery customer.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Briscoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fidnhasieunch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Briscoe working for a triangle but Fidnhasieunch defends it easily.
Fidnhasieunch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fidnhasieunch connects with a couple of short punches.
Briscoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fidnhasieunch is in close to Briscoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Briscoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Briscoe wants to stand and escape but Fidnhasieunch is having none of it.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fidnhasieunch throwing strikes but missing.
Fidnhasieunch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fidnhasieunch pushing down on Briscoe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fidnhasieunch.
Fidnhasieunch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Briscoe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Briscoe is staying active underneath Fidnhasieunch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fidnhasieunch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to advance position but Briscoe won't allow it.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to take a break and control but Briscoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Briscoe has hold of Fidnhasieunch's hands but Fidnhasieunch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fidnhasieunch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Briscoe keeps working.
Briscoe wants to control but Fidnhasieunch is keeping busy.
Briscoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fidnhasieunch lands a nice short elbow.
Fidnhasieunch working over Briscoe with some ground and pound. Briscoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fidnhasieunch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fidnhasieunch wants to control but Briscoe is keeping him busy.
Fidnhasieunch is working for a submission of some sort.
Briscoe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fidnhasieunch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fidnhasieunch's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe lands strikes to the head.
Briscoe scores with strikes from the back.
Briscoe is hanging on to Fidnhasieunch's back as he tries to escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Briscoe working for a choke but Fidnhasieunch is defending well.
Fidnhasieunch covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Briscoe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fidnhasieunch turns into Briscoe and is now in his guard.
Fidnhasieunch slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Fidnhasieunch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in and bounces Briscoe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fidnhasieunch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch 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.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Briscoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fidnhasieunch's guard.
Fidnhasieunch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch 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.
Fidnhasieunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Briscoe can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briscoe stands up over Fidnhasieunch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Briscoe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fidnhasieunch keeping moving, preventing Briscoe from controlling successfully.
Fidnhasieunch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fidnhasieunch keeping moving, preventing Briscoe from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fidnhasieunch is on top in guard.
Fidnhasieunch is in close to Briscoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fidnhasieunch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Briscoe has his foot on Fidnhasieunch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fidnhasieunch works his way back into a safe position though.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch pushes down on Briscoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
William Fidnhasieunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fidnhasieunch is looking to take a break and control but Briscoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to work for a kimura but Briscoe is defending well.
Briscoe tries to roll over but Fidnhasieunch keeps him under control.
Fidnhasieunch winds up and cracks Briscoe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Briscoe has hold of Fidnhasieunch's hands but Fidnhasieunch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Briscoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Briscoe tries to get to full guard but Fidnhasieunch has control of the leg.
Fidnhasieunch is nestled in close to Briscoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch working Briscoe over with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch is trying to control the action in half guard but Briscoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fidnhasieunch is just content to waste time from the top position. Briscoe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fidnhasieunch stands up over Briscoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fidnhasieunch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briscoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Briscoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fidnhasieunch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Briscoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Fidnhasieunch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fidnhasieunch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fidnhasieunch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch slips a nice elbow through Briscoe's hands, connecting with Briscoe's forehead.
Fidnhasieunch lands strikes from half guard.
Briscoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Fidnhasieunch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Briscoe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Briscoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fidnhasieunch 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.
Briscoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fidnhasieunch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Briscoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fidnhasieunch drops an elbow to the side of Briscoe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Fidnhasieunch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fidnhasieunch shoots in and gets a takedown into Briscoe's guard.
Briscoe is trying to control the position but Fidnhasieunch postures up.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Briscoe is pulling down on Fidnhasieunch's head to control his posture.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control but Briscoe is working from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with some ground and pound.
Briscoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Briscoe, not yet.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of elbows.
Fidnhasieunch is working Briscoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Briscoe's head.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fidnhasieunch with a nice head shot there.
Fidnhasieunch working some strikes from top position.
Fidnhasieunch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Briscoe's head.
Briscoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch works over Briscoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Fidnhasieunch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briscoe is keeping the position for now.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control but Briscoe is working from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briscoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Briscoe keeping moving, preventing Fidnhasieunch from controlling successfully.
Briscoe trying to control the position.
Briscoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Briscoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Fidnhasieunch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fidnhasieunch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fidnhasieunch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Briscoe!
Fidnhasieunch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fidnhasieunch is landing with some decent strikes but Briscoe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fidnhasieunch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Briscoe hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Briscoe hang on?
Fidnhasieunch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Briscoe is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fidnhasieunch raining down shots from the mount!
Fidnhasieunch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Briscoe looks a forlorn figure.
Fidnhasieunch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fidnhasieunch breaks from Briscoe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fidnhasieunch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Briscoe is in a horrible position here. Fidnhasieunch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fidnhasieunch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch with shots to the head and body - Briscoe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fidnhasieunch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Fidnhasieunch.
Briscoe taking shots to the head.
Briscoe is rocked!
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound effectively.
Briscoe is still in real trouble! Can Fidnhasieunch finish him?
Fidnhasieunch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fidnhasieunch with the ground and pound from mount.
Fidnhasieunch working the ground and pound effectively.
Fidnhasieunch lands a big elbow.
Fidnhasieunch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Briscoe is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fidnhasieunch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
William Fidnhasieunch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fidnhasieunch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Fidnhasieunch!
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energy
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hype
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