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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Fiddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santaco Eskrimador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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150 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Fiddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santaco Eskrimador!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiddel misses with a double jab
and Eskrimador decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fiddel's guard.
Eskrimador decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from Fiddel.
Fiddel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fiddel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fiddel misses with a double jab
and Eskrimador counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eskrimador working over Fiddel with some ground and pound. Fiddel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Eskrimador.
Eskrimador trying to control the pace.
Eskrimador passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eskrimador content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskrimador has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fiddel's face.
Fiddel is in a horrible position here. Eskrimador smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Eskrimador working the ground and pound effectively.
Fiddel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Eskrimador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiddel tries to hold on but Eskrimador postures up.
Eskrimador takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddel is trying desperately to improve position.
Eskrimador lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Eskrimador lands a nice shot to the head.
Fiddel is looking to get to half guard.
Fiddel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiddel is breathing heavily.
Eskrimador controlling the position easily from mount.
Eskrimador with good strikes from the mount here!
Eskrimador fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fiddel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eskrimador putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Eskrimador is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fiddel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eskrimador lands a big elbow.
Eskrimador looking to finish Fiddel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fiddel!
Eskrimador controlling his opponent.
Fiddel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fiddel is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Eskrimador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Eskrimador connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Eskrimador is landing with some decent strikes but Fiddel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Eskrimador controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Eskrimador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiddel wants to control but Eskrimador is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santaco Eskrimador dominated that 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.
Fiddel gets caught napping as Eskrimador dives in and scores a takedown. Fiddel manages to retain guard.
Santaco Eskrimador has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eskrimador pushing down on Fiddel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eskrimador controlling the action here.
Fiddel wants to control but Eskrimador is keeping busy.
Eskrimador prevents Fiddel from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eskrimador frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fiddel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Eskrimador controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Eskrimador.
Eskrimador with shots to the head and body - Fiddel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fiddel is desperately trying to improve his position but Eskrimador has a good base and remains in mount.
Eskrimador landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Fiddel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fiddel could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fiddel is trying to stand up.
Eskrimador lands with some strikes.
Eskrimador looking to finish Fiddel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fiddel!
You get the feeling that Fiddel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Eskrimador looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eskrimador breaks from Fiddel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eskrimador raining down shots from the mount!
Fiddel tries to hold on but Eskrimador postures up.
Fiddel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Eskrimador controlling from mount.
Fiddel tries to reverse the position but Eskrimador maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eskrimador cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Eskrimador cracks Fiddel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fiddel tries to hold on but Eskrimador pushes him away.
Eskrimador lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fiddel hang on?
Eskrimador working for a guillotine from mount but Fiddel is in no mood to give up.
Fiddel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Eskrimador lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eskrimador looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Eskrimador trying to control but Fiddel is having none of it.
Fiddel is bucking up trying to escape but Eskrimador cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fiddel tries to hold on but Eskrimador postures up.
Fiddel regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eskrimador decides to return to a standing position.
Fiddel keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eskrimador.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santaco Eskrimador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Eskrimador dodges the punch combination from Fiddel.
Eskrimador shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiddel's guard.
Fiddel wants to stand up but Eskrimador is controlling him.
Fiddel being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiddel has momentary wrist control but Eskrimador slips an elbow through the middle.
Eskrimador is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eskrimador prevents Fiddel from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eskrimador is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Santaco Eskrimador wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fiddel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eskrimador counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddel wants to get back to his feet but Eskrimador is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eskrimador engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eskrimador scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fiddel looking to control.
Eskrimador wants to pass the guard but Fiddel is keeping the position.
Eskrimador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eskrimador stands up and waves to Fiddel to follow him.
Chuck Fiddel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiddel throws a series of punches but Eskrimador avoids them all with ease.
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.
Eskrimador shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiddel is trying to stand back up but Eskrimador is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Santaco Eskrimador.
Fiddel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eskrimador counters with a shoot takedown. Fiddel fights it but they end up in guard.
Eskrimador controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eskrimador trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiddel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eskrimador is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eskrimador has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fiddel is proving hard to escape from.
Chuck Fiddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Santaco Eskrimador hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fiddel misses with a few strikes there.
Eskrimador slips a jab and a cross from Fiddel.
Eskrimador rushes Fiddel and presses him up against the cage.
Fiddel is trying to break the clinch but Eskrimador has him pressed against the cage.
Fiddel has had enough of the clinch but Eskrimador keeps him there for the moment.
Fiddel is trying to push Eskrimador away but Eskrimador has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fiddel lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eskrimador breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiddel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eskrimador counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fiddel won't be happy with that.
Eskrimador scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fiddel to see if he's OK.
Eskrimador tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fiddel's legs.
Eskrimador decides to stand back up. Eskrimador steps back and let's Fiddel get back to his feet.
Eskrimador tries to close the distance and clinch but Fiddel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fiddel tries to bum rush Eskrimador with a series of wild strikes but Eskrimador uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eskrimador dodges the punch combination from Fiddel.
Fiddel throws a combination that misses
and Eskrimador counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Eskrimador seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiddel tries to kick Eskrimador off but Eskrimador keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eskrimador moves nicely into side control.
Santaco Eskrimador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiddel seems a little lost for a moment, as Eskrimador dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santaco Eskrimador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eskrimador winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santaco Eskrimador!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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