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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Mistry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jos Rodri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran Mistry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos Rodri!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mistry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodri fails with a takedown attempt.
Mistry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mistry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodri was well out of range. Poor timing from Mistry.
Mistry closes the distance and clinches.
Mistry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mistry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodri shoots in looking for a takedown but Mistry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mistry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mistry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodri has time to react.
Rodri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kieran Mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Rodri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Mistry on the inside.
Rodri tries to break the clinch but Mistry is controlling the position.
Rodri swings wildly with an uppercut but Mistry uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry cracks Rodri with a nice body shot.
Rodri is trying to pull guard but Mistry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mistry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mistry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodri shoots in looking for a takedown. Mistry tries to sprawl out of it but Rodri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mistry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodri fails with the takedown
and Mistry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodri misses with a two punch combination.
Rodri has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mistry to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodri dives in for a single leg takedown but Mistry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot by Mistry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodri shoots for a double leg takedown but Mistry sprawls well. He's pushed Rodri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mistry stuffs the takedown.
Rodri looks winded!
Mistry has Rodri up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodri should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mistry lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Mistry.
Mistry presses Rodri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mistry prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodri is trying to pull guard but Mistry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mistry lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mistry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Mistry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mistry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodri backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mistry.
Mistry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mistry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mistry.
Mistry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodri tries to score a body lock takedown but Mistry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mistry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodri backwards.
Mistry leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mistry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mistry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodri goes for a double leg but Mistry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mistry continues to drive forward.
Rodri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mistry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mistry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mistry digs a right hand into Rodri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodri's gas tank.
Mistry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mistry.
Mistry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mistry is pressed up against the cage. Rodri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mistry down to the mat. Mistry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mistry finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodri's head.
A jab lands there for Mistry.
Mistry stuffs the takedown.
Mistry moves into range and clinches up with Rodri.
Stalling in the clinch from Mistry.
Mistry breaks from the clinch.
Mistry lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Mistry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rodri shoots and misses
and Rodri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodri goes for a double leg but Mistry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mistry continues to drive forward.
Rodri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mistry as he jumps to the side.
Kieran Mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Rodri.
Mistry lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mistry finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodri's head.
Rodri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mistry tries to avoid it but Rodri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mistry to the ground. Mistry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mistry cracks a nice hook into Rodri's ribs.
Jos Rodri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mistry swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mistry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Mistry. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mistry scores with a jab to the head.
Rodri is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Mistry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mistry closes the distance and pushes Rodri back into the cage.
Mistry lands a body punch.
Mistry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mistry lands with a light punch inside.
Mistry has Rodri pushed against the cage.
Rodri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mistry to keep the fight standing.
Mistry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mistry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodri being controlled against the cage.
Mistry tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodri avoids the damage to the body.
Mistry prevents the takedown attempt.
Mistry is stalling here.
Mistry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodri's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mistry.
Mistry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mistry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodri up against the cage.
Mistry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mistry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodri can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mistry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodri or perhaps it was just good defense by Mistry, which made it look bad.
Mistry cracks Rodri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mistry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodri back to the cage. Mistry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mistry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mistry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodri somewhat.
Rodri fails with the takedown.
Mistry clinches.
Mistry manages to break the clinch.
Rodri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mistry rushes Rodri and presses him up against the cage.
Rodri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mistry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mistry wants to stand but Rodri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mistry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mistry tries to stand but Rodri is controlling from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Mistry dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rodri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kieran Mistry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodri misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mistry works over Rodri's head and body with a nice combination.
Mistry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodri.
Kieran Mistry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Rodri.
Mistry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodri, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mistry.
Mistry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodris head.
Mistry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mistry lands a nice uppercut.
Mistry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mistry.
Rodri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mistry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodris head.
Mistry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kieran Mistry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mistry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mistry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mistry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mistry lands a right hook to the body.
Mistry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mistry closes the distance and pushes Rodri back into the cage.
Mistry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodri backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mistry.
Mistry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mistry lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mistry.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mistry.
Rodri tries to circle away but Mistry has him pinned against the cage.
Mistry gets through Rodri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mistry works on Rodri's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mistry.
Mistry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodri tries to break free but Mistry pushes him back against the cage.
Mistry lands with a right to the head.
Mistry has Rodri pushed against the cage.
Mistry stalls.
Mistry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodri wants to get back to striking at distance but Mistry won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mistry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mistry lands with a short shot to the head.
Mistry breaks the clinch.
Rodri has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mistry throws a one two combo.
Mistry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodri's head.
Mistry stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodri. Rodri gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mistry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodri somewhat.
Mistry forces Rodri back against the cage and clinches.
Mistry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodri shoots and misses
and Mistry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mistry keeps control of Rodri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mistry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mistry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mistry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mistry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodri backwards.
Mistry lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mistry after a bit of a struggle.
Mistry lands a body punch.
Mistry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mistry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mistry avoiding damage.
Mistry lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Mistry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mistry, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Kieran Mistry!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Kieran Mistry!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kieran Mistry!
Kieran Mistry wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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