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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Swampy Notts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pretentious Kneecap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Swampy Notts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pretentious Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Notts tries to move into range but Kneecap moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kneecap. That snapped Notts's head back.
Kneecap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Notts.
Kneecap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Kneecap.
Kneecap lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kneecap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Notts's sensitive parts.
Kneecap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Notts on the side of the head.
Kneecap works over Notts's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kneecap.
Notts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kneecap connects with an inside leg kick.
Kneecap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Kneecap.
Notts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Notts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kneecap finds it's way round the side to connect with Notts's head.
Notts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Notts misses with an uppercut.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneecap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Notts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Notts stays in close to Kneecap's body and controls the position.
Kneecap trying to keep a closed guard but Notts is proving a slippery customer.
Notts controlling from the top position.
Notts'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notts looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notts is one step ahead there.
Kneecap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Notts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kneecap jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Kneecap catches Notts right on the button with a cross.
Notts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kneecap is fending him off so far but Notts persists. Nope, Kneecap circles away and we're back to standing.
Kneecap lands the left hand.
Notts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Notts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kneecap wants to control but Notts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kneecap might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Notts haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Notts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kneecap preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kneecap is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kneecap is just riding it out for now. Notts eventually gives up the hold.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kneecap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Notts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kneecap.
Notts has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Kneecap on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Notts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kneecap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kneecap lands with a right hand.
Notts moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneecap lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Notts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneecap.
Kneecap scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kneecap tests Notts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kneecap works the jab nicely.
Notts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Notts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kneecap!
Notts controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap avoids a series of strikes thrown by Notts.
Notts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kneecap regains half guard.
Kneecap felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Notts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kneecap is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Notts pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kneecap controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Notts is working for a kimura but Kneecap is defending it quite comfortably.
Notts passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Notts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kneecap has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kneecap is pressing down on Notts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kneecap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Notts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Notts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Notts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kneecap dives on top into guard.
Notts keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
Kneecap slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Kneecap 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.
Notts seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Notts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kneecap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pretentious Kneecap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Notts blocks a jab.
Notts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Notts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Kneecap finds it's target.
Kneecap moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kneecap scores with a jab. Notts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Notts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Kneecap. Beautiful body shot.
Notts shoots in looking for a takedown. Kneecap tries to sprawl out of it but Notts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kneecap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Notts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kneecap sprawls well. Kneecap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Notts gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap scores with a crisp jab that stopped Notts in his tracks.
Kneecap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Notts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kneecap's guard.
Kneecap is pulling down on Notts's head. It's preventing any offense from Notts, at least for the moment.
Notts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notts advances position into side control!
Kneecap tries to buck Notts off but Notts is having none of it.
Notts slows the pace down.
Kneecap tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Notts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pretentious Kneecap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap prevents Notts from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notts working away.
Kneecap prevents Notts from moving into mount.
Notts is looking to take a break and control but Kneecap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kneecap wants to control but Notts postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Notts sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kneecap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kneecap sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Notts is keen to just control but Kneecap is a slippery customer.
Kneecap wants to improve his position but Notts is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Notts takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Kneecap. Beautiful body shot.
Kneecap wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kneecap lands a right hook to the body.
Notts throws a lazy right hand but Kneecap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kneecap connects with a looping right hand.
Kneecap connects with a body shot.
Kneecap jabs Notts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kneecap lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notts throws a looping overhand right but Kneecap ducks down to avoid it.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kneecap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Notts's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneecap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Notts.
Kneecap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneecap scores with a leg kick.
Kneecap cracks Notts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Notts fails to land with a series of punches.
Notts slips under a jab from Kneecap.
Notts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee asks Notts politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Notts prefers to stall for the moment though.
Notts is looking to take a break and control but Kneecap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kneecap manages to work his way to half guard, despite Notts's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pretentious Kneecap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kneecap 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pretentious Kneecap!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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