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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 3015 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 3194 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tito & Tarantula . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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183 cm
30
210 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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190 cm
48
215 lbs
34 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jodi Joe Fjera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rastaphan Dominatrix! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dominatrix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjera sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fjera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dominatrix manages to circle out of the way. Dominatrix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fjera swivels and escapes. Dominatrix throws a right and a left that Fjera avoids nicely. Dominatrix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fjera tries to avoid it but Dominatrix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fjera to the ground. Fjera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fjera fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Fjera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dominatrix did well to prevent Fjera getting side control. Fjera stops Dominatrix from getting back to his feet.
Fjera trying to control the action but Dominatrix is working from the bottom. Dominatrix tries to roll over but Fjera keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fjera stalling. Dominatrix looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fjera working the head and body with strikes. Fjera escapes and gets back to his feet. Dominatrix misses with a looping left. Fjera with a nice cross.
It looks like Rastaphan Dominatrix has been cut. Fjera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fjera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fjera darts in and clinches Dominatrix up against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dominatrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fjera backwards. Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Fjera clinches up with Dominatrix and pushes him back against the cage. Fjera working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fjera lands a right hand. Dominatrix is trying to break the clinch but Fjera is controlling him. A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dominatrix wants to break free but Fjera has control.
Dominatrix breaks the clinch.
Dominatrix cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Dominatrix looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Fjera misses the target. Dominatrix clinches up with Fjera and pushes him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominatrix. Dominatrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Fjera.
Fjera breaks the clinch.
Dominatrix is looking to clinch. Fjera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Fjera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dominatrix. A shot to the body from Dominatrix misses enabling Fjera to counter with a crisp jab. Dominatrix misses with a double jab.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fjera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Dominatrix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fjera is trying is best to control the position here. Dominatrix is pressing down on Fjera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fjera is holding on for now. Fjera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Fjera looking for a sweep. Not yet Fjera, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fjera is on top in guard.
Dominatrix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fjera manages to get himself to full guard.
Fjera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fjera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dominatrix wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fjera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dominatrix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominatrix trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom. Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominatrix defends well. Dominatrix wants to get up but he can't break Fjera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Dominatrix advances to half guard. Dominatrix trying to control from half guard but Fjera is working away. Fjera is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jodi Joe Fjera will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dominatrix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A swing and a miss from Dominatrix. Dominatrix throws a nice looking combination but Fjera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominatrix. Fjera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dominatrix's hands. Dominatrix throws the left hand but Fjera avoids the punch easily. A thudding body kick lands there by Fjera!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fjera. That's going to slow Dominatrix down. Fjera instigates a clinch. Dominatrix breaks the clinch.
Fjera cracks Dominatrix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Nice shot lands for Fjera. Jodi Joe Fjera is winning the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dominatrix napping and manages to drive through into side control! Fjera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Dominatrix throws an off balance right hand
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dominatrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Fjera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dominatrix manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dominatrix doesn't succeed with the takedown and Fjera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fjera. Fjera jumps guard.
Dominatrix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fjera looking to control.
Dominatrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dominatrix stands and throws Fjera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Dominatrix is looking to take a break and control but Fjera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fjera prevents Dominatrix from improving position. Dominatrix is looking to take a break and control but Fjera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dominatrix tries to stand but Fjera is controlling his head. Fjera is looking for a sweep. Fjera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dominatrix off and has taken his back! Dominatrix rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fjera stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dominatrix to get to his feet. Fjera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dominatrix under the eye. Dominatrix misses with a shot to the body and Fjera counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut even more. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fjera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Dominatrix closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fjera wants to improve his position but Dominatrix is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fjera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Fjera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fjera is on top in guard.
Dominatrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Dominatrix keeps moving. Fjera advances to half guard. Fjera drops an elbow to the side of Dominatrix's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dominatrix is trying to control but can't.
Jodi Joe Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dominatrix gets back to full guard.
Fjera stopping the sweep attempt from Dominatrix. Fjera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dominatrix, up you get! Fjera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dominatrix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Fjera. Fjera lands with a nice body punch. Dominatrix is breathing heavily. Dominatrix misses with a body shot.
Dominatrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fjera cracks Dominatrix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dominatrix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fjera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dominatrix's knee momentarily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fjera. Fjera cracks the inside of Dominatrix's front leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jodi Joe Fjera dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fjera connects with a body shot. Fjera lunges at Dominatrix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dominatrix's hand. Fjera doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominatrix circles away.
Fjera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dominatrix shoots in but no luck this time. Fjera drops Dominatrix with a beautiful combination! Dominatrix stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fjera is looking for the KO!
Dominatrix is rocked!
The cut above Rastaphan Dominatrix's eye is starting to cause him problems now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dominatrix misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fjera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dominatrix is still on wobbly legs! Can Fjera finish him? Nice straight punches there by Dominatrix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dominatrix. Fjera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dominatrix! Fjera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dominatrix seems to have recovered his senses. Dominatrix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fjera working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fjera decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dominatrix to his feet. Dominatrix jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fjera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dominatrix at a distance.
Fjera works over Dominatrix's head and body with a nice combination. Fjera scores with a jab to the head.
Rastaphan Dominatrix's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Rastaphan Dominatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fjera scores with a kick to the midsection. Fjera pushes Dominatrix up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fjera. Fjera jumps guard and drags Dominatrix to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Fjera has his hands on Dominatrix's head, controlling the position. Fjera 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominatrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dominatrix wants to stand but Fjera is controlling his posture from full guard. Fjera tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dominatrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard. Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominatrix defends it easily. Fjera keeping moving, preventing Dominatrix from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dominatrix prevents Fjera from getting back to his feet. Fjera is trying to keep Dominatrix in close.
Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fjera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominatrix is aware though and is defending well. Rastaphan Dominatrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dominatrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fjera is keeping the position for now. Dominatrix drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fjera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dominatrix has Fjera in his guard. Dominatrix looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fjera wants to pass the guard but Dominatrix is keeping the position. Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominatrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dominatrix tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fjera wants to control from the top but Dominatrix keeps moving. Jodi Joe Fjera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominatrix is retaining full guard. Fjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominatrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight! Jodi Joe Fjera showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fjera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jodi Joe Fjera! Jodi Joe Fjera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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