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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 5418 p4p, 6110 weight class) and Fiddy Cent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tekashi Six Nine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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168 cm 17 141 0 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm 25 130 0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Solid chin |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tekashi Six Nine ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fiddy Cent! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Six Nine throws a half hearted mid kick. Six Nine connects with an inside leg kick. Six Nine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cent is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A head kick misses from Cent. Six Nine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cent has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Six Nine throws a head kick but Cent moves out of range.
Six Nine tries a low kick but Cent avoids it. Cent darts in looking for a takedown but Six Nine gets double underhooks and turns Cent into the cage. As Cent backs away, Six Nine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Cent closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Six Nine 's guard. Cent controls from within his opponent's guard. It looks like Cent might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cent fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Six Nine throws a hook but Cent avoids it easily. Six Nine throws a sloppy head kick and Cent counters by moving into the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Cent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Six Nine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Cent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Six Nine as he avoids it easily. Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiddy Cent. Cent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Six Nine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cent blocks a head kick by Six Nine .
Cent with the counter takedown but Six Nine avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cent blocks the body kick.
Cent throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Six Nine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cent is in Six Nine 's guard. Cent is standing up over Six Nine . Six Nine looks to escape but Cent dives into side control.
Cent in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cent is continuing to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Six Nine throws a sloppy head kick and Cent moves out of range easily. Cent changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A telegraphed right hand from Six Nine misses the target. Six Nine misses with a hook. Six Nine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cent blocks a leg kick. Cent clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A bit of stalling here from Cent.
Six Nine tries to work over Cent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cent has Six Nine pushed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cent wants to take the fight to the mat but Six Nine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Cent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Six Nine . Six Nine circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Six Nine , right into the meat.
Fiddy Cent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cent just misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Six Nine wants it to stay on the feet. Six Nine loads up on a big right hand but Cent slips the punch. Six Nine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cent tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Six Nine lands with a slapping head kick. Cent moves out of range of the body kick. Cent tries to counter by closing the distance. Six Nine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Six Nine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Six Nine can pounce on him.
Six Nine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Six Nine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Six Nine throws a series of punches but Cent avoids them all with ease. Cent darts in looking for a takedown but Six Nine gets double underhooks and turns Cent into the cage. Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiddy Cent. Cent tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Cent clinches with his opponent.
Cent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Six Nine swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tekashi Six Nine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Six Nine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cent shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Six Nine as he jumps to the side. Six Nine throws a lazy body kick and Cent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Six Nine won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cent decides to take the fight back to the feet. Six Nine throws a chopping leg kick but Cent manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Six Nine throws out a token jab with nothing on it. That kick from Six Nine tenderised Cent's leg. Cent is trying to keep his angry face on. Six Nine throws a hook to the side of Cent's head but Cent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far. Cent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cent wants to counter with a clinch but Six Nine pushes him away. Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six Nine . Cent moves out of range as Six Nine throws a body kick.
Cent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Six Nine counters with a left and a right that stings Cent. Six Nine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Six Nine swings for the body but Cent moves out of range.
Cent fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cent shoots in for a double leg but Six Nine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cent is breathing heavily. Six Nine throws a good cross that connects.
Cent checks a low kick from Six Nine . And Cent tries to counter it with a takedown but Six Nine pushes his down on his head and steps out. Six Nine tries to land a body kick and Cent counters by moving into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Six Nine is trying to stall.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Cent blocks it.
Cent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Six Nine smiles and moves away.
Cent tries to close the distance and clinch but Six Nine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Six Nine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cent is out of range and Six Nine settles back down. Six Nine throws a leg kick but Cent checks it. Six Nine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cent can do to turn this around? Six Nine is looking to slow Cent down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cent moves into range and clinches up with Six Nine . Cent prevents Six Nine from breaking the clinch. Cent is trying to pull guard but Six Nine has him pressed against the cage. Cent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Six Nine pulls him back up using the underhooks. A right handed body shot lands from Six Nine .
Cent blocks an uppercut.
Cent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cent shoots in and drives through. Six Nine sprawls well. Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiddy Cent. Cent gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cent with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Six Nine blocks an elbow strike from Cent.
Cent breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Six Nine pinned against the cage. Six Nine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Cent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Six Nine . Cent shoots for a double leg takedown but Six Nine sprawls well. He's pushed Cent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Six Nine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Six Nine sets himself, and Cent steps forward looking for the clinch! Six Nine avoids it this time. Six Nine misses with a body kick. Cent moves out of range of the body kick from Six Nine .
Cent takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Six Nine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Six Nine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cent takes the fight into the clinch. Cent is looking to control Six Nine 's arms but Six Nine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cent has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Six Nine just stands there and leans against the cage. Cent tries to land knees in the clinch but Six Nine avoids the damage to the body. Cent stalling in the clinch but Six Nine improves position. Cent manages to break the clinch.
Cent steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Six Nine . That one must have hurt. Six Nine misses with a body kick. Six Nine throws a leg kick that misses. Six Nine lands a leg kick that knocks Cent off balance momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slapping leg kick lands for Six Nine .
Six Nine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cent checks it well. Six Nine throws a leg kick but Cent sees it coming and moves out of range. Cent shoots for a double leg takedown but Six Nine sprawls well. He's pushed Cent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cent takes the fight into the clinch. Cent tries to score a body lock takedown but Six Nine shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Six Nine swings wildly with an uppercut but Cent uses good head movement to avoid it. Cent tries to pull guard but Six Nine holds him up against the cage and eventually Cent drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Six Nine 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Six Nine is leaning against Cent and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Six Nine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cent moves away from the strike by Six Nine . Cent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Six Nine as he avoids it easily. Six Nine throws a half hearted mid kick. Six Nine throws a big shot that misses. Six Nine misses with a low kick. Cent wants to counter with a clinch but Six Nine pushes him away. Six Nine leaves Cent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Cent just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSix Nine . The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Six Nine is looking to slow Cent down with leg kicks. Fiddy Cent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A nice inside leg kick there by Six Nine . That's going to slow Cent down.
And that's the end of the fight! Tekashi Six Nine showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Six Nine , 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine ! After the fight, Tekashi Six Nine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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