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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Titoxo Podric (ranked 3121 p4p, 23777 weight class) and Sleep Tight (ranked 344 p4p, 601 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titoxo Podric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sleep Tight !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podric looks to land a combination but Tight avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Podric.
Podric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Podric decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tight 's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Podric is one step ahead there.
Tight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Podric is aware though and is defending well.
Podric stopping the sweep attempt from Tight .
Podric postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tight is on top in guard.
Tight trying to control the position from guard on top but Podric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight looking to sit in guard and control but Podric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Podric's guard.
Podric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tight trying to control the position from guard on top but Podric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tight throwing strikes from guard but Podric blocks nicely.
Tight wants to pass the guard but Podric is keeping the position.
Tight wants to control from the top but Podric keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight tries to free his leg and advance position but Podric is retaining full guard.
Podric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tight .
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tight tries to free his leg and advance position but Podric is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tight is defended easily by Podric.
Tight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Podric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Podric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Titoxo Podric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sleep Tight .
Tight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Podric sprawls well. Podric wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tight gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tight dodges the punch combination from Podric.
Tight dives in for a single leg takedown but Podric sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Podric avoids it really well and circles away.
Titoxo Podric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Podric lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Podric as Tight shoots in.
Podric swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tight darts in looking for a takedown but Podric gets double underhooks and turns Tight into the cage.
Podric swinging wildly here.
Podric leaves Tight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Podric attempts a counter takedown but Tight avoids it well and moves away.
Tight shoots for a double leg takedown but Podric sprawls well. He's pushed Tight 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Titoxo Podric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sleep Tight .
Podric works over Tight 's head and body with a nice combination.
Sleep Tight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Podric circles away.
Tight misses with a takedown attempt - Podric sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric misses with a series of wild punches.
Tight flicks out a counter leg kick but Podric steps away.
Podric throws a combination that misses
and Tight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tight .
Podric on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Podric tries to get out of the position.
Tight looking to sit in guard and control but Podric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight wants to sweep here but Podric controlling him for the moment.
Tight controls Podric momentarily but Podric frees himself.
Podric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Podric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tight can do to turn this around?
Tight might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Podric haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Podric is working Tight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podric gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tight looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Podric connects with a couple of short punches.
Podric scoring with some ground and pound.
Podric is looking to stand up but Tight won't let him.
Tight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Podric working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tight can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Podric controls the pace.
Tight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podric gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight moves in looking to clinch but Podric pushes him off.
Podric appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Podric throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Tight misses.
Tight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Podric sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tight somewhat.
Podric tries to counter with a takedown but Tight is quick to defend against it.
Tight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Podric counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Podric preventing the sweep.
Tight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Podric is aware though and is defending well.
Podric preventing the sweep.
Podric working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tight 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tight is trying to control the position but Podric postures up.
Tight looking for a sweep. Not yet Tight , not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tight controls Podric momentarily but Podric frees himself.
Tight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight is trying to keep Podric in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tight shoots for a takedown but Podric saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Podric appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tight darts in looking for a takedown but Podric gets double underhooks and turns Tight into the cage.
Tight shoots in for a takedown but Podric shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tight closes the distance and clinches up with Podric, looking for a takedown. Tight pushes Podric against the cage but Podric circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Titoxo Podric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sleep Tight .
Tight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Podric but Podric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Podric!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tight goes for a double leg but Podric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Podric continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Podric as Tight shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tight is defended easily by Podric.
Tight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Podric fails to land with a series of punches.
Podric misses with a hook. Tight ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Tight with that takedown attempt.
Tight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Podric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tight passes Podric's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tight trying to mount his opponent but Podric defends it.
Tight not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tight uses his free foot to push down on Podric's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Podric.
Tight is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Podric can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podric squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tight goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Podric turns into him and now he's in Tight 's guard.
Tight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Podric can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Podric has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tight is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podric seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Podric defends it easily.
Podric makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sleep Tight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titoxo Podric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Podric is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titoxo Podric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Podric 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titoxo Podric!
Titoxo Podric decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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