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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juice The Kidd (ranked 5190 p4p, 2100 weight class) and Sage Rochester (ranked 509 p4p, 246 weight class). The Kidd comes to the cage accompanied by Draco On Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juice The Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sage Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochester tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Kidd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rochester somewhat.
The Kidd throws a right and a left that Rochester avoids nicely.
The Kidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rochester or perhaps it was just good defense by The Kidd, which made it look bad.
The Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rochester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rochester blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by The Kidd as he connects with a hook.
Rochester moves away from the strike by The Kidd.
The Kidd slips a jab from Rochester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Kidd tries to buck Rochester off but Rochester is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rochester wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kidd keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rochester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Kidd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rochester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rochester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rochester looking to control but instead The Kidd has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
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.
Rochester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Kidd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rochester tries to free his leg and advance position but The Kidd is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rochester postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Kidd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rochester, into his guard.
The Kidd forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rochester tries to roll over but The Kidd keeps him under control.
Rochester is in trouble now - The Kidd has advanced to mount!
Rochester throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The Kidd working for a submission but Rochester is keeping him at bay.
Rochester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Kidd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rochester is looking to improve his position but The Kidd isn't that keen on the idea.
Rochester tries to hold on but The Kidd postures up.
Rochester is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rochester is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juice The Kidd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rochester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rochester shoots in but no luck this time.
The Kidd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Kidd scores with a nice strike.
Rochester is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Kidd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rochester just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Rochester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rochester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kidd staying out of range there.
The Kidd leaves Rochester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juice The Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rochester or perhaps it was just good defense by The Kidd, which made it look bad.
Rochester shoots in looking for a takedown. The Kidd tries to sprawl out of it but Rochester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Kidd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kidd stuffs the takedown.
Rochester slips a straight right by The Kidd.
A big left from Rochester misses.
Juice The Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Rochester misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Rochester misses.
Good shot there by The Kidd.
The Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rochester closes the distance and clinches up with The Kidd, looking for a takedown. Rochester pushes The Kidd against the cage but The Kidd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Kidd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Kidd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rochester can do to turn this around?
The Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rochester has time to react.
Rochester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rochester moves away.
Rochester shoots in looking for a takedown but The Kidd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rochester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Kidd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck for Rochester with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rochester has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rochester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Kidd looks to land a right hand but Rochester moved out of range.
The Kidd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rochester.
The Kidd misses with a hook. Rochester ducked under it nicely.
Rochester fails with the takedown.
The Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rochester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Kidd throws a hook but Rochester blocks it.
The Kidd stuffs the takedown.
The Kidd is looking to counter punch.
The Kidd misses with a looping right.
The Kidd misses with a straight right.
Rochester doesn't manage to clinch there - The Kidd circles away.
Sage Rochester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rochester.
The Kidd throws a hook to the side of Rochester's head but Rochester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rochester shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sage Rochester has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rochester is trying to work for a kimura but The Kidd is defending well.
The Kidd moves into full guard.
Rochester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rochester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Kidd is keeping the position for now.
Rochester passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rochester wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kidd keeps working.
Rochester thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Kidd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rochester off and has taken his back!
The Kidd has the hooks in. Rochester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juice The Kidd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rochester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from The Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rochester tries to clinch but The Kidd moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rochester.
The Kidd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rochester's hands.
The Kidd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Kidd sizes up Rochester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Kidd.
Rochester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juice The Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sage Rochester.
Rochester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kidd misses with a straight right.
The Kidd with a nice cross.
Rochester with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rochester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kidd lands with a hook. Rochester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Kidd scores with a nice strike.
The Kidd stuns Rochester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for The Kidd. That snapped Rochester's head back.
Rochester dives in and scores a takedown into The Kidd's guard.
The Kidd has his foot on Rochester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rochester works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Kidd is on top in guard.
The Kidd wants to pass the guard but Rochester is keeping the position.
The Kidd trying to control but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Rochester working for a triangle but The Kidd defends it easily.
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!
The Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rochester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester pulls The Kidd in close to prevent any damage.
Rochester throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Kidd uses it to pass to side control.
Rochester 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.
Rochester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rochester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Kidd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rochester looking for a sweep but The Kidd has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The Kidd wants to control the pace but Rochester is squirming around nicely.
Rochester is looking to improve his position but The Kidd isn't that keen on the idea.
Juice The Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochester tries to hold on but The Kidd pushes him away.
Rochester is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rochester tries to hold on but The Kidd postures up.
Rochester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rochester tries to lock up and control but The Kidd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sage Rochester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Kidd tries to control but Rochester wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juice The Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Kidd 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juice The Kidd!
Our winner, Juice The Kidd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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pop
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RATING
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