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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd (ranked 359 p4p, 421 weight class) and Dakota Reis (ranked 43 p4p, 48 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nerdspoof The 3rd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Loser. Reis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cree Prayer Song - Young Spirit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm 27 156 14 - 6 - 0 |
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180 cm 27 165 9 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Granite chin |
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dakota Reis! The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nerdspoof The 3rd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to clinch and Reis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A slow jab from Reis misses its intended target. Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Reis just misses with a punch to the body.
Reis with the inside leg kick. Reis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd is out of range and Reis settles back down. Reis throws a leg kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd checks it. Reis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nerdspoof The 3rd looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reis. Nerdspoof The 3rd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Reis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents Reis from improving his position. Reis is staying active underneath Nerdspoof The 3rd, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to advance position but Reis counters by regaining guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. Reis is trying to control the position but Nerdspoof The 3rd postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Nerdspoof The 3rd gets a clinch. Nerdspoof The 3rd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents a body shot from Reis. Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Reis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Reis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nerdspoof The 3rd's elbow. Nerdspoof The 3rd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reis. Reis pushes Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nerdspoof The 3rd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reis regains guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom. Nerdspoof The 3rd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom. Reis pulls Nerdspoof The 3rd in close to his closed guard and prevents Nerdspoof The 3rd from doing any damage or advancing position. Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom. Nerdspoof The 3rd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Reis thows a body kick. Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to catch it but that hurt him. Nerdspoof The 3rd thuds his right hand into Reis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nerdspoof The 3rd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Reis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nerdspoof The 3rd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dakota Reis will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Reis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight right. Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a body shot but no joy. Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The crowd cheers as Reis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nerdspoof The 3rd doesn't seem phased though. Reis ducks under a wild hook from Nerdspoof The 3rd. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reis! But no joy. Reis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reis manages to avoid it. Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a right hand that Reis ducks under and follows up with a left that Reis also avoids with ease. Reis looks to land a right hand but Nerdspoof The 3rd moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots for a double leg takedown but Reis sprawls well. He's pushed Nerdspoof The 3rd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nerdspoof The 3rd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reis's head. Nerdspoof The 3rd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reis sprawls well initially but Nerdspoof The 3rd persists and gets the takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Reis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nerdspoof The 3rd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nerdspoof The 3rd's back! Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nerdspoof The 3rd rolls, trying to escape but Reis keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control his opponent's hands but Reis gets his hands free. Reis controlling the position well here. Nerdspoof The 3rd rolled but Reis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is in bad spot here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but not successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nerdspoof The 3rd breaks Reis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to pass the guard but Reis is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reis wants to hit a sweep here but Nerdspoof The 3rd passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reis there! Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling his opponent. Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control but Reis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nerdspoof The 3rd content just to control the position here. Reis has given up his back here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Reis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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. Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to control Reis but Reis is wriggling around and keeping busy. Reis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd. Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling well, preventing Reis from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Reis can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. Reis takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nerdspoof The 3rd throws a big shot that misses. Nerdspoof The 3rd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with an uppercut. Reis saw that one coming. Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to clinch there but Reis circles away.
Reis slips under a jab. Reis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd throws out a loose jab but Reis uses good head movement to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reis! But no joy. Nerdspoof The 3rd clinches up against the cage. Nerdspoof The 3rd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reis. Reis pushes Nerdspoof The 3rd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Nerdspoof The 3rd fails to land. Nerdspoof The 3rd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reis after a bit of a struggle. Nerdspoof The 3rd swings wildly with an uppercut but Reis uses good head movement to avoid it. Reis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to pull guard but Reis holds him up against the cage and eventually Nerdspoof The 3rd drops back down to his feet.
Reis prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Nerdspoof The 3rd. Reis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks a body shot from Reis. Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with some punches.
Nerdspoof The 3rd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reis. Reis digs a right hand into Nerdspoof The 3rd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nerdspoof The 3rd's gas tank. Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A body shot lands from Reis.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Reis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nerdspoof The 3rd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Reis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Reis is working Nerdspoof The 3rd over against the cage. Reis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nerdspoof The 3rd backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Reis on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reis misses with a body punch.
Reis throws a punch but it's blocked by Nerdspoof The 3rd. Reis stops a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Dakota Reis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nerdspoof The 3rd wants a takedown but no success here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside. Reis tries a body shot but Nerdspoof The 3rd blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Reis.
Reis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to pull guard but Reis won't allow it.
Reis lands a body shot. Reis struggles to land a body shot inside as Nerdspoof The 3rd controls his hands.
Reis misses with a hook from the clinch. Reis lands a right hand. Reis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nerdspoof The 3rd is working for takedown but Reis is calmly controlling the position for now. Nerdspoof The 3rd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reis walks away with a smile on his face. Nerdspoof The 3rd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A nice leg kick from Reis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dakota Reis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Reis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nerdspoof The 3rd's sensitive parts. Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to land a right hand but Reis moved out of range. Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Reis is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Reis. Reis throws a body shot but no joy. Reis throws a chopping leg kick but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with an uppercut. Reis saw that one coming. Nerdspoof The 3rd cracks Reis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a body shot.
Nerdspoof The 3rd darts in and clinches Reis up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reis. Reis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Good body shot from Reis.
A head punch on the inside from Nerdspoof The 3rd fails to land. Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to drag Reis to the mat but Reis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Good body shot from Reis.
A shot in the inside from Reis. Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Reis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Reis throws a body punch but Nerdspoof The 3rd moves out of range. 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! Reis staying out of range there. Reis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nerdspoof The 3rd fails with a takedown attempt. Nerdspoof The 3rd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Reis keeps the fight on the outside. And Reis responds with a good body kick, but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to step out the way in time. Reis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Reis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Reis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A solid leg kick lands there for Reis.
Reis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Reis with a nice calf kick. Reis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight! Dakota Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Reis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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