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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and YYEESS NNNOOO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls. NNNOOO is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yes-No. YYEESS NNNOOO is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Quaid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, YYEESS NNNOOO!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NNNOOO takes one to the side of the head.
NNNOOO slips a straight right by Quaid.
NNNOOO moves in looking to clinch but Quaid pushes him off.
NNNOOO tries to clinch there but Quaid circles away.
NNNOOO stuffs the takedown attempt from Quaid. Quaid gets slowly back to his feet.
NNNOOO stuffs the takedown attempt from Quaid. Quaid gets slowly back to his feet.
Quaid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quaid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Quaid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quaid.
Quaid looks to land a right hand but NNNOOO moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
NNNOOO fails to pull the fight into his guard.
NNNOOO is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
NNNOOO is fighting off a takedown attempt but Quaid is just too persistent for him and manages to trip NNNOOO to the mat. NNNOOO regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
NNNOOO avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
NNNOOO keeping full guard, as Quaid tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quaid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Quaid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid is working hard here to advance position.
Quaid is keen to just control but NNNOOO is a slippery customer.
Quaid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quaid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NNNOOO does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NNNOOO scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from NNNOOO. No joy for Quaid on that attempt.
Quaid shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Quaid was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quaid tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Quaid looking to finish with strikes here!
Quaid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
NNNOOO is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
NNNOOO holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quaid tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Quaid wants to control the action but instead NNNOOO gets a body lock and reverses into Quaid's guard! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quaid looks for a takedown but NNNOOO sprawls well.
Quaid misses with an uppercut. NNNOOO saw that one coming.
NNNOOO gets caught flat footed, as Quaid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quaid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
NNNOOO wants to get back to his feet.
Quaid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quaid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NNNOOO wants to get back to his feet.
NNNOOO wants to stand back up but Quaid manages to pass into side control.
Quaid cracks NNNOOO with a big right hand but NNNOOO just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Quaid tries to score with some ground and pound. NNNOOO controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Quaid lands some shots froms side control.
NNNOOO is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
NNNOOO is not content to let Quaid control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid is trying to ground and pound but NNNOOO uses the momentary lack of control by Quaid to regain half guard.
Quaid throws a strike but NNNOOO avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid wants to control from the top but NNNOOO keeps moving.
Quaid is looking to work some ground and pound but NNNOOO has wrist control.
NNNOOO wants to stand and escape but Quaid is having none of it.
Quaid wants to control from the top but NNNOOO keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quaid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with NNNOOO but NNNOOO pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quaid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NNNOOO.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
NNNOOO uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quaid.
Douglas Quaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quaid dives in and grabs NNNOOO's left leg, looking for a takedown. NNNOOO pushes down on Quaid's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quaid darts in trying to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Quaid is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Quaid fails with the takedown
and NNNOOO counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from NNNOOO misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NNNOOO wants to clinch.
Quaid swings away with a body shot that misses
and NNNOOO counters with a series of strikes. Quaid will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quaid throws a left and a right that both miss
and NNNOOO counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Quaid throws a combination that misses
and NNNOOO counters with an inside leg kick.
Quaid misses with a looping right.
Quaid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and NNNOOO counters with a good low kick that Quaid was not able to check.
Quaid wants to clinch.
NNNOOO steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quaid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quaid loads up on a big right hand but NNNOOO slips the punch.
YYEESS NNNOOO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NNNOOO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quaid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NNNOOO takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quaid missing with a left hand there. NNNOOO was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quaid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and NNNOOO counters with a three punch combo that has Quaid backing up. Quaid nods at NNNOOO to acknowledge the strikes.
Quaid with a nice cross.
YYEESS NNNOOO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quaid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and NNNOOO counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quaid keeps control of NNNOOO as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
NNNOOO wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quaid content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NNNOOO is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
NNNOOO tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quaid is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quaid has NNNOOO pressed against the cage, preventing NNNOOO from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NNNOOO wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
NNNOOO jumps guard but Quaid stands there with NNNOOO around his waist. NNNOOO gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
NNNOOO has Quaid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quaid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
NNNOOO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quaid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quaid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NNNOOO gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NNNOOO working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO tries to circle away but Quaid has him pinned against the cage.
Quaid has had enough of the clinch but NNNOOO keeps him there for the moment.
NNNOOO is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Quaid can't fight it off and eventually NNNOOO manages to take the fight to the floor. Quaid looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
NNNOOO has gone for a leg lock! Quaid slips out almost immediately though and dives into NNNOOO's guard.
Quaid throwing strikes from guard but NNNOOO blocks nicely.
NNNOOO keeping moving, preventing Quaid from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quaid.
NNNOOO keeping full guard, as Quaid tries to pass.
Quaid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Quaid prevents NNNOOO from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but YYEESS NNNOOO just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Quaid throws a hook to the side of NNNOOO's head but NNNOOO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quaid scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Quaid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and NNNOOO counters with a left and a right that stings Quaid.
Quaid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of NNNOOO's head.
Quaid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Quaid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quaid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed NNNOOO's head.
Quaid wants to pass the guard but NNNOOO is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quaid thows a huge punch but NNNOOO dodges it nicely.
Quaid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NNNOOO does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quaid prevents NNNOOO from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quaid throws a body punch but NNNOOO moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quaid shoots and misses
and NNNOOO counters with a nice body kick.
Quaid swats away the attempt to clinch by NNNOOO.
NNNOOO ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quaid misses with a straight right.
NNNOOO wants to clinch
and Quaid counters with a nice double leg into side control. NNNOOO won't be happy with that.
Quaid wants to lay and pray for a moment but NNNOOO keeps working.
Quaid creates some space and throws a big elbow, but NNNOOO sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid misses with the ground and pound.
NNNOOO is pushing Quaid's head away, looking to escape. Quaid manages to hold on to the position though.
NNNOOO is trying to escape the position but Quaid is controlling the position.
Quaid throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
NNNOOO wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quaid tries for a takedown but NNNOOO circles away easily
and NNNOOO counters with a left and a right that stings Quaid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NNNOOO keeps the fight on the outside.
Quaid swings away with a body shot that misses
and NNNOOO counters with a two punch combo.
Quaid lands a jab to the nose.
NNNOOO moves into the clinch.
Quaid leaning his opponent against the cage.
Quaid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NNNOOO is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid had his way with YYEESS NNNOOO in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Quaid rushes NNNOOO and presses him up against the cage.
Quaid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
NNNOOO can't break the clinch.
Quaid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
NNNOOO has had enough of the clinch but Quaid keeps him there for the moment.
Quaid has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but NNNOOO regains guard immediately.
NNNOOO avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quaid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. NNNOOO is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid looking to sit in guard and control but NNNOOO gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
NNNOOO trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
NNNOOO preventing the sweep.
Quaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
NNNOOO drops back looking for a leg! Quaid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quaid manages to kick NNNOOO off! NNNOOO jumps back into Quaid's guard.
NNNOOO is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
YYEESS NNNOOO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
NNNOOO lands a head kick!
Quaid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and NNNOOO counters with a left and a right that stings Quaid.
Quaid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and NNNOOO counters by moving into the clinch.
Quaid dodges an elbow strike from NNNOOO.
Quaid slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid breaks the clinch.
Quaid tries for a takedown but NNNOOO circles away easily
and NNNOOO counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
NNNOOO ducks under a wild hook from Quaid.
Douglas Quaid is winning the standup battle so far.
NNNOOO moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Quaid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
NNNOOO uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quaid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quaid misses with a double jab
and NNNOOO counters by clinching up.
Quaid misses with a body punch.
Douglas Quaid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quaid pushes NNNOOO back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
NNNOOO throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quaid swings wildly with an uppercut but NNNOOO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quaid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NNNOOO lands a damaging elbow.
NNNOOO with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Douglas Quaid.
I think Quaid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Quaid!
Douglas Quaid retains his featherweight title!
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hype
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