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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darth Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Redhair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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189 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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188 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darth Fedor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Redhair! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Redhair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Redhair tries to clinch but Fedor moves out of range. Redhair throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fedor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redhair as he avoids it easily. Fedor shoots in for a takedown but Redhair shows good takedown defense. Redhair throws a right and a left that both miss. Redhair throws a head kick that misses. Nice sprawl there from Redhair as Fedor shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck for Fedor with that takedown attempt. Fedor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redhair sprawls well. Redhair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fedor gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redhair wants to clinch. Fedor swats away the attempt to clinch by Redhair. Richard Redhair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Redhair is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Redhair misses with the combination.
Redhair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Redhair looks to land a right hand but Fedor moved out of range. Redhair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedor swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fedor blocks a head kick by Redhair.
Redhair misses with a hook. Fedor ducked under it nicely. Redhair swings away with a leg kick that misses. Fedor throws a right and a left that Redhair avoids nicely. Redhair misses with a wild body shot.
That's two 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. Redhair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fedor avoiding damage as Redhair throws knees to the body.
Fedor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redhair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Fedor wants to get back to striking at distance but Redhair won't allow it.
Redhair with a knee to the head.
Fedor jumps guard but Redhair stands there with Fedor around his waist. Fedor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Redhair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Redhair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Redhair misses with an uppercut. Redhair is looking to clinch but Fedor is avoiding it.
Redhair throws a combination that misses letting Fedor counter with a right hand. Redhair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fedor closes the distance and clinches up with Redhair, looking for a takedown. Fedor pushes Redhair against the cage but Redhair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Redhair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedor was well out of range. Poor timing from Redhair. Fedor moves out of range as Redhair strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redhair sprawls well initially but Fedor persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Fedor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Redhair! Fedor wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Fedor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fedor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Redhair is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Redhair and Fedor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fedor works to advance to full mount. Redhair defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Redhair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fedor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Redhair has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Redhair! Fedor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fedor is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fedor is looking for a triangle but Redhair pushes his legs off easily.
Fedor trying to control the position.
Redhair controls from within his opponent's guard. Let's hope that Redhair has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Fedor keeping moving, preventing Redhair from controlling successfully. Fedor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redhair defends well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Redhair will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fedor shoots in for a double leg but Redhair sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Redhair swings and misses with a shot to the body and Fedor counters with a shoot takedown. Redhair fights it but they end up in guard. Fedor stands up over Redhair, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Fedor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Redhair is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Redhair has escaped and now he's on top! Redhair is looking to stand up but Fedor won't let him. Fedor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Redhair has picked Fedor up and slammed him! Fedor can't keep hold of the triangle and Redhair manages to pass to side control! Redhair trying to control the action but Fedor is working from the bottom. Fedor tries to bench press Redhair off him but Redhair keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedor is trying to control Redhair's posture but Redhair avoids it. Fedor is being controlled here. Redhair gets to mount! Fedor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Fedor is trying to escape the mount.
Fedor regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fedor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Fedor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redhair pulls his head out easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fedor gets full guard. Redhair looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Redhair trying to control but Fedor is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Redhair stands up from Fedor's guard - Redhair perhaps looking for a knockout. Richard Redhair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redhair throws a leg kick but Fedor sees it coming and checks it nicely. Fedor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fedor blocks a head kick by Redhair.
Redhair misses with a kick to the body.
Fedor blocks a head kick by Redhair.
Redhair throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fedor. Fedor throws a combination that misses and Redhair moves into the clinch. Redhair tries to land knees in the clinch but Fedor avoids the damage to the body. Redhair throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fedor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Redhair's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fedor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redhair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fedor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Redhair breaks the clinch.
Fedor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Redhair is trying to defend but Fedor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Fedor is looking for a kimura here.
Redhair is trying to get back to full guard. Fedor thows a huge punch but Redhair dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Redhair will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Redhair throws a combination that misses and Fedor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fedor tries to bum rush Redhair with a series of wild strikes but Redhair uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Redhair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedor paws at him with a jab and circles away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedor is defended easily by Redhair. Fedor jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fedor drives through with a takedown into guard. Fedor being controlled here momentarily. Redhair is trying to keep Fedor in close.
Fedor trying to control but Redhair is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Redhair wants to sweep here but Fedor controlling him for the moment. Fedor wants to pass the guard but Redhair is keeping the position. Fedor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Fedor blocks a head kick by Redhair.
Redhair tries to clinch but Fedor is having none of it.
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. Fedor ducks under a wild hook from Redhair. Redhair tries to clinch but Fedor is having none of it. Fedor fails with a takedown attempt. Redhair throws a sloppy body shot
and Fedor counters with a shoot takedown. Redhair fights it but they end up in guard. Redhair seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Fedor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Darth Fedor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fedor 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. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Redhair working a defensive guard but Fedor passes into half guard.
Redhair trying to hold on to Fedor's head to control him but Fedor postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fedor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redhair sees it coming and defends easily. Fedor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redhair sees it coming and defends easily. Fedor trying to control from half guard but Redhair is working away. Fedor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redhair knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Redhair moves into full guard.
Redhair pushes Fedor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Redhair misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Fedor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redhair is fending him off so far but Fedor persists. Nope, Redhair circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fedor misses with a body shot.
Redhair tries to clinch and Fedor counters with a nice double leg into guard. Redhair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fedor drops back looking for a leg! Redhair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redhair manages to kick Fedor off! Fedor jumps back into Redhair's guard. Fedor postures up.
Darth Fedor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fedor with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight! Darth Fedor showed his dominance in that final round. I think Redhair 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Redhair!
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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
44% |
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