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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jagger Cyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Areza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyde comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Time Is Running Out. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Cesar Areza enters the cage!
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186 cm
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jagger Cyde! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar Areza! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Areza wants to clinch. Areza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cyde moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Areza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Areza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cyde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Cyde throws the left hand but Areza avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Areza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cyde. Areza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cyde. Areza tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Areza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cyde forces Areza back against the cage and clinches. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cyde misses with a hook from the clinch. Cyde works on Areza's body with a couple of short punches. Cyde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Areza. Cyde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Areza backwards. Cyde scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cyde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cyde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cyde working aggressively here.
A short left from Cyde. Areza tries to circle away but Cyde has him pinned against the cage. Cyde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Areza looks gassed! Cyde lands a shoulder strike. Cyde lands a shot to the body. A hook to the body from Cyde.
Cyde lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cyde lands a hook that snaps the head of Areza backwards. 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! Cyde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Areza or not. Cyde lands a hook that snaps the head of Areza backwards. A hook to the body from Cyde.
Cyde lands a shot to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cyde. Nice body punch from Cyde - that landed with a thud.
Cyde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cyde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The referee calls for Cyde to work.
Cyde scores with a nice hook to the head. Cyde's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Cyde lands a shoulder strike. Cyde stalling the fight.
Cyde pushes Areza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Cyde digs a right hand into Areza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Areza's gas tank. Cyde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Areza backwards. Cyde lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cyde manages to break the clinch.
Cyde fails in his attempt to clinch. Cyde misses with a body shot.
A big right from Cyde misses. Cyde with a jab. Cyde tries to clinch up. Jagger Cyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cyde tries to clinch but Areza is having none of it. Cyde has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Areza is trying to break free. A shot in the inside from Cyde. Cyde cracks Areza with a nice body shot. Cyde lands with a light punch inside. A bit of stalling here from Cyde.
Cyde swings wildly with an uppercut but Areza uses good head movement to avoid it. Areza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cyde cracks Areza with a nice body shot. Cyde content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cyde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cyde scores with a nice hook to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Cyde.
Cyde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Areza backwards. A short right from Cyde on the inside. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cyde presses Areza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cyde works on Areza's body with a couple of short punches. Cyde lands with a light punch inside. Cyde works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cyde breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jagger Cyde dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Cyde clinches with his opponent.
Cyde lands a shot to the body. Cyde pushes Areza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Areza is trying to break the clinch but Cyde has him pressed against the cage. Cyde taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cyde cracks Areza with a nice body shot. Areza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Cyde lands a nice uppercut. Cyde prevents Areza from breaking the clinch. Cyde lands a hook that snaps the head of Areza backwards. Cyde lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cyde breaks from the clinch.
Cyde tries to close the distance and clinch but Areza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Areza throws a head kick but Cyde moves out of range.
Areza is breathing heavily. Cyde moves in looking to clinch but Areza pushes him off. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cyde rushes Areza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Cyde.
Cyde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Areza blocks an uppercut.
Cyde scores with a shot to the side of Areza's head. Cyde works on Areza's body with a couple of short punches. Cyde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Cyde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Areza backwards. Cyde lands with a short shot to the head. Cyde scores with an uppercut up the middle. Still in the clinch, Cyde scores with a nice short uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Cyde. Cyde lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cyde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Areza backwards. Cyde scores with a shot to the side of Areza's head. Cyde lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cyde lands a hook that snaps the head of Areza backwards. Cyde breaks from the clinch.
Cyde clinches up against the cage. Cyde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Areza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cyde smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cyde looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cyde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Areza paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cyde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Areza can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cyde fails in his attempt to clinch. Areza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cyde is fending him off so far but Areza persists. Nope, Cyde circles away and we're back to standing. Cyde fails in his attempt to clinch. Cyde darts in and clinches Areza up against the cage. Cyde lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Areza shoots in and drives through. Cyde sprawls well. Jagger Cyde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Areza. Cyde closes the distance and pushes Areza back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cyde working aggressively here.
Cyde gets through Areza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cyde lands an uppercut. Areza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cyde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cyde pushes Areza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Areza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cyde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Areza letting Cyde take a breather here. Cyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cyde tries to clinch there but Areza circles away.
Cesar Areza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Areza closes the distance but Cyde moves to the side and Cyde counters into the clinch. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jagger Cyde dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cyde is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Areza throws a lazy head kick and Cyde counters by clinching up. Cyde lands with a left to the head. Come on Cyde - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Cyde.
The referee calls for Cyde to work.
Cyde works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Areza's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cyde. Cyde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Areza backwards. Cyde manages to break the clinch.
Cyde tries to close the distance and clinch but Areza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cyde fails in his attempt to clinch. Jagger Cyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Areza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cyde closes the distance and pushes Areza back into the cage. Cyde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Areza or not. Cyde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Areza backwards. Cyde has a couple of punches blocked by Areza.
Cyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cyde changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Areza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. You can see the frustration on Areza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cyde controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Areza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cyde wants to control but Areza is keeping him busy. Areza tries to bench press Cyde off him but Cyde keeps the position. Cyde tries to advance to mount but Areza denies him. You can see the frustration on Areza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Cyde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jagger Cyde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Areza throws a head kick that misses and Cyde holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A short right from Cyde on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Cyde.
Cyde lands with a left to the head. Cyde lands a shot to the body. Areza is trying to force a seperation but Cyde has the dominant position. Jagger Cyde has scored more points in the clinch so far. Areza wants to get back to striking at distance but Cyde won't allow it.
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. Areza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cyde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cyde scores with a shoulder strike. Areza has had enough of the clinch but Cyde keeps him there for the moment. Areza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cyde has him pressed against the cage. A short right from Cyde. Cyde swings wildly with an uppercut but Areza uses good head movement to avoid it. Cyde stalling in the clinch.
Areza has had enough of the clinch but Cyde keeps him there for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cyde. Cyde is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cesar Areza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Jagger Cyde showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cyde 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jagger Cyde!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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