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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nici Dedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian McDonald looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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199 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nici Dedman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian McDonald ! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McDonald shoots in but Dedman avoids the takedown attempt easily. McDonald looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Dedman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Dedman tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dedman somewhat. McDonald has his takedown stuffed and Dedman counters by clinching up. Dedman goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald prevents it.
Dedman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dedman stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dedman tries to clinch up. McDonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dedman trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dedman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dedman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dedman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dedman is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control. Dedman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McDonald , up you get!
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. Dedman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dedman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Dedman trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. Dedman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dedman gets to his feet. McDonald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dedman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nici Dedman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dedman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one. McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dedman is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Dedman circles away and we're back to standing. Nice takedown defense from McDonald . No joy for Dedman on that attempt. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dedman shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dedman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonald 's head. Brian McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dedman lands with a slapping head kick. Dedman dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut! No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt. Dedman lands with a slapping head kick. Dedman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonald 's head. McDonald tries for a takedown but Dedman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dedman. McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt letting Dedman counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dedman scores with a jab to the body. Dedman shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nice sprawl there from Dedman as McDonald shoots in. Dedman fails with a takedown attempt. McDonald shoots in and bounces Dedman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dedman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dedman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dedman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dedman tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nici Dedman dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dedman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dedman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald . Dedman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Dedman shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dedman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks. Dedman pulls guard effortlessly. Dedman controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself. McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dedman seems keen to control McDonald 's posture. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dedman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily. McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dedman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
You get the feeling that McDonald really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dedman landing strikes from the mount and McDonald is in trouble! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McDonald blocking the ground and pound. Dedman stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dedman. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nici Dedman. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fight moves into the clinch position. Dedman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonald uses from the top position. McDonald stops Dedman from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dedman controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself. Dedman pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage. McDonald forces his way into half guard. Dedman is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time. Dedman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald passes Dedman's left leg - he's now in half guard. Dedman won't allow McDonald to pass to mount. McDonald is thwarting Dedman's attempts to control the position. McDonald is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McDonald won't allow Dedman to get back to his feet. Nici Dedman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dedman looking to control.
Dedman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McDonald has his hands clasped together but Dedman extends an breaks McDonald 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dedman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nici Dedman!
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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
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