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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willey Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
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155 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willey Star!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Redfield fails with the takedown.
Star misses with a few strikes there.
Star throws a series of punches but Redfield moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Redfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Star, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redfield dodges the punch combination from Star.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Star as he jumps to the side.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Star as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Star is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redfield wants to control but Star is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Star's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Star is not content to let Redfield control the position.
Star looking for a sweep but Redfield has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Redfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield tries to control but Star wriggling away.
Redfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Star can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Star is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Star is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Star looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield throwing strikes here but Star is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Star is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Redfield has control of Star's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Star regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Star can't escape the position.
Redfield throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Star can do anything to dispel that myth.
Star avoids a series of strikes thrown by Redfield.
Redfield thowing shots but they're missing.
Redfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to hold on but Redfield postures up.
Redfield unloads with some shots from mount but Star bucks and avoids them well.
Star is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Redfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Star tries to lock up and control but Redfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Redfield with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Star is trying desperately to improve position.
Star wants to hold on but Redfield pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Redfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redfield working Star over with strikes here.
Redfield throwing strikes here but Star is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Star is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Redfield prevents Star from getting the reversal.
Star is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Star is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Star is in all sorts of trouble here.
Star is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Star is breathing heavily.
Redfield controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Star wants to control but Redfield is having none of it.
Star is trying to escape the mount.
Redfield throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Star wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Redfield.
Star wants to control but Redfield is having none of it.
Star is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield working for a submission but Star is keeping him at bay.
Star is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Redfield has hold of Star's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Star manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Redfield controlling from mount.
Redfield prevents Star from getting the reversal.
Chris Redfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Star wants to control but Redfield is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Star tries to reverse the position but Redfield maintains control.
Redfield controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Redfield wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Star throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but Star shows good takedown defense.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star throws a right and a left that Redfield avoids nicely.
Star bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redfield's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Star lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Redfield backs up against the cage.
Star tries for a takedown but Redfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Star!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Redfield explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Willey Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Star throws a nice looking combination but Redfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Redfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Star cracks Redfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Redfield.
Star shoots in looking for a takedown. Redfield tries to sprawl out of it but Star keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Star tries to sprawl out of it but Redfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Star manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Redfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Redfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redfield.
Redfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Star stops Redfield from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redfield is keeping the position for now.
Redfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chris Redfield.
Star throws a predictable looking body shot
and Redfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Redfield misses with a body kick.
Redfield staying out of range there.
Star throws a lazy right hand but Redfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Star throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield tries for a takedown but Star sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redfield tries to sprawl but Star drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Redfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Star's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Star's back!
Star is trying to stand back up.
Redfield wants to control but Star is keeping busy.
Star is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Star right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield wants to control but Star is keeping busy.
Redfield not allowing Star to control his hands.
Redfield is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Star wants to get back to his feet.
Willey Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfield trying to control.
Chris Redfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfield lands shots from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willey Star.
I think Redfield 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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