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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omnus IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Hood by Shinobi Ninja. IV is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Into the Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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202 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omnus IV!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from IV. Almanez does a little dance to reset his feet.
IV lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
IV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almanez.
IV misses with the combination.
Almanez lands a slapping body shot.
Almanez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Almanez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
IV is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Almanez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Almanez has hold of IV's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and IV manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Almanez dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez unloads with some shots from mount but IV bucks and avoids them well.
Almanez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
IV blocking the ground and pound.
Almanez punching from mount but IV doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Almanez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
A nice elbow there by Almanez.
Almanez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for IV because Almanez loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by Almanez.
Almanez throws some wild stikes that IV manages to avoid easily.
Almanez looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IV avoids a series of strikes thrown by Almanez.
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!
Almanez misses with a head shot.
IV wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Almanez.
Almanez working for a submission but IV is keeping him at bay.
IV avoids a strike by Almanez and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Almanez's guard! Fantastic escape!
Almanez is controlling IV's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV wants to get up but he can't break Almanez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
IV postures up.
Almanez keeping full guard, as IV tries to pass.
IV slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jd Almanez just wasn't active enough.
IV looks to throw the jab but Almanez is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IV keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
IV lands a body shot.
IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
IV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almanez looks for a takedown but IV sprawls well.
Almanez is breathing heavily.
IV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Almanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IV.
Almanez shoots in and gets a takedown into IV's guard.
Almanez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jd Almanez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Almanez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with IV but IV pushes him off and we're back to square one.
IV misses with the combination.
IV throws a body kick that misses.
Almanez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has IV pinned against the cage. IV gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Omnus IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IV misses with an uppercut
and Almanez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
IV takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Omnus IV has been cut.
Almanez is trying to drag IV to the mat but IV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jd Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almanez throws a head punch that misses.
Almanez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but IV gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IV wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Almanez has him pressed against the cage.
Almanez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Almanez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
IV is pressed up against the cage. Almanez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag IV down to the mat. IV avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circling - IV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
IV throws out a loose jab but Almanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almanez fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from IV misses its intended target.
Almanez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by IV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almanez moves away.
Almanez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IV throws a predictable looking body shot
and Almanez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almanez has a takedown stuffed.
Jd Almanez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
IV throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
IV misses the jab.
Almanez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. IV tries to avoid it but Almanez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag IV to the ground. IV escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almanez drops his hands momentarily and IV takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Omnus IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
IV misses with an uppercut
and Almanez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
IV throws out a loose jab but Almanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanez misses with a takedown attempt - IV sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Almanez misses with a head kick.
IV throws a shot from downtown. Almanez moves away and avoids it.
IV swings widly with a right hand
and Almanez counters with a takedown into side control.
IV avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Almanez.
Almanez 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.
Almanez landing strikes.
Almanez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Almanez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, IV rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Almanez's guard! Nice work there by IV!
Almanez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IV is looking to stand up but Almanez won't let him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almanez trying to keep a closed guard but IV is proving a slippery customer.
IV wants to control from the top but Almanez keeps moving.
IV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almanez is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IV preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omnus IV will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Omnus IV's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
IV scores with a hook to the body. Almanez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Almanez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IV.
IV misses with a right hand
and Almanez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
IV throws a jab when Almanez was well out of range.
The fighters circling - IV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
IV misses with a low kick as Almanez jumps back.
Omnus IV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
IV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
IV stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and IV wants it to stay on the feet.
Almanez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
IV throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
IV lands with a hook. Almanez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IV slips under a jab from Almanez.
Almanez walks into a stiff left hand from IV.
IV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almanez counters with a left to the body.
IV misses with an uppercut.
IV misses with a hook. Almanez ducked under it nicely.
IV scores with a nice head shot.
IV throws a right hand that misses
and Almanez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
IV is looking to slow Almanez down with leg kicks.
Almanez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from IV.
Almanez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez moves out of range as IV strikes.
Almanez has his takedown stuffed
and IV counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IV fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Almanez is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Almanez is defended easily by IV.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jd Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almanez misses with a takedown attempt
and IV counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IV throws an overhand right that lands on Almanez's shoulder, as Almanez tries to avoid the shot.
Almanez slips under a jab.
IV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almanez counters with a two punch combo.
Almanez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. IV was covering up waiting for the punch and Almanez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
IV is pulling down on Almanez's head to control his posture.
Almanez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if IV can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Almanez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Almanez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! IV is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Almanez, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez working a defensive guard here.
IV tries to stand but Almanez is controlling from the bottom.
IV preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
IV postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omnus IV really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omnus IV's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big right from IV misses.
IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almanez.
IV misses with a left hand
letting Almanez counter with a right hand.
IV lands a jab to the nose.
IV stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and IV wants it to stay on the feet.
IV throws out a loose jab but Almanez uses good head movement to avoid it.
IV swings for the body but Almanez moves out of range.
Almanez staying out of range there.
IV looks to throw the jab but Almanez is out of range.
Almanez closes the distance and clinches up with IV, looking for a takedown. Almanez pushes IV against the cage but IV circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jd Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IV misses with a right hand
and Almanez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in IV's guard now.
Almanez wants to pass the guard but IV is keeping the position.
Almanez is working hard here to advance position.
IV preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Almanez is looking to work some ground and pound but IV has wrist control.
Almanez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Almanez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez throws a big elbow that misses.
Almanez wants to pass the guard but IV is keeping the position.
Almanez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but IV manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Almanez has IV in his guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almanez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Almanez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now IV is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
IV looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almanez has a closed guard, preventing IV from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez looking to control.
Almanez looking to hit a scissor sweep but IV is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
IV trying to control the position from guard on top but Almanez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Omnus IV.
IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almanez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
IV misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jd Almanez had his way with Omnus IV in that round.
The cut man is working on Omnus IV's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
IV scores with a hook.
IV misses with a leg kick
and Almanez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by IV.
Almanez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
IV swings widly with a right hand
and Almanez counters with a straight right hand.
IV lets loose with a powerful body kick. Almanez will feel that in the morning.
IV lands with a good body shot.
IV swings for the body but Almanez moves out of range.
Almanez fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for IV.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almanez shoots for a takedown but IV saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Almanez scores with a decent looking hook.
IV misses with an uppercut.
Almanez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but IV is out of range.
Almanez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
IV scores with a nice right hand.
Almanez with a poor takedown
and IV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jd Almanez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IV tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Almanez is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez misses with a takedown attempt
and IV counters with a straight right hand.
IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almanez.
IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almanez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in IV's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almanez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
IV is trying to control the position but Almanez postures up.
IV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Almanez throws a big right hand that misses.
Almanez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Almanez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. IV is keeping the position for now.
Almanez throws a big right hand that misses.
Almanez throwing strikes from guard but IV blocks nicely.
IV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Almanez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Almanez throws a strike but IV rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
IV is fighting to break Almanez's control of his arms but Almanez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez is trying to control the position but IV postures up.
IV wants to stand and escape but instead Almanez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Almanez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almanez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
IV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
IV manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Almanez manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omnus IV.
I think IV 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Omnus IV! Omnus IV retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Omnus IV started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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