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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CId Pollendina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boss of All Bosses . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CId Pollendina!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollendina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idea's sensitive parts.
Pollendina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idea throws out the jab.
Pollendina lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Idea backs up against the cage.
Pollendina gets a clinch.
Pollendina has a couple of punches blocked by Idea.
Pollendina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Idea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Idea misses with a punch to the body.
Pollendina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Idea.
Idea lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollendina backwards.
Pollendina tries to throw a body punch but Idea avoids it by throwing Pollendina back against the cage.
Idea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollendina prevents a body shot from Idea.
Pollendina lands a hook that snaps the head of Idea backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollendina.
Idea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pollendina misses with a punch to the body.
Idea digs a right hand into Pollendina's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pollendina's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea cracks Pollendina with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollendina.
Pollendina prevents a body shot from Idea.
Idea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pollendina.
Idea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Idea takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pollendina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Idea backwards.
Idea looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pollendina.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pollendina as Idea tries to tie him up.
Maybe Idea would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Pollendina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollendina was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
Pollendina has Idea up against the cage in a clinch.
Idea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollendina.
Pollendina struggles to land a body shot inside as Idea controls his hands.
Pollendina tries to circle away but Idea has him pinned against the cage.
Idea taking a breather.
Pollendina lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Idea.
Pollendina prevents a body shot from Idea.
Idea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pollendina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pollendina is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Idea.
Idea misses with a punch to the body.
Idea has a couple of punches blocked by Pollendina.
Pollendina can't find room to land a body shot as Idea controls the action.
Pollendina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pollendina throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Idea fails to land.
Idea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollendina backwards.
Pollendina tries a body shot but Idea blocks it.
Idea lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Pollendina.
A head punch on the inside from Pollendina fails to land.
Idea misses with a punch to the body.
Idea can't find room to land a body shot as Pollendina controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea stalling in the clinch but Pollendina improves position.
Idea working aggressively here.
Idea stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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!
Idea prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pollendina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idea taking a breather.
Idea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Idea as the two fighters clinch.
Idea misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idea wants to stall.
Idea blocks a body shot from Pollendina.
Idea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pollendina backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bad Idea 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.
Idea throws a shot from downtown. Pollendina moves away and avoids it.
Pollendina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idea.
A jab lands there for Pollendina.
Idea throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pollendina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Idea throws a body punch but Pollendina moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollendina.
Pollendina throws a shot from downtown. Idea moves away and avoids it.
Idea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Idea.
Idea has managed to clinch.
Idea misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pollendina fails to land.
Pollendina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pollendina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idea backwards.
Pollendina misses with a punch to the body.
Bad Idea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Idea tries to throw a body punch but Pollendina avoids it by throwing Idea back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollendina misses with a body punch.
Pollendina tries to circle away but Idea has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pollendina.
Idea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pollendina working hard to break the clinch.
Idea holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pollendina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pollendina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Idea backwards.
Pollendina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Idea backwards.
Pollendina drops down looking for an ankle pick but Idea pulls his leg out and moves away.
Idea fails with the takedown.
Idea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from Pollendina tenderised Idea's leg. Idea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pollendina moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea tries a body shot but Pollendina blocks it.
Pollendina tries to throw a body punch but Idea avoids it by throwing Pollendina back against the cage.
Idea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pollendina backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollendina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollendina is just out of range.
Pollendina takes the fight into the clinch.
Pollendina lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pollendina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pollendina scores with a shoulder strike.
Idea struggles to land a body shot inside as Pollendina controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pollendina fails to land.
Idea has a couple of punches blocked by Pollendina.
Pollendina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idea tries to work over Pollendina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Idea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pollendina scores with a shoulder strike.
Idea has a couple of punches blocked by Pollendina.
Idea trying to stall but Pollendina improves his position.
A short right from Pollendina.
Pollendina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pollendina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Idea tries to throw a body punch but Pollendina avoids it by throwing Idea back against the cage.
Pollendina has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Idea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Idea takes a shot to the head.
Pollendina takes a shot to the head.
Idea can't find room to land a body shot as Pollendina controls the action.
Pollendina blocks a body shot from Idea.
Idea just leaning against Pollendina, taking a breather.
Idea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Pollendina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pollendina as Idea tries to tie him up.
Idea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollendina lands a hook that snaps the head of Idea backwards.
Idea tries to work over Pollendina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pollendina stalling against the cage.
Pollendina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pollendina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pollendina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pollendina misses with a punch to the body.
Pollendina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idea taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pollendina moves away from the strike by Idea.
Idea throws an overhand right that lands on Pollendina's shoulder, as Pollendina tries to avoid the shot.
Pollendina cracks the inside of Idea's front leg.
Pollendina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
Pollendina avoids the body shot from Idea.
Idea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Idea scores with a hook to the body. Pollendina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pollendina thuds a left hand into Idea's body.
The crowd cheers as Pollendina lands an impressive looking overhand right. Idea doesn't seem phased though.
Idea throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Idea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pollendina's waist but Pollendina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Idea off to one side.
Idea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pollendina.
Pollendina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pollendina swats away the attempt to clinch by Idea.
Pollendina lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollendina manages to avoid it.
Pollendina fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Idea checks it well.
CId Pollendina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Idea gets caught napping as Pollendina dives in and scores a takedown. Idea manages to retain guard.
Pollendina wants to control from the top but Idea keeps moving.
Pollendina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pollendina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pollendina trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendinais looking to pass into half guard but Idea pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Idea is in guard.
Pollendina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pollendina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idea's guard.
Pollendina wants to control from the top but Idea keeps moving.
Pollendina controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pollendina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Idea is on top in guard.
Idea wants to pass the guard but Pollendina is keeping the position.
Pollendina looking for a sweep. Not yet Pollendina, not yet.
Pollendina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pollendina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Idea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Idea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pollendina is trying to keep Idea in close.
Idea wants to pass the guard but Pollendina is keeping the position.
Idea with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina is controlling Idea's posture.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Pollendina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollendina has control of Idea's left arm, preventing Idea from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Idea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Idea.
Idea shoots in looking for a takedown but Pollendina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Idea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Idea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollendina cracks Idea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pollendina if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Idea.
Idea checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Pollendina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Idea misses.
Idea with a nice cross.
Pollendina tried to score with a low kick but Idea checks it.
Idea takes one to the chin there.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollendina manages to avoid it.
Pollendina stuffs the takedown.
Idea misses with a shot to the body
and Pollendina counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idea. Pollendina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollendina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idea.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Idea checks a leg kick.
Pollendina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Idea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Idea as he checks the leg kick.
Pollendina throws a leg kick which misses Idea's front leg but catches the back leg as Idea tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pollendina can pounce on him.
Pollendina swats away the attempt to clinch by Idea.
Idea misses with a hook.
Pollendina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idea.
Pollendina throws a leg kick
and Idea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pollendina's guard.
Pollendina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pollendina is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Pollendina 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.
Idea stopping the sweep attempt from Pollendina.
Pollendina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. CId Pollendina was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Idea swings for the body but Pollendina moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollendina slips under a jab from Idea.
Nice uppercut there from Pollendina.
Pollendina fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Idea checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pollendina.
Idea wants to clinch up but Pollendina keeps it at a distance.
Pollendina closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Idea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pollendina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Still in the clinch, Pollendina scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Idea as the two fighters clinch.
Idea tries to work over Pollendina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pollendina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pollendina blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Pollendina.
Idea tries to throw a body punch but Pollendina avoids it by throwing Idea back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pollendina wants to take the fight to the mat but Idea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pollendina is trying to break the clinch but Idea has him pressed against the cage.
Pollendina tries a body shot but Idea blocks it.
Idea swings wildly with an uppercut but Pollendina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollendina blocks an uppercut.
Pollendina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pollendina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pollendina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollendina is trying to trip Idea. He has hold of a leg but Idea is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pollendina persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pollendina wants to control from the top but Idea keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea trying to keep a closed guard but Pollendina is proving a slippery customer.
Pollendina wants to pass the guard but Idea is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Idea holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina dominated that fourth round.
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. And we move into the final round!
Idea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pollendina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Idea is out of range.
Pollendina lands a jab to the nose.
Pollendina throws out a loose jab but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollendina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Idea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Idea walks into a jab.
Pollendina scores with a leg kick.
Pollendina clinches with his opponent.
Pollendina blocking some punches.
Pollendina swings wildly with an uppercut but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pollendina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollendina works on Idea's body with a couple of short punches.
Idea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pollendina has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Idea after a bit of a struggle.
Idea blocking some punches.
Pollendina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Idea tries to work over Pollendina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pollendina can't find room to land a body shot as Idea controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Pollendina.
Pollendina swings wildly with an uppercut but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pollendina up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina manages to break the clinch.
Idea throws a shot to the body.
Pollendina misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollendina throws a head kick that misses
enabling Idea to counter with a crisp jab.
Pollendina looks to land a body kick but Idea moved away.
Idea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pollendina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Idea shoots in for a takedown but Pollendina shows good takedown defense.
Pollendina tried to score with a low kick but Idea checks it.
Pollendina pivots, looking for a leg kick but Idea is out of range and Pollendina settles back down.
Idea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pollendina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Idea.
Idea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea throws a big shot that misses.
Pollendina lands with a shot to the body.
Idea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Pollendina misses
and Idea counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Idea.
CId Pollendina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pollendina prevents a body shot from Idea.
Pollendina misses with some punches.
Idea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Idea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pollendina's elbow.
Pollendina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Idea backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pollendina lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Idea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Idea throws a head punch that misses.
Idea is looking to control Pollendina's arms but Pollendina gets an underhook and turns him. Now Idea has his back to the cage.
Pollendina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Idea tries a body shot but Pollendina blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Idea.
Idea tries a body shot but Pollendina blocks it.
Idea can't find room to land a body shot as Pollendina controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pollendina struggles to land a body shot inside as Idea controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Pollendina as the two fighters clinch.
Idea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Idea can't find room to land a body shot as Pollendina controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
CId Pollendina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pollendina has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CId Pollendina! CId Pollendina retains his lightweight title!
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