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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus has chosen Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zach Didion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Didion misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Canthropus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Canthropus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Didion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Didion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canthropus checks a leg kick.
Didion throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus ducks down to avoid it.
Didion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Canthropus lands a big head kick that sends Didion tumbling to the mat! Canthropus takes a step backwards and waves Didion back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Didion is rocked!
It looks like Zach Didion has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Didion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Didion controlling the action here for a moment.
Didion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Didion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Canthropus.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Didion.
Didion is trying to force a seperation but Canthropus has the dominant position.
Canthropus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canthropus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Didion tries to break free but Canthropus pushes him back against the cage.
Didion seems to have got his legs back now.
Canthropus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Didion up against the cage.
Didion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus has Didion pushed against the cage.
Canthropus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Canthropus lands a nice uppercut.
Didion misses with an elbow over the top.
Didion misses with a punch on the inside.
Didion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Didion lands an elbow inside that Canthropus shrugs off.
A short left from Canthropus.
Canthropus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Didion's defenses.
Canthropus blocks an elbow strike.
Didion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canthropus misses with an uppercut. Didion saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Didion.
Canthropus is looking to score with low kicks.
A cross from Didion lands.
Canthropus staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Didion throws a body punch but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canthropus jabs at Didion's body.
Didion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canthropus misses with a low kick.
Canthropus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canthropus cracks a nice hook into Didion's ribs.
Canthropus throws a hook but Didion blocks it.
Didion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canthropus lands with a shot to the body.
Canthropus throws a leg kick that misses.
Canthropus misses with a body kick.
Canthropus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Didion lands an overhand right.
Canthropus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus slips a jab from Didion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion throws a hook to the side of Canthropus's head but Canthropus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canthropus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Didion.
Canthropus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Didion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canthropus.
Canthropus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Canthropus misses.
A clash of legs there as Didion blocks the low kick.
Didion tries a head kick but it misses.
Didion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canthropus on the side of the head.
Didion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Canthropus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Didion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Didion takes a swing at Canthropus's ribcage but misses.
Canthropus lands a leg kick that knocks Didion off balance momentarily.
Didion doesn't manage to clinch there - Canthropus circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Didion.
Didion takes a swing at Canthropus's ribcage but misses.
Canthropus lands a glancing blow to the side of Didion's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didion clinches up with Canthropus and pushes him back against the cage.
Didion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Canthropus landing knees to the body.
Canthropus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Didion.
Didion managing to block the knees to the body from Canthropus.
Canthropus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Didion.
Didion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canthropus crunches a lovely knee into Didion's ribcage.
Canthropus misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Didion fails to land.
Canthropus dodges an elbow strike from Didion.
Canthropus blocking some punches.
Didion lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Didion throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zach Didion's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Didion thuds his right hand into Canthropus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Canthropus throws a nice looking combination but Didion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Didion tries to clinch but Canthropus moves away
and Canthropus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Didion throws the left hand but Canthropus avoids the punch easily.
Canthropus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canthropus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Didion throws out the jab.
Canthropus lands a front kick.
Didion looks to land a right hand but Canthropus moved out of range.
Canthropus blocks a low kick nicely.
Canthropus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zach Didion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Didion tries a head kick but it misses.
Canthropus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Didion at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus misses with a low kick.
Didion walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Didion.
Canthropus misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Didion in his tracks.
Didion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Didion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Canthropus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Didion backwards.
Didion is trying to break the clinch but Canthropus has him pressed against the cage.
Canthropus lands a body shot.
Canthropus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Didion takes a knee right on the jaw!
Didion tries to land knees in the clinch but Canthropus avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus.
Canthropus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Didion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Didion lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus blocks an elbow strike.
Didion lands a hook that snaps the head of Canthropus backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Didion.
Canthropus lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Didion.
Canthropus blocks an uppercut.
Canthropus trying to land knees to the body.
Canthropus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Didion.
Didion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Didion.
Canthropus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Didion is defending well for now.
Didion pushes off an throws an elbow but Canthropus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Didion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canthropus manages to break the clinch.
Canthropus throws a low kick but Didion moves out of range easily.
Didion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canthropus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Didion.
Canthropus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is looking to land body kicks.
Canthropus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Didion throws an overhand right that lands on Canthropus's shoulder, as Canthropus tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Didion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canthropus sizes up Didion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Didion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canthropus can't find room to land a body shot as Didion controls the action.
Canthropus tries to throw a body punch but Didion avoids it by throwing Canthropus back against the cage.
Canthropus stalling in the clinch but Didion improves position.
Canthropus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Canthropus won't allow Didion to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Canthropus prevents Didion from getting back to his feet.
Canthropus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canthropus looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Didion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didion is working hard here to advance position.
Canthropus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Didion's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canthropus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Canthropus scoring with strikes but Didion is staying in there.
Canthropus lands a big elbow.
Canthropus misses with a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canthropus breaks from Didion's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Canthropus lands a big shot there that rocks Didion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Didion is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zach Didion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Didion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus.
Didion tries to clinch but Canthropus is having none of it.
Canthropus misses with a two punch combination.
Canthropus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Didion finds it's way round the side to connect with Canthropus's head.
Canthropus checks a low kick from Didion.
Didion drops his hands momentarily and Canthropus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Canthropus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Didion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Didion throws a right and a left that Canthropus avoids nicely.
Didion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canthropus throws a leg kick which misses Didion's front leg but catches the back leg as Didion tries to avoid it.
Canthropus avoids the body shot from Didion.
Didion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canthropus misses with a head kick.
Canthropus scores with a body shot.
Canthropus moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus misses with an uppercut. Didion saw that one coming.
Canthropus tries a head kick but it misses.
Canthropus is looking to score with low kicks.
Didion scores with a three punch combo!
A punch lands to the side of Didion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Didion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Canthropus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Didion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canthropus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Didion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Canthropus counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Didion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canthropus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Didion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canthropus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Didion's calf.
Didion doesn't manage to clinch there - Canthropus circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion misses with a hook
and Canthropus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Canthropus throws out a leg kick but Didion moves out of range and Canthropus only half commits.
Canthropus slips a straight right by Didion.
Didion blocks the body kick.
Canthropus throws the kick towards the body but Didion avoids it.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Didion.
Didion avoids the head kick by Canthropus.
Didion moves out of range of the strikes.
Didion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canthropus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Didion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Canthropus.
Didion avoids the body shot from Canthropus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canthropus. Canthropus obviously looking to wear him down.
Canthropus scores with a decent looking hook.
Canthropus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canthropus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canthropus keeps Didion at a distance using the push kick.
Didion wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Canthropus.
Pithe Canthropus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Didion throws a big shot that misses.
Canthropus is looking to chop away at Didion's legs.
Didion darts in trying to clinch
and Canthropus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zach Didion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion checks the leg kick.
Canthropus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Didion misses with a wild combination.
Canthropus misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Didion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canthropus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canthropus dodges the punch combination from Didion.
Canthropus connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canthropus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Didion. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus swings for the body but Didion moves out of range.
Canthropus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pithe Canthropus.
I've got Canthropus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pithe Canthropus!
Pithe Canthropus very nearly forgot to thank Polskie Odżywki/ Polish Nutrition [PL] amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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