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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleetus McDiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Ratz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDiller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shameless. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jordan Ratz enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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192 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cleetus McDiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Ratz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ratz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDiller throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ratz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McDiller really felt that one!
McDiller avoids the head kick by Ratz.
McDiller avoids the head kick by Ratz.
Ratz leaves McDiller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDiller shoots for a takedown but Ratz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Ratz.
Ratz misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDiller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Ratz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ratz manages to avoid it.
Ratz leaves McDiller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleetus McDiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDiller clobbers Ratz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDiller.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ratz, right into the meat.
McDiller swings for the body but Ratz moves out of range.
McDiller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ratz counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick from Ratz lands but McDiller takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ratz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDiller's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratz tries to stand and escape but McDiller is controlling the position.
McDiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ratz in particular looking to stall.
Ratz stands up from half guard.
McDiller tries for a takedown but Ratz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ratz misses with the combination.
McDiller fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDiller. That did some damage!
Ratz throws a nice looking combination but McDiller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ratz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ratz throws a head kick but McDiller moves out of range.
McDiller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ratz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDiller somewhat.
McDiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ratz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDiller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ratz.
McDiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ratz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDiller. That did some damage!
McDiller fails with a takedown attempt.
McDiller is breathing heavily.
McDiller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ratz misses with a series of wild punches.
McDiller thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ratz dominated that round.
That's time! McDiller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Ratz.
Ratz blocks the body kick.
McDiller throws a body kick that misses
and Ratz counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDiller won't be happy with that.
Ratz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ratz stuffs the takedown.
McDiller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jordan Ratz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDiller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDiller tries to close the distance and clinch but Ratz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDiller moves out of range of the body kick.
Ratz stuffs the takedown attempt from McDiller. McDiller gets slowly back to his feet.
Ratz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ratz throws a head kick that misses.
McDiller is looking to clinch.
McDiller tries to land a body kick
and Ratz counters with a series of strikes. McDiller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cleetus McDiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDiller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ratz's waist but Ratz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDiller off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleetus McDiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDiller dives in and grabs Ratz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ratz pushes down on McDiller's head and hops out.
Ratz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Ratz 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.
McDiller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McDiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ratz in particular looking to stall.
Ratz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ratz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDiller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ratz is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, McDiller manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ratz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice sprawl there from Ratz as McDiller shoots in.
McDiller throws a body kick that misses
and Ratz counters with a good low kick that McDiller was not able to check.
Ratz avoids a kick to the body.
Ratz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Ratz.
Ratz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDiller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDiller misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ratz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDiller tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratz controls the position.
Ratz tries for a kimura but McDiller is defending well.
Ratz stands up and beckons McDiller to his feet.
McDiller misses with an uppercut. Ratz saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDiller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ratz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ratz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ratz moves in looking to clinch but McDiller pushes him off.
Ratz shoots for a double leg takedown but McDiller sprawls well. He's pushed Ratz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDiller shoots and misses
and Ratz counters with a thumping low kick.
McDiller tries to clinch
and Ratz counters with a low kick, right behind McDiller 's knee.
Ratz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDiller throws a body kick that misses
and Ratz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ratz.
Ratz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDiller manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ratz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDiller is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiller wants to pass the guard but Ratz is keeping the position.
McDiller is looking to pass into half guard but Ratz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ratz is in guard.
Ratz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDiller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ratz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ratz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratz controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDiller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ratz defends well.
Ratz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDiller is proving hard to escape from.
McDiller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ratz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDiller dives in and scores a takedown into Ratz's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDiller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ratz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McDiller, into his guard.
Ratz is pushing down on McDiller's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDiller is fighting to maintain full guard but Ratz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ratz content to control rather than advance.
McDiller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ratz controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Ratz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ratz decides to stand and escape the position.
McDiller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cleetus McDiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDiller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDiller throws a lazy body kick
and Ratz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McDiller is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jordan Ratz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratz connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Ratz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ratz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ratz!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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