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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hank Redford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nedgie Dacoycoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dacoycoy has chosen Pusong Bato as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nedgie Dacoycoy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 cm
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165 lbs
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186 cm
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Redford! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nedgie Dacoycoy! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Redford shoots in for a takedown but Dacoycoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Redford shoots in and drives through. Dacoycoy sprawls well. Dacoycoy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redford sprawls well initially but Dacoycoy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Dacoycoy wants to take a breather but Redford is having none of it. Dacoycoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dacoycoy trying to control from half guard but Redford is working away.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nedgie Dacoycoy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Redford fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Redford. That's going to take a lot out of him. Redford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dacoycoy did well to prevent Redford getting side control. Redford is looking to advance position but Dacoycoy won't allow it. Dacoycoy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Redford wants to work for an arm triangle but Dacoycoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Redford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Redford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Redford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dacoycoy trying to hold on to Redford's head to control him but Redford postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Redford is trying to work for a kimura but Dacoycoy is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Redford is thwarting Dacoycoy's attempts to control the position. Redford is working for a kimura but Dacoycoy is defending it quite comfortably.
Redford seems to be working for a kimura but Dacoycoy defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redford is looking for a kimura here.
Redford wants to pass the guard but Dacoycoy is defending well. Dacoycoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redford. Redford looks to land a strike but Dacoycoy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dacoycoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Redford wanted to stand there but Dacoycoy had control of the position. Dacoycoy is trying to keep Redford in close.
Redford has gone for a leg lock! Dacoycoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Redford's guard. Dacoycoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dacoycoy's corner is telling him to maintain position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Redford working for a triangle but Dacoycoy defends it easily.
Dacoycoy wants to pass the guard but Redford is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Redford dominated that round. That's time! Redford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dacoycoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Redford shoots in but no luck this time. Redford feints and as Dacoycoy raises his hands in defense, Redford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Redford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Redford works a leg free and moves into half guard. Dacoycoy regains full guard. Nicely done. Dacoycoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Redford won't allow Dacoycoy to sweep him here. Redford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dacoycoy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dacoycoy has escaped and now he's on top! Redford keeping moving, preventing Dacoycoy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dacoycoy looking to pass the guard. Redford will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dacoycoy wants to control from the top but Redford keeps moving. Redford looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dacoycoy has picked Redford up and slammed him! Redford can't keep hold of the triangle and Dacoycoy manages to pass to side control! Hank Redford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Redford wants to control but Dacoycoy postures up. Redford is not content to let Dacoycoy control the position. Dacoycoy moves into full mount! Dacoycoy blocks Redford's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Dacoycoy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Dacoycoy looking to secure an arm triangle but Redford defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dacoycoy working for a submission but Redford is keeping him at bay. Dacoycoy is breathing heavily. Redford sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Redford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dacoycoy pulls his head out easily. Dacoycoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redford keeps working. 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! Redford gets back to full guard.
Redford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dacoycoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dacoycoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dacoycoy trying to control but Redford is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dacoycoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redford keeping moving, preventing Dacoycoy from controlling successfully. Redford is trying to keep Dacoycoy in close.
Redford throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dacoycoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redford swivels though and keeps the full guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Dacoycoy wants to control from the top but Redford keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Redford looking for a guillotine here but Dacoycoy defends easily.
Dacoycoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Redford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Redford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dacoycoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dacoycoy wants to control from the top but Redford keeps moving. Dacoycoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redford swivels though and keeps the full guard. Redford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Redford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dacoycoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dacoycoy has managed to get both his arms back between Redford's legs - danger averted. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Redford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dacoycoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Redford keeping moving, preventing Dacoycoy from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Redford dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Redford tries for a takedown but Dacoycoy circles away easily and Dacoycoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Redford won't be happy with that. Dacoycoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dacoycoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Dacoycoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redford keeps working. Redford wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Redford is not content to let Dacoycoy control the position. Redford is trying to get back to half guard. Redford taking a bit of punishment here - Dacoycoy scoring with strikes. Dacoycoy is looking to take a break and control but Redford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Redford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Redford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dacoycoy wants to pass to mount but Redford is defending the position. Redford is trying to get back to full guard. Dacoycoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redford sees it coming and defends easily. Redford is not content to let Dacoycoy control the position. Dacoycoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Redford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Redford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dacoycoy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dacoycoy's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Redford is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dacoycoy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dacoycoy showing good submission defense here.
Redford is looking for a choke. Dacoycoy gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Dacoycoy manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Redford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dacoycoy wants to control from the top but Redford keeps moving. Dacoycoy tries to stand but Redford is controlling from the bottom. Dacoycoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Redford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Redford working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dacoycoy has passed into half guard!
Redford actively working from the bottom here. Dacoycoy wants to free his trapped foot but Redford is holding on for dear life with his legs. Redford looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dacoycoy seems to be working for a kimura but Redford defends the submission attempt. Redford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dacoycoy is working away from the top position though. Redford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dacoycoy pulls his head out easily. Redford looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Redford is refusing to be controlled, as Dacoycoy sits in half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dacoycoy wants to free his trapped foot but Redford is holding on for dear life with his legs. Nedgie Dacoycoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hank Redford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Redford wants to control but Dacoycoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hank Redford. Well Redford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Redford! Hank Redford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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