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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slap Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Rodtottenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuts comes to the cage accompanied by Never Surrender. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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162 cm
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135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slap Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Risto Rodtottenn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuts staying out of range there.
Nuts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nuts takes one on the button.
Nuts fails to land the takedown.
Rodtottenn leaves Nuts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Risto Rodtottenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Rodtottenn. No joy for Nuts on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slap Nuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodtottenn tries to clinch
and Nuts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodtottenn moves into the clinch.
Nuts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodtottenn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodtottenn is trying to force a seperation but Nuts has the dominant position.
Rodtottenn wants to break free but Nuts has control.
Rodtottenn prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodtottenn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuts's elbow.
Rodtottenn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nuts tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodtottenn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nuts is trying to drag Rodtottenn to the mat but Rodtottenn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nuts throws a head punch that misses.
Nuts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodtottenn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nuts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Risto Rodtottenn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nuts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodtottenn.
Nuts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodtottenn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuts somewhat.
Nuts ducks under a wild hook from Rodtottenn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodtottenn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodtottenn wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodtottenn drives through and clinches with Nuts against the cage.
Rodtottenn can't find room to land a body shot as Nuts controls the action.
Nice body punch from Nuts.
Rodtottenn prevents the takedown attempt.
Nuts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rodtottenn is pressed up against the cage. Nuts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodtottenn down to the mat. Rodtottenn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodtottenn swings widly with a right hand
and Nuts counters with a thumping low kick.
A lazy left from Rodtottenn finds it's target.
Nuts feints and as Rodtottenn raises his hands in defense, Nuts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nuts trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodtottenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuts stands up over Rodtottenn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodtottenn looking to control.
Nuts controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nuts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nuts advances position into side control!
Nuts scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nuts is looking to take a break and control but Rodtottenn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodtottenn can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodtottenn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodtottenn struggling a bit here.
Rodtottenn is trying to improve his position.
Nuts is looking to take a break and control but Rodtottenn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuts grinds an elbow into Rodtottenn's temple.
Nuts scores with punches from side control.
Nuts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodtottenn 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.
Nuts lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Risto Rodtottenn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodtottenn wants to clinch up but Nuts keeps it at a distance.
Rodtottenn lands a jab.
Rodtottenn misses with an uppercut. Nuts saw that one coming.
Rodtottenn's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodtottenn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nuts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodtottenn on the side of the head.
Nuts keeps the fight on the outside.
Nuts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodtottenn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nuts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodtottenn lands a slapping body shot.
Nuts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodtottenn.
Rodtottenn misses the shot to the body.
Rodtottenn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nuts under the eye.
Rodtottenn takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodtottenn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodtottenn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nuts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodtottenn thinking.
Nuts moves into the clinch.
Nuts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodtottenn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodtottenn tries to stall but Nuts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nuts has clasped his hands together around Rodtottenn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nuts 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.
Rodtottenn dodges the ground and pound from Nuts.
Nuts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nuts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodtottenn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nuts off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodtottenn wants to control but Nuts is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuts tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rodtottenn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nuts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodtottenn wants to control the pace but Nuts is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodtottenn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nuts haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nuts gets back to half guard.
Nuts misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nuts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodtottenn preventing the sweep.
Rodtottenn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodtottenn postures up.
Slap Nuts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is really struggling to control Rodtottenn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rodtottenn trying to control but Nuts is working from the bottom.
Nuts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodtottenn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodtottenn defends it easily.
Nuts is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodtottenn trying to control but Nuts is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodtottenn looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuts is just out of range.
Rodtottenn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nuts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodtottenn thuds a left hand into Nuts's body.
Nuts clinches up with Rodtottenn and pushes him back against the cage.
Nuts has Rodtottenn pressed against the cage, preventing Rodtottenn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodtottenn has had enough of the clinch but Nuts keeps him there for the moment.
Nuts looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slap Nuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodtottenn throws a nice looking combination but Nuts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Slap Nuts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nuts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuts dives in and scores a takedown into Rodtottenn's guard.
Rodtottenn trying to control the position here.
Nuts scoring with some ground and pound.
Rodtottenn working a defensive guard here.
Nuts postures up and lands a big shot to Rodtottenn's brow.
Rodtottenn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts is in close to Rodtottenn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodtottenn looking to control.
Rodtottenn working a defensive guard but Nuts manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nuts throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nuts looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rodtottenn is avoiding damage well.
Nuts is looking to take a break and control but Rodtottenn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nuts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodtottenn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodtottenn is trying to improve his position.
Rodtottenn is trying to control Nuts's posture but Nuts avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is working Rodtottenn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodtottenn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nuts landing strikes.
Nuts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nuts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodtottenn is trying to improve his position.
Nuts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nuts trying to control the position but Rodtottenn is working away.
Rodtottenn is holding Nuts down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Rodtottenn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts lands some shots froms side control.
Nuts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nuts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rodtottenn is trying to control Nuts's posture but Nuts avoids it.
Nuts creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rodtottenn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nuts cracks Rodtottenn with a big elbow.
Nuts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodtottenn can do to turn this around?
Nuts fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rodtottenn struggling a bit here.
Nuts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nuts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodtottenn taking a bit of punishment here - Nuts scoring with strikes.
Nuts working the head with strikes.
Nuts is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodtottenn is defending well.
Rodtottenn can't do much from the bottom here.
Nuts lands a few punches from side control.
Rodtottenn is trying to improve his position.
Nuts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuts lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slap Nuts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nuts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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