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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Dayz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nico Dayz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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158 cm
21
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Conrad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nico Dayz! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dayz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dayz lands with a nice body punch. Dayz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nico Dayz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dayz throws a sloppy head kick and Conrad counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Conrad has Dayz pressed against the cage, preventing Dayz from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Conrad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dayz to keep the fight standing. Conrad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dayz just stands there and leans against the cage. Conrad tries to pull guard but Dayz holds him up against the cage and eventually Conrad drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Conrad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dayz walks away with a smile on his face. Conrad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dayz blocks a head kick by Conrad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dayz. Dayz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conrad. Conrad tries to work over Dayz's front leg with a kick but Dayz checks it. Dayz misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dayz lands with a good body shot. Dayz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A good leg kick by Dayz. Conrad really is a fat lump. Dayz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dayz moves into the clinch. Dayz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conrad tries to pull guard but Dayz won't allow it.
Dayz is trying to push Conrad away but Conrad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Conrad jumps guard but Dayz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Conrad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Conrad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Conrad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dayz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dayz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dayz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dayz trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dayz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dayz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dayz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dayz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Conrad pulls Dayz in close to his closed guard and prevents Dayz from doing any damage or advancing position. Dayz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Conrad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Conrad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dayz drops back looking for a leg! Conrad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conrad manages to kick Dayz off! Dayz jumps back into Conrad's guard. Conrad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dayz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Conrad keeping moving, preventing Dayz from controlling successfully. Dayz connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Conrad is trying to control the position but Dayz postures up. Dayz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dayz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Conrad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conrad is breathing heavily. Dayz trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom. Dayz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dayz postures up and lands a big shot to Conrad's brow. Dayz trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom. Dayz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dayz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dayz wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving. Dayz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Dayz dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dayz has Conrad up against the cage in a clinch.
Dayz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conrad has him pressed against the cage. Dayz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Conrad tries to pull guard but Dayz holds him up against the cage and eventually Conrad drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Conrad.
Conrad pulls Dayz into guard.
Dayz lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dayz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dayz trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom. Conrad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Conrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayz. Dayz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Conrad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Dayz trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom. Dayz drops back looking for a leg! Conrad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conrad manages to kick Dayz off! Dayz jumps back into Conrad's guard. Dayz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Dayz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dayz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dayz drops back looking for a leg! Conrad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conrad manages to kick Dayz off! Dayz jumps back into Conrad's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Conrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayz. Conrad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Dayz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Conrad working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Dayz trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dayz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dayz misses with a wild combination.
Dayz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dayz throws out a powerful jab. Dayz misses with a low kick.
Conrad appears to be looking for a big counter. Conrad misses with a double jab.
Fred Conrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Conrad gets tackled into the cage by Dayz. Dayz maintains the clinch. Conrad jumps guard but Dayz stands there with Conrad around his waist. Conrad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dayz tries to circle away but Conrad has him pinned against the cage. Conrad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dayz just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Conrad jumps guard but Dayz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dayz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conrad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Conrad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dayz to keep the fight standing. Dayz is trying to break the clinch but Conrad has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Conrad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dayz smiles and moves away.
Conrad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Donk. Dayz catches Conrad right on the button with a cross. Conrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dayz circles away quickly and effectively. Dayz gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dayz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conrad walks away with a smile on his face. Dayz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dayz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conrad rather than just go for the knockout. Dayz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conrad circles away quickly and effectively. Donk. Dayz catches Conrad right on the button with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A head kick misses from Dayz. Conrad is looking to counter the offense by Dayz and move into the clinch. Conrad throws a hook but Dayz blocks it. Dayz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Conrad misses with a takedown attempt - Dayz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dayz looks like he wants to counter punch here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Dayz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Dayz lands with a nice body kick. Dayz throws a leg kick that is checked and Conrad counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Conrad decides to pull guard. Dayz lands a couple of elbows. Dayz throwing strikes but missing. Dayz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dayz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dayz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Conrad keeping moving, preventing Dayz from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dayz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Conrad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Conrad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Conrad! Conrad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dayz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Conrad is holding on to half guard well. Conrad is looking to control Dayz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conrad avoid being mounted? Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dayz is working for a kimura but Conrad is defending it quite comfortably.
Conrad is trying to stand.
Dayz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Conrad is defending against the submission attempts here by Dayz.
Dayz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Conrad is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nico Dayz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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