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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartlet's entrance music is Gary Numan- Praying to the Alien. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Josiah Bartlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Napoleon Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartlet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bartlet wants to slow Dynamite down by chopping away at his legs.
Bartlet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dynamite is out of range.
Bartlet 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.
Dynamite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Dynamite does it's job there.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick and Dynamite moves out of range easily.
Bartlet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dynamite wants to land a leg kick but Bartlet is out of range.
Dynamite has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dynamite misses with a few strikes there.
Dynamite slips under a jab.
Bartlet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bartlet moves to clinch but Dynamite breaks away
letting Dynamite counter with a right hand.
Dynamite checks a leg kick.
Dynamite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bartlet.
Dynamite circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dynamite counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet moves in looking to clinch but Dynamite pushes him off.
Bartlet scores with a jab to the body.
Bartlet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dynamite connects with a nice looking jab.
Dynamite throws a hook but Bartlet avoids it easily.
Bartlet misses with a wild body shot.
Dynamite throws a body punch but Bartlet moves out of range.
Dynamite keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bartlet moves to clinch but Dynamite breaks away
and Dynamite cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartlet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Dynamite.
Dynamite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartlet.
Dynamite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartlet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bartlet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dynamite stuns Bartlet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet walks into a stiff left hand from Dynamite.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bartlet.
Dynamite avoids the head kick by Bartlet.
Dynamite throws out a counter right but Bartlet avoids it with no problem.
Bartlet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bartlet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartlet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dynamite sprawls well. Dynamite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartlet gets slowly back to his feet.
Dynamite lands with a nice body punch.
Dynamite throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dynamite blocks a low kick nicely.
Dynamite fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a leg kick but Bartlet moved away.
Bartlet tries to clinch up.
Bartlet throws a lazy body kick
and Bartlet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Dynamite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dynamite throws a big shot that misses.
Bartlet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Bartlet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dynamite throws a leg kick that misses.
Bartlet tries to counter with a takedown but Dynamite is quick to defend against it.
A head kick from Dynamite lands but Bartlet takes it in his stride.
Bartlet tries to clinch there but Dynamite circles away.
Bartlet lands with a shot to the body.
Dynamite throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartlet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dynamite has time to react.
No joy there for Bartlet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dynamite replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bartlet blocks it well.
Bartlet lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dynamite pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bartlet back to the cage. Dynamite follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bartlet is looking to wear down Dynamite with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartlet.
Dynamite moves away from the strike by Bartlet.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartlet moves away.
Dynamite looks to throw the jab but Bartlet is out of range.
Bartlet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dynamite throws a front kick aimed at Bartlet's knee but Bartlet avoids it well.
A head kick from Dynamite lands but Bartlet takes it in his stride.
Dynamite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartlet moves into the clinch.
Dynamite misses with the head strike.
Dynamite misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartlet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dynamite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dynamite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartlet has Dynamite pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dynamite manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dynamite is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bartlet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dynamite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bartlet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite is looking to control Bartlet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dynamite avoid being mounted?
Dynamite actively working from the bottom here.
Bartlet wants to pass to mount but Dynamite is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bartlet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bartlet seems to be working for a kimura but Dynamite defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bartlet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bartlet's back!
Dynamite struggling to land strikes to the head as Bartlet covers up.
Bartlet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dynamite tries to keep control of the position but Bartlet is staying busy.
Dynamite is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dynamite is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dynamite gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dynamite gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dynamite apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bartlet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dynamite swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bartlet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dynamite with the counter takedown but Bartlet avoids it easily.
Dynamite shoots in but no luck this time.
Dynamite keeps the fight on the outside.
Dynamite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Bartlet misses.
Bartlet moves away from the strike by Dynamite.
Bartlet throws a lazy right hand but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dynamite let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dynamite takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dynamite works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlet feints and then cracks Dynamite's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dynamite down.
Dynamite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartlet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bartlet throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartlet.
Bartlet moves out of range as Dynamite strikes.
Bartlet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Josiah Bartlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Dynamite.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bartlet. Dynamite shrugs it off though.
Dynamite moves out of range as Bartlet strikes.
Dynamite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartlet.
Dynamite is looking to land body kicks.
Dynamite misses with a head kick.
Bartlet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartlet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dynamite has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dynamite and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dynamite connects with a jab.
Bartlet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bartlet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bartlet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dynamite looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bartlet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dynamite. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a wild body shot.
Dynamite scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartlet throws the kick towards the body but Dynamite avoids it.
Dynamite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bartlet works Dynamite's body with a nice hook.
Dynamite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartlet throws out the jab.
Bartlet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartlet tries to land a front kick but Dynamite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dynamite is looking to land body kicks.
Bartlet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dynamite sprawls and moves away.
Dynamite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bartlet blocks a head kick by Dynamite.
Jab, jab by Dynamite - just one landing.
Bartlet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartlet fails with the takedown
and Dynamite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dynamite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Napoleon Dynamite will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dynamite scores with a kick to the body.
Bartlet scores with a punch to the head.
Dynamite misses with a low kick.
Napoleon Dynamite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Dynamite.
Dynamite lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Dynamite as he connects with a hook.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses
and Dynamite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dynamite sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bartlet defending well though.
Napoleon Dynamite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bartlet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dynamite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dynamite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bartlet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bartlet regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet pulls Dynamite in close to prevent any damage.
Dynamite trying to control but Bartlet is working from the bottom.
Bartlet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartlet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dynamite's guard.
Josiah Bartlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bartlet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dynamite works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dynamite wants to sweep here but Bartlet controlling him for the moment.
Bartlet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bartlet throwing strikes from guard but Dynamite blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartlet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bartlet throws an elbow that misses. Dynamite uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bartlet's guard. Nice move by Dynamite!
Dynamite forces his way into half guard.
Dynamite thows a huge punch but Bartlet dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite wants to take a breather but Bartlet is having none of it.
Bartlet wants to improve his position but Dynamite is controlling well.
Bartlet manages to get to full guard.
Bartlet trying to control the position.
Dynamite makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bartlet holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bartlet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dynamite's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bartlet misses with a straight right.
Dynamite doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dynamite scores with a head kick.
Dynamite staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartlet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dynamite manages to avoid it.
Dynamite feints a jab promting Bartlet to slip. Dynamite then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bartlet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bartlet tries to score with a low kick but Dynamite moves his leg out of the way.
Bartlet misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Dynamite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dynamite 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Dynamite!
During a confident post fight interview, Napoleon Dynamite thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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