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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lineker struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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132 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
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160 lbs
22 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick looks to score with a jab to the body but Lineker is just out of range.
Lineker's coach down at The Warehouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lineker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dick lands a body shot.
Lineker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Lineker thows a leg kick but Dick checks it
and Dick counters with a series of strikes. Lineker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lineker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lineker leaves Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lineker throws a front kick aimed at Dick's knee but Dick avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lineker doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dick checks a leg kick.
Good work by Dick as he checks the leg kick.
Dick is looking for a counter combo.
Lineker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick moves out of range of the leg kick from Lineker.
Dick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dick connects with a jab.
Dick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lineker. Lineker obviously looking to wear him down.
Lineker gets caught napping as Dick dives in and scores a takedown. Lineker manages to retain guard.
Lineker pushes Dick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Lineker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dick counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Lineker staying out of range there.
Lineker throws a leg kick
and Dick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Lineker slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dick checks a leg kick.
Lineker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lineker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lineker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lineker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lineker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Lineker counters with a body kick.
Lineker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dick misses with a lunging right hand
and Lineker counters with a thumping low kick.
Lineker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lineker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dick somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dick shoots in but no luck this time.
Lineker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Dick blocks the leg kick.
Lineker misses with a leg kick
letting Dick counter with a right hand.
Dick misses with a straight left.
Lineker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dick if he has to take too many more of those.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Dick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Linekers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
Lineker thinks about the counter body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lineker enables Dick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lineker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lineker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lineker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lineker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lineker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dick throws a series of punches but Lineker avoids them all with ease.
Lineker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dick is out of range and Lineker settles back down.
Dick has a takedown stuffed.
Lineker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dick is out of range.
Editiny Dick is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Lineker gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lineker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Dick 's knee.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dick here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dick misses with a straight left.
Dick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lineker.
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Dick moves his leg out of the way.
Dick misses with a body shot
and Lineker counters with a nice leg kick.
Lineker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lineker throws a low kick but Dick moves out of range easily.
Lineker delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lineker slips a jab from Dick.
Dick blocks a low kick nicely.
Dick scores with a jab to the body.
Lineker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lineker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dick takes a step back to recover.
Lineker tries to land a body kick
and Dick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dick checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dick throws a right hand that misses
and Lineker counters with a nice leg kick.
Lineker throws a leg kick
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Lineker is looking to chop away at Dick's legs.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Dick moved away.
Lineker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dick or perhaps it was just good defense by Lineker, which made it look bad.
Lineker flicks out a counter leg kick but Dick steps away.
A low kick from Lineker misses
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lineker won't be happy with that.
Lineker is looking to regain half guard here but Dick keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker wants to control but Dick postures up.
Dick moves into full mount!
Dick has hold of Lineker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lineker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lineker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lineker stops Dick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lineker tries to hold on but Dick pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dick catches Lineker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Lineker misses
and Dick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick throws a hook to the side of Lineker's head but Lineker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lineker tries a quick counter leg kick but Dick is wise to it.
Lineker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lineker lands a leg kick that knocks Dick off balance momentarily.
Lineker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Editiny Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dick lands an overhand right.
Dick shoots in but no luck this time.
Dick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker tries to land a front kick but Dick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lineker walks into a stiff left hand from Dick.
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
Lineker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lineker misses with a leg kick
and Dick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lineker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Lineker misses with a low kick as Dick jumps back.
Lineker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
Dick throws a lazy right hand but Lineker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lineker tries a quick counter leg kick but Dick is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dick's sensitive parts.
Dick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dick gets a takedown into half guard.
Lineker wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.
Lineker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dick is staying active.
Lineker wants to get back to full guard.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lineker can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick is trying to work for a kimura but Lineker is defending well.
Lineker is holding on to half guard well.
John Lineker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick trying to control from half guard but Lineker is working away.
Editiny Dick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lineker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dick sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lineker keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lineker keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lineker in his tracks.
Dick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lineker swivels and escapes.
A bone on bone clash there as Dick blocks the leg kick.
Dick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lineker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dick.
Dick gets a takedown into half guard.
Lineker has one foot on Dick's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lineker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dick 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Editiny Dick!
During a confident post fight interview, Editiny Dick 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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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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