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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jah Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Wire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wire has chosen Bust Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jah Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kent Wire!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dredd. No joy for Wire on that attempt.
Wire is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dredd tries to clinch there but Wire circles away.
Wire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dredd scores with a takedown into Wire's guard.
Dredd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dredd has gone for a leg lock! Wire slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dredd's guard.
Dredd keeping full guard, as Wire tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd looking for a guillotine here but Wire defends easily.
Dredd keeping full guard, as Wire tries to pass.
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dredd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wire wants to get up but he can't break Dredd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wire!
Wire tries to hold on but Dredd postures up.
Wire really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dredd with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wire gets back to half guard.
Wire gets full guard.
Dredd 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.
Dredd is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dredd is controlling him.
Wire wants to sweep but no luck.
Dredd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dredd has Wire in his guard.
Dredd working for a triangle but Wire defends it easily.
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wire wants to get up but he can't break Dredd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wire 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.
Wire is looking to stand up but Dredd won't let him.
Wire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wire is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dredd Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wire's back instead.
Wire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dredd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wire trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is looking for the choke from the back position but Wire is controlling his hands well.
Dredd is trying to stick to Wire's back but Wire is turning into Dredd. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dredd's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wire.
Dredd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wire is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dredd.
Dredd tries to bench press Wire off him but Wire keeps the position.
Wire decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dredd to his feet.
Wire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dredd's head.
Dredd misses with a takedown attempt
and Wire counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dredd tries to keep at a distance but Wire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dredd is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wire pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jah Dredd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jah Dredd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wire as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dredd's waist but Dredd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wire off to one side.
Dredd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wire to the mat! Wire manages to get full guard.
Dredd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wire is keeping the position for now.
Wire has his foot on Dredd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dredd works his way back into a safe position though.
Dredd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dredd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wire had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dredd is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wire Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dredd's back instead.
Wire working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wire doesn't have the hooks in and Dredd manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dredd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dredd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dredd advances position into side control!
Dredd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dredd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wire has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dredd but great work by Wire.
Dredd is trying to improve his position.
Wire has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wire gets a clinch.
Dredd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd drops back looking for a leg! Wire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wire manages to kick Dredd off! Dredd jumps back into Wire's guard.
Dredd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dredd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dredd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dredd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dredd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd drops back looking for a leg! Wire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wire manages to kick Dredd off! Dredd jumps back into Wire's guard.
Dredd stops Wire from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Wire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jah Dredd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dredd shoots and misses
and Wire counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dredd but Dredd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dredd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dredd has control of Wire's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wire regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wire regains half guard.
Wire is trying to stand up here but Dredd is controlling him well.
Wire is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dredd pulls his head out easily.
Wire tries to get to full guard but Dredd has control of the leg.
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dredd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wire is defending against the submission attempts here by Dredd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Dredd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dredd circles away quickly and effectively.
Dredd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wire is fending him off so far but Dredd persists. Nope, Wire circles away and we're back to standing.
Wire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dredd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dredd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dredd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dredd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dredd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dredd won't allow Wire to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dredd advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wire is just riding it out for now. Dredd eventually gives up the hold.
Wire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wire is trying to stand up here but Dredd is controlling him well.
Dredd is working for a kimura but Wire is defending it quite comfortably.
Dredd passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two 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.
Wire wants to hold on but Dredd pushes him away.
Dredd looking for a guillotine from mount but Wire is having none of it.
Wire tries to hold on but Dredd pushes him away.
Dredd looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wire is looking to get to half guard.
Dredd working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wire wants to control but Dredd is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wire has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wire!
Wire wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Wire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jah Dredd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wire decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wire scores with a spinning back kick!
Wire misses with a two punch combination.
Wire closes the distance and clinches.
Wire gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dredd working for a triangle but Wire defends it easily.
Dredd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dredd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kent Wire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dredd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Dredd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dredd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Dredd!
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RATING
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