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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Light Diode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pencil comes to the cage accompanied by Full Retard. Diode has chosen Radioactive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
32 - 19 - 0 |
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186 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Light Diode!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diode throws a body punch but Pencil moves out of range.
Diode shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diode slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diode stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pencil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diode throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil wants to get back to his feet but Diode is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diode stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pencil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pencil wants to stand but Diode is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode throwing strikes from guard but Pencil blocks nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pencil wants to stand and escape but Diode is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pencil.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That kick from Pencil tenderised Diode's leg. Diode is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diode throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooden Pencil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pencil's corner calls for a 1-2. Pencil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diode misses with a body kick.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diode is out of range and Pencil settles back down.
Diode drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pencil defends it well.
Diode slips a straight right by Pencil.
Diode shoots in but no luck this time.
Pencil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diode just manages to avoid it.
Diode shoots in looking for a takedown. Pencil tries to sprawl out of it but Diode keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pencil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Light Diode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diode throws a push kick but Pencil slaps the foot to one side.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Pencil scores with a nice head shot.
Diode shoots in looking for a takedown but Pencil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diode's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Diode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pencil pinned against the cage. Pencil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode connects with a body shot.
Diode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
Diode throws a head kick that misses.
Pencil throwing a counter right hand but Diode manages to avoid it.
Pencil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diode is looking to clinch but Pencil is avoiding it.
Diode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pencil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil tries to sprawl but Diode drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diode has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pencil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diode.
Diode missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pencil kicks Diode off and gets back to his feet.
Diode gets a double leg takedown into Pencil's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pencil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diode.
Diode stops Pencil from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pencil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pencil is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pencil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diode tries to clinch up
and Pencil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diode has a hand on Pencil's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pencil takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Diode tries to hold on but Pencil pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diode tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pencil stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diode has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pencil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
Diode moves in looking to clinch but Pencil pushes him off.
Diode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diode shoots for a takedown but Pencil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Pencil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diode shoots in for a takedown but Pencil shows good takedown defense.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diode sprawls and moves away.
Diode has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Pencil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencil just misses with a punch to the body.
Pencil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diode can do to turn this around?
Pencil throws out a loose jab but Diode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diode throws a good cross that connects.
Diode goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diode checks a leg kick.
Pencil needs to keep his hands up - Diode had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Diode.
Pencil lands a nice shot that snaps Diode's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diode dives in and scores a takedown into Pencil's guard.
Pencil has his feet on Diode's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pencil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pencil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diode.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diode or perhaps it was just good defense by Pencil, which made it look bad.
Pencil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pencil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Diode looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diode sprawls and moves away.
Diode lands with a nice body kick.
Pencil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Diode.
Good shot there by Pencil.
Pencil misses with an uppercut. Diode saw that one coming.
Wooden Pencil is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pencil as Diode shoots in.
As Diode backs away, Pencil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diode looks to score with a jab to the body but Pencil is just out of range.
As Diode tries to get set, Pencil tries to push him back and clinch up but Diode manages to avoid the attempt.
Diode tries for a takedown but Pencil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Diode misses with the combination.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Pencil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diode looks for a takedown but Pencil sprawls well.
Pencil tried to counter with a leg kick but Diode avoided it.
Pencil has been working on his balance at The Good the Bad and The Ugly, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Diode.
Pencil throws a leg kick but Diode moved away.
A combination from Pencil does no damage.
Diode moves away from the strike by Pencil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diode throws a head kick that Pencil semi-blocks.
Diode throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diode shoots in for a takedown but Pencil shows good takedown defense.
Diode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pencil.
Diode fails to land with a series of punches.
Pencil lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diode moves into the clinch successfully.
Diode tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pencil avoids it.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pencil gets caught napping as Diode dives in and scores a takedown. Pencil manages to retain guard.
Pencil manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pencil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diode swinging wildly here.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
Pencil throws a hook but Diode blocks it.
Pencil throws a leg kick that misses.
Diode tries to clinch up.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diode sprawls and moves away.
Pencil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pencil thows a leg kick but Diode checks it
and Diode counters with a low kick, right behind Pencil 's knee.
Diode manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pencil on his heels. He'll look to pass Pencil's guard now, I'm sure.
Diode working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diode is standing up over Pencil. Pencil looks to escape but Diode dives into side control.
Diode trying to control the action but Pencil is working from the bottom.
Pencil managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diode.
Diode content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pencil keeps working.
Pencil throws Diode to one side and escapes!
Diode loads up on a big right hand but Pencil slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Pencil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pencil moves out of range of the body kick from Diode.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diode sprawls and moves away.
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Diode is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil misses with a looping right.
Diode throws a counter combo.
Pencil throws a leg kick but Diode checks it.
Diode is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pencil as he avoids it easily.
Pencil takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diode misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pencil.
Nice sprawl there from Pencil as Diode shoots in.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooden Pencil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Pencil with a jab.
Pencil drops Diode with a beautiful combination! Diode stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pencil is looking for the KO!
It looks like Light Diode has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Diode avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Light Diode's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diode closes the distance and clinches up with Pencil, looking for a takedown. Diode pushes Pencil against the cage but Pencil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diode throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pencil! Diode is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil retains his middleweight title!
Wooden Pencil gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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