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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheddar Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domilis Radys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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184 cm
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174 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cheddar Bob! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Domilis Radys! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radys rushes Bob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bob tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Radys avoids it. Bob connects with a nasty looking knee right to Radys's face.
It looks like Domilis Radys has been cut. Bob creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Radys has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Bob lands an elbow that stopped Radys in his tracks for a moment. Bob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Radys is defending well for now. Radys wants a takedown.
Bob slowing the pace effectively. Radys dodges an elbow strike from Bob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Radys managing to block the knees to the body from Bob.
Bob controlling the action here for a moment.
Bob utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bob slows down the pace here.
Bob tries to land a knee to the head but Radys blocks with his arms.
Bob lands a nice knee to the body. Bob tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Radys avoids it. Bob throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bob throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Radys is trying to break the clinch but Bob has him pressed against the cage. Bob looks to throw an elbow but misses. Radys looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Radys is defending well for now. Radys gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Radys thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bob's head. Bob tries to get to full guard but Radys has control of the leg. Bob avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Radys. Bob wants to improve his position but Radys is controlling well.
Bob is refusing to be controlled, as Radys sits in half guard. Radys perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Radys not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bob is not content to let Radys control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Radys throwing shots but Bob is blocking nicely. Bob is looking to control Radys's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bob avoid being mounted? Bob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bob tries to get out of the position. Radys sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bob defending well though. Radys is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bob trying to hold on to Radys's head to control him but Radys postures up.
Bob is trying to stand up here but Radys is controlling him well. Bob keeping control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bob thows a leg kick but Radys checks it and Radys counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bob is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bob shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Radys eats them both and turns towards Bob to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Bob throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Radys counters with a three punch combo that has Bob backing up. Bob nods at Radys to acknowledge the strikes. Bob is breathing heavily. Bob scores with a jab to the body. Radys tries for a takedown but Bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cheddar Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domilis Radys. Bob throws a jab when Radys was well out of range. Radys blocks a jab. Radys throws a counter combo. Cheddar Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bob throws a jab when Radys was well out of range. Bob swings and misses with a shot to the body and Radys counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bob scores with a punch to the head. Bob misses the shot to the body. Radys avoids the body shot from Bob.
Radys throws a counter combo. A jab from Bob finds it's way through Radys's defenses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheddar Bob dominated that round. The cut man is working on Domilis Radys's cut. That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Radys will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bob misses with a body shot
and Radys counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Radys avoiding damage as Bob throws knees to the body.
Radys blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Radys tries for a takedown but Bob manages to get underhooks.
Bob tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Radys is defending well for now. Radys is trying to drag Bob to the mat but Bob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bob tries a body shot but Radys blocks it.
Bob throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bob with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bob slows down the pace here.
Radys avoiding damage as Bob throws knees to the body.
Radys tries for a takedown but Bob manages to get underhooks.
Cheddar Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domilis Radys. Bob throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radys blocks it with crossed arms. Bob misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Radys.
Radys's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bob is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bob tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Radys avoids it. Bob controlling the action here for a moment.
Radys has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bob uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Radys throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Radys is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Radys is breathing heavily. Bob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radys can do to turn this around? Radys is working an open guard so Bob takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bob explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Radys dives in and grabs Bob's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes down on Radys's head and hops out. A quick step to the side and Bob tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Radys.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bob feints and then cracks Radys's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Radys down. Bob punishes Radys's body with a nice straight punch. Domilis Radys is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Radys takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Radys is just out of range. Radys gets tackled into the cage by Bob. Bob maintains the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Bob.
Bob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Radys is defending well for now. Bob with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bob throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bob tries to work over Radys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Radys successfully pulls guard.
Bob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Radys's head. Bob has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Radys had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bob defends it easily. Bob stands up and waves to Radys to follow him. Bob takes the fight into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bob with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Cheddar Bob has scored more points in the clinch so far. 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! Bob digs a right hand into Radys's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Radys's gas tank. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheddar Bob dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Domilis Radys's cut. That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bob lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Radys at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Radys or perhaps it was just good defense by Bob, which made it look bad. Radys slips a straight right by Bob. Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob throws a predictable looking body shot
and Radys counters with a left and a right that stings Bob. That kick from Bob tenderised Radys's leg. Radys is trying to keep his angry face on. Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bob enables Radys to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bob manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Radys controlling from the top position. Radys is fighting to break Bob's control of his arms but Bob is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Radys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Radys working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Radys trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom. Bob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Radys is pushing down on Bob's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bob is fighting to maintain full guard but Radys has managed to sneak the leg through. Radys prevents Bob from standing back up.
Bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bob is refusing to be controlled, as Radys sits in half guard. Radys is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Radys stops Bob from getting back to his feet.
Bob is not content to let Radys control the position. Radys scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bob manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Radys keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Radys prevents a body shot from Bob. Radys has Bob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Radys avoids the damage to the body. Bob dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Radys is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bob gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Cheddar Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domilis Radys. Bob is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Radys has Bob pressed against the cage.
Radys takes a knee to the side of the body. Bob lands an elbow inside. Bob taking a breather. Bob tries to work over Radys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cheddar Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Radys is looking to take this one to the mat. Radys wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Radys goes for a takedown attempt but Bob pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nice body punch from Bob. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bob clinches up against the cage. Bob is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Domilis Radys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bob lands a good knee to the midsection. Radys won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight! Cheddar Bob showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bob, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheddar Bob!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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