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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mini Stipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Pratchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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140 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mini Stipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Pratchett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pratchett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pratchett scores with a leg kick.
Stipe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stipe is looking to clinch but Pratchett is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stipe.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Pratchett.
Stipe swings for the body but Pratchett moves out of range.
Stipe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Stipe.
Pratchett scores with a hook.
Stipe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Stipe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stipe lands with a good body shot.
Pratchett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stipe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pratchett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pratchett gets back to half guard.
Pratchett wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratchett actively working from the bottom here.
Pratchett has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pratchett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stipe.
Pratchett trying to hold on to Stipe's head to control him but Stipe postures up.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Stipe wants to control but Pratchett is keeping him busy.
Stipe trying to control the pace.
Pratchett tries to get to full guard but Stipe has control of the leg.
Stipe winds up and cracks Pratchett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pratchett is looking to control Stipe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pratchett avoid being mounted?
Pratchett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stipe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stipe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Pratchett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stipe is thwarting Pratchett's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stipe is looking to take a break and control but Pratchett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipe working Pratchett over with strikes.
Stipe prevents Pratchett from improving his position.
Pratchett trying to hold on to Stipe's head to control him but Stipe postures up.
Stipe controlling the action here.
Pratchett actively working from the bottom here.
Stipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pratchett keeps working.
Well, if Stipe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four 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.
Stipe is looking to take a break and control but Pratchett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stipe lands with a punch from half guard.
Pratchett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pratchett is looking to improve his position.
Pratchett looking for submissions off his back.
Pratchett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pratchett wants to control but Stipe is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Stipe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Pratchett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pratchett fakes the leg kick and cracks Stipe in the body.
Stipe swings for the body but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett moves out of range of the body kick from Stipe.
Stipe moves out of range of the body kick from Pratchett.
Pratchett feints and then cracks Stipe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stipe down.
Pratchett throws an overhand right that lands on Stipe's shoulder, as Stipe tries to avoid the shot.
Pratchett shoots in for a double leg but Stipe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stipe moves into the clinch.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pratchett tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Pratchett misses with a body punch.
Stipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pratchett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Stipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratchett stalling the fight.
Pratchett looking for a takedown.
Stipe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pratchett can do to turn this around?
Stipe tries a body shot but Pratchett blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Stipe.
Pratchett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stipe tries to throw a body punch but Pratchett avoids it by throwing Stipe back against the cage.
Stipe lands an uppercut.
Pratchett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pratchett throws a low kick but Stipe avoids it.
Stipe misses with a wild body shot.
Stipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratchett is just out of range.
Stipe throws an overhand right that lands on Pratchett's shoulder, as Pratchett tries to avoid the shot.
Stipe lunges at Pratchett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pratchett's hand.
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Pratchett off balance momentarily.
Pratchett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Stipe lands a jab to Pratchett's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pratchett is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stipe.
Pratchett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Stipe.
A bone on bone clash there as Pratchett blocks the leg kick.
Stipe is looking to wear down Pratchett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pratchett shoots in and drives through. Stipe sprawls well.
Mini Stipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Pratchett.
Stipe connects with a body shot that sends Pratchett's belly button to the back.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Stipe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pratchett misses with a body kick.
Pratchett checks a leg kick nicely.
Stipe misses with the body kick
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stipe, right into the meat.
Stipe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stipe clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pratchett throws a head punch that misses.
Stipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Stipe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pratchett looking to stall.
Pratchett misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stipe.
Pratchett is trying to drag Stipe to the mat but Stipe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stipe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Stipe cracks Pratchett with a nice body shot.
Pratchett prevents a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe lands with a short shot to the head.
Stipe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stipe.
A short right from Stipe on the inside.
Pratchett has a couple of punches blocked by Stipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pratchett is rocked!
Pratchett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pratchett is still on wobbly legs! Can Stipe finish him?
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!
Stipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Stipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pratchett's elbow.
Pratchett can't get the takedown.
Pratchett blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe scores with a shot to the side of Pratchett's head.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pratchett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stipe's elbow.
Pratchett can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Stipe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pratchett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stipe's head.
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pratchett avoids the body shot from Stipe.
Stipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Pratchett misses with a looping right.
Pratchett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stipe throws a body shot but no joy.
Pratchett seems to have recovered his senses.
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pratchett 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.
Stipe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stipe wants to clinch up but Pratchett keeps it at a distance.
Stipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pratchett throws out the jab.
Stipe throws a head kick but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stipe's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipe avoids a kick to the body.
Stipe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stipe closes the distance and pushes Pratchett back into the cage.
Stipe digs a right hand into Pratchett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pratchett's gas tank.
Pratchett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stipe is leaning against Pratchett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Stipe.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Stipe.
Pratchett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stipe blocks a body shot from Pratchett.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pratchett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
Stipe lands with a right to the head.
Luke Pratchett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mini Stipe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe can't find room to land a body shot as Pratchett controls the action.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stipe is leaning against Pratchett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Stipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stipe scores with a shoulder strike.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stipe has a couple of punches blocked by Pratchett.
Stipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stipe works on Pratchett's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pratchett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pratchett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pratchett.
Stipe throws a punch but it's blocked by Pratchett.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pratchett blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stipe.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pratchett's elbow.
Stipe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pratchett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stipe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pratchett prevents a body shot from Stipe.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pratchett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pratchett goes for a takedown attempt but Stipe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pratchett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stipe lands a glancing blow to the side of Pratchett's head.
Pratchett moves forwards but Stipe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pratchett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pratchett throws a big shot that misses.
Pratchett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pratchett throws a big shot that misses.
Stipe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pratchett misses with a hook. Stipe ducked under it nicely.
Pratchett throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe scores with a jab.
Pratchett drops his hands momentarily. Stipe doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Pratchett staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Pratchett doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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