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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieth Patton (ranked 6433 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerad Diddle (ranked 3618 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kieth Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerad Diddle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton tries to sprawl but Diddle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patton gets back to full guard.
Diddle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Patton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patton is trying to control the position but Diddle postures up.
Patton being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Diddle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Patton wants to stand up but Diddle is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patton being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton controlling Diddle's posture.
Diddle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patton working for submissions but it's allowed Diddle to get to half guard.
Patton wants to control but Diddle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diddle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diddle prevents Patton from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton wants to control but Diddle is keeping busy.
Patton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diddle.
Patton trying to hold on to Diddle's head to control him but Diddle postures up.
Diddle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Diddle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patton defends it well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diddle instigates a clinch.
Diddle pulls Patton into guard.
Diddle controlling Patton's posture.
Diddle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diddle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerad Diddle dominated that round.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diddle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diddle tries a head kick but it misses.
Diddle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patton circles away quickly and effectively.
Diddle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Patton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diddle working away.
Patton is trying to improve his position.
Patton is trying to control Diddle's posture but Diddle avoids it.
Patton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diddle.
Diddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddle prevents Patton from escaping the position.
Patton bucks up and tries to throw Diddle off but instead Diddle has got his back!
Diddle is riding his opponent, not letting Patton buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton trying to control but not successfully.
Diddle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diddle throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Patton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diddle throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Diddle slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Patton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Patton trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddle controls the position.
Diddle is continuing to stall.
Diddle missing with punches from the back.
Diddle biding his time, controlling Patton.
Patton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diddle.
Patton just trying to survive but Diddle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The adventures of Diddle the control monster continue. Boring.
Jerad Diddle has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diddle is not going to allow Patton to sit and survive in this position.
Diddle keeps control of the position easily here as Patton tries to buck him off.
Patton tries to escape but Diddle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diddle misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerad Diddle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diddle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diddle throwing shots but Patton is blocking nicely.
Patton trying to hold on to Diddle's head to control him but Diddle postures up.
Diddle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diddle is pressing down on Patton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Patton is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton is trying to control but Diddle passes into side control!
Patton wants to control but Diddle postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Patton's face as Diddle controls the position.
Patton tries to control but Diddle manages to take his back.
Diddle is trying to stick to Patton's back but Patton is turning into Diddle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diddle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Patton.
Diddle pulls Patton in close to prevent any damage.
Patton trying to control but Diddle is working from the bottom.
Diddle is looking for a triangle here but Patton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddle is trying to control Patton's posture but Patton avoids it.
Patton grinds an elbow into Diddle's temple.
Diddle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddle tries to kick Patton off but Patton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Patton is looking for a kimura here.
Diddle has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Patton is on him like a limpet, forcing Diddle back against the cage.
Diddle breaks from the clinch.
Diddle darts in and clinches Patton up against the cage.
Diddle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddle lands a right hand.
Patton managing to block the knees to the body from Diddle.
A right handed body shot lands from Diddle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patton throws an elbow but it misses.
Diddle jumps guard and drags Patton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diddle is controlling Patton's posture.
Diddle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kieth Patton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerad Diddle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diddle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Patton is trying to defend but Diddle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Patton wants to stand back up but Diddle manages to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieth Patton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diddle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jerad Diddle!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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