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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fireball Kid (ranked 4994 p4p, 471 weight class) and Jamie Stetson (ranked 2074 p4p, 241 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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169 cm
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162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fireball Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Stetson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kid fails with the takedown.
Stetson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kid works Stetson's body with a nice hook.
Stetson misses with a head kick.
Stetson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stetson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stetson has Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stetson has Kid pressed against the cage.
Kid fails to pull guard.
Kid takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Fireball Kid has been cut.
Kid wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fireball Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stetson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stetson manages to break the clinch.
Kid throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stetson throws a wild body kick that Kid sees coming a mile off.
Stetson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stetson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Stetson.
Kid connects with a nice looking jab.
Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Stetson.
Kid changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kid lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stetson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stetson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid stuns Stetson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stetson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kid is out of range.
Kid feinted with a counter takedown.
Stetson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stetson closes the distance and clinches.
Stetson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stetson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stetson. Stetson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stetson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stetson smiles and moves away.
Stetson lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stetson tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Stetson. Those never looked like landing.
Stetson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Stetson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fireball Kid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stetson moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.
Stetson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kid looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stetson moves into full guard.
Stetson wants to improve his position but instead Kid has moved into half guard.
Stetson is refusing to be controlled, as Kid sits in half guard.
Stetson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stetson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kid.
Kid is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Stetson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stetson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kid wants to control from the top but Stetson keeps moving.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid wants to control from the top but Stetson keeps moving.
Stetson managing to control the position.
Kid trying to control but Stetson is working from the bottom.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stetson being controlled here, momentarily.
Stetson wants to stand and escape but Kid is having none of it.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Stetson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stetson throws a series of punches but Kid avoids them all with ease.
Stetson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stetson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stetson duly obliges.
Stetson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stetson.
Stetson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stetson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kid wants to control but Stetson is keeping him busy.
Stetson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Stetson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stetson, who protects the arm well.
Kid goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stetson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kid's guard! Nice work there by Stetson!
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stetson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stetson looking to pass the guard.
Stetson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Stetson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fireball Kid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stetson connects with a jab.
Kid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stetson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stetson lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kid is defended easily by Stetson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Stetson.
Jamie Stetson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Stetson.
Jamie Stetson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stetson tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid attempts a counter takedown but Stetson avoids it well and moves away.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stetson! But no joy.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kid enables Stetson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kid has a closed guard, preventing Stetson from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stetson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kid keeping full guard, as Stetson tries to pass.
Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stetson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stetson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid has Stetson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stetson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stetson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kid blocks it with crossed arms.
Stetson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kid avoids the damage to the body.
Kid is looking to break free of the clinch but Stetson has double underhooks.
Stetson misses with a knee strike.
Stetson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stetson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stetson missing with knees to the body.
Kid is working for takedown but Stetson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fireball Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kid is trying to pull guard but Stetson has him pressed against the cage.
Stetson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stetson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stetson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stetson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kid lands a jab to the head.
Stetson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kid's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stetson is aware though and is defending well.
Kid working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stetson has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid gets full guard.
Fireball Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Stetson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stetson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kid to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stetson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kid pulls down on the head and he's put Stetson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fireball Kid!
Fireball Kid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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