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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Di Lodovico (ranked 235 p4p, 34 weight class) and Fred Floyd (ranked 1114 p4p, 140 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Lodovico takes one on the button.
Floyd misses with a looping left.
Di Lodovico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Floyd.
Di Lodovico attempts a counter takedown but Floyd avoids it well and moves away.
Floyd throws a hook but Di Lodovico avoids it easily.
Di Lodovico appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Di Lodovico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Floyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Lodovico.
Fred Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Di Lodovico.
Floyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Di Lodovico swings for the body but Floyd moves out of range.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Floyd.
Floyd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Di Lodovico checks it well.
Di Lodovico moves away from the strike by Floyd.
Di Lodovico changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Floyd throws an off balance right hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Di Lodovico slips under a jab from Floyd.
Floyd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Di Lodovico in his tracks.
Floyd lands with a right hand.
Floyd missing with a left hand there. Di Lodovico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Lodovico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Floyd.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Floyd.
Floyd throws a series of punches but Di Lodovico avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Di Lodovico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Floyd throws out a loose jab but Di Lodovico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floyd throws a hook but Di Lodovico blocks it.
Floyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Lodovico.
Floyd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Floyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Floyd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Floyd lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Floyd.
Floyd throws a hook but Di Lodovico avoids it easily.
Floyd missing with a left hand there. Di Lodovico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Lodovico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Floyd is predictable there
enabling Di Lodovico to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Floyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Di Lodovico has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Floyd throws a big shot that misses.
Floyd misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd misses with a straight right.
Floyd tries to sprawl but Di Lodovico drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Di Lodovico trying to pass the guard but Floyd defending well.
Di Lodovico is thwarting Floyd's attempts to control the position.
Floyd wants to improve his position but Di Lodovico is controlling well.
Floyd felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Floyd trying to control from the bottom.
Di Lodovico controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd wants to get back to full guard.
Di Lodovico seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Floyd is looking to control Di Lodovico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Floyd avoid being mounted?
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura but Floyd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Di Lodovico to get the leverage.
Floyd trying to hold on to Di Lodovico's head to control him but Di Lodovico postures up.
Di Lodovico is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Di Lodovico passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Floyd!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Floyd wants to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Di Lodovico working for a submission but Floyd is keeping him at bay.
Di Lodovico wants to take his opponent's back but Floyd doesn't allow it.
Floyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Floyd is squirming around, avoiding Di Lodovico's attempts to control the action.
Di Lodovico wants to take his opponent's back but Floyd doesn't allow it.
Di Lodovico looking to secure an arm triangle but Floyd defends it well.
Floyd is squirming around, avoiding Di Lodovico's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Floyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Di Lodovico tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Di Lodovico seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Floyd for as long as he can get away with.
Di Lodovico misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Floyd tries to lock up and control but Di Lodovico gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount.
Floyd tries to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Floyd has given up his back here. Will Di Lodovico look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Floyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Lodovico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Di Lodovico throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Floyd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Di Lodovico looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Di Lodovico is thwarting Floyd's attempts to control the position.
Di Lodovico is keen to just control but Floyd is a slippery customer.
Di Lodovico works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Lodovico with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Floyd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Floyd is looking to get to half guard.
Floyd avoids a series of strikes thrown by Di Lodovico.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Floyd is having none of it.
Floyd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Floyd wants to control but Di Lodovico is having none of it.
Floyd is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Di Lodovico has taken his back.
Di Lodovico trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Di Lodovico has managed to slip his arm under Floyd's chin. This could be all over... yep, Floyd is tapping out! Submission win for Di Lodovico.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico retains his middleweight title!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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