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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 943 p4p, 117 weight class) and Dredman Zeus (ranked 837 p4p, 107 weight class). Justin Midget could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dredman Zeus's chin.
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168 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dredman Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus misses with an uppercut. Midget saw that one coming.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Midget takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zeus misses with a lunging right hand
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zeus sees it coming and defends easily.
Midget wants to work for an arm triangle but Zeus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Zeus is defending well.
Midget not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget is looking for a kimura but Zeus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage.
Zeus wants to improve his position but Midget is controlling well.
Zeus is defending against the submission attempts here by Midget.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus tries to get to full guard but Midget has control of the leg.
Midget looks to land a strike but Zeus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zeus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Midget wants to control from the top but Zeus keeps moving.
Zeus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Midget loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two 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.
Midget postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Midget trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Midget throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midget throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Midget preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Midget stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Midget fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeus throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Zeus does it's job there.
Zeus cracks Midget with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midget shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeus but Zeus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zeus misses with the combination.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zeus jabs at Midget's body.
Midget on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zeus lands a jab to the head.
Midget takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeus. Midget does a little dance to reset his feet.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zeus misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zeus throws an overhand right that lands on Midget's shoulder, as Midget tries to avoid the shot.
Midget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
Midget feinted with a counter takedown.
Midget looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zeus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Midget goes for a double leg but Zeus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zeus continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Midget takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeus connects with a nice looking jab.
Midget takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zeus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zeus loads up on a big right hand but Midget slips the punch.
Zeus misses with a double jab
and Midget counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zeus won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dredman Zeus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zeus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeus lands with an uppercut that bounces Midget off the cage and back into range.
Zeus misses with a looping right.
Midget attempts a counter takedown but Zeus avoids it well and moves away.
Zeus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Midget's head.
Zeus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Midget is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dredman Zeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midget avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Zeus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zeus loads up on a big right hand but Midget slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus works Midget's body with a nice hook.
Zeus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus throws a sloppy body shot
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown. Zeus fights it but they end up in guard.
Zeus wants to sweep but no luck.
Zeus controlling Midget's posture.
Zeus keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
Midget tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeus is retaining full guard.
Zeus controlling Midget's posture.
Midget tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeus is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget trying to control but Zeus is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zeus throws a lazy uppercut
and Midget counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Midget forces his way into half guard.
Zeus is positioning himself well to prevent Midget advancing to mount.
Midget is controlling the pace.
Midget is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zeus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zeus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus taking a breather here.
Midget is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zeus off and has taken his back!
Zeus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Midget working for a choke but Zeus reverses nicely into Midget 's guard.
Zeus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zeus pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeus controlling the action here.
Zeus tries to pass to full mount but Midget defends it.
Zeus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zeus pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zeus pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dredman Zeus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Midget's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zeus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Midget moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zeus throws a shot to the body.
Midget gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Midget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zeus misses with a body shot.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zeus sprawls and moves away.
Midget displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zeus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Midget manages to avoid it.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Midget slips a straight right by Zeus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus misses with a straight left.
Midget moves out of range of the strikes.
Midget uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeus.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
Dredman Zeus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zeus sprawls and moves away.
Zeus scores with a punch to the head.
Zeus lands a nice looking body shot.
Zeus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Midget attempts a counter takedown but Zeus avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Zeus misses.
Zeus takes a swing at Midget's ribcage but misses.
Zeus misses with an uppercut
and Midget counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zeus won't be happy with that.
Midget working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Midget is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zeus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus tries to buck Midget off but Midget is having none of it.
Midget trying to control the action but Zeus is working from the bottom.
Midget is trying to get an arm triangle but Zeus is defending well.
Midget trying to control the position but Zeus is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Midget goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zeus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Midget but great work by Zeus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midget tries to buck Zeus off but Zeus is having none of it.
Midget being controlled for a moment.
Midget is looking for a sweep.
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.
Zeus decides to stand back up.
Midget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zeus.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
Midget keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeus misses with a looping right.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Midget shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zeus defends it nicely.
Zeus misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Midget looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dredman Zeus really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zeus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zeus scores with a nice head shot.
Midget walks into a stiff left hand from Zeus.
Midget uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
Zeus looks to score with a jab to the body but Midget is just out of range.
Zeus lands a right hook to the body.
Zeus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Midget, pushing him back against the cage.
Zeus lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Zeus fails to land.
Zeus scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget goes for a takedown attempt but Zeus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zeus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Midget moves away.
Midget steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
Midget changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeus tries to avoid it but Midget manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeus to the ground. Zeus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zeus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Midget sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Zeus.
Midget takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Midget uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeus.
Zeus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Midget moves out of range of the strikes.
Zeus connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus misses with a right hand
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown. Zeus fights it but they end up in guard.
Midget trying to control but Zeus is working from the bottom.
Midget looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeus keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
Midget pushes down on Zeus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zeus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zeus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midget has gone for a leg lock! Zeus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Midget's guard.
Midget looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeus is one step ahead there.
Zeus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Midget working for a triangle but Zeus defends it easily.
Zeus wanted to stand there but Midget had control of the position.
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.
Zeus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dredman Zeus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Zeus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Midget takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zeus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Midget.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
Zeus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zeus misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Midget attempts a counter takedown but Zeus avoids it well and moves away.
Zeus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Midgets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dredman Zeus dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zeus looks to land a combination but Midget avoids it well.
Midget attempts a counter takedown but Zeus avoids it well and moves away.
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Midget moved out of range.
A jab from Zeus misses.
Midget tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zeus swivels and escapes.
Zeus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Midget.
Jab, jab by Zeus - just one landing.
Zeus lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus takes a swing at Midget's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Zeus finds it's target.
Midget keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zeus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus misses with a body shot.
Midget attempts a counter takedown but Zeus avoids it well and moves away.
Zeus throws a series of punches but Midget moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zeus throws a right and a left that Midget avoids nicely.
Midget gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zeus throws a good cross that connects.
Zeus takes a swing at Midget's ribcage but misses.
Zeus throws a right hand that misses
and Midget counters with a single leg into guard. Zeus didn't expect that.
Midget is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zeus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zeus has escaped and now he's on top!
Zeus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Midget is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget looking for a guillotine here but Zeus defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Midget escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zeus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Midget looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zeus is looking to stand up but Midget won't let him.
Midget has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zeus has passed into side control.
Dredman Zeus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Midget tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zeus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Midget's shoulder. That is not cool.
Midget tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zeus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midget is letting Zeus control him for a moment.
More stalling from Zeus.
Midget tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zeus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Midget is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Midget is trying to buck Zeus off.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dredman Zeus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zeus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dredman Zeus!
A very excited looking Dredman Zeus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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