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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tecocol Xocoyol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Static X = Push it. Tecocol Xocoyol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tecocol Xocoyol!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Xocoyol.
Xocoyol jabs Dredd right on the nose. Dredd blinks but takes it well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xocoyol enables Dredd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xocoyol manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dredd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dredd postures up.
Dredd looking to sit in guard and control but Xocoyol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xocoyol trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dredd looking for a sweep. Not yet Dredd, not yet.
Xocoyol wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Dredd looking for a sweep. Not yet Dredd, not yet.
Xocoyol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyol passes into half guard.
Xocoyol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Xocoyol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dredd is working hard here to advance position.
Dredd is pressing down on Xocoyol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dredd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Xocoyol won't allow Dredd to sweep him here.
Xocoyol wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dredd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xocoyol has managed to get both his arms back between Dredd's legs - danger averted.
Xocoyol advances to half guard.
Xocoyol trying to mount his opponent but Dredd defends it.
Dredd is defending against the submission attempts here by Xocoyol.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xocoyol wants to work for an arm triangle but Dredd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Xocoyol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is staying active underneath Xocoyol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xocoyol prevents Dredd from improving his position.
Xocoyol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dredd keeps working.
Xocoyol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dredd sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Xocoyol is controlling well.
Xocoyol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dredd moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dredd is on top in guard.
Xocoyol isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dredd stacks Xocoyol on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dredd!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tecocol Xocoyol will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dredd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xocoyol.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xocoyol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dredd fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Xocoyol misses.
Xocoyol misses with a lunging right hand
and Dredd counters with a single leg into guard. Xocoyol didn't expect that.
Xocoyol wants to sweep but no luck.
Dredd trying to control but Xocoyol is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dredd trying to control the position from guard on top but Xocoyol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd is really struggling to control Xocoyol but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dredd drops back looking for a leg! Xocoyol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xocoyol manages to kick Dredd off! Dredd jumps back into Xocoyol's guard.
Dredd wants to control from the top but Xocoyol keeps moving.
Xocoyol wants to sweep here but Dredd controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dredd wants to control from the top but Xocoyol keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Dredd wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xocoyol. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xocoyol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xocoyol.
Xocoyol dips to his left and cracks Dredd with an uppercut!
Dredd scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xocoyol working to try and regain half guard.
Dredd working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Xocoyol tries to reverse the position but Dredd maintains control.
Xocoyol tries to hold on but Dredd postures up.
Xocoyol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jake Dredd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dredd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Xocoyol has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Xocoyol!
Dredd trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xocoyol manages to get himself to full guard.
Dredd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dredd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xocoyol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dredd trying to control the position from guard on top but Xocoyol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xocoyol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xocoyol keeping full guard, as Dredd tries to pass.
Dredd wants to control from the top but Xocoyol keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Dredd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Xocoyol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dredd.
Dredd gets a takedown into half guard.
Xocoyol moves into full guard.
Dredd wants to control from the top but Xocoyol keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dredd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xocoyol keeping full guard, as Dredd tries to pass.
Xocoyol working a defensive guard here.
Xocoyol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xocoyol is on top in guard.
Xocoyol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xocoyol trying to move into half guard but instead Dredd has managed to sweep!
Dredd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dredd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Xocoyol!
Dredd controlling the position easily from mount.
Xocoyol sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Xocoyol is looking for a sweep. Dredd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xocoyol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dredd.
Dredd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xocoyol!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd with good strikes from the mount here!
Xocoyol is desperately trying to improve his position but Dredd has a good base and remains in mount.
Dredd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Xocoyol looks a forlorn figure.
Dredd raining down shots from the mount!
Dredd looking to control but Xocoyol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd looking to secure an arm triangle but Xocoyol defends it well.
Xocoyol really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dredd lands with some strikes.
Dredd is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Xocoyol has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dredd lands a heavy elbow.
Dredd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Xocoyol is looking to escape.
Xocoyol is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dredd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Xocoyol is looking to improve his position but Dredd isn't that keen on the idea.
Dredd working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xocoyol tries to reverse the position but Dredd maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xocoyol tries to hold on but Dredd postures up.
Xocoyol is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Dredd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dredd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Dredd!
Jake Dredd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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